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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarcisio Jardim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jardim is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tarcisio Jardim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ravi Matos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ravi Matos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jardim is breathing heavily.
Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Jardim blocks a head kick by Matos.
Jardim avoids the head kick by Matos.
Jardim blocks a head kick by Matos.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matos throws a head kick but Jardim moves out of range.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Matos.
A head kick misses from Matos.
A head kick by Matos misses
and Jardim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matos throws a head kick but Jardim moves out of range.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jardim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matos has time to react.
Jardim avoids the head kick by Matos.
Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Matos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos misses with a head kick.
Jardim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jardim trying to control the position but Matos is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jardim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matos is trying to improve his position.
Matos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jardim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tarcisio Jardim just wasn't active enough.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matos throws a head kick but Jardim moves out of range.
Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Matos.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
Jardim misses the jab.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Matos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarcisio Jardim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Matos.
Jardim blocks a head kick by Matos.
Jardim avoids the head kick by Matos.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jardim avoids the head kick by Matos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jardim avoids the head kick by Matos.
Jardim's corner calls for a 1-2. Jardim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
Matos misses with a head kick.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
Matos throws a head kick that misses.
Ravi Matos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jardim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matos holds on and takes a little breather.
Matos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ravi Matos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jardim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarcisio Jardim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matos misses with a head kick.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matos throws a head kick but Jardim moves out of range.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jardim avoids the head kick by Matos.
Ravi Matos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Matos.
A head kick misses from Matos.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jardim avoids the head kick by Matos.
Matos moves forwards but Jardim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matos misses with a head kick.
Jardim punishes Matos's body with a nice straight punch.
Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Matos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Matos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarcisio Jardim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jardim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matos's guard.
Matos pulls Jardim in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ravi Matos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Jardim blocks a head kick by Matos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Matos.
Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
Jardim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Jardim moves out of range easily.
Matos throws a head kick but Jardim moves out of range.
A head kick by Matos misses
and Jardim counters with a three punch combo that has Matos backing up. Matos nods at Jardim to acknowledge the strikes.
Jardim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matos circles away quickly and effectively.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Matos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos throws a head kick but Jardim moves out of range.
Jardim avoids the head kick by Matos.
Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matos throws a head kick but Jardim moves out of range.
Jardim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matos. Matos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matos misses with a head kick.
Jardim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jardim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jardim looking to control but Matos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Jardim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matos manages to control the position for a moment.
Matos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ravi Matos.
I've got Matos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Matos!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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