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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Besouro Preto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Besouro Preto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Besouro Preto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Preto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Preto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Preto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nunes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Preto from controlling successfully.
Preto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nunes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Preto lands with an overhand left.
Nunes takes the fight into the clinch.
Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matheus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Preto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preto looks for a takedown but Nunes sprawls well.
Preto shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Preto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunes moves into range and clinches up with Preto.
Nunes breaks the clinch.
Preto takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
Preto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunes moves in looking to clinch but Preto pushes him off.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preto.
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Preto shoots in.
Matheus Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Besouro Preto.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Preto.
Preto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes tries to clinch up but Preto circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunes darts in and clinches Preto up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preto is trying to push Nunes away but Nunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Preto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely.
Preto looks gassed!
Nunes has closed the distance and engaged Preto in a clinch.
Nunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nunes blocking some punches.
Nunes avoiding damage.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Preto misses with a body punch.
Preto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Preto tries to keep at a distance but Nunes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Preto is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunes has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes prevents Preto from breaking the clinch.
Preto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Nunes successfully pulls guard.
Preto wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Preto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Preto trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Besouro Preto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Preto gets tackled into the cage by Nunes. Nunes maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nunes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Preto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Preto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nunes tries to score a body lock takedown but Preto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Preto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nunes to keep the fight standing.
Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunes moves in looking to clinch but Preto pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Preto tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Preto wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Preto circles away.
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 Matheus Nunes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nunes tries to clinch but Preto moves out of range.
Nunes moves into the clinch.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Preto.
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Preto uses from the top position.
Nunes wants to stand up but Preto is controlling him.
Preto trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preto wanted to stand there but Nunes had control of the position.
Preto trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Besouro Preto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Preto throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Preto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes is looking to clinch but Preto is avoiding it.
Nunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Preto.
Nunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nunes clinches up with Preto and pushes him back against the cage.
Preto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Preto is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Nunes.
Nunes pulls Preto into guard.
Preto wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes kicks Preto off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes darts in and clinches Preto up against the cage.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Preto's head.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Preto has him pressed against the cage.
Preto wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunes won't allow it.
Preto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Preto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes has Preto pressed against the cage, preventing Preto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Preto is trying to push Nunes away but Nunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Preto struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Nunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Preto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nunes blocking some punches.
Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunes moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes goes for a takedown attempt but Preto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunes tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Preto or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunes which made him look bad.
Nunes tries to clinch but Preto is having none of it.
Preto throws a combination. Nunes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Preto wants to clinch.
Preto keeps the fight on the outside.
Nunes tries to clinch but Preto moves away
and Preto counters with a single leg into guard. Nunes didn't expect that.
Nunes pushes Preto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nunes moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes stalling in the clinch.
Nunes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Preto after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes is trying to force a seperation but Preto has the dominant position.
Nunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nunes is trying to push Preto away but Preto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Preto keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Preto lands an uppercut.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but Preto is controlling the position.
Preto manages to break the clinch.
Preto wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.
Preto keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Nunes blocks the leg kick.
Preto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunes tries to clinch but Preto moves out of range.
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 Matheus Nunes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nunes tries to clinch up.
Matheus Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Preto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Preto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Preto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunes has Preto pressed against the cage.
Nunes tries to break free but Preto pushes him back against the cage.
Preto wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunes won't allow it.
Preto fails to pull guard.
Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Preto throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Preto circles away.
Nunes tries to clinch but Preto is having none of it.
Preto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes blocks a jab.
Nunes darts in and clinches Preto up against the cage.
Preto trying to stall but Nunes improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Nunes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunes.
Nunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but Preto is controlling the position.
Nunes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Preto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Preto throws a head kick but Nunes moves out of range.
Preto tries to clinch up.
Nunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Preto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matheus Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunes checks a low kick from Preto.
Nunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Preto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Preto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Preto, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to break free but Preto pushes him back against the cage.
Preto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
Nunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Nunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nunes forces Preto back against the cage and clinches.
Preto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nunes has him pressed against the cage.
Preto throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunes.
Nunes wants to get back to striking at distance but Preto won't allow it.
Preto is trying to stall.
Nunes goes for a takedown attempt but Preto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunes has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Preto working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nunes.
Nunes pulls guard effortlessly.
Nunes kicks Preto off and gets to his feet.
Preto throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Nunes clinches up with Preto and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes stalling in the clinch.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Preto has him pressed against the cage.
Preto jumps guard but Nunes stands there with Preto around his waist. Preto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Preto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nunes tries to circle away but Preto has him pinned against the cage.
Nunes gets control of Preto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nunes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Preto with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preto lands a couple of elbows.
Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Nunes has a closed guard, preventing Preto from standing up.
Preto postures up in Nunes's guard and throws a big left but Nunes blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Preto looking to sit in guard and control but Nunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nunes stands up and waves to Preto to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nunes, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Nunes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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