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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Estravaganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vito Estravaganza!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estravaganza instigates a clinch.
Richard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Estravaganza smiles and moves away.
Estravaganza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richard.
Estravaganza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samuel Richard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Richard. Those never looked like landing.
Estravaganza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Estravaganza seems to be working for a kimura but Richard defends the submission attempt.
Estravaganza wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Estravaganza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Estravaganza wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estravaganza is looking for a kimura here.
Estravaganza prevents Richard from improving his position.
Estravaganza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richard is trying to maintain the position but Estravaganza is very close to passing his half guard.
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estravaganza pulls his head out easily.
Estravaganza 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Estravaganza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Estravaganza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richard!
Estravaganza with the ground and pound from mount.
Richard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Estravaganza is landing with some decent strikes but Richard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Estravaganza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Richard's face.
It looks like Samuel Richard has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard wants to hold on but Estravaganza pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Estravaganza landing shots from mount.
Estravaganza looking to control but Richard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Estravaganza lands a big shot there that rocks Richard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Estravaganza unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estravaganza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Estravaganza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Estravaganza landing shots from mount.
Estravaganza dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estravaganza lands a big shot there that rocks Richard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Richard is rocked!
Richard really wants to buck Estravaganza off and get back to his feet.
Estravaganza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Richard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richard is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estravaganza controlling the position easily from mount.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.
Richard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Estravaganza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Estravaganza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Estravaganza with shots to the head and body - Richard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Estravaganza landing shots from mount.
Estravaganza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Estravaganza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Richard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Estravaganza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Richard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Estravaganza gets a clinch.
Estravaganza has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Richard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Richard manages to escape to his feet.
Richard dives in and grabs Estravaganza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estravaganza pushes down on Richard's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Estravaganza. No joy for Richard on that attempt.
Richard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estravaganza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Richard staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Estravaganza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Richard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Estravaganza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Estravaganza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Estravaganza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estravaganza is taking a breather. Richard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Estravaganza there.
Estravaganza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richard is just riding it out for now. Estravaganza eventually gives up the hold.
Estravaganza wants to take a breather but Richard is having none of it.
Estravaganza thows a huge punch but Richard dodges it nicely.
Richard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Estravaganza on the ground.
Estravaganza content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estravaganza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Estravaganza sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Richard trying to control here.
Richard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Estravaganza is working away from the top position though.
Estravaganza working over Richard with some ground and pound. Richard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Estravaganza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Estravaganza throwing shots but Richard is blocking nicely.
Estravaganza is looking to advance position but Richard won't allow it.
Estravaganza is trying to work for a kimura but Richard is defending well.
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. Estravaganza connects with a nice short shot to Richard's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estravaganza working Richard over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Estravaganza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Richard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Estravaganza misses with a body shot.
Richard misses with a takedown attempt
and Estravaganza counters by clinching up.
Richard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Estravaganza.
Estravaganza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Estravaganza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richard.
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Estravaganza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estravaganza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Estravaganza is trying to drag Richard to the mat but Richard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Estravaganza can't get the takedown.
Samuel Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Estravaganza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Estravaganza.
Estravaganza gets underhooks to prevent Richard's takedown attempt.
Estravaganza successfully pulls guard.
Estravaganza controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
Richard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estravaganza is keeping the position for now.
Richard postures up.
Estravaganza looking for a guillotine here but Richard defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estravaganza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Estravaganza has his foot on Richard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richard works his way back into a safe position though.
Richard looking to sit in guard and control but Estravaganza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Richard keeping full guard, as Estravaganza tries to pass.
Richard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Estravaganza is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estravaganza wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
Estravaganza trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estravaganza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Estravaganza is working Richard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Richard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Estravaganza.
Estravaganza wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
Estravaganza stands and throws Richard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Richard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Richard tries to escape but Estravaganza is in control.
Estravaganza cracks Richard with a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richard seems a little lost for a moment, as Estravaganza dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estravaganza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Richard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Estravaganza but great work by Richard.
Estravaganza tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Estravaganza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Estravaganza 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Vito Estravaganza!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Vito Estravaganza!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Vito Estravaganza!
Vito Estravaganza wins by unanimous decision!
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G |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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