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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Algenir Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Algenir Aguiar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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201 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir Aguiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguiar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aguiar is in Barbosa's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aguiar wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Aguiar trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa trying to keep a closed guard but Aguiar is proving a slippery customer.
Aguiar trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Algenir Aguiar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barbosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aguiar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar dives in and scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Aguiar controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Aguiar won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar cracks Barbosa with a solid left hand.
Aguiar throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Aguiar from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aguiar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igor Barbosa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Aguiar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguiar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Algenir Aguiar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aguiar's waist but Aguiar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Aguiar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barbosa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aguiar throwing strikes but Barbosa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar is looking to regain half guard here but Barbosa keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Aguiar is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Barbosa stalls from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguiar is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algenir Aguiar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Barbosa'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.
Aguiar shoots in and gets a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa has momentary wrist control but Aguiar slips an elbow through the middle.
Aguiar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Aguiar from standing up.
Aguiar distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbosa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aguiar!
Barbosa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to control but Aguiar wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa fails to advance to Aguiar's back.
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguiar is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aguiar is trying to stand up.
Barbosa controlling the pace for now.
Aguiar is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igor Barbosa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aguiar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aguiar throwing strikes but missing.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Aguiar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algenir Aguiar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Barbosa'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aguiar shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Aguiar shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aguiar as he avoids it easily.
Aguiar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Algenir Aguiar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Barbosa.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Aguiar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Aguiar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barbosa pulls Aguiar in to control the position.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Barbosa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aguiar has a takedown stuffed.
Aguiar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Aguiar getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aguiar.
Aguiar trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar throws an elbow that misses. Barbosa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aguiar's guard. Nice move by Barbosa!
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Aguiar keeps moving.
Barbosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aguiar keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Algenir Aguiar.
Aguiar shoots in but no luck this time.
Algenir Aguiar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aguiar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aguiar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aguiar somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguiar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Algenir Aguiar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aguiar 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algenir Aguiar!
Algenir Aguiar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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