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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luchino Fabrazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Guilherme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Guilherme is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
22
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
18
151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luchino Fabrazio! 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, Mauricio Guilherme! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guilherme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fabrazio. Fabrazio jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fabrazio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fabrazio misses with a wild body shot. Guilherme tries to clinch up and Fabrazio counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fabrazio fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guilherme wants a takedown.
Guilherme breaks from the clinch.
Fabrazio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fabrazio lands in his opponent's guard. Fabrazio pushing down on Guilherme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Fabrazio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guilherme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabrazio. Fabrazio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio wants to work for an arm triangle but Guilherme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fabrazio seems to be working for a kimura but Guilherme defends the submission attempt. Fabrazio is breathing heavily. Fabrazio is working for a kimura but Guilherme is defending it quite comfortably.
Guilherme regains full guard. Nicely done. Guilherme is striking off his back. Fabrazio thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guilherme tries to roll over but Fabrazio keeps him under control. Guilherme manages to get to full guard.
Fabrazio preventing the sweep. Guilherme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Fabrazio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guilherme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fabrazio has Guilherme in his guard. Guilherme preventing the sweep.
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. Guilherme is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fabrazio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabrazio keeping full guard, as Guilherme tries to pass. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fabrazio tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fabrazio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guilherme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guilherme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luchino Fabrazio dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Guilherme misses. Guilherme wants to clinch but Fabrazio slips to the side and Fabrazio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fabrazio wants to stand up but Guilherme is controlling the position.
Fabrazio is working for a kimura here but Guilherme manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fabrazio's guard.
Fabrazio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Guilherme stacks Fabrazio 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 Guilherme! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guilherme thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Fabrazio is looking to regain half guard here but Guilherme keeps moving and retains side control. Guilherme thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Guilherme is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fabrazio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fabrazio sneaks back into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guilherme prevents Fabrazio from improving his position. Fabrazio tries to kick Guilherme off in order to stand up. Guilherme Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Fabrazio looking for a sweep but Guilherme has passed into full mount! Oh no! Fabrazio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio is working hard here to advance position. Fabrazio regains half guard. Fabrazio looking for a kimura from the bottom but Guilherme passes into side control! Fabrazio manages to get back to half guard. Fabrazio wants to get back to his feet. Fabrazio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Guilherme pulls his head out easily. Guilherme is looking for a kimura but Fabrazio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guilherme to get the leverage. Fabrazio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Guilherme pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio looking for submissions off his back. Fabrazio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fabrazio is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Guilherme moves out of range as Fabrazio throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luchino Fabrazio will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fabrazio takes a swing at Guilherme's ribcage but misses. Guilherme tries to clinch up and Fabrazio counters with a takedown into side control. Luchino Fabrazio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. What's Guilherme going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Fabrazio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fabrazio tries for a kimura but Guilherme is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Guilherme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fabrazio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Guilherme rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fabrazio's guard! Nice work there by Guilherme! Fabrazio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guilherme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fabrazio can't keep his opponent in guard - Guilherme advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Fabrazio wants to improve his position but Guilherme is controlling well.
Guilherme sitting and controlling from the half guard. Fabrazio regains full guard. Nicely done. Guilherme trying to control but Fabrazio is working from the bottom. Fabrazio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fabrazio fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio throws a series of punches but Guilherme moves out of range. Fabrazio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luchino Fabrazio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fabrazio misses with a double jab
and Guilherme counters with a two punch combo. Guilherme avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guilherme to the mat! Guilherme manages to get full guard. Fabrazio drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fabrazio as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Guilherme screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fabrazio! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luchino Fabrazio!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
39% |
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