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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Real (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo DeAngelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefferson Real!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romeo DeAngelo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeAngelo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DeAngelo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Real gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeAngelo.
Real feints and as DeAngelo raises his hands in defense, Real changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Real trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Real thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Real passes DeAngelo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Real trying to mount his opponent but DeAngelo defends it.
Real throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeAngelo wants to control but Real is keeping busy.
DeAngelo wants to get back to his feet.
Real sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeAngelo defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeAngelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Real has DeAngelo up against the cage in a clinch.
DeAngelo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Real wants a takedown but no success here.
Real jumps into guard, dragging DeAngelo to the mat.
Real throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! DeAngelo escapes and throws Real's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Real is breathing heavily.
DeAngelo taking a breather here.
Real manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
DeAngelo is looking for a sweep. Real is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeAngelo is defending against the submission attempts here by Real.
DeAngelo is defending against the submission attempts here by Real.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Real seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Real is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeAngelo is just riding it out for now. Real eventually gives up the hold.
Real seems to be working for a kimura but DeAngelo defends the submission attempt.
Real throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Real stops DeAngelo from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeAngelo scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeAngelo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Real has time to react.
Romeo DeAngelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeAngelo lands with an overhand left.
Real looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeAngelo misses with a combination
and Real counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DeAngelo's guard now.
Real tries to free his leg and advance position but DeAngelo is retaining full guard.
Real postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Real postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Real wants to pass the guard but DeAngelo is keeping the position.
Real postures up and lands a big shot to DeAngelo's brow.
Real preventing the sweep.
DeAngelo trying to control the position.
Real tries to free his leg and advance position but DeAngelo is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Real tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeAngelo swivels and escapes.
DeAngelo throws a nice looking combination but Real bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from DeAngelo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeAngelo looks to land a combination but Real avoids it well.
DeAngelo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Real shoots in for a double leg but DeAngelo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Real. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeAngelo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Real is looking to clinch.
DeAngelo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and DeAngelo duly obliges.
DeAngelo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DeAngelo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Real is rocked!
DeAngelo lands with a nice combination. Real backs away looking to recover.
Oh Real is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Real is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeAngelo.
Real looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeAngelo!
Real looking for a guillotine from mount but DeAngelo is having none of it.
Real goes for an armbar but DeAngelo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from DeAngelo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Real has an active guard here but DeAngelo has managed to pass into half guard.
Real slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jefferson Real will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Real shoots in looking for a takedown. DeAngelo tries to sprawl out of it but Real keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeAngelo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Real seems to have got his legs back now.
Real throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeAngelo counters with a three punch combo that has Real backing up. Real nods at DeAngelo to acknowledge the strikes.
DeAngelo looks to land a combination but Real avoids it well.
Real gets a clinch.
Real jumps guard but DeAngelo stands there with Real around his waist. Real gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Real is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeAngelo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Real. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Real wants a takedown.
DeAngelo is trying to break the clinch but Real has him pressed against the cage.
Real breaks the clinch.
DeAngelo tries to clinch up but Real circles away and keeps his distance.
DeAngelo scores with a decent looking hook.
Real tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeAngelo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Real fails to land the takedown.
DeAngelo tries to clinch there but Real circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Real is looking to clinch but DeAngelo is avoiding it.
Real fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donk. DeAngelo catches Real right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeAngelo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Real slips a jab and a cross from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo throws a series of strikes that have Real backpedaling.
DeAngelo gets caught flat footed, as Real shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Real 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Real accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Real passes into half guard.
Real wants to free his trapped foot but DeAngelo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Real is working for a kimura but DeAngelo is defending it quite comfortably.
Real thows a huge punch but DeAngelo dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Real thows a huge punch but DeAngelo dodges it nicely.
Real is pressing down on DeAngelo's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeAngelo is holding on for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Real keeps the fight on the outside.
DeAngelo throws a right and a left that Real avoids nicely.
Real drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeAngelo tries to buck Real off but Real is having none of it.
DeAngelo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Real has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Real tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Real has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Real tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Real has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Real is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeAngelo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Real is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DeAngelo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Real tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Real has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Real looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeAngelo is looking for a sweep.
Real tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Real thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeAngelo can't do much from the bottom here.
DeAngelo wants to get back to his feet but Real drags him back down.
Real throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Real avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeAngelo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Real dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeAngelo scores with a one two! Real had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Real moves into the clinch successfully.
Real looking for a takedown.
DeAngelo tries to break the clinch but Real is controlling the position.
DeAngelo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Real pulls DeAngelo into guard.
Real working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeAngelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeAngelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeAngelo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Real is proving hard to escape from.
Real working for a triangle but DeAngelo defends it easily.
Real has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeAngelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeAngelo stopping the sweep attempt from Real.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Real looking for a guillotine here but DeAngelo defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Real wants to sweep but no luck.
Real throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Real manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeAngelo manages to get himself to full guard.
Real lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Real wants to pass the guard but DeAngelo is keeping the position.
Real is working hard here to advance position.
Real passes DeAngelo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Real is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Real wants to pass to mount but DeAngelo is defending the position.
Real working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on DeAngelo's thigh. DeAngelo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
DeAngelo keeping full guard, as Real tries to pass.
Real is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeAngelo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeAngelo has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Real has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. DeAngelo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Real.
Real tries to bench press DeAngelo off him but DeAngelo keeps the position.
Romeo DeAngelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeAngelo tries to stand but Real is controlling his head.
Real tries to bench press DeAngelo off him but DeAngelo keeps the position.
Real regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Real moves into full guard.
Real looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Real manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Real is landing with some decent strikes but DeAngelo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Real moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, DeAngelo has worked his arm free - good work by DeAngelo!
Real thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeAngelo pushes Real away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Real gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Real thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Real showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Real, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Real!
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RATING
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