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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joao Miyao was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski looking to score a takedown here. Miyao is defending well but Ostrowski drives through and ends up in Miyao's guard.
Ostrowski with a nice head shot there.
Ostrowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miyao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ostrowski is aware though and is defending well.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now.
Ostrowski pushing down on Miyao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyao moves into full guard.
Ostrowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ostrowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard.
Ostrowski landing with the ground and pound.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ostrowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miyao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ostrowski, into his guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miyao avoids the head kick by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski dives in and grabs Miyao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyao pushes down on Ostrowski's head and hops out.
Miyao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ostrowski to the ground. Miyao is now in Ostrowski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski controlling the position.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ostrowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski controlling Miyao's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ostrowski forces Miyao back against the cage and clinches.
Miyao pulls Ostrowski into guard.
Ostrowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ostrowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ostrowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ostrowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miyao is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miyao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ostrowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Ostrowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao wants to control but Ostrowski postures up.
Ostrowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyao keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadeusz Ostrowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miyao swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski moves into the clinch.
Miyao tries to pull guard but Ostrowski won't allow it.
Ostrowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving.
Ostrowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
Ostrowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyao can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ostrowski trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyao gets caught napping as Ostrowski dives in and scores a takedown. Miyao manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully.
Ostrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ostrowski advances position into side control!
Ostrowski tries for a kimura but Miyao is defending well.
Tadeusz Ostrowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski just content to control the position.
Ostrowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miyao has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ostrowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miyao, who protects the arm well.
Ostrowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miyao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ostrowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ostrowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ostrowski lands a few punches from side control.
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Ostrowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ostrowski working away.
Miyao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miyao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries for a kimura but Miyao is defending well.
Ostrowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miyao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miyao wants to control but Ostrowski postures up.
Ostrowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miyao struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ostrowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ostrowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miyao is trying to control Ostrowski's posture but Ostrowski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadeusz Ostrowski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ostrowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ostrowski passes to full mount!
Miyao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ostrowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ostrowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ostrowski wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.
Ostrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving.
Ostrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyao's guard.
Miyao has his foot on Ostrowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ostrowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ostrowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ostrowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miyao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ostrowski has Miyao in his guard.
Ostrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ostrowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ostrowski, not yet.
Miyao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ostrowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyao has managed to get both his arms back between Ostrowski's legs - danger averted.
Ostrowski is looking to sweep but instead, Miyao has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ostrowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miyao's half guard.
Miyao trying to hold on to Ostrowski's head to control him but Ostrowski postures up.
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyao looking for submissions off his back.
Ostrowski wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
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.
Ostrowski is looking for a kimura here.
Ostrowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miyao's head.
Ostrowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ostrowski.
Tadeusz Ostrowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ostrowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joao Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ostrowski slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadeusz Ostrowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ostrowski, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadeusz Ostrowski!
Tadeusz Ostrowski retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Tadeusz Ostrowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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