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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maicon Snakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maicon Snakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago drives through and clinches with Snakes against the cage.
Snakes drags the fight down to the ground.
Thiago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thiago preventing the sweep.
Thiago stands up and waves to Snakes to follow him.
Thiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snakes wants to clinch up but Thiago keeps it at a distance.
Thiago clinches but Snakes breaks the clinch
and Snakes counters with a thumping low kick.
Thiago tries to clinch up.
Snakes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thiago.
Snakes throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snakes can pounce on him.
Thiago moves into range and clinches up with Snakes.
Snakes manages to pull guard.
Snakes working a defensive guard here.
Thiago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snakes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thiago is aware though and is defending well.
Snakes wants to sweep but no luck.
Snakes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Snakes is pulling down on Thiago's head to control his posture.
Snakes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thiago seems keen to control Snakes's posture.
Thiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snakes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snakes wants to stand but Thiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Snakes from controlling successfully.
Snakes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thiago looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snakes tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Thiago as Snakes shoots in.
Snakes throws a head kick that half lands.
Thiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snakes.
Snakes pushes Thiago up against the cage in a clinch.
Thiago slowing the pace effectively.
Snakes keeps control of Thiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snakes tries to pull guard but Thiago holds him up against the cage and eventually Snakes drops back down to his feet.
Thiago lands a body punch.
Snakes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maicon Snakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is stalling here.
A short left from Thiago.
Snakes tries for a takedown but Thiago manages to get underhooks.
Snakes tries to pull guard but Thiago won't allow it.
Snakes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snakes prevents Thiago from breaking the clinch.
Snakes wants a takedown but no success here.
Thiago throws an elbow but it misses.
Thiago breaks the clinch.
Snakes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thiago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maicon Snakes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Snakes with that takedown attempt.
Snakes closes the distance and clinches.
Snakes wants a takedown.
Snakes has had enough of the clinch but Thiago keeps him there for the moment.
Snakes has Thiago pressed against the cage, preventing Thiago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Snakes won't allow it.
Snakes breaks from the clinch.
Snakes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thiago as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maicon Snakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago closes the distance and pushes Snakes back into the cage.
Snakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thiago tries to clinch up but Snakes circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.
Thiago tries to clinch up but Snakes circles away and keeps his distance.
Maicon Snakes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago rushes Snakes and presses him up against the cage.
Snakes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thiago effectively controlling the action here.
Thiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thiago.
Snakes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thiago clinches.
Thiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thiago gets underhooks to prevent Snakes's takedown attempt.
Thiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Snakes won't allow it.
Snakes goes for a takedown attempt but Thiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago throws a combination. Snakes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snakes swats away the attempt to clinch by Thiago.
Snakes has a takedown stuffed.
Thiago has managed to clinch.
Thiago is trying to force a seperation but Snakes has the dominant position.
Thiago throws an elbow but it misses.
Thiago is trying to break the clinch but Snakes has him pressed against the cage.
Snakes goes for a takedown attempt but Thiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thiago has Snakes up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to circle away but Snakes has him pinned against the cage.
Snakes blocks the elbow strike.
Snakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snakes tries to clinch up
and Thiago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thiago.
A frustrated look appears on Thiago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snakes breaks the clinch.
Thiago is looking to clinch.
Snakes closes the distance and clinches up with Thiago, looking for a takedown. Snakes pushes Thiago against the cage but Thiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thiago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Thiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donk. Thiago catches Snakes right on the button with a cross.
Snakes swats away the attempt to clinch by Thiago.
Snakes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thiago trying to control but Snakes postures up.
Thiago is staying active underneath Snakes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago 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!
Snakes instigates a clinch.
Thiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snakes's efforts to push away.
Thiago prevents Snakes from breaking the clinch.
Snakes keeps control of Thiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snakes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snakes successfully pulls guard.
Snakes working a defensive guard but Thiago manages to pass into side control anyway.
Snakes tries to escape but Thiago is in control.
Thiago tries to stand but Snakes is controlling his head.
Thiago working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thiago tries to advance to mount but can't.
Snakes tries to bench press Thiago off him but Thiago keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snakes takes the fight into the clinch.
Snakes breaks from the clinch.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snakes.
Snakes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thiago moves into the clinch.
Snakes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maicon Snakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snakes has Thiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thiago pushes Snakes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thiago breaks from the clinch.
Snakes looks for a takedown but Thiago sprawls well.
Thiago clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is trying to force a seperation but Snakes has the dominant position.
Thiago stops a takedown attempt from Snakes.
Snakes keeps control of Thiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snakes keeps control of Thiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snakes can't get the takedown.
Snakes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snakes jumps guard but Thiago stands there with Snakes around his waist. Snakes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snakes blocks an elbow strike.
Thiago is trying to force a seperation but Snakes has the dominant position.
Thiago gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snakes.
Thiago tries to break the clinch but Snakes is controlling the position.
Snakes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thiago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thiago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snakes.
Snakes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Thiago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snakes wants a takedown but no success here.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thiago closes the distance and clinches.
Snakes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thiago walks away with a smile on his face. Snakes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thiago darts in trying to clinch
and Snakes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Thiago.
Thiago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snakes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thiago smiles and moves away.
Snakes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thiago circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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