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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
200 lbs
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Falcao is staying active underneath Dias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Dias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias is keen to just control but Falcao is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Falcao can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias trying to control the pace.
Dias thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falcao's head.
Falcao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Falcao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dias.
Dias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt.
Falcao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dias has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias trying to control the position.
Dias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Falcao has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dias tries to bench press Falcao off him but Falcao keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Falcao is controlling him well.
Dias is trying to improve his position.
Falcao taking a breather here.
Dias wants to control but Falcao postures up.
Dias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Falcao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dias instigates a clinch.
Dias working hard to break the clinch.
Dias prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias trying to stall but Falcao improves his position.
Dias tries to pull guard but Falcao won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Falcao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falcao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falcao.
Dias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dias fails with the takedown.
Falcao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dias dives in and scores a takedown into Falcao's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Andre Falcao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dias presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao tries to score a body lock takedown but Dias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dias is trying to break free.
Dias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dias tries to break the clinch but Falcao is controlling the position.
Dias is trying to drag Falcao to the mat but Falcao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao has picked Dias up - he's going for a ride! Falcao dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dias has one foot on Falcao's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dias enables Falcao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao wants to stand and escape but Dias is having none of it.
Falcao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dias trying to control but Falcao is working from the bottom.
Dias throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dias throws a strike but Falcao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Falcao is stalling in the full guard.
Dias looking to control.
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Falcao passes into side control.
Dias is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao happy to just control the position for now.
Dias is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Falcao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Falcao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Falcao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dias changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Falcao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Falcao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dias taking a break here but Falcao is having none of it and regains half guard.
Falcao is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dias thows a huge punch but Falcao dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dias thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
so Falcao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck.
Dias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Falcao controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias is looking for a triangle but Falcao pushes his legs off easily.
Dias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falcao's guard.
Dias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dias won't allow Falcao to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias trying to control but Falcao is working from the bottom.
Falcao is looking to stand up but Dias isn't so interested in that idea.
Dias wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dias has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Falcao is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Falcao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dias dives in and scores a takedown into Falcao's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falcao wants to stand and escape but Dias is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcao is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tiago Dias.
I think Falcao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tiago Dias!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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