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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Cordeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Masato will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Cordeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Masato!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masato closes the distance and clinches.
Masato lands a good knee to the midsection. Cordeiro won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Masato.
Masato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cordeiro.
Masato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cordeiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Masato.
A frustrated look appears on Cordeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masato is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cordeiro tries for a takedown but Masato manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Cordeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masato tries to land knees in the clinch but Cordeiro avoids the damage to the body.
Cordeiro looking for a takedown.
Cordeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cordeiro or not.
Masato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masato scores with a shoulder strike.
Masato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cordeiro up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masato prevents the takedown attempt.
Cordeiro can't get the takedown.
Masato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cordeiro backwards.
The referee calls for Masato to work.
Cordeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cordeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Cordeiro wants a takedown.
Cordeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Masato.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cordeiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masato pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro with a poor takedown
and Masato counters by moving into the clinch.
Cordeiro is breathing heavily.
Masato pushes Cordeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cordeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masato gets through Cordeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masato slows down the pace here.
Masato lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masato stalling.
Masato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masato comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masato lands a nice uppercut.
Masato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masato.
Masato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Masato.
Masato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cordeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Masato unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cordeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masato lands with a left to the head.
Masato lands a knee to the head.
Masato has Cordeiro pressed against the cage, preventing Cordeiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masato slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Masato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masato obliges.
Masato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cordeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Masato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masato lands a left hand.
Masato stops a takedown attempt from Cordeiro.
Masato dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Masato.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Masato.
Cordeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masato tries to avoid it but Cordeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masato to the ground. Masato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Masato dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masato rushes Cordeiro and presses him up against the cage.
Masato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masato scores with a shot to the side of Cordeiro's head.
A short right from Masato.
Masato connects with a knee to the head.
Masato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masato gets through Cordeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Masato.
Masato lands a nice elbow.
Masato pushes Cordeiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cordeiro backwards.
Masato slows down the pace here.
Masato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Masato.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masato.
Masato avoiding damage.
Masato lands with a light punch inside.
Masato scores with a shoulder strike.
Cordeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cordeiros head.
Masato pushes Cordeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masato works on Cordeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Masato lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masato lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordeiro takes a shot to the head.
Masato is stalling here.
Cordeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Masato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Masato.
Masato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cordeiros head.
Masato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Masato continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Masato digs a right hand into Cordeiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cordeiro's gas tank.
Cordeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cordeiro or not.
Still in the clinch, Masato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masato lands with a light punch inside.
Masato lands with a left to the head.
Masato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cordeiro backwards.
Masato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masato unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cordeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Masato.
Masato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cordeiro looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Cordeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Masato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masato connects with a knee to the head.
Masato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masato scores with a shoulder strike.
Masato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Masato.
Masato slaps away a takedown attempt from Cordeiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cordeiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Masato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cordeiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiago Cordeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masato has closed the distance and engaged Cordeiro in a clinch.
Masato pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Masato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Masato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cordeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cordeiro dives in and grabs Masato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masato pushes down on Cordeiro's head and hops out.
Cordeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Masato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cordeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Masato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masato.
Masato stalling in the clinch.
Masato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masato taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cordeiro tries for a takedown but Masato manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Cordeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cordeiro has Masato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masato prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masato.
Masato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masato lands a knee to the head.
Masato lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Masato to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cordeiro is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Masato.
The crowd are getting on Masato's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Masato is working Cordeiro over against the cage.
Masato lands an elbow that stopped Cordeiro in his tracks for a moment.
Masato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masato lands a nice uppercut.
Cordeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masato walks away with a smile on his face. Cordeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cordeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don Masato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Don Masato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masato forces Cordeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Masato is leaning against Cordeiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masato stalling against the cage.
Don Masato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Masato.
A right hook to the body lands for Masato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato gets underhooks to prevent Cordeiro's takedown attempt.
Cordeiro is trying to break the clinch but Masato has him pressed against the cage.
Cordeiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tiago Cordeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cordeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masato.
Cordeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masato slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masato prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masato landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masato with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cordeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cordeiro is working for takedown but Masato is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cordeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Masato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cordeiro is trying to break the clinch but Masato has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Masato.
Masato is working Cordeiro over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Masato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masato 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Masato!
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FIGHT
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