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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between marcelo brigadera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Iberico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iberico is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pa' Bravo YO. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, marcelo brigadera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Iberico!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by brigadera or perhaps it was just good defense by Iberico which made him look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
brigadera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
brigadera shoots in and drives through. Iberico sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for marcelo brigadera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iberico closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
brigadera gets back to half guard.
brigadera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
brigadera is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iberico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
brigadera is looking for a sweep. Iberico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iberico trying to control the action but brigadera is working from the bottom.
Iberico scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Iberico wants to lay and pray for a moment but brigadera keeps working.
Iberico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iberico wants to pass the guard but brigadera is defending well.
brigadera is looking to improve his position.
brigadera is trying to control but can't.
brigadera is breathing heavily.
brigadera manages to get to full guard.
Iberico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as brigadera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iberico wants to pass the guard but brigadera is keeping the position.
Iberico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with brigadera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iberico trying to control but brigadera is working from the bottom.
Iberico won't allow brigadera to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
brigadera wants to clinch.
brigadera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iberico gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
brigadera is looking for a sweep. Iberico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
brigadera won't allow Iberico to pass to mount.
brigadera is trying to maintain the position but Iberico is very close to passing his half guard.
brigadera is looking for a sweep. Iberico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
brigadera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iberico is tying to control. brigadera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iberico is trying to work for a kimura but brigadera is defending well.
brigadera looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Iberico feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
brigadera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iberico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Iberico dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
brigadera scores a takedown into full mount!
brigadera working for a submission but Iberico is keeping him at bay.
brigadera controlling the position easily from mount.
Iberico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iberico bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Iberico is fighting to break brigadera's control of his arms but brigadera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
brigadera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
brigadera wants to hit a switch here but Iberico passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for brigadera there!
brigadera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
brigadera regains half guard.
brigadera is looking to improve his position.
brigadera trying to control but Iberico postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Iberico works his way into full mount!
brigadera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
brigadera regains full guard. Nicely done.
brigadera looking to control.
brigadera wants to sweep here but Iberico controlling him for the moment.
brigadera working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iberico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
brigadera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
brigadera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
brigadera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iberico trying to control the position from guard on top but brigadera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iberico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
brigadera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iberico to the mat! Iberico manages to get full guard.
brigadera trying to control but Iberico is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
brigadera passes Iberico's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
brigadera seems to be working for a kimura but Iberico defends the submission attempt.
brigadera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iberico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time brigadera.
brigadera wants to pass the guard but Iberico is defending well.
marcelo brigadera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iberico misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcelo brigadera dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
brigadera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iberico counters with a takedown into side control.
Iberico working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on brigadera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
brigadera takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
brigadera wants to control but Iberico postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
brigadera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
brigadera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iberico's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iberico's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
brigadera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
brigadera is trying to stick to Iberico's back but Iberico is turning into brigadera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in brigadera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iberico.
brigadera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Iberico passes into side control.
brigadera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iberico off and has taken his back!
brigadera working for a choke but Iberico is defending well.
What can Iberico do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iberico staying busy and making it hard for brigadera to control.
brigadera tightening his grip on Iberico, looking for the choke.
brigadera looking for the choke but no joy.
Iberico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Iberico is in trouble now - brigadera has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
brigadera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
brigadera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
brigadera moves to the back.
brigadera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Iberico should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Iberico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iberico trying to control but brigadera postures up.
brigadera is looking for a kimura here.
Iberico is looking for a sweep. brigadera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
brigadera is keen to just control but Iberico is a slippery customer.
brigadera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
brigadera uses his free foot to push down on Iberico's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iberico.
And that's the end of the fight!
marcelo brigadera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think brigadera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcelo brigadera!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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