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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egberto Gismonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Pallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Pallas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Egberto Gismonti!
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, Eduardo Pallas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gismonti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pallas avoids it really well and circles away.
Gismonti looks to land a body kick but Pallas moved away.
Egberto Gismonti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pallas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Gismonti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Gismonti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pallas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pallas duly obliges.
Pallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gismonti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pallas scoring with punches and elbows.
Pallas staying calm.
Pallas grinds an elbow into Gismonti's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gismonti seems a little lost for a moment, as Pallas dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pallas lands a nice forearm strike.
Pallas takes a little break here. Gismonti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eduardo Pallas just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gismonti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallas throws a series of punches but Gismonti moves out of range.
Gismonti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pallas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pallas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pallas won't allow Gismonti to get back to his feet.
Pallas wants to pass the guard but Gismonti is keeping the position.
Pallas lands a couple of elbows.
Pallas distracts Gismonti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gismonti is trying to control the position but Pallas postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pallas thows a big elbow that misses.
Pallas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Pallas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eduardo Pallas just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gismonti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gismonti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pallas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Pallas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck for Gismonti with that takedown attempt.
Pallas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gismonti throws a series of punches but Pallas moves out of range.
Pallas has managed to clinch.
Gismonti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pallas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pallas won't allow Gismonti to get back to his feet.
Pallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gismonti is working an open guard so Pallas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gismonti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pallas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pallas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gismonti wants to stand but Pallas is controlling the position.
Pallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Pallas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eduardo Pallas just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Gismonti scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallas misses with a double jab
and Gismonti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gismonti throws a right hand that Pallas ducks under and follows up with a left that Pallas also avoids with ease.
Gismonti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gismonti tries to land a front kick but Pallas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gismonti misses with a series of wild punches.
Pallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gismonti manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gismonti is defended easily by Pallas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egberto Gismonti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gismonti shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gismonti on the side of the head.
Gismonti misses with a takedown attempt
and Pallas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pallas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pallas content to control rather than advance.
Pallas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pallas working Gismonti over with strikes.
Pallas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Pallas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gismonti looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Pallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gismonti has a takedown stuffed.
Gismonti misses with a double jab.
Pallas blocks a head kick by Gismonti.
Pallas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gismonti.
Pallas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gismonti counters with a two punch combo.
Pallas misses with a double jab.
Gismonti shoots in for a takedown but Pallas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pallas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gismonti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egberto Gismonti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pallas misses with a few strikes there.
Pallas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gismonti circles away quickly and effectively.
Pallas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pallas gets through Gismonti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gismonti tries to circle away but Pallas has him pinned against the cage.
Pallas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gismonti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gismonti is trying to force a seperation but Pallas has the dominant position.
Gismonti is trying to force a seperation but Pallas has the dominant position.
Pallas keeps control of Gismonti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gismonti jumps guard but Pallas stands there with Gismonti around his waist. Gismonti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pallas successfully pulls guard.
Pallas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pallas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pallas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallas breaks from Gismonti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pallas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pallas controlling the pace for now.
Pallas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallas scoring with strikes but Gismonti is staying in there.
Gismonti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eduardo Pallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gismonti is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pallas looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Pallas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Pallas content just to control the position here.
Eduardo Pallas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gismonti working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pallas controlling from the full mount.
Egberto Gismonti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Pallas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pallas 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Pallas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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