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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeronimo Ferra De Almada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xhorez Psylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeronimo Ferra De Almada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xhorez Psylo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psylo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Psylo showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Psylo is keeping busy.
Ferra De Almada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferra De Almada controlling Psylo's posture.
Ferra De Almada has a closed guard, preventing Psylo from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferra De Almada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Psylo manages to get himself to full guard.
Psylo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferra De Almada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferra De Almada drops back looking for a leg! Psylo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Psylo manages to kick Ferra De Almada off! Ferra De Almada jumps back into Psylo's guard.
Psylo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferra De Almada defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada wants to control from the top but Psylo keeps moving.
Ferra De Almada passes Psylo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferra De Almada is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura but Psylo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferra De Almada to get the leverage.
Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Psylo defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Psylo moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Psylo has his foot on Ferra De Almada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferra De Almada works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferra De Almada wants to control from the top but Psylo keeps moving.
Psylo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferra De Almada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferra De Almada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferra De Almada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Psylo keeping full guard, as Ferra De Almada tries to pass.
Psylo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Psylo is looking for a triangle but Ferra De Almada pushes his legs off easily.
Ferra De Almada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferra De Almada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Psylo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferra De Almada is aware though and is defending well.
Ferra De Almada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferra De Almada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada trying to control the position from guard on top but Psylo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Psylo looking for subs off his back but Ferra De Almada has passed one foot through into half guard.
Psylo wants to improve his position but Ferra De Almada is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Psylo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Psylo looks winded!
Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Psylo defends it well.
Ferra De Almada is working for a kimura but Psylo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Psylo is keeping him busy.
Ferra De Almada seems to be working for a kimura but Psylo defends the submission attempt.
Psylo looking for submissions off his back.
Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferra De Almada is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xhorez Psylo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferra De Almada closes the distance and clinches up with Psylo, looking for a takedown. Ferra De Almada pushes Psylo against the cage but Psylo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xhorez Psylo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferra De Almada fails to land the takedown.
Jeronimo Ferra De Almada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Psylo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeronimo Ferra De Almada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferra De Almada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferra De Almada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Psylo drives through with a takedown into Ferra De Almada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Psylo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferra De Almada is keeping the position for now.
Ferra De Almada looking to control.
Psylo looking to pass the guard.
Psylo wants to stand but Ferra De Almada has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Psylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferra De Almada is trying to control the position but Psylo postures up.
Psylo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferra De Almada is proving hard to escape from.
Ferra De Almada pulls Psylo in close to his closed guard and prevents Psylo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Psylo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferra De Almada's guard.
Ferra De Almada pulls Psylo in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeronimo Ferra De Almada wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferra De Almada tries to clinch but Psylo moves out of range.
Ferra De Almada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Psylo pinned against the cage. Psylo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferra De Almada misses with a takedown attempt - Psylo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferra De Almada shoots for a double leg takedown but Psylo sprawls well. He's pushed Ferra De Almada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Psylo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Psylo wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferra De Almada shoots in but Psylo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferra De Almada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Psylo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Psylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Psylo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ferra De Almada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ferra De Almada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ferra De Almada!
Psylo is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada 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.
Psylo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferra De Almada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xhorez Psylo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferra De Almada sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Psylo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Psylo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferra De Almada wants to take a breather but Psylo is having none of it.
Psylo wants to get back to full guard.
Ferra De Almada stops Psylo from getting back to his feet.
Psylo is looking for a sweep. Ferra De Almada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Psylo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferra De Almada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psylo keeping moving, preventing Ferra De Almada from controlling successfully.
Psylo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferra De Almada defends it easily.
Ferra De Almada tries to free his leg and advance position but Psylo is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferra De Almada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Psylo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferra De Almada defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psylo keeping full guard, as Ferra De Almada tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xhorez Psylo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ferra De Almada takes a swing at Psylo's ribcage but misses.
Ferra De Almada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Psylo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Psylo wanted to stand there but Ferra De Almada had control of the position.
Ferra De Almada is adopting a defensive guard.
Psylo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Psylo drops back looking for a leg! Ferra De Almada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferra De Almada manages to kick Psylo off! Psylo jumps back into Ferra De Almada's guard.
Ferra De Almada pulls Psylo in close to prevent any damage.
Psylo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psylo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Psylo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Psylo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Psylo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Psylo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Psylo postures up.
Psylo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferra De Almada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Psylo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psylo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferra De Almada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Psylo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Psylo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferra De Almada is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ferra De Almada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferra De Almada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferra De Almada controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada tries to get to full guard but Psylo has control of the leg.
Psylo is looking to advance position but Ferra De Almada won't allow it.
Psylo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferra De Almada is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Psylo wants to pass the guard but Ferra De Almada is defending well.
Ferra De Almada keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada won't allow Psylo to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeronimo Ferra De Almada just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Psylo as Ferra De Almada shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferra De Almada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferra De Almada shoots in and drives through. Psylo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeronimo Ferra De Almada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Psylo clinches with his opponent.
Psylo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jeronimo Ferra De Almada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Psylo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferra De Almada is controlling him.
Ferra De Almada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Psylo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferra De Almada has managed to get both his arms back between Psylo's legs - danger averted.
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!
Psylo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferra De Almada won't allow Psylo to get back to his feet.
Psylo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferra De Almada is aware though and is defending well.
Xhorez Psylo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferra De Almada with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xhorez Psylo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Psylo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xhorez Psylo!
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energy
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