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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezzel Guerrero (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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144 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Matheus Dutra!
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, Ezzel Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dutra forces Guerrero back against the cage and clinches.
Guerrero is trying to pull guard but Dutra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dutra has a couple of punches blocked by Guerrero.
Dutra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage.
Guerrero is working for takedown but Dutra is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matheus Dutra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezzel Guerrero.
Guerrero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dutra.
Dutra lands a left hand.
Guerrero pulls Dutra into guard.
Dutra wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.
Dutra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerrero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dutra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dutra postures up in Guerrero's guard and throws a big left but Guerrero blocks it.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dutra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dutra is in close to Guerrero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dutra lands a couple of digs.
Dutra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra throws an elbow that misses. Guerrero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dutra's guard. Nice move by Guerrero!
Dutra pushes Guerrero off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dutra connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Dutra lands.
Dutra misses with a hook.
Guerrero shoots in but Dutra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dutra looks to land a left hand but Guerrero moved out of range nicely.
Dutra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dutra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dutra tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerrero is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutra throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guerrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dutra works over Guerrero with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero trying to keep a closed guard but Dutra is proving a slippery customer.
Dutra postures up in Guerrero's guard and throws a big left but Guerrero blocks it.
Dutra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dutra throws a big elbow that misses.
Guerrero can't keep his opponent in guard - Dutra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guerrero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dutra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dutra is looking to take a break and control but Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guerrero has his hands clasped together around Dutra's back. He's all about the action.
Guerrero looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Dutra's head to control him but Dutra postures up.
Dutra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dutra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dutra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dutra connects with a nice short shot to Guerrero's temple.
Dutra drops an elbow to the side of Guerrero's head.
Dutra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dutra is stalling here. Guerrero is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dutra seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guerrero has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dutra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guerrero trying to control the action but Dutra is working from the bottom.
Dutra gets back to half guard.
Dutra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Dutra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guerrero is looking to clinch but Dutra is avoiding it.
Dutra wants to clinch.
Dutra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guerrero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dutra is putting a hurting on Guerrero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep.
Dutra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guerrero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dutra working the ground and pound but Guerrero is defending the strikes.
Dutra misses with the ground and pound.
Guerrero is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dutra working the head and body with strikes.
Matheus Dutra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dutra throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dutra is chipping away with strikes.
Dutra lands an elbow.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep.
Dutra scores with punches from side control.
Guerrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dutra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Dutra tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dutra cracks Guerrero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here.
Dutra working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep.
Dutra is looking to take a break and control but Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep.
Dutra is putting a hurting on Guerrero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Guerrero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero taking a bit of punishment here - Dutra scoring with strikes.
Dutra working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Guerrero's face as Dutra controls the position.
Dutra landing a few strikes.
Dutra working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero taking a bit of punishment here - Dutra scoring with strikes.
Dutra has control of an arm but Guerrero manages to advance to Dutra's back!
Dutra trying to control the hands but Guerrero won't let him.
Dutra manages to escape to his feet.
Matheus Dutra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dutra drives through with a takedown into Guerrero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guerrero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dutra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dutra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutra distracts Guerrero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dutra trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dutra scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dutra scoring with some ground and pound.
Dutra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dutra content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dutra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Dutra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guerrero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guerrero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dutra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guerrero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guerrero working for a triangle but Dutra defends it easily.
Dutra prevents Guerrero from getting back to his feet.
Dutra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dutra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guerrero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dutra working some strikes from top position.
Guerrero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dutra pushes down on Guerrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Guerrero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dutra scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dutra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dutra drops an elbow to the side of Guerrero's head.
Dutra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dutra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dutra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet.
Guerrero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Dutra with shots to the head and body - Guerrero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dutra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dutra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dutra with shots to the head and body - Guerrero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dutra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutra landing shots from mount.
Dutra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Guerrero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dutra landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dutra lands with some strikes.
Dutra landing strikes, looking to finish!
Matheus Dutra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BOOM! Dutra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dutra controlling from mount.
Guerrero is in a horrible position here. Dutra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutra raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Dutra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dutra lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dutra landing shots from mount.
Dutra lands a big shot there that rocks Guerrero but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Dutra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dutra prevents Guerrero from getting the reversal.
Ezzel Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dutra cracks Guerrero 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!
Matheus Dutra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dutra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Dutra!
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energy
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RATING
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