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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Cristiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Cristiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Maria!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maria gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cristiano counters with a shoot takedown. Maria fights it but they end up in guard.
Cristiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maria looking to control.
Cristiano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maria should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristiano slips nicely into half guard.
Maria is looking for a sweep. Cristiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristiano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cristiano moves into full mount! Maria won't be happy about that!
Maria is trying desperately to improve position.
Cristiano controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cristiano is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano instigates a clinch.
Cristiano lands a knee to the body.
Maria looks winded!
Maria takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cristiano scores a nice knee to the body.
Cristiano scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Cristiano.
Nice body punch from Cristiano - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cristiano scores with a shot to the side of Maria's head.
Cristiano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cristiano lands with a right to the head.
Cristiano lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cristiano lands an elbow just above Maria 's eye.
Cristiano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cristiano lands with a right to the head.
Maria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cristiano lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cristiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cristiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cristiano lands a body punch.
Cristiano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cristiano lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cristiano.
Cristiano gets through Maria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maria tries to stall but Cristiano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cristiano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cristiano.
A short left from Cristiano.
Maria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cristiano lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Cristiano.
Cristiano scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cristiano.
Maria is looking for a takedown.
Cristiano lands a good knee to the midsection. Maria won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Cristiano.
Cristiano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maria in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cristiano lands with a light punch inside.
Cristiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Cristiano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Cristiano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Maria.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maria is defended easily by Cristiano.
Cristiano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maria is trying to defend but Cristiano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristiano lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristiano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maria!
Cristiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cristiano stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Cristiano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maria!
Cristiano controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano decides to stand back up.
Cristiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maria, pushing him back against the cage.
Cristiano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cristiano lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Cristiano.
Cristiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maria or not.
Cristiano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cristiano crunches a lovely knee into Maria's ribcage.
Ronaldo Cristiano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cristiano working Maria over with knees to the body.
Cristiano lands an elbow inside that Maria shrugs off.
Cristiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cristiano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cristiano lands a body shot.
Cristiano connects with a knee to the head.
Cristiano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maria's defenses.
Cristiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cristiano lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cristiano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cristiano working Maria over with knees to the body.
Cristiano lands an uppercut.
Cristiano lands a good knee to the midsection. Maria won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cristiano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cristiano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maria.
Cristiano scores with a shot to the side of Maria's head.
Cristiano connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cristiano.
Cristiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Cristiano.
Maria tries to circle away but Cristiano has him pinned against the cage.
Cristiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cristiano.
Maria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Cristiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Cristiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cristiano clinches up with Maria and pushes him back against the cage.
Cristiano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cristiano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cristiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cristiano lands a damaging elbow.
Cristiano presses Maria against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cristiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maria can do to turn this around?
Cristiano crunches a lovely knee into Maria's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maria can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cristiano with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cristiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cristiano pushes Maria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
Maria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cristiano pushes Maria back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maria tries to pull guard but Cristiano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cristiano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cristiano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maria in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cristiano lands a body shot.
Cristiano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cristiano with a knee to the head.
Cristiano works on Maria's body with a couple of short punches.
Cristiano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maria's efforts to push away.
Cristiano lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cristiano lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Cristiano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cristiano gets through Maria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cristiano has him pressed against the cage.
Maria tries to stall but Cristiano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Cristiano as the two fighters clinch.
Cristiano cracks Maria with a nice body shot.
Cristiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Cristiano.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cristiano obliges.
Cristiano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cristiano landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cristiano as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cristiano.
Cristiano working Maria over with knees to the body.
Cristiano lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cristiano.
Cristiano pushes Maria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cristiano digs a right hand into Maria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maria's gas tank.
Cristiano with a knee to the head.
Cristiano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Cristiano.
Maria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cristiano lands a shot to the body.
Maria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cristiano prevents it.
Cristiano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Cristiano.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cristiano.
Cristiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
Cristiano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cristiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cristiano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Cristiano - that landed with a thud.
Cristiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cristiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cristiano - that landed with a thud.
Cristiano is leaning against Maria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cristiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cristiano.
Saint Maria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo Cristiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Cristiano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Cristiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cristiano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Cristiano!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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