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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Laiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laiola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roots Bloody Roots. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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159 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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148 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Laiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiola.
Laiola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chuteboxe.
Cacareco Chuteboxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiola lands with a hook. Chuteboxe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laiola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chuteboxe.
Nice cross by Laiola.
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laiola defends it nicely.
Chuteboxe moves out of range as Laiola strikes.
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a takedown. Laiola tries to sprawl out of it but Chuteboxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laiola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonardo Laiola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cacareco Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe slips under a jab from Laiola.
Chuteboxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laiola.
Chuteboxe tries for a takedown but Laiola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chuteboxe closes the distance and clinches up with Laiola, looking for a takedown. Chuteboxe pushes Laiola against the cage but Laiola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chuteboxe feints and as Laiola raises his hands in defense, Chuteboxe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laiola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laiola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chuteboxe on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laiola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laiola tries to get out of the position.
Laiola managing to control the position.
Laiola lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chuteboxe!
Chuteboxe is working to get back to half guard.
Laiola controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiola avoids the attempt from Chuteboxe to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe is trying desperately to improve position.
Laiola controlling his opponent.
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chuteboxe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laiola.
Laiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laiola throws some wild stikes that Chuteboxe manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiola controlling the position easily from mount.
Chuteboxe is looking to improve his position but Laiola isn't that keen on the idea.
Laiola throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Laiola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chuteboxe blocking the ground and pound.
Chuteboxe has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Laiola's lack of action.
Laiola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chuteboxe's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laiola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Leonardo Laiola just wasn't active enough.
Laiola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuteboxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiola.
Nice defenses there by Chuteboxe.
Laiola loads up on a big right hand but Chuteboxe slips the punch.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laiola but Laiola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a double leg but Laiola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuteboxe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laiola slaps away a takedown attempt from Chuteboxe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chuteboxe tries for a takedown but Laiola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Laiola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a takedown. Laiola tries to sprawl out of it but Chuteboxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laiola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chuteboxe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laiola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuteboxe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laiola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonardo Laiola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cacareco Chuteboxe.
Sloppy strikes from Laiola. Those never looked like landing.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laiola sprawls well. Laiola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chuteboxe gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuteboxe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laiola sprawls well initially but Chuteboxe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Laiola tries to get to full guard but Chuteboxe has control of the leg.
Laiola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chuteboxe.
Laiola trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiola is not content to let Chuteboxe control the position.
Laiola gets full guard.
Chuteboxe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chuteboxe throwing strikes from guard but Laiola blocks nicely.
Chuteboxe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laiola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chuteboxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuteboxe throwing strikes but missing.
Chuteboxe throws a strike but Laiola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laiola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laiola wants to pass the guard but Chuteboxe is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chuteboxe wants to sweep here but Laiola controlling him for the moment.
Laiola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laiola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Leonardo Laiola just wasn't active enough.
A jab from Laiola misses.
Laiola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chuteboxe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chuteboxe shoots in and drives through. Laiola sprawls well.
Chuteboxe fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Laiola as he connects with a hook.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown but Laiola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuteboxe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laiola.
Laiola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Laiola.
Chuteboxe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laiola on his heels. He'll look to pass Laiola's guard now, I'm sure.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiola is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuteboxe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonardo Laiola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laiola is adopting a defensive guard.
Chuteboxe won't allow Laiola to sweep him here.
Laiola controlling Chuteboxe's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leonardo Laiola.
Nice takedown defense from Laiola. No joy for Chuteboxe on that attempt.
Laiola throws a big shot that misses.
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 Leonardo Laiola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Laiola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chuteboxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Laiola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chuteboxe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chuteboxe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chuteboxe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chuteboxe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chuteboxe shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Laiola.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chuteboxe.
Laiola isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Laiola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laiola is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chuteboxe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chuteboxe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laiola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chuteboxe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laiola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chuteboxe throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuteboxe won't allow Laiola to sweep him here.
Chuteboxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chuteboxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiola manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chuteboxe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Laiola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chuteboxe working to try and regain half guard.
Chuteboxe wants to control but Laiola is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laiola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe blocking the ground and pound.
Laiola controlling his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Leonardo Laiola wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chuteboxe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laiola is fending him off so far but Chuteboxe persists. Nope, Laiola circles away and we're back to standing.
Cacareco Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Laiola is winning the standup battle so far.
Laiola takes a swing at Chuteboxe's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chuteboxe is defended easily by Laiola.
Leonardo Laiola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cacareco Chuteboxe.
Laiola's corner calls for a 1-2. Laiola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonardo Laiola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe shoots in but Laiola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laiola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chuteboxe under the eye.
Chuteboxe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laiola lands a glancing blow to the side of Chuteboxe's 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!
Laiola scores with a hook to the body. Chuteboxe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laiola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laiola lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laiola!
Chuteboxe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laiola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laiola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chuteboxe under the eye.
Chuteboxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laiola was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuteboxe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Laiola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laiola 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Laiola!
Leonardo Laiola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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