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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between De Janeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, De Janeiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Esposito !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janeiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been hearing reports that Janeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito scores with a shot to the body.
Esposito moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Janeiro blocks the leg kick.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
Esposito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Janeiro.
Janeiro blocks a head kick by Esposito .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito .
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Esposito with a jab.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Janeiro is just out of range.
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito pushes Janeiro away with a front kick.
Esposito lands with a good body shot.
Janeiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito .
Janeiro blocks a head kick by Esposito .
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Janeiro will feel that in the morning.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Janeiro is just out of range.
Esposito works Janeiro's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito .
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!
A jab from Esposito finds it's way through Janeiro's defenses.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janeiro is looking to counter the offense by Esposito and move into the clinch.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Janeiro sees coming a mile off.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to work over Janeiro's front leg with a kick but Janeiro checks it.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito throws a shot to the body.
Esposito pushes Janeiro away with a front kick.
Janeiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Janeiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Janeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Esposito manages to circle out of the way.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esposito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Janeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Esposito scores with a push kick.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Janeiro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Esposito keeps Janeiro at a distance using the push kick.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Esposito lands.
Janeiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esposito scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Janeiro moves out of range easily.
Esposito lands a nice looking body shot.
Esposito has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Janeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Janeiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Janeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Janeiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Esposito scores with a spinning back kick!
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Janeiro off balance momentarily.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Janeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Esposito manages to circle out of the way.
Esposito scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Janeiro.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Janeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Esposito manages to circle out of the way.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Janeiro moves out of range easily.
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
Esposito stuns Janeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito .
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a wild combination.
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Janeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Esposito - that will leave a mark!
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a series of wild punches.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Janeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Janeiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dante Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Janeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito digs a good hook to Janeiro's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esposito , right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janeiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Janeiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Esposito lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Janeiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Janeiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Esposito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Janeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Esposito breaks away and moves out of range.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Janeiro's sensitive parts.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito takes a swing at Janeiro's ribcage but misses.
Janeiro is looking to counter the offense by Esposito and move into the clinch.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Janeiro's leg but Janeiro calmly moves out of range.
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Janeiro.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
That kick from Esposito tenderised Janeiro's leg. Janeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Janeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janeiro.
A leg kick checked by Janeiro.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. Janeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Janeiro checks a leg kick.
Esposito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Janeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Janeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Janeiro slips the punch.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Janeiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Janeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Janeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Janeiro is out of range and Esposito settles back down.
Janeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Esposito .
Janeiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Esposito .
Janeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Esposito manages to circle out of the way.
Janeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito .
Esposito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
De Janeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito is looking to slow Janeiro down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Janeiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
As Esposito tries to get set, Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Esposito wants to slow Janeiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Janeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Janeiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Esposito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Esposito !
Dante Esposito is the new lightweight champion!
Dante Esposito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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