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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanny Korleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Sanny Korleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korleone shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korleone moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Korleone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Korleone shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribeiro tries to sprawl out of it but Korleone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro looks gassed!
Korleone defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro throws a combination that misses
and Korleone counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Korleone trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Korleone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Korleone wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korleone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribeiro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sanny Korleone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanny Korleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korleone looks to land a combination but Ribeiro avoids it well.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korleone gets slowly back to his feet.
Korleone misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korleone shoots in but no luck this time.
Korleone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korleone tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korleone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Korleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Korleone dives in and grabs Ribeiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes down on Korleone's head and hops out.
Korleone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Korleone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro throws a combination that misses
and Korleone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Korleone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gabriel Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribeiro as he avoids it easily.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Korleone ducks under and follows up with a left that Korleone also avoids with ease.
Korleone misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Korleone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribeiro pinned against the cage. Ribeiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribeiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korleone.
Nice sprawl there from Ribeiro as Korleone shoots in.
Korleone moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Korleone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribeiro as he jumps to the side.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Korleone. Korleone gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanny Korleone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Ribeiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korleone closes the distance and clinches up with Ribeiro, looking for a takedown. Korleone pushes Ribeiro against the cage but Ribeiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Korleone looks for a takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korleone is defended easily by Ribeiro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanny Korleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korleone fails with a takedown attempt.
Korleone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro is not content to let Korleone control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korleone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Korleone trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ribeiro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanny Korleone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribeiro as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korleone.
Korleone shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Korleone.
Korleone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korleone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Korleone.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korleone shoots in looking for a takedown but Ribeiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korleone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korleone closes the distance and clinches up with Ribeiro, looking for a takedown. Korleone pushes Ribeiro against the cage but Ribeiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korleone shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Korleone coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korleone.
Korleone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korleone fails with the takedown.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Korleone ducks down to avoid it.
Korleone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Korleone shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korleone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribeiro's waist but Ribeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korleone off to one side.
Korleone shoots in looking for a takedown but Ribeiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korleone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korleone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korleone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Ribeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Korleone avoids it well.
Korleone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korleone misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korleone gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korleone looks for a takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanny Korleone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Ribeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Korleone moves out of range.
Ribeiro swings widly with a right hand
and Korleone counters with a solid body kick.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Korleone saw that one coming.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Korleone. Korleone gets slowly back to his feet.
Korleone shoots in but no luck this time.
Korleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Korleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanny Korleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korleone slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korleone gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korleone shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanny Korleone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korleone stalks Ribeiro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ribeiro's face. Ribeiro staggers backwards, shaken.
Gabriel Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korleone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro is fending him off so far but Korleone persists. Nope, Ribeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Korleone fails with the takedown.
Korleone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Korleone closes the distance and clinches up with Ribeiro, looking for a takedown. Korleone pushes Ribeiro against the cage but Ribeiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination. Korleone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korleone.
Korleone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Korleone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korleone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribeiro scrambles back to his feet.
Korleone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Korleone with that takedown attempt.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korleone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Korleone shoots in but Ribeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribeiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Korleone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro is fending him off so far but Korleone persists. Nope, Ribeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Korleone shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro stalks Korleone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korleone's face. Korleone staggers backwards, shaken.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Korleone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Korleone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro is fending him off so far but Korleone persists. Nope, Ribeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Korleone moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korleone is defended easily by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korleone shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Gabriel Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korleone shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro leaves Korleone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ribeiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Korleone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korleone dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korleone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korleone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanny Korleone!
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energy
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