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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sikau Situ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Iago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One More Time. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Sikau Situ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Iago!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Situ is looking to clinch.
Iago looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Situ tries to clinch but Iago moves out of range.
Iago shoots in for a double leg but Situ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sikau Situ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Situ with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iago counters with a single leg into guard. Situ didn't expect that.
Iago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Situ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Situ is working hard here to advance position.
Situ throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Situ wants to stand and escape but Iago is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Situ trying to keep a closed guard but Iago is proving a slippery customer.
Situ wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Situ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iago has managed to get both his arms back between Situ's legs - danger averted.
Situ wants to stand but Iago is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Situ fails with an attempt to clinch.
Situ misses with a body kick.
Situ fails with the takedown
and Iago counters with a takedown into side control.
Iago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iago is working Situ over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Situ is trying to get back to half guard.
Iago working away.
Situ is trying to get back to his feet.
Iago lands a decent elbow from side control.
Situ really is a fat lump.
Situ tries to improve position but can't.
Iago trying to control the action but Situ is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Situ manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iago works his foot free and advances to mount.
Iago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Situ tries to hold on but Iago pushes him away.
Iago landing shots from mount.
Situ is trying desperately to improve position.
Iago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iago scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Situ?
Iago looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Situ is looking to improve his position but Iago isn't that keen on the idea.
Situ tries to buck Iago off but he can't manage it.
Iago is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Situ to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Situ shrugs it off.
Iago fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Iago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Situ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Situ's guard.
Situ keeping moving, preventing Iago from controlling successfully.
Situ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Situ trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Situ looking to control.
Situ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Situ is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Situ trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Iago throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Situ was covering up waiting for the punch and Iago finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Iago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Situ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iago drops back looking for a leg! Situ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Situ manages to kick Iago off! Iago jumps back into Situ's guard.
Iago won't allow Situ to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Situ wants to get back to his feet but Iago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Iago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Situ looking for a guillotine here but Iago defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Situ with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Situ's guard.
Iago trying to control the position from guard on top but Situ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Situ looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iago is one step ahead there.
Iago connects with a couple of short punches.
Iago content to stall in guard here.
Situ not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Situ wants to sweep here but Iago controlling him for the moment.
Iago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four 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.
Situ 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Situ has his takedown stuffed
and Iago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sikau Situ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Situ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Iago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Situ throws a head kick that misses
and Iago counters with a shoot takedown. Situ fights it but they end up in guard.
Iago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Situ wants to stand and escape but Iago is having none of it.
Iago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iago won't allow Situ to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Iago is working Situ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A low kick from Situ is predictable there
and Iago counters with a shoot takedown. Situ fights it but they end up in guard.
Iago cracks Situ with a solid left hand.
Situ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Situ pushes Iago off and scrambles back to his feet.
Iago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Situ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iago.
Iago trying to pass the guard but Situ defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iago lands strikes from half guard.
Situ is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iago working over Situ with some ground and pound. Situ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Situ trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Iago manages to pass to mount!
Iago lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Situ wants to hold on but Iago pushes him away.
Iago fails to take his opponent's back.
Iago is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Situ can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fabio Iago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iago controlling the pace for now.
Iago landing strikes from the mount.
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.
Iago is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Situ to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Situ shrugs it off.
Iago wants to finish this one by submission but Situ is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Iago.
Iago wants to take Situ's back here but Situ is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Iago controlling the pace for now.
Iago is working for a guillotine from mount but Situ frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Iago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Iago!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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