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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Canuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
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138 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Canuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canuto gets the takedown into side control.
Canuto swings around for an armbar but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Canuto's guard.
Canuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simons III escapes and throws Canuto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Canuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simons III is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canuto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canuto regains half guard.
Canuto moves into full guard.
Canuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simons III escapes and throws Canuto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Canuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III trying to control here.
Canuto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simons III defends it well.
Simons III wants to control but Canuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simons III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Canuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simons III trying to control the position.
Canuto slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simons III won't allow Canuto to pass to mount.
Canuto is breathing heavily.
Simons III trying to control from the bottom.
Canuto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuto passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simons III is looking to control Canuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons III avoid being mounted?
Canuto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simons III is just riding it out for now. Canuto eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuto seems to be looking for submissions.
Canuto wants to pass to mount but Simons III is defending the position.
Simons III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canuto wants to free his trapped foot but Simons III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Canuto is trying to work for a kimura but Simons III is defending well.
Canuto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canuto is looking for a kimura here.
Canuto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simons III doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canuto.
Canuto is looking for a kimura but Simons III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canuto to get the leverage.
Canuto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Canuto tries to pass to full mount but Simons III defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Canuto dominated that round.
That's time! Canuto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Canuto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
Canuto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simons III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canuto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simons III's legs.
Simons III tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Canuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Canuto wants to finish this one by submission but Simons III is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Canuto.
Canuto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simons III has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simons III!
Canuto has his foot on Simons III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simons III works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
Simons III passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simons III tries to score with some ground and pound. Canuto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Canuto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simons III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canuto's head.
Canuto looking for submissions off his back.
Simons III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canuto is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Canuto has his foot on Simons III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simons III works his way back into a safe position though.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Canuto keeps moving.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Canuto is keeping the position.
Canuto has his foot on Simons III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simons III works his way back into a safe position though.
Canuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simons III's guard.
Canuto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simons III is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simons III has escaped and now he's on top!
Simons III drops back looking for a leg! Canuto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canuto manages to kick Simons III off! Simons III jumps back into Canuto's guard.
Canuto working for a triangle but Simons III defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III slips nicely into half guard.
Simons III is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuto is just riding it out for now. Simons III eventually gives up the hold.
Simons III wants to take a breather but Canuto is having none of it.
Simons III prevents Canuto from improving his position.
Canuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simons III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simons III's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simons III preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Canuto.
Simons III is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Canuto gets his way!
Canuto has got his arm under Simons III's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Simons III has spun round into Canuto's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Simons III trying to control but Canuto is working from the bottom.
Canuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canuto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Canuto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Simons III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canuto scores with a takedown into Simons III's guard.
Canuto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simons III is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Canuto, into his guard.
Canuto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simons III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canuto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Canuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simons III postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canuto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simons III, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Simons III is retaining full guard.
Canuto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simons III dives on top into guard.
Simons III must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canuto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simons III stacks Canuto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Simons III!
Simons III is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canuto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Canuto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Canuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canuto is looking to improve his position.
Canuto is defending against the submission attempts here by Simons III.
Simons III moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Canuto.
Canuto looking for a sweep but Simons III has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Simons III sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Simons III.
Simons III trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Canuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Canuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simons III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simons III's back!
Canuto is looking for the choke from the back position but Simons III is controlling his hands well.
Canuto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simons III trying to control the hands but Canuto breaks the grip.
Canuto is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Simons III is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Canuto!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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