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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Millani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno MauaH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Joe Millani!
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 MauaH!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millani looks for a takedown but MauaH sprawls well.
MauaH shoots in for a takedown but Millani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MauaH is looking to clinch but Millani is avoiding it.
Millani tries to bum rush MauaH with a series of wild strikes but MauaH uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Millani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MauaH counters with a single leg into guard. Millani didn't expect that.
MauaH stopping the sweep attempt from Millani.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millani controls MauaH momentarily but MauaH frees himself.
MauaH works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MauaH content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millani trying to control but MauaH postures up.
Millani tries to roll over but MauaH keeps him under control.
Millani trying to control but MauaH postures up.
Millani is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MauaH with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Millani tries to regain full guard. Instead though, MauaH has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Millani wants to control but MauaH is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MauaH trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Millani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Millani is working hard here to advance position.
Millani is breathing heavily.
MauaH takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Millani is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
MauaH stands up from mount. Strange move.
MauaH tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MauaH closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MauaH wants to take a breather but Millani is having none of it.
MauaH stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Millani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Millani gets caught flat footed, as MauaH shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MauaH sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Millani's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno MauaH dominated that round.
That's time! Millani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MauaH.
Millani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MauaH counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Millani!
Millani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MauaH dominating with strikes here.
MauaH trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Millani slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bruno MauaH has got the better of the ground game so far.
Millani is looking to control MauaH's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Millani avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MauaH with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millani trying to hold on to MauaH's head to control him but MauaH postures up.
Millani gets back to full guard.
MauaH stands up from Millani's guard - MauaH perhaps looking for a knockout.
MauaH throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Millani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MauaH doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Millani counters by clinching up.
Millani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Millani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MauaH tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Millani just stands there and leans against the cage.
MauaH tries to break the clinch but Millani is controlling the position.
MauaH is trying to drag Millani to the mat but Millani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Millani wants a takedown but no success here.
Millani leaning his opponent against the cage.
MauaH tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Millani smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MauaH looks for a takedown but Millani sprawls well.
MauaH throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MauaH counters with a nice double leg into side control. Millani won't be happy with that.
MauaH wants to control but Millani is keeping him busy.
MauaH swings around for an armbar but Millani sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into MauaH's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MauaH manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Millani manages to get himself to full guard.
MauaH wants to stand and escape but instead Millani has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Millani trying to control but MauaH is working from the bottom.
MauaH keeping full guard, as Millani tries to pass.
MauaH wants to sweep but no luck.
MauaH is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno MauaH 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. This is the final round!
MauaH slips a jab and a cross from Millani.
MauaH wants to clinch.
Millani throws a combination that misses
and MauaH counters with a takedown into side control.
MauaH wants to control but Millani is keeping him busy.
MauaH goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Millani has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MauaH but great work by Millani.
Millani stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millani throws a head kick that misses.
MauaH tries to clinch but Millani moves away
and Millani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millani wants to pass the guard but MauaH is keeping the position.
MauaH controls Millani momentarily but Millani frees himself.
Millani wants to get up but he can't break MauaH's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Millani passes into half guard.
MauaH wants to control but Millani is keeping busy.
MauaH wants to improve his position but Millani is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Millani wants to take a breather but MauaH is having none of it.
MauaH keeping control of the position.
MauaH is trying to get back to full guard.
MauaH controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MauaH is trying to stand up here but Millani is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millani trying to control from half guard but MauaH is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Millani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MauaH sprawls well initially but Millani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MauaH gets back to full guard.
Millani wants to control from the top but MauaH keeps moving.
Millani won't allow MauaH to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millani controls from within his opponent's guard.
Millani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Millani won't allow MauaH to sweep him here.
MauaH working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Millani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Millani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MauaH is working an open guard so Millani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Millani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MauaH 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno MauaH!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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