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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Project AB (ranked 7110 p4p, 25299 weight class) and Yao Trajano (ranked 245 p4p, 247 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Project AB!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yao Trajano!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AB misses with a shot to the body
and Trajano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
AB is pulling down on Trajano's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AB continues to stall.
AB has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Trajano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trajano wants to control from the top but AB keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now AB is on top in guard.
Trajano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trajano wants to stand but AB is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
AB with a nice head shot there.
AB throws a big right hand that misses.
Trajano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
AB distracts Trajano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trajano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AB. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
AB scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells AB's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
AB definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
AB trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AB throws a big right hand that misses.
AB makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trajano wants to sweep here but AB controlling him for the moment.
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.
AB landing some decent shots from guard.
AB connects with a couple of short punches.
AB won't allow Trajano to sweep him here.
Trajano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
AB trying to control the position from guard on top but Trajano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AB distracts Trajano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
AB is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trajano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from AB.
AB is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
AB working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trajano's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AB chips away with some ground and pound.
AB working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trajano keeping moving, preventing AB from controlling successfully.
AB is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
AB slips nicely into half guard.
Trajano is looking to improve his position.
AB trying to pass the guard but Trajano defending well.
AB looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trajano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trajano blocking the ground and pound attempt from AB.
AB is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
AB prevents Trajano from improving his position.
AB wants to take a breather but Trajano is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trajano is looking for a sweep. AB is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
AB winds up and cracks Trajano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project AB dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trajano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been informed that Trajano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Trajano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
AB moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
AB bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trajano's guard.
AB has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
AB lands a couple of digs.
AB wants to control from the top but Trajano keeps moving.
AB forces his way into half guard.
AB lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trajano can do anything to dispel that myth.
AB is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trajano punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajano is looking to escape.
AB looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trajano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
AB wants to take a breather but Trajano is having none of it.
AB working over Trajano with some ground and pound. Trajano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
AB thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
AB lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
AB throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
AB is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
AB scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trajano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
AB looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from AB.
AB perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
AB drops an elbow to the side of Trajano's head.
AB is thwarting Trajano's attempts to control the position.
AB wants to control but Trajano is keeping him busy.
AB lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
AB prevents Trajano from improving his position.
AB is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AB wants to control but Trajano is keeping him busy.
Trajano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trajano has hold of AB's hands but AB slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
AB winds up and cracks Trajano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
AB thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trajano's head.
AB lands with a punch from half guard.
AB lands strikes from half guard.
AB is nestled in close to Trajano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Project AB overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
AB thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trajano's head.
AB seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
AB working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
AB is nestled in close to Trajano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from AB there.
AB missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
AB missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
AB is nestled in close to Trajano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
AB missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AB not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
AB lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
AB not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
AB throwing shots but Trajano is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project AB dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
AB tries to keep at a distance but Trajano has taken the fight into the clinch.
AB breaks the clinch.
Trajano darts in and clinches AB up against the cage.
Trajano misses with a punch to the body.
Trajano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trajano is pressed up against the cage. AB has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trajano down to the mat. Trajano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trajano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trajano with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trajano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. AB quickly recovers to half guard.
AB blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trajano.
Trajano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trajano is thwarting AB's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajano stalling away here and it's allowed AB to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Trajano trying to control but AB is working from the bottom.
AB keeping full guard, as Trajano tries to pass.
AB has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trajano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trajano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
AB pulls Trajano in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by AB.
Trajano tries to free his leg and advance position but AB is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
AB tries a head kick but it misses.
Trajano tries to clinch up.
AB throws a leg kick
and Trajano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for AB!
You can see the frustration on AB's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trajano is trying to ground and pound but AB uses the momentary lack of control by Trajano to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Trajano there.
AB regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trajano.
Trajano trying to control but AB is working from the bottom.
Trajano throws a strike but AB rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
AB working some strikes from top position.
AB landing some decent shots from guard.
AB working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB advances position into side control!
AB connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trajano some visible discomfort.
Trajano is looking for a sweep.
Yao Trajano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AB advances nicely into full mount.
AB is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trajano can do to turn this around?
Trajano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
AB raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AB with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Trajano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Project AB is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AB fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trajano is rocked!
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 Project AB.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AB, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project AB!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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