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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cicero Recopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Bundao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cicero Recopa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cicero Recopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ze Bundao!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recopa shoots and misses
and Bundao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Recopa's guard now.
Bundao looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Recopa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bundao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Recopa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bundao has Recopa in his guard.
Recopa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bundao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bundao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bundao working for a triangle but Recopa defends it easily.
Recopa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Recopa stands up over Bundao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Recopa.
Bundao working for a triangle but Recopa defends it easily.
Bundao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Recopa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Recopa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Recopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Recopa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Recopa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bundao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Recopa!
Recopa is trying desperately to improve position.
Bundao goes for an armbar but Recopa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Recopa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Recopa thows a big elbow that misses.
Bundao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Recopa.
Bundao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bundao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Recopa.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recopa tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundao is retaining full guard.
Recopa trying to control but Bundao is working from the bottom.
Bundao has momentary wrist control but Recopa slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Recopa looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Recopa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Recopa works over Bundao with some ground and pound from guard.
Bundao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Recopa distracts Bundao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Recopa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bundao's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Recopa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Recopa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Recopa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recopa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Recopa lands a couple of elbows.
Recopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Recopa postures up and lands a big shot to Bundao's brow.
Recopa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bundao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Recopa has managed to get both his arms back between Bundao's legs - danger averted.
Recopa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Recopa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Recopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Recopa thows a big elbow that misses.
Recopa throwing strikes but missing.
Recopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Recopa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recopa lands a couple of digs.
Bundao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bundao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Recopa scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Recopa distracts Bundao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Recopa forces his way into half guard.
Recopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Recopa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bundao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Recopa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Recopa working Bundao over with strikes.
Bundao wants to get back to full guard.
Recopa thows a huge punch but Bundao dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cicero Recopa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Recopa with that takedown attempt.
Recopa fails with the takedown
and Bundao counters with a single leg into guard. Recopa didn't expect that.
Bundao wants to pass the guard but Recopa is keeping the position.
Bundao drops back looking for a leg! Recopa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Recopa manages to kick Bundao off! Bundao jumps back into Recopa's guard.
Bundao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bundao is breathing heavily.
Recopa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Recopa has his foot on Bundao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundao works his way back into a safe position though.
Bundao advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recopa wants to control but Bundao is keeping busy.
Recopa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Recopa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bundao is working away from the top position though.
Bundao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Recopa tries to get to full guard but Bundao has control of the leg.
Recopa wants to control but Bundao is keeping busy.
Bundao seems to be looking for submissions.
Bundao is trying to work for a kimura but Recopa is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundao is trying to work for a kimura but Recopa is defending well.
Recopa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Recopa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Recopa looking for submissions off his back.
Bundao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Recopa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundao pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundao is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Recopa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Bundao!
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