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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ton Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ton Vieira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Acosta!
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, Ton Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Acosta tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acosta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Acosta shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joao Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ton Vieira.
Acosta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Vieira pushes Acosta up against the cage in a clinch.
Acosta is working for takedown but Vieira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Acosta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Acosta stops a takedown attempt from Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is pressed up against the cage. Acosta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vieira down to the mat. Vieira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Acosta closes the distance and clinches.
Acosta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
Acosta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Acosta blocks a head kick by Vieira.
Oooooh!!! Vieira has knocked Acosta down with a huge combo! Vieira steps away and waves a wobbly Acosta back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Joao Acosta has been cut.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Acosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
Acosta could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vieira can't break the clinch.
Acosta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vieira is defending well for now.
Acosta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Acosta. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acosta prevents it.
Acosta is trying to drag Vieira to the mat but Vieira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Vieira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Acosta after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Acosta regains guard.
Vieira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vieira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Acosta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Acosta somewhat.
Vieira fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vieira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vieira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Acosta is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acosta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ton Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Acosta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acosta circles away.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Acosta!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vieira.
Joao Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ton Vieira.
Acosta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Acosta with that takedown attempt.
Vieira clinches with his opponent.
Vieira pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira is controlling Acosta's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta stands and steps away. Vieira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vieira looks for a takedown but Acosta sprawls well.
Acosta tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Joao Acosta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira closes the distance and pushes Acosta back into the cage.
Vieira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Acosta trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acosta.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Acosta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Acosta. Acosta maintains the clinch.
Acosta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acosta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vieira blocks it with crossed arms.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Acosta decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Vieira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vieira tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vieira to the ground. Vieira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vieira dives in and grabs Acosta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Acosta pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
No joy there for Acosta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Acosta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Acosta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vieira has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta wants to clinch.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Acosta tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Acosta to the ground. Acosta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acosta fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Acosta.
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 Joao Acosta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Acosta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Acosta shoots in for a double leg but Vieira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Acosta leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Acosta.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Acosta moves out of range.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Acosta sprawls well.
Joao Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ton Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acosta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acosta tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Acosta lands a two punch combo.
Acosta fails to land the takedown.
Vieira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acosta pinned against the cage. Acosta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Acosta shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
Acosta misses with a body punch.
Vieira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Acosta is defending well for now.
Acosta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vieira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Acosta to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Acosta up against the cage.
Acosta lands a left hand.
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Acosta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
Acosta misses with a head kick.
Ton Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Acosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Acosta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Acosta dives in and grabs Vieira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes down on Acosta's head and hops out.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta takes one to the side of the head.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ton Vieira.
Well Vieira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ton Vieira!
During a confident post fight interview, Ton Vieira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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