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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Capoia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beto Matielli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beto Matielli is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Capoia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beto Matielli!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capoia shoots in for a double leg but Matielli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matielli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A big head kick from Capoia and Matielli is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Matielli is rocked!
It looks like Beto Matielli has been cut.
Capoia wants to stand and escape but instead Matielli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matielli won't allow Capoia to sweep him here.
Capoia is looking to stand up but Matielli isn't so interested in that idea.
Matielli tries to free his leg and advance position but Capoia is retaining full guard.
Capoia is looking to stand up but Matielli isn't so interested in that idea.
Capoia trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Capoia is trying to control the position but Matielli postures up.
Matielli stops Capoia from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Capoia lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoia lands a head kick that stumbles Matielli and the fighters go to the mat.
Matielli had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Capoia is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Matielli Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Capoia's back instead.
Capoia wants to get back to his feet.
Matielli has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Capoia tries to escape the position.
Capoia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoia tries to kick Matielli off but Matielli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matielli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Capoia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capoia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matielli.
Capoia fails with the takedown.
Matielli shoots for a takedown but Capoia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoia instigates a clinch.
Capoia manages to break the clinch.
Capoia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capoia misses with a takedown attempt
and Matielli counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Capoia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matielli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Capoia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matielli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Matielli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matielli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Capoia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matielli but great work by Capoia.
Capoia wants to stand but Matielli has his arm trapped.
Matielli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capoia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Capoia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beto Matielli's cut.
That's time! Capoia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Capoia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matielli counters with a takedown into side control.
Matielli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Capoia tries to improve position but can't.
Matielli is trying to get an arm triangle but Capoia is defending well.
Matielli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Capoia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Capoia is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Capoia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Capoia looks to land a combination. Matielli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Capoia thows a body shot but no joy.
Capoia with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matielli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Capoia's guard.
Matielli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matielli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Capoia trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matielli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoia looking to control.
Matielli preventing the sweep.
Matielli drops back looking for a leg! Capoia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Capoia manages to kick Matielli off! Matielli jumps back into Capoia's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matielli has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Capoia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Capoia clinches up against the cage.
Capoia breaks from the clinch.
Capoia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matielli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matielli.
Matielli drops back looking for a leg! Capoia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Capoia manages to kick Matielli off! Matielli jumps back into Capoia's guard.
Matielli drops back looking for a leg! Capoia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Capoia manages to kick Matielli off! Matielli jumps back into Capoia's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beto Matielli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beto Matielli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capoia.
Capoia lands a jab-cross combination.
Matielli walks into a stiff left hand from Capoia.
Matielli looks for a takedown but Capoia sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capoia tries to clinch but Matielli is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoia looks to land a combination. Matielli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leandro Capoia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capoia lands a high kick!
Capoia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Capoia jabs at Matielli's body.
Capoia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Capoia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matielli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Capoia.
Capoia scores with a one two! Matielli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matielli dodges the punch combination from Capoia.
Matielli moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Capoia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matielli walks into a straight right hand from Capoia.
Capoia lands a nice shot that snaps Matielli's head back.
Capoia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leandro Capoia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Capoia misses with the combination.
Leandro Capoia is winning the standup battle so far.
Capoia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Capoia scores with a four punch combination!
Matielli shoots in looking for a takedown. Capoia tries to sprawl out of it but Matielli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Capoia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Capoia lands a body shot.
Matielli tries for a takedown but Capoia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Capoia scores with a four punch combination!
Capoia misses with a takedown attempt
and Matielli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Capoia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matielli drops back looking for a leg! Capoia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Capoia manages to kick Matielli off! Matielli jumps back into Capoia's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matielli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Capoia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matielli has Capoia in his guard.
Capoia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matielli on the ground.
Matielli working for a triangle but Capoia defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Capoia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Capoia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Capoia!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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