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Event:
CMMA 57 Dinapoli vs Army Jr
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Abreu misses with a takedown attempt - Mass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abreu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mass is fending him off so far but Abreu persists. Nope, Mass circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mass.
Mass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abreu but Abreu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abreu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mass just manages to avoid it.
Mass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mass clinches up with Abreu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mass throws a big counter head kick but Abreu avoids it with no problem.
Mika Abreu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mass has closed the distance and engaged Abreu in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mass has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abreu after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Mass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abreu wants to take the fight to the mat but Mass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abreu wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Mass manages to break the clinch.
Abreu stuffs the takedown.
Mass throws a leg kick that misses.
Mass's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mass's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Mass instigates a clinch.
Abreu wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Mass breaks the clinch.
Abreu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mass pinned against the cage. Mass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abreu misses with a takedown
and Mass counters with a straight right hand.
Abreu is breathing heavily.
Abreu misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Mass counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Abreu is working for takedown but Mass is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Mass drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mass pulls Abreu in close to prevent any damage.
Mass 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mass holds on and takes a little breather.
Mass wants to sweep here but Abreu controlling him for the moment.
Mass has control of Abreu's left arm, preventing Abreu from doing any damage. #ES2#
Mass pushes Abreu off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Mass, which made it look bad. #T3#
Abreu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Mass.
Abreu stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mass.
Mass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abreu's waist but Abreu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mass off to one side.
Mass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abreu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abreu doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Mass moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mass jumps into guard, dragging Abreu to the mat.
#T4##SUB#
Abreu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mass manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abreu has Mass in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Mass 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.
Mass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mass looking to pass the guard.
Mass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Mass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abreu darts in looking for a takedown but Mass gets double underhooks and turns Abreu into the cage.
And Mass tries to counter it with a takedown but Abreu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Mass jumps into guard, dragging Abreu to the mat.
#SUB#
Abreu has gone for a leg lock! Mass slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abreu's guard.#REVB#
Mass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mass works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Mass escapes and gets back to his feet.
Abreu shoots and misses #CL2#
and Mass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Mass decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Mass is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Abreu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mass. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Abreu working hard to break the clinch.
Abreu looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Mass jumps guard and drags Abreu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Abreu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mass dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Abreu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mass controls the pace.#T1#
Mass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abreu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Mass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mass gets to mount! Abreu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mass working Abreu over with strikes here.
Mass controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Mass is working for a guillotine from mount but Abreu frees his head quite easily.
Mass pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Abreu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Abreu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mass controlling from the full mount.
Mass's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abreu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Abreu tries to lock up and control but Mass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mass fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Mass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mass is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Abreu is surviving well by controlling Mass's body position as best he can.
Abreu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abreu wants to improve his position but Mass is controlling well.
Mass controlling the pace.
Mass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Abreu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Abreu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mass escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mass!
Abreu is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mass scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mass happy to just control the position for now.
Abreu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Mass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mass shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mass was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abreu can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Mass decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abreu to his feet.
Abreu shoots for a takedown but Mass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abreu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mass is fending him off so far but Abreu persists. Nope, Mass circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Mass rushes Abreu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mass has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu fails with the takedown
and Mass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mass is trying to drag Abreu to the mat but Abreu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD2#
Mass manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abreu is fighting to break Mass's control of his arms but Mass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abreu trying to control but Mass is working from the bottom.
Mass keeping full guard, as Abreu tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mass is looking for a triangle but Abreu pushes his legs off easily.
#ES2#
Mass pushes Abreu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mass darts in looking for a takedown but Abreu gets double underhooks and turns Mass into the cage. #T2##CL2#
Mass moves into range and clinches up with Abreu.
Abreu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abreu backwards. #TD2#
Mass manages to pull guard.
Mass seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abreu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mass is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##ES2#
Mass kicks Abreu off and gets to his feet.
Mass throws a chopping leg kick but Abreu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abreu shoots for a double leg takedown but Mass sprawls well. He's pushed Abreu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Mass clinches with his opponent.
Abreu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mass to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Mass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abreu has his takedown stuffed
and Mass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mass or perhaps it was just good defense by Abreu, which made it look bad.
It looked like Abreu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Mass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abreu as he avoids it easily.
Abreu shoots in but Mass avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Mass clinches up against the cage.
The Mass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mass is working for takedown but Abreu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abreu tries to pull guard but Mass won't allow it.
#BC2#
Mass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abreu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mika Abreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Abreu tries to keep at a distance but Mass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mika Abreu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Mass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Mass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mass 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Mass!
After the fight, The Mass was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CMMA 50 Gouveia vs Champion
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kelly counters by clinching up. #TD#
Kelly has picked Abreu up - he's going for a ride! Kelly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Kelly 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Abreu has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kelly. Oh but Abreu has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kelly goes limp - he's gone! Abreu jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mika Abreu! |
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Event:
CMMA 41 Platt vs Gouveia
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abreu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Abreu ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Abreu avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Abreu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abreu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Abreu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Abreu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith is trying to stick to Abreu's back but Abreu is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abreu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Abreu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Abreu defends easily.
Abreu wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1#
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abreu trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abreu advances position into side control!#SUB#
Abreu tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abreu's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Abreu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Smith is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mika Abreu! |
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Event:
CMMA 30 Adefemi vs Beef
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Abreu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Abreu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Abreu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Chiko screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Abreu! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mika Abreu! |
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Event:
CMMA 20 Toure vs Penn
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz leaves Abreu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abreu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abreu has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz jabs Abreu right on the nose. Abreu blinks but takes it well.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abreu gets slowly back to his feet.
Abreu looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abreu.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Abreu and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Abreu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Abreu persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz wants to counter with a clinch but Abreu pushes him away.
Abreu is breathing heavily.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Cruz lands a big uppercut and Abreu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abreu looks OK. Cruz waves Abreu back to his feet!#ROC2#Abreu is rocked!#T1#
Cruz fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Abreu square on the jaw! Damn, Abreu is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Cruz!
Pablo Cruz made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CMMA 13 Toure vs Dunne
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Abreu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Abreu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Abreu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Abreu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abreu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Abreu has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Abreu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mika Abreu! |
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Event:
BFC 8: Dembele vs. Olstein
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Rayne tries to sprawl but Abreu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rayne wants to improve his position but Abreu is controlling well.
#SUB#
Abreu wants to work for an arm triangle but Rayne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rayne is not content to let Abreu control the position.#SUB#
Abreu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rayne has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abreu wants to work for an arm triangle but Rayne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abreu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Abreu is looking for a kimura but Rayne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abreu to get the leverage. #SUB#
Abreu is working for a kimura but Rayne is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Rayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rayne is pressing down on Abreu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rayne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abreu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rayne is tightening it up a little... Abreu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Abreu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Abreu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). King Rayne!
King Rayne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Costa throws a combination that misses
letting Abreu counter with a right hand.
Costa swinging wildly here.
Abreu lands a high kick!
Costa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abreu counters with a left and a right that stings Costa.
Costa misses with a combination
and Abreu counters with a two punch combo.
Abreu fails with a takedown attempt.
Abreu shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Abreu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Abreu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costa's waist but Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abreu off to one side.
Abreu slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
#TD#
Costa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costa has control of Abreu's left arm, preventing Abreu from doing any damage. #T1#
Costa wants to stand but Abreu is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet. #SU#
Costa is working an open guard so Abreu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Costa misses with the combination.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abreu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Abreu on that attempt.
Abreu is breathing heavily.
Abreu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abreu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costa misses with the combination.
#CL#
Abreu forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Abreu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Abreu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses. #TD#
Abreu successfully pulls guard.
Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Abreu is retaining full guard.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abreu is trying to keep Costa in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa is looking to advance position but Abreu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4##SUB#
Abreu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abreu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Costa to take his back!
Costa is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Abreu seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Costa's chin but Costa turns very nicely into Abreu's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Costa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Abreu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Abreu moves into the clinch.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Abreu trying to stall but Costa improves his position.
#BC#
Abreu manages to break the clinch.
Costa misses with the combination.
Abreu closes the distance and clinches up with Costa, looking for a takedown. Abreu pushes Costa against the cage but Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa looks to land a combination but Abreu avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa misses with a combination
and Abreu counters with a stiff right hand.
Abreu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paulo Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Abreu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Abreu moves into the clinch.
Abreu works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abreu stalling in the clinch.
Abreu wants to break free but Costa has control.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abreu connects with a knee to the head.
Abreu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Abreu has Costa pushed against the cage.
Abreu wants to stall.
#T2#
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abreu lands with a left to the head.
Abreu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abreu keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abreu tries to pull guard but Costa won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abreu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abreu stalls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abreu is stalling here.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Abreu is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Costa tries to circle away but Abreu has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Costa wants to break free but Abreu has control.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Abreu has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abreu.
Costa keeps control of Abreu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mika Abreu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abreu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abreu dodges the punch combination from Costa.
Abreu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costa throws a push kick but Abreu slaps the foot to one side.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abreu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mika Abreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abreu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Abreu ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Costa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abreu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
Costa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abreu dodges the punch combination from Costa.
Abreu attempts a counter takedown but Costa avoids it well and moves away.
Abreu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa misses with a double jab
and Abreu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Abreu feints and as Costa raises his hands in defense, Abreu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Abreu wants to pass the guard but Costa is keeping the position.
Abreu trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa managing to control the position.
Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Costa is trying to hold Abreu in close to prevent damage but Abreu has managed to pass into half guard.
Costa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Costa wants to improve his position but Abreu is controlling well.
Costa is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paulo Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Abreu clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Abreu lands a body punch. #BC#
Abreu manages to break the clinch.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Abreu on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abreu looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well.
Abreu slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Abreu has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Abreu is working for takedown but Costa is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Abreu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Costa wants to break free but Abreu has control.
Abreu tries to pull guard but Costa holds him up against the cage and eventually Abreu drops back down to his feet.
Abreu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Costa is defending well.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paulo Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mika Abreu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Abreu is controlling the position.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mika Abreu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abreu, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Abreu!
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