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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Iversen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morten Iversen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morten Iversen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iversen tries for a takedown but Tango sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tango as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tango has his takedown stuffed
and Iversen counters with a three punch combo that has Tango backing up. Tango nods at Iversen to acknowledge the strikes.
Tango drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iversen striking from the bottom here.
Tango advances to half guard.
Tango blocks the strikes from Iversen.
Iversen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tango.
Tango missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tango lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Iversen tries to get to full guard but Tango has control of the leg.
Iversen looks gassed!
Iversen is not content to let Tango control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango slows the pace down in half guard.
Iversen trying to hold on to Tango's head to control him but Tango postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tango fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iversen sprawls well initially but Tango persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iversen moves into full guard.
Tango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iversen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tango trying to control the position from guard on top but Iversen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iversen tries to strike from the bottom.
Iversen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tango has passed into side control.
Tango 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen prevents Tango from moving into mount.
Tango wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iversen keeps working.
Tango wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Iversen, who protects the arm well.
Tango tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tango has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tango wants to control but Iversen is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iversen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tango stands up and beckons Iversen to his feet.
Tango scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tango counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tony Tango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Iversen.
Iversen keeping full guard, as Tango tries to pass.
Tango trying to control the position from guard on top but Iversen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tango passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tango controlling from side mount.
Tango trying to control the position but Iversen is working away.
Iversen is trying to control Tango's posture but Tango avoids it.
Tango trying to control the position but Iversen is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iversen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Iversen throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tango advances to mount.
Tango looking to control but Iversen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iversen tries to reverse the position but Tango maintains control.
Iversen regains half guard.
Iversen won't allow Tango to pass to mount.
Iversen tries to get to full guard but Tango has control of the leg.
Tango is just content to waste time from the top position. Iversen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tango dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tango gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tango has a closed guard, preventing Iversen from standing up.
Tango wants to sweep but no luck.
Tango is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tango throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tango trying to control the position.
Iversen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tango had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Iversen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tango Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Iversen's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Iversen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tango looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tango content just to control the position here.
Tango trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iversen working to try and regain half guard.
Tango looking to control but Iversen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tango wants to finish this one by submission but Iversen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tango.
Tango wants to control the pace but Iversen is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tango is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Iversen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tango really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Iversen.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tony Tango just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tango shoots and misses
so Iversen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tango is pulling down on Iversen's head to control his posture.
Iversen wants to pass the guard but Tango is keeping the position.
Tango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tony Tango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iversen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iversen lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iversen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iversen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iversen content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tango is on top in guard.
Tango passes into half guard.
Tango trying to control the action but Iversen is working from the bottom.
Iversen is trying to get back to full guard.
Tango is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iversen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tango.
Tango wants to control but Iversen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen wants to improve his position but Tango is controlling well.
Iversen is refusing to be controlled, as Tango sits in half guard.
Tango is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Iversen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tango wants to take a breather but Iversen is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tango is looking to clinch but Iversen is avoiding it.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iversen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tango knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Iversen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Iversen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Iversen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tango's guard now.
Tango keeping moving, preventing Iversen from controlling successfully.
Iversen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iversen tries to free his leg and advance position but Tango is retaining full guard.
Iversen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tango's head.
Iversen passes Tango's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tango actively working from the bottom here.
Iversen decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango gets caught flat footed, as Iversen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tango is trying to control the position but Iversen postures up.
Tango wants to stand up but Iversen is controlling him.
Tango manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iversen manages to get himself to full guard.
Tango works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iversen is looking to control Tango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Iversen avoid being mounted?
Tango seems to be looking for submissions.
Tango is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tango trying to control from Iversen's half guard. Iversen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen pulls Tango in to control the position.
Iversen keeping full guard, as Tango tries to pass.
Tango wants to control from the top but Iversen keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tango is looking to clinch but Iversen is avoiding it.
Iversen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Iversen controls the position.
Tango is trying to control Iversen's posture but Iversen avoids it.
Iversen working the ground and pound.
Tango avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Iversen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango is trying to control Iversen's posture but Iversen avoids it.
Tango managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Iversen.
Tango manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tango is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iversen!
Tango is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Iversen is in real trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tango's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Iversen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tango looking for the RNC.
Tango trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen breaks Tango's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Iversen looking to pass the guard.
Iversen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iversen scores with punches from side control.
Iversen scoring with punches from side control.
Tango is looking to reverse the position.
Tango is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Iversen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tango regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tango utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tango is controlling Iversen's posture.
Tango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tango looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Iversen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iversen 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Iversen!
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