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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Woopass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flaubert Canto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Woopass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Woopass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flaubert Canto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto shoots in and gets a takedown into Woopass's guard.
Woopass looking for a sweep. Not yet Woopass, not yet.
Woopass has an active guard here but Canto has managed to pass into half guard.
Woopass is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Woopass looking for submissions off his back.
Canto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Canto tries to stand and escape but Woopass is controlling the position.
Canto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Canto gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woopass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Canto but Canto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Canto shoots in and gets a takedown into Woopass's guard.
Woopass has momentary wrist control but Canto slips an elbow through the middle.
Canto content to stall in guard here.
Woopass looking for a guillotine here but Canto defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woopass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Woopass, up you get!
Canto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Woopass looking for subs off his back but Canto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Woopass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Woopass looking for a kimura from the bottom but Canto passes into side control!
Canto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woopass counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Canto!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woopass moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Canto has worked his arm free - good work by Canto!
Woopass tries for a kimura but Canto is defending well.
Woopass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Canto, who protects the arm well.
Woopass goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Canto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Woopass but great work by Canto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woopass is looking for a sweep.
Canto decides to stand back up.
Woopass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woopass lands in his opponent's guard.
Woopass drops back, looking for a kneebar! Canto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Canto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Canto!
Woopass is breathing heavily.
Woopass being controlled for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canto is working Woopass over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flaubert Canto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Canto misses with a takedown attempt
and Woopass counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Woopass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Canto has one foot on Woopass's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Woopass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flaubert Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canto tries for a takedown but Woopass circles away easily
and Woopass counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woopass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woopass drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Canto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Woopass has Canto in his guard.
Canto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Canto is breathing heavily.
Canto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Woopass tries to improve position but can't.
Canto working away.
Canto lands some shots froms side control.
Canto taking a breather here.
Canto decides to stand back up.
Canto stuffs the takedown attempt from Woopass. Woopass gets slowly back to his feet.
Canto doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Woopass counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kyle Woopass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flaubert Canto.
Woopass throws a big right hand that misses.
Woopass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woopass postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Woopass, into his guard.
Woopass working for a triangle but Canto defends it easily.
Canto stands and steps away. Woopass gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Canto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Woopass tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Canto is in Woopass's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woopass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woopass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woopass looking for a guillotine here but Canto defends easily.
Canto gets to his feet. Woopass looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woopass is defended easily by Canto.
Canto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Woopass looks to move to half guard but instead Canto has passed into mount! Damn!
Canto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woopass slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Woopass actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Canto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woopass trying to hold on to Canto's head to control him but Canto postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flaubert Canto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Woopass tries to sprawl but Canto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Canto stands up from half guard.
Woopass tries to sprawl but Canto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Woopass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Woopass trying to strike off his back.
Woopass is looking for a triangle but Canto pushes his legs off easily.
Canto gets to his feet. Woopass looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Woopass shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woopass showed some decent athleticism there.
Woopass works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woopass goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Canto turns into him and now he's in Woopass's guard.
Woopass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woopass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Canto!
Canto is trying to stand.
Flaubert Canto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woopass swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Canto is now in Woopass's guard. A big mistake from Woopass there, giving up the dominant position!
Woopass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woopass isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Canto stacks Woopass on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Canto!
Canto stands up.
Canto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Woopass is trying to defend but Canto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Woopass wants to improve his position but Canto is controlling well.
Woopass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canto is working away from the top position though.
Woopass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Canto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Canto is controlling the pace.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Flaubert Canto.
Woopass shoots in for a double leg but Canto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canto gets a takedown into half guard.
Woopass tries to get to full guard but Canto has control of the leg.
Kyle Woopass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canto escapes and gets back to his feet.
Woopass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canto's half guard.
Canto is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woopass misses with a head shot. Canto uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flaubert Canto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canto 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flaubert Canto!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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