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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga comes into the arena with i kill people blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arturo Gonzaga!
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, Antonio Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribeiro. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzaga throws a combination. Ribeiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Antonio Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzaga circles away.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Antonio Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzaga throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Gonzaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzaga scores with a one two! Ribeiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arturo Gonzaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ribeiro.
Gonzaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzaga sprawls well. He's pushed Ribeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribeiro looks gassed!
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzaga's waist but Gonzaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
Gonzaga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
It looks like Gonzaga is going to stand back up.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzaga is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Still in half guard, Gonzaga seems content to control.
Gonzaga wants to stand up but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Ribeiro clinches up with Gonzaga and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzaga takes a shot to the head.
Gonzaga can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzaga counters with a shoot takedown. Ribeiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzaga advances position into side control!
Ribeiro tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzaga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga decides to stand back up. Gonzaga steps back and let's Ribeiro get back to his feet.
Gonzaga gets the takedown into side control.
Ribeiro is trying to control Gonzaga's posture but Gonzaga avoids it.
Gonzaga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ribeiro!
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Gonzaga's attempts to control the action.
Gonzaga gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gonzaga throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzaga as he avoids it easily.
Gonzaga swinging wilding here.
Gonzaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Gonzaga keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gonzaga counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro closes the distance but Gonzaga moves to the side
and Gonzaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzaga counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro clinches up with Gonzaga and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzaga gets underhooks to prevent Ribeiro's takedown attempt.
Ribeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzaga smiles and moves away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Gonzaga moves out of range.
Ribeiro closes the distance but Gonzaga moves to the side
and Gonzaga counters with a series of strikes. Ribeiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gonzaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ribeiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Gonzaga moves away
and Gonzaga counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Gonzaga circles away easily
and Gonzaga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Gonzaga is having none of it.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzaga counters with a series of strikes. Ribeiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arturo Gonzaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzaga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzaga misses with a wild combination.
Gonzaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gonzaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Gonzaga connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzaga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzaga decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzaga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.
Gonzaga wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ribeiro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonzaga drops back looking for a leg! Ribeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ribeiro manages to kick Gonzaga off! Gonzaga jumps back into Ribeiro's guard.
Gonzaga wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Gonzaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ribeiro's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gonzaga has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro stands up from Gonzaga's guard - Ribeiro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ribeiro closes the distance but Gonzaga moves to the side
and Gonzaga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gonzaga decides to stand and escape the position.
The fighters circling - Gonzaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga scores with a one two! Ribeiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gonzaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Gonzaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzaga moves into full guard.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Gonzaga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzaga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribeiro's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gonzaga throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzaga passes Ribeiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to stand back up but Gonzaga is controlling him
Gonzaga wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzaga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Gonzaga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ribeiro to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gonzaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ribeiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ribeiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonzaga wants to break free but Ribeiro has control.
Gonzaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ribeiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzaga has had enough of the clinch but Ribeiro keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzaga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ribeiro is pulling down on Gonzaga's head to control his posture.
Gonzaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Gonzaga in close.
Gonzaga tries to stand but Ribeiro is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzaga counters with a two punch combo.
Arturo Gonzaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ribeiro.
Horrible takedown by Gonzaga or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro which made him look bad.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzaga circles away.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzaga but Gonzaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzaga scores with a nice right hand.
Gonzaga lunges at Ribeiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro's hand.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Gonzaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Gonzaga moves out of range.
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown
and Gonzaga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Gonzaga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ribeiro, up you get!
Ribeiro wants to clinch
and Gonzaga counters with a left and a right that stings Ribeiro.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Gonzaga.
Ribeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga lands with a nice combination. Ribeiro backs away looking to recover.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzaga counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Gonzaga circles away easily
and Gonzaga counters with a left and a right that stings Ribeiro.
Ribeiro clinches but Gonzaga breaks the clinch
letting Gonzaga counter with a right hand.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonzaga has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Ribeiro wants to control but Gonzaga is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gonzaga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gonzaga looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Gonzaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzaga defending well though.
Gonzaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Gonzaga is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzaga swinging wilding here.
Gonzaga misses with a two punch combination.
Antonio Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arturo Gonzaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzaga counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Gonzaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzaga, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gonzaga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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