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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Materazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Marco Materazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Materazzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Materazzi to the mat! Materazzi manages to get full guard.
Materazzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Materazzi looking to control.
Materazzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Materazzi tries to get out of the position.
Materazzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Materazzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Materazzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Materazzi!
Materazzi working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira pushes Materazzi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Materazzi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Materazzi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oliveira to his feet.
Oliveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Materazzi but Materazzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marco Materazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Oliveira.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Materazzi as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Materazzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Materazzi misses with a two punch combination.
Materazzi throws a one two combo.
Materazzi misses with a two punch combination.
Materazzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materazzi's waist but Materazzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveira off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Materazzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Materazzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Materazzi tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Materazzi to the ground. Materazzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Materazzi misses with a double jab.
Materazzi with a nice cross.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Materazzi with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Materazzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Materazzi.
Marco Materazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira shoots in but Materazzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Materazzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Materazzi swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Materazzi.
Materazzi throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Materazzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Materazzi throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Joao Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Materazzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Materazzi circles away.
Materazzi throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Materazzi throws a combination. Oliveira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Materazzi throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Materazzi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materazzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Materazzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Materazzi's head.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Materazzi.
Materazzi is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira 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.
Materazzi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Materazzi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Materazzi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Materazzi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
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.
Materazzi tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materazzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliveira's head backwards.
Materazzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Marco Materazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Oliveira.
Materazzi cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materazzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marco Materazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Materazzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
Materazzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Materazzi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Materazzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Materazzi.
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Materazzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Materazzi throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Materazzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Materazzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Materazzi is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Materazzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Marco Materazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in but Materazzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Materazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materazzi tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Materazzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Materazzi.
Materazzi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oliveira backs up against the cage.
Materazzi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Materazzi sprawls well initially but Oliveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
Materazzi tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira thows a huge punch but Materazzi dodges it nicely.
Oliveira is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Materazzi is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Materazzi defends it.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Materazzi defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Materazzi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Materazzi duly obliges.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materazzi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Materazzi. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
A punch combination from Materazzi misses.
Materazzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Materazzi sprawls well. Materazzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Materazzi thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Materazzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Materazzi throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Joao Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Materazzi shows good takedown defense.
Marco Materazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Materazzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materazzi, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Materazzi!
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energy
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