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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack The Rainbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Guilherme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Guilherme is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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148 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack The Rainbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Guilherme!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rainbow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Rainbow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guilherme works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guilherme looking for a guillotine here but The Rainbow defends easily.
The Rainbow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Rainbow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guilherme has his foot on The Rainbow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Rainbow works his way back into a safe position though.
The Rainbow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guilherme's guard.
The Rainbow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guilherme's head.
Guilherme trying to hold on to The Rainbow's head to control him but The Rainbow postures up.
Guilherme gets back to full guard.
The Rainbow trying to control the position from guard on top but Guilherme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rainbow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guilherme keeping moving, preventing The Rainbow from controlling successfully.
Guilherme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The Rainbow wants to stand but Guilherme has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guilherme is trying to control the position but The Rainbow postures up.
The Rainbow trying to control but Guilherme is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Rainbow wanted to stand there but Guilherme had control of the position.
The Rainbow is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Rainbow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Rainbow shoots in and drives through. Guilherme sprawls well.
That's two 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.
The Rainbow misses with a double jab.
Guilherme blocks a head kick by The Rainbow.
Guilherme tries to clinch but The Rainbow moves out of range.
The Rainbow misses with a few strikes there.
The Rainbow has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack The Rainbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Rainbow shoots in but no luck this time.
The Rainbow checks a low kick from Guilherme.
Horrible takedown by The Rainbow or perhaps it was just good defense by Guilherme which made him look bad.
The Rainbow looks for a takedown but Guilherme sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Rainbow.
The Rainbow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guilherme backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rainbow lands a head kick!
The Rainbow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Rainbow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guilherme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Rainbow.
The Rainbow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Rainbow.
The Rainbow tries to clinch
and Guilherme counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Rainbow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guilherme is controlling him.
Guilherme showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Rainbow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guilherme manages to get himself to full guard.
The Rainbow wants to stand but Guilherme has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guilherme manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Rainbow is working to get back to half guard.
The Rainbow is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Guilherme has taken his back!
Guilherme scores with punches and elbows.
Guilherme is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Rainbow is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Guilherme dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Rainbow fails to land with a series of punches.
Guilherme takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guilherme takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Guilherme has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zack The Rainbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guilherme stuffs the takedown attempt from The Rainbow. The Rainbow gets slowly back to his feet.
Zack The Rainbow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Rainbow lands a head kick!
Guilherme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Rainbow.
The Rainbow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Rainbow stands up and beckons Guilherme to his feet.
The Rainbow lands a jab-cross combination.
The Rainbow lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rainbow throws a one two combo.
The Rainbow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Rainbow.
The Rainbow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guilherme swivels and escapes.
Guilherme has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Rainbow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guilherme backs up against the cage.
The Rainbow lands a nice shot to the body.
Guilherme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guilherme counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Rainbow has Guilherme pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guilherme manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack The Rainbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Rainbow keeps control of Guilherme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guilherme has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Rainbow regains guard immediately.
Guilherme is breathing heavily.
Guilherme won't allow The Rainbow to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rainbow trying to strike off his back.
The Rainbow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Rainbow looking for a sweep. Not yet The Rainbow, not yet.
Guilherme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guilherme slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Rainbow is looking to reverse the position.
The Rainbow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guilherme's best efforts.
The Rainbow wants to get back to his feet.
Guilherme is keen to just control but The Rainbow is a slippery customer.
The Rainbow is looking to improve his position.
The Rainbow throws a strike from the bottom but Guilherme passes into side control!
Guilherme in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rainbow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Rainbow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Rainbow wants to get back to his feet.
The Rainbow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guilherme is working away from the top position though.
The Rainbow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Rainbow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The Rainbow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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.
The Rainbow lands a jab-cross combination.
The Rainbow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guilherme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Rainbow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Guilherme swats away the attempt to clinch by The Rainbow.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Rainbow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guilherme is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Rainbow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Rainbow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Rainbow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guilherme walks into a straight right hand from The Rainbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack The Rainbow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Rainbow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Rainbow.
The Rainbow has a takedown stuffed.
The Rainbow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guilherme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Guilherme is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Rainbow off and has taken his back!
The Rainbow trying to control the hands but Guilherme won't let him.
What can The Rainbow do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The Rainbow trying to get back to his feet but Guilherme is in full control for now.
The Rainbow rolls, trying to escape but Guilherme keeps control of the position.
Guilherme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guilherme doesn't have the hooks in and The Rainbow manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rainbow trying to control but Guilherme is working from the bottom.
The Rainbow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guilherme is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Rainbow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guilherme is fending him off so far but The Rainbow persists. Nope, Guilherme circles away and we're back to standing.
The Rainbow throws a nice head kick!
The Rainbow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Rainbow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guilherme counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Rainbow can't break the clinch.
The Rainbow is working for takedown but Guilherme is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack The Rainbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Rainbow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guilherme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guilherme can't break the clinch.
The Rainbow is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme is pressed up against the cage. The Rainbow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guilherme down to the mat. Guilherme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Rainbow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guilherme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guilherme.
The Rainbow manages to break the clinch.
The Rainbow lands with a cross.
Guilherme fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Rainbow shoots and misses
and Guilherme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guilherme.
Guilherme creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guilherme has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Rainbow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Rainbow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Rainbow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Rainbow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Rainbow tries for a takedown but Guilherme circles away easily
so Guilherme counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Rainbow wants to stand but Guilherme is controlling the position.
The Rainbow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Guilherme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Rainbow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Rainbow wants to stand but Guilherme is controlling the position.
Mauricio Guilherme has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Rainbow uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Rainbow.
The Rainbow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Rainbow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Rainbow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guilherme counters by clinching up.
The Rainbow tries for a takedown but Guilherme manages to get underhooks.
Guilherme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guilherme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Rainbow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Rainbow lands a head kick!
Guilherme misses with a lunging right hand
and The Rainbow counters with a big head kick but Guilherme shrugs it off.
The Rainbow lands a head kick. Guilherme smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Rainbow misses with a takedown attempt
and Guilherme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Rainbow wants to improve his position but Guilherme is controlling well.
Guilherme looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guilherme has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Guilherme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guilherme 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Guilherme!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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