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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Acelino Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipe Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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152 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Acelino Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philipe Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Freitas.
Freitas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sagat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Freitas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freitas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freitas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freitas tries to clinch up.
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Freitas.
Freitas looks to clinch
and Sagat moves into the clinch.
Freitas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sagat prevents it.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Freitas missing with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Freitas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Freitas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freitas misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Freitas tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Freitas won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Freitas won't want to take too many of those.
Freitas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freitas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freitas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Freitas blocks it.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freitas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Freitas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Freitas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sagat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freitas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Freitas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Freitas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Freitas's ribcage.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Freitas's ribcage.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freitas's face.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Freitas gets control of Sagat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Freitas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sagat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sagat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Freitas clinches but Sagat breaks the clinch
and Sagat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sagat.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Freitas wants to stall.
Sagat working Freitas over with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Freitas tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Acelino Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freitas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Freitas's ribcage.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Freitas is blocking nicely.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Freitas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sagat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Freitas throws a series of punches but Sagat avoids them all with ease.
Philipe Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freitas misses with a few strikes there.
Freitas looks to land a combination but Sagat avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freitas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sagat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Freitas circles away.
Sagat tries to clinch but Freitas moves out of range.
Freitas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipe Sagat dominated that round.
That's time! Freitas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Freitas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freitas fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagat closes the distance and clinches.
Freitas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sagat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Freitas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sagat walks away with a smile on his face. Freitas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sagat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Freitas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Freitas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sagat slips a jab and a cross from Freitas.
Freitas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sagat avoids the body shot from Freitas.
Freitas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sagat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freitas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sagat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Freitas missing with knees to the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Acelino Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Freitas's ribcage.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Freitas looking for a takedown.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freitas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freitas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Philipe Sagat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freitas's face.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Freitas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Freitas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Freitas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Freitas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sagat walks away with a smile on his face. Freitas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Freitas circles away.
Freitas looks to land a combination but Sagat avoids it well.
Freitas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sagat counters by clinching up.
Freitas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Freitas has Sagat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sagat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Freitas taking a breather.
Freitas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Freitas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freitas's face.
Freitas jumps guard but Sagat stands there with Freitas around his waist. Freitas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Freitas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Freitas misses with a body punch.
Freitas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Freitas blocks it.
Freitas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Freitas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freitas blocks it with crossed arms.
Freitas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freitas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freitas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Freitas is trying to drag Sagat to the mat but Sagat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freitas trying to control the position but instead, Sagat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freitas into the cage.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Freitas blocks with his arms.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freitas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Freitas has Sagat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sagat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipe Sagat 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Freitas throws a nice looking combination but Sagat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freitas throws a right hand that Sagat ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagat also avoids with ease.
Freitas throws a series of punches but Sagat moves out of range.
Freitas misses with the combination.
A big left from Freitas misses.
Freitas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freitas with a poor takedown
and Sagat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Freitas won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sagat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freitas's face.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Freitas won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Freitas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Freitas decides to pull guard.
Freitas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sagat is controlling him.
Sagat stands up from Freitas's guard - Sagat perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sagat drives through and clinches with Freitas against the cage.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freitas is defending well for now.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freitas's face.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freitas avoids it.
Freitas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sagat is keeping busy.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Freitas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sagat just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Acelino Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Freitas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Freitas avoids the damage to the body.
Freitas misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat prevents Freitas from breaking the clinch.
Freitas is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Freitas stalling in the clinch but Sagat improves position.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Freitas won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Freitas managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat stops a takedown attempt from Freitas.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Freitas is trying to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling him.
Freitas tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Freitas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Freitas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Freitas trying to control the position but instead, Sagat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freitas into the cage.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freitas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Philipe Sagat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Freitas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Freitas misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat prevents the takedown attempt.
Freitas looking to slow down the pace here.
Acelino Freitas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freitas tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Freitas takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philipe Sagat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sagat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philipe Sagat!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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