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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Voljtech (ranked 4405 p4p, 4406 weight class) and Bruno Evangelista (ranked 0 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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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Voljtech!
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, Bruno Evangelista!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voljtech closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Voljtech lands in his opponent's guard.
Evangelista wants to stand and escape but Voljtech is having none of it.
Voljtech trying to control but Evangelista is working from the bottom.
Voljtech tries to free his leg and advance position but Evangelista is retaining full guard.
Evangelista has momentary wrist control but Voljtech slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evangelista keeping moving, preventing Voljtech from controlling successfully.
Voljtech prevents Evangelista from getting back to his feet.
Voljtech trying to control the position from guard on top but Evangelista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voljtech postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voljtech has gone for a leg lock! Evangelista slips out almost immediately though and dives into Voljtech's guard.
Evangelista trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voljtech's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voljtech is trying to control the position but Evangelista postures up.
Voljtech wants to sweep here but Evangelista controlling him for the moment.
Evangelista wanted to stand there but Voljtech had control of the position.
Voljtech working a defensive guard here.
Evangelista gets to his feet. Voljtech looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evangelista gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Voljtech won't allow Evangelista to get back to his feet.
Voljtech slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Voljtech thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evangelista wants to get back to his feet.
Voljtech wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evangelista, who protects the arm well.
Voljtech trying to control the action but Evangelista is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voljtech tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evangelista takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Evangelista is not content to let Voljtech control the position.
Voljtech looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evangelista is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Voljtech working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evangelista takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evangelista throws Voljtech to one side and escapes!
Evangelista gets caught flat footed, as Voljtech shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Evangelista pushes Voljtech off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voljtech closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Voljtech lands in his opponent's guard.
Evangelista is looking to stand up but Voljtech isn't so interested in that idea.
Voljtech is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evangelista is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evangelista has escaped and now he's on top!
Evangelista tries to stand but Voljtech is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Voljtech will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evangelista fakes the leg kick and cracks Voljtech in the body.
Voljtech closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Voljtech swings around for an armbar but Evangelista sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Voljtech's guard.
Voljtech is trying to control the position but Evangelista postures up.
Voljtech manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evangelista manages to get himself to full guard.
Voljtech postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voljtech with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Voljtech drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evangelista looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evangelista looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evangelista!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voljtech sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voljtech is looking for a sweep. Evangelista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evangelista tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Voljtech.
Voljtech manages to get to full guard.
Voljtech has a closed guard, preventing Evangelista from standing up.
Voljtech looking to control.
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.
Evangelista is looking to stand up but Voljtech won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voljtech is on top in guard.
Voljtech prevents Evangelista from getting back to his feet.
Voljtech is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evangelista is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evangelista has escaped and now he's on top!
Evangelista is looking to stand up but Voljtech won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evangelista is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Voljtech is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voljtech has a closed guard, preventing Evangelista from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivan Voljtech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four 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.
That kick from Evangelista tenderised Voljtech's leg. Voljtech is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evangelista scores with a spinning back kick!
Voljtech drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Voljtech wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evangelista, who protects the arm well.
Voljtech looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evangelista pushes Voljtech away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Voljtech gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voljtech is trying to get an arm triangle but Evangelista is defending well.
Voljtech goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Evangelista rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Voljtech's guard! Nice work there by Evangelista!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Evangelista will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Voljtech shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evangelista makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Voljtech dodges the punch combination from Evangelista.
Nice shot lands for Evangelista.
Voljtech drives through with a takedown into guard.
Voljtech makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evangelista wants to stand but Voljtech is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voljtech looking to pass the guard.
Voljtech trying to control the position from guard on top but Evangelista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivan Voljtech overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voljtech drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evangelista dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evangelista postures up.
Evangelista stands and steps away. Voljtech gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evangelista throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Evangelista keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voljtech will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Voljtech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evangelista gets caught napping as Voljtech dives in and scores a takedown. Evangelista manages to retain guard.
Evangelista is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voljtech trying to control but Evangelista is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voljtech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voljtech is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evangelista is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evangelista has escaped and now he's on top!
Voljtech trying to keep a closed guard but Evangelista is proving a slippery customer.
Evangelista wants to stand but Voljtech has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voljtech is on top in guard.
Voljtech trying to control but Evangelista is working from the bottom.
Voljtech working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Voljtech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voljtech trying to control but Evangelista is working from the bottom.
Voljtech is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evangelista is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Evangelista wants to stand up but Voljtech is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evangelista lands a high kick!
Evangelista gets caught flat footed, as Voljtech shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voljtech connects with a couple of short punches.
Voljtech trying to control but Evangelista is working from the bottom.
Voljtech chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Evangelista.
I think Evangelista has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Evangelista!
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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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