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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Callao Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Callao Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Callao Jr.
Callao Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Callao Jr wants to pass the guard but Paulo is keeping the position.
Callao Jr pushes down on Paulo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Callao Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paulo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paulo tries to roll over but Callao Jr keeps him under control.
Callao Jr trying to advance position but Paulo counters by regaining guard.
Callao Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paulo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paulo has escaped and now he's on top!
Paulo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callao Jr 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.
Paulo thows a big elbow that misses.
Paulois looking to pass into half guard but Callao Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Callao Jr is in guard.
Callao Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callao Jr pushes down on Paulo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Callao Jr wants to pass to mount but Paulo is defending the position.
That's two 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.
Paulo is pressing down on Callao Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulo wants to stand and escape but Callao Jr is having none of it.
Callao Jr pushes down on Paulo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Callao Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callao Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulo sees it coming and defends easily.
Callao Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paulo defends it well.
Callao Jr looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callao Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Callao Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Paulo is defending well.
Callao Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Callao Jr moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Callao Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulo is trying to improve his position.
Paulo prevents Callao Jr from improving position.
Paulo is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Callao Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Callao Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paulo lands with an overhand left.
Paulo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Callao Jr.
Callao Jr gets caught flat footed, as Paulo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paulo looking to pass the guard.
Callao Jr is breathing heavily.
Paulo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Callao Jr tries to buck Paulo off but Paulo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paulo tries for a kimura but Callao Jr is defending well.
Paulo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Callao Jr's legs.
Callao Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paulo's best efforts.
Paulo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Callao Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paulo.
Paulo working over Callao Jr with some ground and pound. Callao Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two 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.
Callao Jr is trying to maintain the position but Paulo is very close to passing his half guard.
Paulo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Callao Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Paulo takes one to the chin there.
Paulo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Callao Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound.
Paulo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Callao Jr landing shots from mount.
Callao Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paulo has worked his arm free - good work by Paulo!
Paulo is looking for a sweep.
Callao Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paulo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paulo is trying to control Callao Jr's posture but Callao Jr avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulo regains half guard.
Paulo wants to improve his position but Callao Jr is controlling well.
Miguel Callao Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callao Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulo sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Callao Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Callao Jr misses with a left hand
and Paulo counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Paulo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Paulo looking to control but instead Callao Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Paulo is just content to waste time from the top position. Callao Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Paulo won't allow Callao Jr to get back to his feet.
Callao Jr pulls Paulo in close to his closed guard and prevents Paulo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Callao Jr keeping moving, preventing Paulo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo prevents Callao Jr from getting back to his feet.
Paulo trying to control but Callao Jr is working from the bottom.
Pedro Paulo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Callao Jr dives in and grabs Paulo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paulo pushes down on Callao Jr's head and hops out.
Paulo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paulo working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulo trying to control the position but Callao Jr is working away.
Paulo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Paulo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Paulo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Callao Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Paulo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Paulo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callao Jr keeps working.
Paulo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Callao Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo working away.
Paulo just content to control the position.
Paulo is looking to take a break and control but Callao Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Callao Jr wants to get back to his feet but Paulo drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paulo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Callao Jr some visible discomfort.
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.
Paulo wants to control but Callao Jr is keeping him busy.
Paulo works to advance to full mount. Callao Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Paulo wants to control the pace but Callao Jr is squirming around nicely.
Paulo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Callao Jr hang on?
Pedro Paulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Callao Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paulo cracks Callao Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Paulo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callao Jr 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miguel Callao Jr!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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