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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sakuraba Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ameliano Cassemiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Sakuraba Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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187 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakuraba Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ameliano Cassemiro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassemiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cassemiro.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Cassemiro manages to get underhooks.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cassemiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Cassemiro tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakuraba Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassemiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Cassemiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cassemiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cassemiro landing knees to the body.
Cassemiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Cassemiro lands a nice elbow.
Cassemiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassemiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Cassemiro lands a knee to the body.
Cassemiro tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cassemiro.
Cassemiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cassemiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cassemiro landing knees to the body.
Cassemiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassemiro lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Cassemiro on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cassemiro.
Cassemiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Cassemiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Cassemiro crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassemiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cassemiro.
Cassemiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cassemiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassemiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cassemiro.
Cassemiro landing knees to the body.
Cassemiro crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassemiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cassemiro.
Cassemiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cassemiro with a knee to the head.
Cassemiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cassemiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Cassemiro lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassemiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cassemiro as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Cassemiro.
Cassemiro misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cassemiro obliges.
Cassemiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Cassemiro lands a knee to the body.
Cassemiro connects with a knee to the head.
Cassemiro scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Cassemiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cassemiro landing knees to the head.
Cassemiro working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Cassemiro lands a knee to the body.
Cassemiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cassemiro lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Cassemiro.
Cassemiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cassemiro scores with a knee to the head.
Cassemiro with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassemiro tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Cassemiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cassemiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cassemiro lands an elbow inside.
Cassemiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassemiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cassemiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cassemiro presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Cassemiro.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Cassemiro.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Cassemiro lands an elbow inside.
Cassemiro tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Cassemiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Cassemiro as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cassemiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cassemiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cassemiro scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cassemiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassemiro blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cassemiro.
Cassemiro presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassemiro lands a right hand.
Cassemiro lands an elbow inside.
Cassemiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cassemiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cassemiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Cassemiro.
Cassemiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Cassemiro landing knees to the body.
Cassemiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassemiro scores with a hook to the body.
Cassemiro digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassemiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cassemiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cassemiro scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cassemiro.
Cassemiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ameliano Cassemiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cassemiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cassemiro looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Cassemiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassemiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Ameliano Cassemiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie is trying to drag Cassemiro to the mat but Cassemiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassemiro scores with a knee to the head.
Cassemiro trying to land knees to the body.
Cassemiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie has picked Cassemiro up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cassemiro trying to control from the bottom.
Cassemiro is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cassemiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassemiro looking for submissions off his back.
Cassemiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cassemiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cassemiro's arms.
Gracie is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassemiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Cassemiro controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Cassemiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Cassemiro.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cassemiro slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassemiro is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cassemiro from controlling successfully.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cassemiro is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassemiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cassemiro content to stall in guard here.
Cassemiro postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Cassemiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Cassemiro pushes his legs off easily.
Cassemiro 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.
Cassemiro stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cassemiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Cassemiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cassemiro wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ameliano Cassemiro 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. This is the final round!
Cassemiro tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Cassemiro blocks a jab.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassemiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassemiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassemiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Ameliano Cassemiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassemiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Cassemiro ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie postures up in Cassemiro's guard and throws a big left but Cassemiro blocks it.
Cassemiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Cassemiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cassemiro from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cassemiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cassemiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cassemiro 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.
Cassemiro trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cassemiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cassemiro is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cassemiro from controlling successfully.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Cassemiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassemiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cassemiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cassemiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Cassemiro working some strikes from top position.
Ameliano Cassemiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cassemiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cassemiro controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cassemiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cassemiro stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cassemiro happy to just control the position for now.
Cassemiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
That's four 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.
Gracie tries to bench press Cassemiro off him but Cassemiro keeps the position.
Sakuraba Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassemiro controlling the position.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cassemiro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cassemiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ameliano Cassemiro just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cassemiro tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ameliano Cassemiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cassemiro 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameliano Cassemiro!
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energy
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hype
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