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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Brito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf has chosen F'n Wit D as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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214 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Brito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Wolf!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brito scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Darren Wolf has been cut.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolf tries to clinch there but Brito circles away.
We've been told by Brito's head coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brito checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Brito.
Wolf wants to clinch.
No joy there for Brito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brito works over Wolf's head and body with a nice combination.
Wolf wants to clinch up but Brito keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brito misses with the combination.
Wolf connects with a crisp jab.
Brito scores with a hook.
Wolf lunges at Brito with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brito's hand.
Brito misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
Brito swinging wildly here.
Wolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brito pinned against the cage. Brito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Brito does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf goes for a double leg but Brito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brito continues to drive forward.
Wolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brito after a bit of a struggle.
Murilo Brito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Wolf.
Wolf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brito manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brito is breathing heavily.
Brito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Brito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Brito keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Brito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brito is keeping the position for now.
Brito keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf drops back looking for a leg! Brito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brito manages to kick Wolf off! Wolf jumps back into Brito's guard.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Brito's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brito taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wolf grinds an elbow into Brito's temple.
Brito is looking for a sweep.
Wolf wants to control but Brito is keeping him busy.
Wolf tries for a kimura but Brito is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brito is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolf working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brito, who protects the arm well.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Brito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brito tries to buck Wolf off but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf moves into full mount!
Brito avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wolf.
Brito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brito is controlling an arm, preventing Wolf from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murilo Brito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Wolf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brito misses with a series of wild punches.
Brito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brito throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf lands a nice shot that snaps Brito's head back.
A punch combination from Brito misses.
No joy there for Brito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murilo Brito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolf fails with the takedown.
Brito throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Brito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Brito as Wolf shoots in.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Brito.
Wolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murilo Brito is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Wolf finds it's way through Brito's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolf to score with a decent uppercut.
Wolf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brito.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wolf slips nicely into half guard.
Brito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf pulls his head out easily.
Wolf is looking for a kimura but Brito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolf to get the leverage.
Wolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolf throwing shots but Brito is blocking nicely.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to work for a kimura but Brito is defending well.
Brito actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brito looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf is trying to control. Brito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brito actively working from the bottom here.
Brito looking for submissions off his back.
Brito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
Wolf prevents Brito from improving his position.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
Brito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throwing shots but Brito is blocking nicely.
Brito looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf is trying to control. Brito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Brito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Wolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Brito misses with a series of wild punches.
Brito swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
A big right from Brito misses.
Brito slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Brito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Brito checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brito throws a combination that misses
and Wolf counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Brito sprawls well.
Murilo Brito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Wolf.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Brito keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brito misses with a two punch combination.
Wolf tries to clinch but Brito is having none of it.
Brito misses the jab.
Wolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolf misses with a leg kick.
Wolf throws a low kick but Brito avoids it.
Brito throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Brito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brito on the side of the head.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Brito misses with the combination.
Wolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Brito tries to sprawl out of it but Wolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolf is defended easily by Brito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wolf connects with a body shot.
Wolf slips a jab and a cross from Brito.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brito misses with a double jab
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolf is looking to clinch but Brito is avoiding it.
Wolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf shoots in but Brito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wolf moves in looking to clinch but Brito pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolf wants to clinch up but Brito keeps it at a distance.
Brito is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Brito lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Wolf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brito avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Brito.
Murilo Brito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brito swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Brito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf backs up against the cage.
Wolf tries to clinch but Brito is having none of it.
Wolf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brito defends it nicely.
Wolf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murilo Brito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brito just misses with a punch to the body.
Brito looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
Wolf punishes Brito's body with a nice straight punch.
Brito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Brito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brito tries to avoid it but Wolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brito to the ground. Brito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brito stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolf dives in for a single leg takedown but Brito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brito pulls guard.
Brito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Brito's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Brito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brito 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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