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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro (ranked 4333 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Soares (ranked 4362 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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192 cm
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Soares! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Soares wants to clinch. Mateis Laeiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soares to score with a decent uppercut. Demian Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Soares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mateis Laeiro, pushing him back against the cage. Mateis Laeiro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soares regains guard.
Mateis Laeiro has gone for a leg lock! Soares slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mateis Laeiro's guard. Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Mateis Laeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Soares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mateis Laeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mateis Laeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soares defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mateis Laeiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soares escapes and throws Mateis Laeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Mateis Laeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Soares keeps moving and retains side control. Soares wants to control but Mateis Laeiro is keeping him busy. Mateis Laeiro wants to control but Soares postures up. Mateis Laeiro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Soares controls the position. Mateis Laeiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Soares trying to control from half guard but Mateis Laeiro is working away. Soares slows the pace down in half guard. Mateis Laeiro actively working from the bottom here. Soares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mateis Laeiro keeps working. Well, if Soares 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.
Soares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mateis Laeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mateis Laeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Soares trying to control from half guard but Mateis Laeiro is working away. Mateis Laeiro tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg. Mateis Laeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mateis Laeiro tries to kick Soares off in order to stand up. Soares Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Mateis Laeiro tries to improve position but can't. Soares trying to control the position but Mateis Laeiro is working away. Soares working away. Soares wants to control but Mateis Laeiro is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mateis Laeiro is being controlled here. Mateis Laeiro is not content to let Soares control the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Mateis Laeiro is looking to reverse the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mateis Laeiro keeps working. You can see the frustration on Mateis Laeiro's face as Soares controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Soares dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mateis Laeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Mateis Laeiro's guard. Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Mateis Laeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mateis Laeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mateis Laeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mateis Laeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soares is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Mateis Laeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mateis Laeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Mateis Laeiro is retaining full guard. Mateis Laeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mateis Laeiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soares is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mateis Laeiro. Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mateis Laeiro keeps working. Soares is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Mateis Laeiro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mateis Laeiro keeps working. Mateis Laeiro tries to improve position but can't. Soares moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Mateis Laeiro tries to escape but Soares is in control. Soares trying to control the action but Mateis Laeiro is working from the bottom. Soares wants to take a breather but Mateis Laeiro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Soares.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mateis Laeiro keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass. Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Soares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mateis Laeiro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Mateis Laeiro keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully. Soares content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Excellent takedown into side control there by Mateis Laeiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mateis Laeiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mateis Laeiro's guard! Nice work there by Soares! Soares wants to control from the top but Mateis Laeiro keeps moving. Mateis Laeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mateis Laeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mateis Laeiro keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demian Soares will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mateis Laeiro. Soares tests Mateis Laeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Soares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mateis Laeiro gets caught napping as Soares dives in and scores a takedown. Mateis Laeiro manages to retain guard. Soares wants to control from the top but Mateis Laeiro keeps moving. Soares has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mateis Laeiro is proving hard to escape from. Soares trying to control but Mateis Laeiro is working from the bottom. Mateis Laeiro looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mateis Laeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mateis Laeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mateis Laeiro is tightening it up a little... Soares has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Soares reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Soares taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mateis Laeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro!
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RATING
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