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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopoldo Iperbole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Pinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bate Pesadão ( Pregador Luo ). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
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213 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopoldo Iperbole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Pinha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinha closes the distance and clinches.
Pinha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Iperbole up against the cage.
Iperbole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iperbole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Iperbole tries to land a knee to the head but Pinha blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iperbole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pinha's brow.
Pinha throws an elbow but it misses.
Iperbole misses with a knee to the head.
Iperbole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinha is looking for a takedown.
Pinha decides to pull guard.
Pinha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iperbole manages to get himself to full guard.
Iperbole wants to stand and escape but Pinha is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinha is standing up over Iperbole. Iperbole looks to escape but Pinha dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Pinha.
Iperbole tries to escape but Pinha is in control.
Iperbole trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pinha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Iperbole's face as Pinha controls the position.
Iperbole tries to escape but Pinha is in control.
Pinha stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Iperbole closes the distance but Pinha moves to the side
and Pinha counters by clinching up.
Iperbole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinha decides to pull guard.
Iperbole trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pinha's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinha trying to control the position here.
Iperbole is looking to stand up but Pinha won't let him.
Pinha controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Diego Pinha hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Iperbole tries to clinch up
and Pinha counters by clinching up.
Iperbole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iperbole uses from the top position.
Iperbole wants to stand but Pinha is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iperbole stands up from Pinha's guard - Iperbole perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iperbole tries to clinch but Pinha moves away
and Pinha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iperbole moves to clinch but Pinha breaks away
and Pinha counters by clinching up.
Iperbole misses with some punches.
Iperbole throws an elbow that misses.
Iperbole throws a head punch that misses.
Iperbole misses with a knee to the head.
Iperbole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iperbole.
Pinha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leopoldo Iperbole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pinha.
A head punch on the inside from Iperbole fails to land.
Iperbole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Iperbole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iperbole misses with a punch on the inside.
Iperbole swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iperbole working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pinha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pinha blocks an elbow strike from Iperbole.
Iperbole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinha turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pinha manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iperbole tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Iperbole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinha on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinha punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pinha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Iperbole defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Pinha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Iperbole looks to clinch
and Pinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iperbole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pinha moves into the clinch.
Iperbole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinha is trying to drag Iperbole to the mat but Iperbole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinha is trying to push Iperbole away but Iperbole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Iperbole misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Iperbole fails to land.
Iperbole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Iperbole pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pinha has Iperbole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Iperbole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iperbole misses with a knee strike.
Pinha blocks an elbow strike.
Iperbole throws an elbow that misses.
Iperbole misses with a knee to the head.
Pinha is trying to push Iperbole away but Iperbole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pinha can't get the takedown.
Leopoldo Iperbole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pinha.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iperbole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pinha's brow.
Pinha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iperbole up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Iperbole throws an elbow but misses.
Iperbole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iperbole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinha working hard to break the clinch.
Pinha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinha takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Diego Pinha has been cut.
Iperbole misses with a punch on the inside.
Iperbole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iperbole has him pressed against the cage.
Iperbole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pinha just leaning against Iperbole, taking a breather.
Iperbole scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Iperbole fails to land.
Iperbole misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinha misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iperbole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iperbole swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iperbole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinha is trying to drag Iperbole to the mat but Iperbole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Iperbole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pinha is trying to drag Iperbole to the mat but Iperbole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iperbole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iperbole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Iperbole has a couple of punches blocked by Pinha.
Pinha decides to pull guard.
Iperbole tries to stand but Pinha is controlling from the bottom.
Pinha looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinha, not yet.
Iperbole has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pinha is proving hard to escape from.
Pinha controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iperbole wants to get up but he can't break Pinha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Iperbole stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopoldo Iperbole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Pinha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pinha circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Pinha to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopoldo Iperbole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iperbole tries to clinch up
and Pinha counters by clinching up.
Pinha lands an uppercut.
Iperbole misses with some punches.
Iperbole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iperbole.
Iperbole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pinha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Iperbole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iperbole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinha blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinha avoids the elbow strike from Iperbole, against the cage.
Iperbole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinha jumps guard but Iperbole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pinha jumps guard but Iperbole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pinha is looking to break free of the clinch but Iperbole has double underhooks.
Pinha decides to pull guard.
Iperbole wanted to stand there but Pinha had control of the position.
Pinha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iperbole manages to get himself to full guard.
Iperbole wants to stand but Pinha is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Iperbole wants to stand and escape but Pinha is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Diego Pinha hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Iperbole tries to clinch
and Pinha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinha shoots in but Iperbole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leopoldo Iperbole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pinha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iperbole tries to clinch
and Pinha moves into the clinch.
Pinha gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pinha controlling the pace.
Iperbole is looking to get back to is feet but Pinha passes into side control.
Iperbole throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Iperbole tries to clinch up
and Pinha moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinha tries to circle away but Iperbole has him pinned against the cage.
Pinha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pinha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pinha has a closed guard, preventing Iperbole from standing up.
Pinha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iperbole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pinha is tightening it up a little... Iperbole has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Iperbole reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Iperbole taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pinha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diego Pinha!
Diego Pinha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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