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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao GuardaChuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lufa Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GuardaChuva comes to the cage accompanied by The rebirth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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 St Petersburg, Joao GuardaChuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lufa Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga scoring well with a low kick there.
GuardaChuva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bunga!
Bunga keeping his opponent close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GuardaChuva cracks Bunga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bunga takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
GuardaChuva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bunga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
GuardaChuva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Bunga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
GuardaChuva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bunga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bunga struggling a bit here.
Bunga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GuardaChuva winds up and cracks Bunga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
GuardaChuva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
GuardaChuva wants to work for an arm triangle but Bunga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
GuardaChuva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bunga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but GuardaChuva pulls his head out easily.
Bunga trying to hold on to GuardaChuva's head to control him but GuardaChuva postures up.
Bunga has hold of GuardaChuva's hands but GuardaChuva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bunga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
GuardaChuva is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bunga moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Bunga has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
GuardaChuva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
GuardaChuva connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GuardaChuva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
GuardaChuva pushing down on Bunga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
GuardaChuva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
GuardaChuva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
GuardaChuva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
GuardaChuva is nestled in close to Bunga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
GuardaChuva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
GuardaChuva working the head and body with strikes.
Bunga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bunga is trying to maintain the position but GuardaChuva is very close to passing his half guard.
GuardaChuva lands strikes from half guard.
Bunga actively working from the bottom here.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
GuardaChuva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
GuardaChuva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
GuardaChuva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bunga is trying to maintain the position but GuardaChuva is very close to passing his half guard.
Bunga is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but GuardaChuva is staying active.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. GuardaChuva connects with a nice short shot to Bunga's temple.
Bunga trying to control from the bottom.
Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunga is looking to control GuardaChuva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bunga avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GuardaChuva winds up and cracks Bunga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
GuardaChuva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
GuardaChuva is looking for a kimura here.
GuardaChuva working the head and body with strikes.
Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
GuardaChuva working Bunga over with strikes.
GuardaChuva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunga regains full guard. Nicely done.
GuardaChuva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunga on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
GuardaChuva cracks Bunga with a solid left hand.
Bunga trying to keep a closed guard but GuardaChuva is proving a slippery customer.
GuardaChuva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
GuardaChuva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
GuardaChuva scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao GuardaChuva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on GuardaChuva if he has to take too many more of those.
GuardaChuva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bunga is trying to control GuardaChuva's posture but GuardaChuva avoids it.
GuardaChuva lands an elbow.
Bunga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bunga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but GuardaChuva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
GuardaChuva working the ground and pound.
Bunga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
GuardaChuva is working Bunga over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
GuardaChuva lands an elbow.
GuardaChuva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bunga some visible discomfort.
Bunga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bunga is trying to control GuardaChuva's posture but GuardaChuva avoids it.
Bunga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Joao GuardaChuva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
GuardaChuva is chipping away with strikes.
GuardaChuva working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GuardaChuva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bunga is working to avoid the ground and pound but GuardaChuva connects with a decent elbow.
GuardaChuva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bunga, who protects the arm well.
GuardaChuva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bunga struggling a bit here.
Bunga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bunga can't do much from the bottom here.
GuardaChuva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bunga taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bunga wants to control but GuardaChuva postures up.
Bunga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bunga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
GuardaChuva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GuardaChuva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bunga to see if he's OK.
GuardaChuva working away.
GuardaChuva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bunga can't do much from the bottom here.
Bunga is looking to reverse the position.
GuardaChuva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bunga's legs.
You can see the frustration on Bunga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bunga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bunga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bunga can't do much from the bottom here.
GuardaChuva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bunga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
GuardaChuva slips a nice elbow through Bunga's hands, connecting with Bunga's forehead.
Bunga trying to control from the bottom.
Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Bunga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
GuardaChuva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
GuardaChuva lands strikes from half guard.
GuardaChuva working over Bunga with some ground and pound. Bunga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
GuardaChuva is nestled in close to Bunga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
GuardaChuva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
GuardaChuva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
GuardaChuva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva winds up and cracks Bunga with a swinging punch to the side of the 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!
Bunga trying to hold on to GuardaChuva's head to control him but GuardaChuva postures up.
GuardaChuva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunga is just riding it out for now. GuardaChuva eventually gives up the hold.
GuardaChuva moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunga.
GuardaChuva lands some shots froms side control.
Bunga wants to control but GuardaChuva postures up.
Bunga is not content to let GuardaChuva control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Bunga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bunga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao GuardaChuva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
GuardaChuva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunga trying to control here.
Bunga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control GuardaChuva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
GuardaChuva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bunga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. GuardaChuva connects with a nice short shot to Bunga's temple.
Bunga has hold of GuardaChuva's hands but GuardaChuva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
GuardaChuva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GuardaChuva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
GuardaChuva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bunga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga trying to control here.
GuardaChuva lands strikes from half guard.
Bunga trying to hold on to GuardaChuva's head to control him but GuardaChuva postures up.
GuardaChuva wants to control but Bunga is keeping him busy.
GuardaChuva is thwarting Bunga's attempts to control the position.
GuardaChuva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
GuardaChuva wants to free his trapped foot but Bunga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bunga has hold of GuardaChuva's hands but GuardaChuva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
GuardaChuva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bunga gets full guard.
GuardaChuva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bunga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
GuardaChuva connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva stands up over Bunga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
GuardaChuva chips away with some ground and pound.
GuardaChuva works over Bunga with some ground and pound from guard.
GuardaChuva trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.
GuardaChuva connects with a couple of short punches.
Bunga looking for a guillotine here but GuardaChuva defends easily.
GuardaChuva with a nice head shot there.
GuardaChuva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunga's head.
GuardaChuva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
GuardaChuva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunga wants to control but GuardaChuva passes easily into half guard.
Bunga looking for submissions off his back.
GuardaChuva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from GuardaChuva.
Bunga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
GuardaChuva lands a couple of digs.
Joao GuardaChuva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
GuardaChuva chips away with some ground and pound.
GuardaChuva is working Bunga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
GuardaChuva is in close to Bunga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
GuardaChuva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. GuardaChuva is aware though and is defending well.
GuardaChuva drops back looking for a leg! Bunga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bunga manages to kick GuardaChuva off! GuardaChuva jumps back into Bunga's guard.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing GuardaChuva from controlling successfully.
GuardaChuva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunga can do to turn this around?
GuardaChuva postures up and lands a big shot to Bunga's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
GuardaChuva landing with the ground and pound.
GuardaChuva postures up and lands a big shot to Bunga's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GuardaChuva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunga's head.
Bunga is trying to control the position but GuardaChuva postures up.
Bunga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead GuardaChuva passes into half guard.
Bunga wants to control but GuardaChuva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
GuardaChuva is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunga actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao GuardaChuva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for GuardaChuva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao GuardaChuva!
Joao GuardaChuva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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