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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sterling Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chuteboxe did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas is thwarting Chuteboxe's attempts to control the position.
Chuteboxe is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas is thwarting Chuteboxe's attempts to control the position.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuteboxe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
Thomas prevents Chuteboxe from improving his position.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but Chuteboxe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Chuteboxe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chuteboxe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Chuteboxe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Chuteboxe won't let him.
Chuteboxe has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Chuteboxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas is working Chuteboxe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuteboxe is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Chuteboxe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chuteboxe has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuteboxe is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chuteboxe looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Chuteboxe is keeping the position.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas distracts Chuteboxe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sterling Thomas.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Chuteboxe keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Chuteboxe misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas is controlling the pace.
Chuteboxe actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Thomas 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 - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chuteboxe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chuteboxe shoots in but no luck this time.
Chuteboxe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Chuteboxe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuteboxe is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas 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.
Chuteboxe looking to control.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chuteboxe looking to control.
Thomas works over Chuteboxe with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas is in close to Chuteboxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chuteboxe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chuteboxe's head.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas is in close to Chuteboxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thomas stays in close to Chuteboxe's body and controls the position.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuteboxe is keeping the position for now.
Chuteboxe trying to control the position.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Sterling Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sterling Thomas.
Thomas leaves Chuteboxe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chuteboxe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Chuteboxe's temple.
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Chuteboxe's head.
Chuteboxe actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chuteboxe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thomas rushes Chuteboxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to trip Chuteboxe. He has hold of a leg but Chuteboxe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thomas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Chuteboxe looking for a sweep. Not yet Chuteboxe, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas tries to clinch but Chuteboxe is having none of it.
Chuteboxe shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chuteboxe sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chuteboxe is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Chuteboxe's hands, connecting with Chuteboxe's forehead.
Chuteboxe tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas is taking a breather. Chuteboxe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is nestled in close to Chuteboxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chuteboxe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chuteboxe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thomas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chuteboxe trying to control here.
Thomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chuteboxe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chuteboxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sterling Thomas.
Thomas scores with a takedown into Chuteboxe's guard.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falcao Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chuteboxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chuteboxe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Chuteboxe's legs - danger averted.
Thomas content to stall in guard here.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chuteboxe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Chuteboxe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Chuteboxe has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chuteboxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chuteboxe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Sterling Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Thomas!
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FIGHT
RATING
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