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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Charneski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charneski comes to the cage accompanied by Pongale por las hileras. Ribeiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by System Of A Down - Chop Suey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Charneski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charneski slips a jab from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charneski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ribeiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Charneski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ribeiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Charneski has Ribeiro in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Charneski holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Ribeiro tries to get to his feet but Charneski is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Ribeiro in his guard.
Charneski keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribeiro controlling from the top position.
Charneski keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ribeiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to stand and escape but instead Charneski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Charneski content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Charneski is controlling the position.
Charneski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Charneski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charneski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ribeiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Charneski has Ribeiro in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Charneski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charneski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adriano Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Charneski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charneski blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro shoots and misses
and Charneski counters with an outside leg kick.
Charneski throws a series of punches but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Charneski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Charneski shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charneski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ribeiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charneski moves out of range of the body kick from Ribeiro.
Charneski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charneski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charneski wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Charneski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Charneski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charneski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Charneski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Ribeiro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Charneski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Charneski not doing much here.
Charneski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribeiro defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Charneski tries to keep at a distance but Ribeiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charneski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Charneski's shoulder, as Charneski tries to avoid the shot.
Charneski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charneski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Charneski ducks down to avoid it.
Charneski throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Ribeiro misses with a combination
and Charneski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Charneski.
Charneski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charneski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charneski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charneski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ribeiro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Charneski is controlling him well.
Charneski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ribeiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Charneski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Charneski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charneski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Charneski wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Charneski postures up in Ribeiro's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro blocks it.
Charneski is fighting to break Ribeiro's control of his arms but Ribeiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Charneski wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Charneski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ribeiro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Charneski, into his guard.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Charneski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Ribeiro stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charneski counters with a leg kick.
Ribeiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luiz Charneski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to de liver by Ribeiro. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribeiro shoots and misses
and Charneski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charneski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charneski wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charneski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charneski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro controlling Charneski's posture.
Charneski is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Adriano Ribeiro just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ribeiro throws a one two combo.
Ribeiro shoots and misses
letting Charneski counter with a right hand.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charneski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Charneski dives in and grabs Ribeiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes down on Charneski's head and hops out.
Ribeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charneski. Charneski obviously looking to wear him down.
Charneski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Charneski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charneski advances to half guard.
Ribeiro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Charneski sits in half guard.
Charneski is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Charneski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Charneski eventually gives up the hold.
Charneski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Charneski winds up and cracks Ribeiro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Charneski is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charneski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Charneski wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro is looking to escape.
Charneski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Charneski is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charneski tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Charneski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Charneski with a series of wild strikes but Charneski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro throws a combination that misses
and Charneski counters with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ribeiro. No joy for Charneski on that attempt.
Charneski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Charneski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charneski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Charneski closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ribeiro lands with a right to the head.
Ribeiro working hard to break the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Charneski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ribeiro looking to stall.
Ribeiro manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a combination
and Charneski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Charneski had his way with Adriano Ribeiro in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Charneski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro drives through and clinches with Charneski against the cage.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Charneski keeps him there for the moment.
Ribeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charneski dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Charneski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ribeiro is not content to let Charneski control the position.
Ribeiro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Charneski swings around for an armbar but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Charneski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charneski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charneski has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Charneski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Charneski wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charneski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charneski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Charneski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Charneski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ribeiro clinches with his opponent.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to land a front kick but Charneski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adriano Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up
and Charneski counters with an outside leg kick.
Charneski moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Charneski won't allow it.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Charneski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Charneski trying to advance position but Ribeiro counters by regaining guard.
Charneski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charneski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charneski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard.
Charneski is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Charneski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribeiro is looking to control Charneski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
Charneski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Charneski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Charneski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Charneski!
Luiz Charneski is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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