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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Barreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bahaghari Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu has chosen rihanna as his entrance music. 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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202 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Oscar Barreiro!
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, Bahaghari Datu!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Datu as he jumps to the side.
Barreiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barreiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Datu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barreiro is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barreiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barreiro wants to pass the guard but Datu is keeping the position.
Barreiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Oscar Barreiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Datu has closed the distance and engaged Barreiro in a clinch.
Barreiro leaning against his opponent.
Datu pulls Barreiro into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Datu is keeping the position for now.
Barreiro postures up.
Barreiro controlling from the top position.
Datu wants to stand and escape but Barreiro is having none of it.
Barreiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oscar Barreiro just wasn't active enough.
Datu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barreiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Datu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barreiro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Datu throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreiro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Barreiro wants to escape the position.
Barreiro is working hard here to advance position.
Barreiro biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
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!
Barreiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barreiro wants to control but Datu is keeping busy.
Datu wants to work for an arm triangle but Barreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu trying to control the action but Barreiro is working from the bottom.
Barreiro is doing well to control the position and prevent Datu from advancing to side control.
Datu is just content to waste time from the top position. Barreiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barreiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barreiro tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barreiro pulls Datu in close to prevent any damage.
Datu trying to control but Barreiro is working from the bottom.
Barreiro managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahaghari Datu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barreiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Datu throws a sloppy head kick and Barreiro moves out of range easily.
Datu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barreiro sprawls well initially but Datu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barreiro is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barreiro is not content to let Datu control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Barreiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barreiro scores a takedown into full mount!
Datu is working to get back to half guard.
Barreiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Barreiro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barreiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Datu is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreiro controlling the pace for now.
Datu regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barreiro is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Datu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Datu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Barreiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreiro throws Datu to one side and escapes!
Datu misses with a head kick.
Datu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Datu prevents Barreiro from improving his position.
Barreiro is pressing down on Datu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Datu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barreiro is keeping the position for now.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Barreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Datu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Datu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Datu preventing the sweep.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bahaghari Datu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Datu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Datu is breathing heavily.
Datu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barreiro keeps working.
Barreiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oscar Barreiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreiro tries to kick Datu off but Datu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barreiro trying to control from the bottom.
Datu is trying to control. Barreiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barreiro keeping hold of Datu's head, controlling as best he can.
Datu wants to take a breather but Barreiro is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barreiro wants to control but Datu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oscar Barreiro just wasn't active enough.
Datu has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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 Oscar Barreiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Datu.
Barreiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Datu sprawls well. He's pushed Barreiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Datu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barreiro pulls guard.
Barreiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Barreiro, not yet.
Barreiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barreiro has control of Datu's left arm, preventing Datu from doing any damage.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Barreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Datu looking to score a takedown here. Barreiro is defending well but Datu drives through and ends up in Barreiro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu wants to control from the top but Barreiro keeps moving.
Datu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barreiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barreiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Datu controlling from the top position.
Datu trying to move into half guard but instead Barreiro has managed to sweep!
Datu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barreiro controls the pace.
Barreiro won't allow Datu to sweep him here.
Datu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreiro 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.
Barreiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Datu for as long as he can get away with.
We're going to have a standup here because Oscar Barreiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Datu tries to sprawl but Barreiro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barreiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barreiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barreiro misses with a head shot. Datu uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Datu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barreiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barreiro is looking to advance position but Datu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barreiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barreiro tries to hold on but Datu postures up.
Datu prevents Barreiro from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu looking to control but Barreiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Datu avoids the attempt from Barreiro to control.
Datu trying to control but Barreiro is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barreiro is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Barreiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barreiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bahaghari Datu!
In his post fight interview, Bahaghari Datu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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