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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Barao (ranked 2723 p4p, 2667 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 346 p4p, 340 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bonifacio 's choice of entrance music: Karate - Kennedy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio . That snapped Barao's head back.
Bonifacio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barao to counter with a crisp jab.
Barao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Barao is looking for a counter combo.
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
Barao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Barao dives in and scores a takedown into Bonifacio 's guard.
Barao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonifacio is retaining full guard.
Barao postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two 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.
Bonifacio pulls Barao in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Barao has been working on his balance at Westside Martial Arts, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bonifacio .
Barao misses with a takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio throws a lazy right hand but Barao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barao.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Barao moves out of range.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonifacio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barao somewhat.
Nice straight punches there by Bonifacio . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonifacio .
Barao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut. Barao saw that one coming.
Bonifacio tests Barao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barao avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio cracks Barao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barao tries for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away easily
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifacio tests Barao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barao shoots in for a double leg but Bonifacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Bonifacio there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice cross by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a nice looking combination but Barao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barao lands a head kick. Bonifacio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Barao ducked under it nicely.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot that sends Barao's belly button to the back.
Barao shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well. He's pushed Barao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Barao moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barao darts in looking for a takedown but Bonifacio gets double underhooks and turns Barao into the cage.
Bonifacio 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Barao avoids the punch easily.
Barao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonifacio sizes up Barao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonifacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonifacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
Barao is looking to counter punch.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Barao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barao or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonifacio , which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barao manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barao.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pascal Barao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Barao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonifacio as he avoids it easily.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonifacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barao throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Barao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Bonifacio both land. Nice combination.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Barao avoids the punch easily.
Bonifacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barao doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonifacio stuffs the takedown.
Bonifacio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonifacio stalks Barao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barao's face. Barao staggers backwards, shaken.
Bonifacio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barao momentarily.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Barao should have avoided that one.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Barao slips the punch.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
Barao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio tries to avoid it but Barao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonifacio to the ground. Bonifacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio . No joy for Barao on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barao tries to move into range but Bonifacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barao closes the distance and clinches up with Bonifacio , looking for a takedown. Barao pushes Bonifacio against the cage but Bonifacio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with the combination.
Barao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barao slips under a jab from Bonifacio .
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio . No joy for Barao on that attempt.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barao with a body shot.
Barao misses with a takedown attempt - Bonifacio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barao manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
Barao is looking for a counter combo.
Bonifacio works Barao's body with a nice hook.
Bonifacio throws a sloppy body shot
and Barao counters with a left and a right that stings Bonifacio .
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!
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio . Barao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonifacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonifacio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio . That snapped Barao's head back.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonifacio to the mat! Bonifacio manages to get full guard.
Bonifacio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Barao's midsection.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Barao with a series of wild strikes but Barao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barao thinking.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Barao blocks it.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Barao's ribcage but misses.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barao takes one to the side of the head.
Bonifacio slaps away a takedown attempt from Barao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barao's head.
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barao has his takedown stuffed
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Bonifacio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonifacio jabs Barao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio connects with the punch.
Bonifacio blocks a head kick by Barao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonifacio ! But no joy.
Barao shoots in for a double leg but Bonifacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Barao.
Barao shoots in but no luck this time.
Bonifacio lands with a nice combination. Barao backs away looking to recover.
Barao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonifacio connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barao in his tracks.
Bonifacio with a jab.
Luigi Bonifacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. Barao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonifacio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Bonifacio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Barao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonifacio !
Barao is rocked!
Bonifacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Barao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonifacio jabs Barao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonifacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bonifacio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
A less than humble Luigi Bonifacio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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