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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tielo Bonifaz (ranked 3395 p4p, 3497 weight class) and Thiago Furriel (ranked 375 p4p, 385 weight class). The key to victory for Tielo Bonifaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 cm 25 155 1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 25 160 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns Counter fighter Powerful |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tielo Bonifaz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thiago Furriel! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good exchange - Bonifaz coming out on top. Furriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonifaz. Thiago Furriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice straight punches there by Bonifaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonifaz. The fight stays on the outside here - Furriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Furriel has his takedown stuffed and Bonifaz counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bonifaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonifaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Furriel momentarily.
Bonifaz cracks a nice hook into Furriel's ribs. The fight stays on the outside here - Furriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Furriel tries to clinch up but Bonifaz circles away and keeps his distance. Tielo Bonifaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Furriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Furriel misses with a takedown attempt and Furriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bonifaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bonifaz throws a low kick but Furriel moves out of range easily. Furriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Furriel has his takedown stuffed letting Bonifaz counter with a right hand. Bonifaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tielo Bonifaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Furriel. A big right from Bonifaz misses. Bonifaz cracks Furriel with an open hand slap. Bonifaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A big right from Bonifaz misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonifaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furriel defending well as Bonifaz loads up on a big left hand. Bonifaz misses with a straight right. Furriel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Furriel ducks under a wild hook from Bonifaz. Bonifaz thumps Furriel with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Furriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifaz.
Furriel tries to counter with a clinch but Bonifaz shakes him off and moves away. Furriel dives in and grabs Bonifaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonifaz pushes down on Furriel's head and hops out. Bonifaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Furriel just manages to avoid it. Furriel slips under a jab from Bonifaz. Nice takedown defense from Bonifaz. No joy for Furriel on that attempt. Furriel takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Furriel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Furriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Furriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonifaz but Bonifaz pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bonifaz cracks Furriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Furriel is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bonifaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Furriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Furriel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Furriel with a poor takedown and Bonifaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furriel is rocked! Bonifaz lands a big right hook! Furriel looks hurt but is still standing! Bonifaz lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Furriel falls down and Bonifaz dives in with a huge hammer fist! Furriel's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Bonifaz runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tielo Bonifaz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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