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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Severino Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Flamengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Flamengo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Severino Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Flamengo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamengo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flamengo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Schwarzenegger shoots for a double leg takedown but Flamengo sprawls well. He's pushed Schwarzenegger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwarzenegger shoots in but Flamengo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schwarzenegger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flamengo's half guard.
Schwarzenegger tries to pass to full mount but Flamengo defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzenegger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schwarzenegger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schwarzenegger not doing much here.
Flamengo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schwarzenegger.
Flamengo can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwarzenegger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamengo is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzenegger sits in half guard.
Schwarzenegger not doing much here.
Schwarzenegger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flamengo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schwarzenegger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schwarzenegger is trying to work for a kimura but Flamengo is defending well.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the action but Flamengo is working from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzenegger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamengo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwarzenegger.
Flamengo stuffs the takedown.
Schwarzenegger tries for a takedown but Flamengo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Flamengo scores with a four punch combination!
Schwarzenegger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flamengo defends it nicely.
Schwarzenegger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Severino Schwarzenegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch there but Flamengo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flamengo's waist but Flamengo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzenegger off to one side.
Flamengo stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger gets slowly back to his feet.
Flamengo slips a jab and a cross from Schwarzenegger.
Flamengo misses the shot to the body.
Flamengo throws a hook but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
Schwarzenegger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schwarzenegger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flamengo swivels and escapes.
Flamengo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flamengo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruno Flamengo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flamengo throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
That's four 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.
Schwarzenegger looks to land a combination. Flamengo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt - Flamengo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwarzenegger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schwarzenegger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flamengo, up you get!
Schwarzenegger swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flamengo, as that shot connected.
Schwarzenegger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flamengo tries to avoid it but Schwarzenegger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flamengo to the ground. Flamengo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severino Schwarzenegger dominated that 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.
Flamengo throws a shot from downtown. Schwarzenegger moves away and avoids it.
Schwarzenegger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Flamengo as Schwarzenegger shoots in.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schwarzenegger gets the takedown into side control.
Flamengo is pushing Schwarzenegger's head away, looking to escape. Schwarzenegger manages to hold on to the position though.
Schwarzenegger scoring with punches and elbows.
Schwarzenegger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flamengo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Schwarzenegger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Schwarzenegger working the head and body with strikes.
Schwarzenegger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flamengo to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Schwarzenegger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schwarzenegger misses with a double jab
letting Flamengo counter with a right hand.
Schwarzenegger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flamengo tries to avoid it but Schwarzenegger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flamengo to the ground. Flamengo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger tries for a takedown but Flamengo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flamengo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schwarzenegger counters by moving into the clinch.
Schwarzenegger lands a right hand.
Schwarzenegger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flamengo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flamengo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger decides to pull guard.
Flamengo stands and steps away. Schwarzenegger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schwarzenegger clinches up with Flamengo and pushes him back against the cage.
Flamengo gets underhooks to prevent Schwarzenegger's takedown attempt.
Schwarzenegger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flamengo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schwarzenegger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flamengo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Flamengo misses with a combination
and Schwarzenegger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flamengo misses with a hook. Schwarzenegger ducked under it nicely.
Flamengo takes one to the side of the head.
Schwarzenegger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flamengo tries to avoid it but Schwarzenegger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flamengo to the ground. Flamengo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo connects with a body shot.
Flamengo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzenegger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flamengo is trying to defend but Schwarzenegger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schwarzenegger trying to control from half guard but Flamengo is working away.
Flamengo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flamengo wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is looking to take a break and control but Flamengo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the pace.
Flamengo is trying to stand back up but Schwarzenegger is controlling him
Schwarzenegger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flamengo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Schwarzenegger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severino Schwarzenegger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Flamengo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flamengo as he jumps to the side.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch.
Schwarzenegger is looking to clinch.
Schwarzenegger fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flamengo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schwarzenegger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt
letting Flamengo counter with a right hand.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flamengo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamengo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flamengo to the mat! Flamengo manages to get full guard.
Flamengo pushes Schwarzenegger off and gets back to his feet.
Schwarzenegger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Flamengo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Severino Schwarzenegger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzenegger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flamengo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzenegger somewhat.
Schwarzenegger is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo misses with a few strikes there.
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schwarzenegger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schwarzenegger has a takedown stuffed.
Flamengo stalks Schwarzenegger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schwarzenegger's face. Schwarzenegger staggers backwards, shaken.
Flamengo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flamengo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schwarzenegger dives in and grabs Flamengo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flamengo pushes down on Schwarzenegger's head and hops out.
Flamengo stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Flamengo.
Schwarzenegger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flamengo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schwarzenegger shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schwarzenegger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schwarzenegger has a takedown stuffed.
Schwarzenegger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch but Flamengo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzenegger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flamengo.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flamengo but Flamengo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schwarzenegger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flamengo scores with a jab. Schwarzenegger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Schwarzenegger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger shoots for a takedown but Flamengo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flamengo throws a right and a left that Schwarzenegger avoids nicely.
Schwarzenegger has a takedown stuffed.
Severino Schwarzenegger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwarzenegger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schwarzenegger is trying to control the action in half guard but Flamengo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Severino Schwarzenegger.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schwarzenegger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severino Schwarzenegger!
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