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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adao Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mateo valaquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 cm
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154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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225 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adao Ribeiro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, mateo valaquez! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ribeiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. valaquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ribeiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. valaquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ribeiro. Ribeiro struggling a bit here. valaquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribeiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ribeiro gets back to half guard. valaquez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! valaquez forces the positional change into back control. Ribeiro trying to control the hands but valaquez won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. valaquez looking to break Ribeiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ribeiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise valaquez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Ribeiro is breathing heavily. Will valaquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. valaquez avoiding Ribeiro 's attempts to control his hands. valaquez is punishing Ribeiro with strikes - can he finish him?! Ribeiro is trapped and valaquez is scoring with shots to the head and body. Will valaquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ribeiro trying to control the hands but valaquez breaks the grip. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. valaquez looking for the choke from the back. Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Ribeiro wants to control his opponent's hands but valaquez gets his hands free. valaquez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ribeiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Ribeiro trying to control the action but valaquez just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Adao Ribeiro just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Ribeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
valaquez moves into the clinch. valaquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. valaquez just stands there and leans against the cage. valaquez looking for a takedown. Ribeiro has valaquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending valaquez tumbling to the mat - Ribeiro dives into valaquez's guard. valaquez is controlling Ribeiro's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mateo valaquez dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
valaquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ribeiro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. valaquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribeiro finishes the takedown easily into guard. Ribeiro has gone for a leg lock! valaquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribeiro's guard. valaquez is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but valaquez has managed to sneak the leg through. mateo valaquez has got the better of the ground game so far. valaquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribeiro! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, valaquez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. valaquez working for a submission but Ribeiro is keeping him at bay. valaquez mounts Ribeiro! Really nice guard pass there! Ribeiro has given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ribeiro can't escape the position.
valaquez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. valaquez lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. valaquez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by valaquez.
Ribeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
valaquez 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. valaquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribeiro! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. valaquez content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. valaquez fails to move to back control. Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. valaquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Ribeiro defends it well. valaquez controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ribeiro tries to hold on but valaquez pushes him away. valaquez controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mateo valaquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by valaquez. valaquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ribeiro is looking to reverse the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ribeiro is not content to let valaquez control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. valaquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Ribeiro is defending well. Ribeiro is letting valaquez control him for a moment. Ribeiro is trying to control valaquez's posture but valaquez avoids it. Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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. Ribeiro seems a little lost for a moment, as valaquez dominates the positioning. Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here. Ribeiro is being controlled here. Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here. valaquez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, mateo valaquez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. valaquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. valaquez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ribeiro is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). mateo valaquez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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