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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Vasconcellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saquiamuni Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Vasconcellos!
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, Saquiamuni Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastos has his takedown stuffed
and Vasconcellos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bastos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasconcellos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bastos has his foot on Vasconcellos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasconcellos works his way back into a safe position though.
Bastos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasconcellos stays in close to Bastos's body and controls the position.
Vasconcellos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bastos wants to control the position but Vasconcellos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vasconcellos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bastos controls his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastos trying to hold on to Vasconcellos's head to control him but Vasconcellos postures up.
Bastos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastos trying to hold on to Vasconcellos's head to control him but Vasconcellos postures up.
Bastos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bastos tries to strike from the bottom.
Vasconcellos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastos keeping full guard, as Vasconcellos tries to pass.
Vasconcellos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcellos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vasconcellos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bastos wants to stand and escape but Vasconcellos is having none of it.
Bastos looks gassed!
Vasconcellos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bastos has eaten all the pies!
Bastos is looking to stand up but Vasconcellos isn't so interested in that idea.
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!
Vasconcellos tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastos is retaining full guard.
Vasconcellos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fernando Vasconcellos just wasn't active enough.
Vasconcellos throws a one two combo.
It looks like Saquiamuni Bastos has been cut.
Vasconcellos scores with a takedown into Bastos's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasconcellos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasconcellos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasconcellos 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasconcellos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastos is on top in guard.
Bastos looking to sit in guard and control but Vasconcellos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vasconcellos gets to his feet. Bastos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Bastos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasconcellos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bastos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vasconcellos is in Bastos's guard.
Vasconcellos tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastos is retaining full guard.
Bastos being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Vasconcellos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saquiamuni Bastos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vasconcellos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bastos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bastos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vasconcellos's best efforts.
Vasconcellos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bastos trying to control from the bottom.
Vasconcellos tries to pass to full mount but Bastos defends it.
Bastos wants to control but Vasconcellos is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcellos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bastos controls his leg.
Vasconcellos is trying to work for a kimura but Bastos is defending well.
Bastos is looking to improve his position.
Vasconcellos blocks the strikes from Bastos.
Bastos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos wants to stand but Vasconcellos is controlling the position.
Bastos is breathing heavily.
Vasconcellos pushing down on Bastos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vasconcellos slips a nice elbow through Bastos's hands, connecting with Bastos's forehead.
Vasconcellos trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcellos stands up out of the half guard.
Vasconcellos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bastos's half guard.
Bastos is trying to stand back up but Vasconcellos is controlling him
Vasconcellos controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastos wants to control but Vasconcellos is keeping busy.
Vasconcellos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasconcellos in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastos tries to get to full guard but Vasconcellos has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Vasconcellos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saquiamuni Bastos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vasconcellos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bastos fails to land the takedown.
Vasconcellos throws a leg kick but Bastos checks it.
Vasconcellos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bastos is looking to reverse the position.
Vasconcellos working away.
Bastos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasconcellos tries to advance position but instead Bastos slips a leg back in to half guard.
Bastos pushes Vasconcellos off looking to stand but Vasconcellos dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastos trying to control from the bottom.
Vasconcellos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bastos striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bastos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vasconcellos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bastos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcellos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bastos!
Vasconcellos controlling the pace for now.
Vasconcellos lands a big shot there that rocks Bastos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasconcellos controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos wants to control but Vasconcellos is having none of it.
Vasconcellos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bastos hang on?
Vasconcellos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bastos is looking to get to half guard.
Vasconcellos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcellos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bastos?
Vasconcellos controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasconcellos landing strikes from the mount and Bastos is in trouble!
Bastos has given up his back here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastos covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bastos wants to escape the position.
Saquiamuni Bastos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando Vasconcellos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasconcellos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Vasconcellos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasconcellos 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Vasconcellos!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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