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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Barreto Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genco Taico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Barreto Neto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genco Taico!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Barreto Neto scores with a four punch combination!
Taico shoots in and bounces Barreto Neto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barreto Neto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barreto Neto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taico.
Taico prevents Barreto Neto from getting back to his feet.
Barreto Neto is trying to keep Taico in close.
Taico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barreto Neto controls Taico momentarily but Taico frees himself.
Taico preventing the sweep.
Taico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barreto Neto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barreto Neto wants to stand but Taico is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barreto Neto is breathing heavily.
Taico won't allow Barreto Neto to get back to his feet.
Barreto Neto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barreto Neto tries to get out of the position.
Taico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barreto Neto's head.
Taico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barreto Neto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taico connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taico postures up and lands a big shot to Barreto Neto's brow.
Taico lands a couple of elbows.
Barreto Neto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taico chips away with some ground and pound.
Barreto Neto looking to control.
Taico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taico works over Barreto Neto with some ground and pound from guard.
Taico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barreto Neto wants to stand but Taico is controlling the position.
Taico 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.
Barreto Neto has his foot on Taico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taico works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barreto Neto wants to stand and escape but Taico is having none of it.
Taico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barreto Neto has control of Taico's left arm, preventing Taico from doing any damage.
Barreto Neto has momentary wrist control but Taico slips an elbow through the middle.
Taico won't allow Barreto Neto to sweep him here.
Barreto Neto working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barreto Neto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kim Barreto Neto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taico drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taico prevents Barreto Neto from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barreto Neto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barreto Neto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taico on the ground.
Taico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barreto Neto is looking to stand up but Taico isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genco Taico dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barreto Neto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to de liver by Barreto Neto. Beautiful body shot.
Barreto Neto tries to bum rush Taico with a series of wild strikes but Taico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barreto Neto to the mat! Barreto Neto manages to get full guard.
Barreto Neto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taico 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.
Barreto Neto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taico won't allow Barreto Neto to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto Neto trying to keep a closed guard but Taico is proving a slippery customer.
Taico stops Barreto Neto from standing up.
Taico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barreto Neto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Barreto Neto.
Taico drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barreto Neto wants to get back to his feet but Taico is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taico drops back looking for a leg! Barreto Neto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barreto Neto manages to kick Taico off! Taico jumps back into Barreto Neto's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barreto Neto pulls Taico in to control the position.
Taico postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barreto Neto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taico, into his guard.
Barreto Neto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taico looking for a guillotine here but Barreto Neto defends easily.
Taico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taico working for a triangle but Barreto Neto defends it easily.
Barreto Neto wants to get up but he can't break Taico's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taico shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taico was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taico lands a big elbow.
Taico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barreto Neto's face.
Taico working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barreto Neto tries to buck Taico off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genco Taico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Taico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barreto Neto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barreto Neto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taico at a distance.
Barreto Neto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barreto Neto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barreto Neto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barreto Neto.
Taico fails with a takedown attempt.
Barreto Neto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barreto Neto throws a combination. Taico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barreto Neto is looking to wear down Taico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barreto Neto gets caught flat footed, as Taico shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto Neto wants to get back to his feet but Taico is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barreto Neto lands some strikes from the bottom.
Taico landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taico prevents Barreto Neto from getting back to his feet.
Taico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barreto Neto wants to stand up but Taico is controlling him.
Taico postures up.
Genco Taico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barreto Neto throws a series of strikes that have Taico backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taico decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taico is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barreto Neto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barreto Neto trying to hold on to Taico's head to control him but Taico postures up.
Taico seems to be looking for submissions.
Taico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barreto Neto is just riding it out for now. Taico eventually gives up the hold.
Taico is working for a kimura but Barreto Neto is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreto Neto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taico is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barreto Neto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kim Barreto Neto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barreto Neto is trying to get back to full guard.
Taico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barreto Neto tries to roll over but Taico keeps him under control.
Taico is nestled in close to Barreto Neto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barreto Neto trying to hold on to Taico's head to control him but Taico postures up.
Taico is looking for a kimura here.
Barreto Neto wants to get back to full guard but Taico has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Genco Taico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taico 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genco Taico!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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