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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaka De Virgem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnifico Garuntasticos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garuntasticos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monkey Magic!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Magnifico Garuntasticos enters the cage!
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170 cm
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150 lbs
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177 cm
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shaka De Virgem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magnifico Garuntasticos! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Garuntasticos cracks De Virgem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. De Virgem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. De Virgem shoots and misses and Garuntasticos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garuntasticos. De Virgem takes an elbow to the forehead. Nice body punch from Garuntasticos. Garuntasticos lands an elbow inside. De Virgem tries to pull guard but Garuntasticos holds him up against the cage and eventually De Virgem drops back down to his feet.
Garuntasticos lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Garuntasticos lands an elbow inside that De Virgem shrugs off. De Virgem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garuntasticos to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka De Virgem. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Garuntasticos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Garuntasticos. Garuntasticos digs a right hand into De Virgem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Virgem's gas tank. De Virgem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garuntasticos just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Virgem has Garuntasticos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garuntasticos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Garuntasticos lands an elbow just above De Virgem 's eye. De Virgem tries to pull guard but Garuntasticos won't allow it.
Garuntasticos lands an elbow inside. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garuntasticos obliges. Knees to the body from Garuntasticos.
De Virgem tries to pull guard but Garuntasticos forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Garuntasticos lands a nice knee to the body. De Virgem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Garuntasticos leaning against his opponent.
De Virgem can't break the clinch.
Garuntasticos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. De Virgem is breathing heavily. Garuntasticos lands a nice elbow. De Virgem takes an elbow to the forehead. Garuntasticos unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Virgem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. De Virgem is trying to pull guard but Garuntasticos has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Garuntasticos unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Virgem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Garuntasticos cracks De Virgem with a nice body shot. De Virgem tries to pull guard but Garuntasticos forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Come on Garuntasticos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garuntasticos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garuntasticos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Garuntasticos lands an elbow inside that De Virgem shrugs off. Garuntasticos scores a nice knee to the body.
Garuntasticos lands a damaging elbow. Garuntasticos lands a nice knee to the body. De Virgem takes a knee to the side of the body. Garuntasticos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Garuntasticos lands an elbow inside. Garuntasticos lands an elbow just above De Virgem 's eye. Garuntasticos scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garuntasticos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Garuntasticos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A left hand lands to the body for Garuntasticos.
A hook to the body from Garuntasticos.
Garuntasticos lands an elbow that stopped De Virgem in his tracks for a moment. Garuntasticos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Garuntasticos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Garuntasticos unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Virgem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Garuntasticos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Garuntasticos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garuntasticos lands a knee to the body.
Garuntasticos unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Virgem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nice elbow from Garuntasticos. Garuntasticos lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garuntasticos lands with a left to the head. Garuntasticos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Virgem's efforts to push away. Garuntasticos lands a nice elbow. De Virgem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garuntasticos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garuntasticos obliges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Garuntasticos lands a damaging elbow. Garuntasticos lands a damaging elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garuntasticos. Garuntasticos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garuntasticos unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Virgem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! De Virgem is trying to pull guard but Garuntasticos has him pressed against the cage. De Virgem takes an elbow to the temple. Garuntasticos unloads a knee to the mid-section. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnifico Garuntasticos dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garuntasticos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Virgem's hands. Garuntasticos's corner calls for a 1-2. Garuntasticos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Good exchange - Garuntasticos coming out on top. De Virgem with a lazy takedown attempt and Garuntasticos counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Virgem's knee momentarily. Left hook, right uppercut from Garuntasticos. De Virgem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garuntasticos is fending him off so far but De Virgem persists. Nope, Garuntasticos circles away and we're back to standing. Nice uppercut lands for Garuntasticos. That snapped De Virgem's head back.
Garuntasticos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Garuntasticos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De Virgem with a poor takedown letting Garuntasticos counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka De Virgem. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Virgem doesn't succeed with the takedown and Garuntasticos counters with a stiff right hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Virgem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garuntasticos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. De Virgem doesn't succeed with the takedown and Garuntasticos counters with a lovely straight right hand! De Virgem misses with a takedown and Garuntasticos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Virgem thinking. Garuntasticos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Garuntasticos dips down and scores with a jab to the body. De Virgem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nice uppercut lands for Garuntasticos. That snapped De Virgem's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Garuntasticos lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Virgem doesn't seem phased though. Garuntasticos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Virgems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Garuntasticos connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Virgem. De Virgem circles away out of range and recomposes himself. De Virgem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garuntasticos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. De Virgem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick from Garuntasticos. Garuntasticos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Magnifico Garuntasticos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Virgem tries for a takedown but Garuntasticos circles away easily and Garuntasticos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garuntasticos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Garuntasticos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Virgem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garuntasticos scores with a shoulder strike. Garuntasticos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Garuntasticos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Garuntasticos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Garuntasticos digs a right hand into De Virgem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Virgem's gas tank. Garuntasticos scores with a hook to the body. Garuntasticos scores a nice knee to the body.
Garuntasticos lands an elbow just above De Virgem 's eye. Garuntasticos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garuntasticos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garuntasticos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Garuntasticos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garuntasticos crunches a lovely knee into De Virgem's ribcage. Garuntasticos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garuntasticos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garuntasticos is working De Virgem over against the cage. Garuntasticos lands a nice elbow from the clinch. De Virgem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garuntasticos has him pressed against the cage. Garuntasticos cracks De Virgem with a nice body shot. Garuntasticos lands an elbow inside that De Virgem shrugs off. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Garuntasticos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Virgem backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garuntasticos obliges. Garuntasticos lands a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnifico Garuntasticos 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garuntasticos cracks De Virgem with an open hand slap. De Virgem looks for a takedown but Garuntasticos sprawls well. Garuntasticos lands a jab to De Virgem's midsection. De Virgem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Virgem shoots for a double leg takedown but Garuntasticos sprawls well. He's pushed De Virgem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Garuntasticos scores with a body shot.
De Virgem throws a leg kick that misses. Garuntasticos thuds a left hand into De Virgem's body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A jab lands there for Garuntasticos. De Virgem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Virgem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garuntasticos swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka De Virgem. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garuntasticos scores with a jab to the body. Garuntasticos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Virgem has time to react. De Virgem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. De Virgem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Virgem misses with a takedown attempt and Garuntasticos counters with a lovely straight right hand! A nice combination there by Garuntasticos.
Garuntasticos scores with a shot to the body.
Garuntasticos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. De Virgem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Garuntasticos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Garuntasticos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. De Virgem fails with the takedown and Garuntasticos counters with a shoot takedown. De Virgem fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. De Virgem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garuntasticos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Garuntasticos wants to control from the top but De Virgem keeps moving. Garuntasticos throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garuntasticos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Virgem is keeping the position for now. Magnifico Garuntasticos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Virgem working for a triangle but Garuntasticos defends it easily.
De Virgem is trying to control the position but Garuntasticos postures up. Garuntasticos pushes down on De Virgem's leg and manages to get into half guard. Shaka De Virgem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Garuntasticos working De Virgem over with strikes. De Virgem trying to control but Garuntasticos postures up.
De Virgem is in trouble now - Garuntasticos has advanced to mount! Garuntasticos is working for a guillotine from mount but De Virgem frees his head quite easily.
Garuntasticos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garuntasticos looking to control but De Virgem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. De Virgem is trying desperately to improve position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. De Virgem is trying to escape the mount but Garuntasticos keeps good control and instead manages to take De Virgem's back.
De Virgem trying to get back to his feet but Garuntasticos is in full control for now. Garuntasticos lands with a hammerfist to the side of De Virgem's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Magnifico Garuntasticos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Garuntasticos 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Magnifico Garuntasticos! Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Magnifico Garuntasticos! Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Magnifico Garuntasticos!
Magnifico Garuntasticos wins by unanimous decision! A determined Magnifico Garuntasticos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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