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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Mygueel (ranked 3340 p4p, 375 weight class) and Syd Sydney (ranked 2672 p4p, 318 weight class). Mygueel comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change. 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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179 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Mygueel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Syd Sydney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydney shoots in for a double leg but Mygueel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mygueel stuffs the takedown.
Sydney shoots in looking for a takedown but Mygueel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sydney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.
Sydney tries for a takedown but Mygueel circles away easily
and Mygueel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sydney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mygueel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sydney somewhat.
Mygueel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney is pulling down on Mygueel's head. It's preventing any offense from Mygueel, at least for the moment.
Sydney has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mygueel has passed into side control.
Sydney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney is looking to improve his position.
Sydney manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sydney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mygueel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mygueel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mygueel wants to pass the guard but Sydney is keeping the position.
Sydney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mygueel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sydney is keeping the position for now.
Sydney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sydney, not yet.
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mygueel won't allow Sydney to sweep him here.
Sydney seems keen to control Mygueel's posture.
Sydney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sydney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mygueel's guard.
Mygueel is trying to keep Sydney in close.
Sydney forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sydney there.
Sydney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mygueel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel is pressing down on Sydney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sydney looking to pass the guard.
Sydney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mygueel's head.
Mygueel wants to sweep but no luck.
Mygueel controls Sydney momentarily but Sydney frees himself.
Sydney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mygueel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sydney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sydney keeps trying to improve his position.
Sydney trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mygueel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mygueel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mygueel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sydney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mygueel is one step ahead there.
Sydney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sydney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sydney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydney drops an elbow to the side of Mygueel's head.
Mygueel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sydney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sydney's back!
Mygueel looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydney trying to control the position but Mygueel manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sydney or perhaps it was just good defense by Mygueel, which made it look bad.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mygueel defends well and Sydney ends up having to push Mygueel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.
Sydney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mygueel sneaks out the side door and pushes Sydney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown but Mygueel shows good takedown defense.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown but Mygueel shows good takedown defense.
Mygueel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mygueel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sydney can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mygueel but Mygueel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mygueel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sydney just manages to avoid it.
Sydney is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney fails to land the takedown.
Mygueel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sydney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mygueel!
Sydney lands some shots froms side control.
Mygueel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sydney trying to mount his opponent but Mygueel defends it.
Mygueel is looking to improve his position.
Mygueel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sydney.
Mygueel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mygueel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mygueel is keeping the position for now.
Sydney is in close to Mygueel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sydney lands a couple of elbows.
Sydney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mygueel is on top in guard.
Sydney working a defensive guard here.
Sydney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mygueel is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
Our spies down at at Kos's Academy inform us that Sydney has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mygueel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
Sydney 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydney pulls Mygueel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mygueel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mygueel pushes down on Sydney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sydney wants to get back to full guard.
Mygueel seems to be looking for submissions.
Mygueel is trying to work for a kimura but Sydney is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydney keeping control of the position.
Mygueel 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.
Mygueel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sydney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mygueel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydney keeping hold of Mygueel's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sydney shoots for a takedown but Mygueel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sydney shoots in but no luck this time.
Mygueel throws a big counter combination but Sydney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sydney shoots in looking for a takedown. Mygueel tries to sprawl out of it but Sydney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mygueel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.
Sydney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sydney shoots in and drives through. Mygueel sprawls well.
Mygueel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sydney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mygueel sprawls well. Mygueel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sydney gets slowly back to his feet.
Mygueel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sydney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mygueel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sydney defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mygueel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sydney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mygueel counters with a left and a right that stings Sydney.
Mygueel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mygueel is looking to counter the offense by Sydney and move into the clinch.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Mygueel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sydney tries for a takedown but Mygueel circles away easily
and Mygueel counters by clinching up.
Mygueel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sydney can't fight it off and eventually Mygueel manages to take the fight to the floor. Sydney looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sydney is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydney stopping the sweep attempt from Mygueel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sydney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mygueel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sydney's guard.
Sydney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sydney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sydney stands and throws Mygueel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sydney throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mygueel wants to control but Sydney postures up.
Sydney advances nicely into full mount.
Sydney lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydney lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sydney cracks Mygueel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sydney with good strikes from the mount here!
Sydney putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mygueel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there.
The referee warns Mygueel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sydney breaks from Mygueel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sydney punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sydney lands a big elbow.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there.
Syd Sydney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sydney is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydney lands a big elbow.
Mygueel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sydney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mygueel looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sydney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mygueel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ground and pound from Sydney.
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. Sydney connects with a nice short shot to Mygueel's temple.
Sydney working the head and body with strikes.
Sydney slips a nice elbow through Mygueel's hands, connecting with Mygueel's forehead.
Syd Sydney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Sydney.
Marcello Mygueel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mygueel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Syd Sydney.
I think Mygueel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Mygueel!
A very excited looking Marcello Mygueel 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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RATING
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