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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BRIAN PACIO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PACIO comes to the cage accompanied by FADE to BLACK. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, BRIAN PACIO!
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, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
PACIO moves into the clinch.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
PACIO doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but PACIO avoids the damage to the body.
PACIO is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PACIO.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by PACIO as Alves tries to tie him up.
PACIO tries to pull guard but Alves won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves looking to stall.
PACIO can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
PACIO jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. PACIO gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BRIAN PACIO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PACIO tries to work over Alves's front leg with a kick but Alves checks it.
Alves tries to clinch up
and PACIO counters with a nice double leg into guard.
PACIO won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
PACIO controls from within his opponent's guard.
PACIO won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
PACIO gets to his feet - Alves follows without any prompting.
PACIO loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PACIO fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alves closes the distance looking to clinch
and PACIO counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves wants to stand and escape but PACIO is having none of it.
Alves is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alves looks gassed!
PACIO stands up from guard. Let's bang!
PACIO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
PACIO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
PACIO looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alves.
PACIO looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
A solid body kick from Alves.
Alves throws a series of punches but PACIO moves out of range.
Alves closes the distance but PACIO moves to the side
and PACIO counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alves closes the distance looking to clinch
and PACIO moves into the clinch.
Alves trying to stall but PACIO improves his position.
Alves landing knees to the head.
PACIO tries to circle away but Alves has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PACIO taking a breather.
Alves is leaning against PACIO and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
PACIO managing to block the knees to the body from Alves.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Alves taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PACIO.
Alves with a knee to the head.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. PACIO lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has PACIO in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BRIAN PACIO dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PACIO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves wants to clinch up but PACIO keeps it at a distance.
PACIO has a takedown stuffed.
PACIO takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alves scores with a kick to the body.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves is looking to clinch but PACIO is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves tries to clinch but PACIO moves out of range.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but PACIO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves scores with a crisp jab that stopped PACIO in his tracks.
Alves wants to clinch up but PACIO keeps it at a distance.
Alves is looking to clinch but PACIO is avoiding it.
Alves pushes PACIO away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves wants to clinch up but PACIO keeps it at a distance.
Alves throws a right and a left that PACIO avoids nicely.
Alves tries to clinch
letting PACIO counter with a right hand.
Alves wants to clinch
so PACIO counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves is looking to stand up but PACIO isn't so interested in that idea.
PACIO 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.
PACIO trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves wants to stand and escape but PACIO is having none of it.
PACIO controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes 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.
PACIO circles away from the clinch attempt
and PACIO counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alves wants to stand and escape but PACIO is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PACIO stands up and waves to Alves to follow him.
PACIO misses with a wild combination.
PACIO clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PACIO wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Alves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
PACIO throws an elbow but it misses.
PACIO is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Alves working PACIO over with knees to the body.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
PACIO tries to circle away but Alves has him pinned against the cage.
Alves working PACIO over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PACIO wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
PACIO looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and PACIO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into PACIO's ribcage.
PACIO trying to land knees to the body.
PACIO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
PACIO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PACIO on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
PACIO tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
Alves closes the distance looking to clinch
and PACIO decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alves's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PACIO prevents Alves from getting back to his feet.
PACIO sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but PACIO is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
PACIO shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BRIAN PACIO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two 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.
PACIO shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed PACIO's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - PACIO circles away.
Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
PACIO tries to break the clinch but Alves is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
PACIO blocking some punches.
Alves lands with a left to the head.
PACIO is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
PACIO tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
Alves drives through and clinches with PACIO against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PACIO is trying to break free.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
PACIO is leaning against Alves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
PACIO looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
Alves is trying to stall.
PACIO stalling.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but PACIO blocks with his arms.
PACIO tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Alves.
PACIO wants a takedown.
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.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves stalling in the clinch but PACIO improves position.
PACIO drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but PACIO pushes him off.
Alves tries to clinch up but PACIO circles away and keeps his distance.
PACIO wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
PACIO shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PACIO paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves lands a high kick!
Alves darts in trying to clinch
and PACIO counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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 BRIAN PACIO.
I think PACIO has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BRIAN PACIO!
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