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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe De Celio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Gabriel Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe De Celio!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Celio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Celio defends well.
De Celio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Celio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Celio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Celio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Celio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Celio is aware though and is defending well.
De Celio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe De Celio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
De Celio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzaga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gonzaga.
Gonzaga looking to pass the guard.
De Celio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Celio controlling the position.
De Celio looking for a sweep. Not yet De Celio, not yet.
Gonzaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Celio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzaga throws and elbow that misses. De Celio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzaga's guard. Nice move by De Celio!
De Celio trying to control but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzaga is on top in guard.
Gonzaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Celio is keeping the position for now.
Gonzaga passes De Celio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonzaga throws a strike but De Celio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gonzaga thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzaga is looking to work some ground and pound but De Celio has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Celio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonzaga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Celio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Celio has escaped and now he's on top!
De Celio stays in close to Gonzaga's body and controls the position.
Gonzaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Celio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Celio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Celio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Celio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe De Celio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gonzaga misses with a takedown
and De Celio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe De Celio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Gonzaga. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzaga tries for a takedown but De Celio circles away easily
and De Celio counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzaga didn't expect that.
De Celio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzaga thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
De Celio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Let's hope that De Celio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Felipe De Celio wasn't active enough on the ground.
De Celio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonzaga is in trouble now - De Celio has advanced to mount!
Gonzaga wants to hold on but De Celio pushes him away.
De Celio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzaga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Celio controlling the pace for now.
Gonzaga is squirming around, avoiding De Celio's attempts to control the action.
De Celio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzaga can't escape the position.
De Celio content just to control the position here.
Felipe De Celio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzaga wants to control but De Celio is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Celio controlling his opponent.
De Celio lands a big elbow.
De Celio controlling his opponent.
Gonzaga is squirming around, avoiding De Celio's attempts to control the action.
Gonzaga can't escape the position.
Gonzaga tries to hold on but De Celio pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Celio controlling his opponent.
De Celio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Celio prevents Gonzaga from getting the reversal.
De Celio working the ground and pound effectively.
Gonzaga tries to hold on but De Celio pushes him away.
De Celio prevents Gonzaga from getting the reversal.
De Celio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonzaga tries to hold on but De Celio pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe De Celio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De Celio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzaga moves into full guard.
Gonzaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Celio controls the pace.
De Celio trying to control but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.
Gonzaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Celio trying to control but Gonzaga is working from the bottom.
Gonzaga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Celio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gonzaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Celio controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Celio is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonzaga has momentary wrist control but De Celio slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Celio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe De Celio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gonzaga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Celio counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzaga fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonzaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Celio defends well.
De Celio sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Celio landing with the ground and pound.
De Celio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Celio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Celio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonzaga controls De Celio momentarily but De Celio frees himself.
De Celio controls from within his opponent's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Felipe De Celio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
De Celio throws a combination that misses
and Gonzaga counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Gonzaga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Celio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzaga thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Celio to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe De Celio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Celio 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe De Celio!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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