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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Leveque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Firbino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Firbino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Anthony Leveque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Firbino!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leveque gets caught flat footed, as Firbino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leveque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Firbino controls the pace.
Firbino trying to control the position from guard on top but Leveque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leveque might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Firbino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leveque tries to strike from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Firbino hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leveque fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Firbino, pushing him back against the cage.
Leveque displaying some good clinch control by pressing Firbino up against the cage.
Firbino is trying to pull guard but Leveque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leveque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leveque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Firbino.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Firbino.
Firbino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leveque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony Leveque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Firbino.
Firbino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leveque throws a head kick but Firbino moves out of range.
Leveque tries to close the distance and clinch but Firbino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leveque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Firbino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Firbino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leveque taking a breather.
Leveque successfully pulls guard.
Firbino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Firbino trying to control but Leveque is working from the bottom.
Firbino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leveque wants to clinch.
Firbino leaves Leveque with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firbino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leveque.
It looks like Andre Firbino has been cut.
Leveque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Firbino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leveque has closed the distance and engaged Firbino in a clinch.
Leveque jumps guard but Firbino stands there with Leveque around his waist. Leveque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Firbino throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Firbino pulls guard effortlessly.
Leveque is pushing down on Firbino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Firbino is fighting to maintain full guard but Leveque has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leveque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Firbino is looking to improve his position.
Firbino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firbino keeping moving, preventing Leveque from controlling successfully.
Leveque passes Firbino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leveque content to control rather than advance.
Leveque wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Firbino uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Firbino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Firbino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Firbino throws a low kick, looking for Leveque's leg but Leveque calmly moves out of range.
Firbino wants to clinch.
Firbino tries to close the distance and clinch but Leveque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony Leveque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firbino misses with a takedown attempt - Leveque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leveque keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firbino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leveque tries to clinch but Firbino is having none of it.
Leveque scores with a nice right hand.
Firbino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leveque defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firbino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leveque circles away.
Anthony Leveque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Firbino.
Firbino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leveque sprawls well. Leveque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Firbino gets slowly back to his feet.
Firbino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Firbino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leveque pinned against the cage. Leveque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leveque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leveque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leveque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leveque or perhaps it was just good defense by Firbino, which made it look bad.
Leveque shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Firbino is trying to defend but Leveque finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Firbino kicks Leveque off and gets back to his feet.
Firbino wants to land a leg kick but Leveque is out of range.
Leveque looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firbino has his hands clasped together around Leveque's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firbino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leveque is working away from the top position though.
Leveque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leveque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Firbino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leveque missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leveque content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firbino is defending against the submission attempts here by Leveque.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Firbino gets full guard.
Firbino 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leveque prevents Firbino from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Leveque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Firbino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Firbino tries to score with a low kick but Leveque moves his leg out of the way.
Firbino tries for a takedown but Leveque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leveque lands a two punch combo.
Firbino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leveque defends well and Firbino ends up having to push Leveque into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leveque has picked Firbino up - he's going for a ride! Leveque dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Leveque throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Firbino wants to control but Leveque is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Firbino regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leveque wants to control from the top but Firbino keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leveque not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leveque wants to get up but he can't break Firbino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leveque trying to control but Firbino is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Leveque.
Firbino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Firbino looking to stall.
Firbino fails to pull guard.
Anthony Leveque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Firbino.
Firbino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leveque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firbino is looking to break free of the clinch but Leveque has double underhooks.
Firbino wants a takedown but no success here.
Leveque manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Firbino throws a big elbow that misses.
Leveque controlling the position.
Firbino throwing strikes from guard but Leveque blocks nicely.
Leveque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Firbino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firbino stopping the sweep attempt from Leveque.
Firbino advances to half guard.
Leveque has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Firbino is working away from the top position though.
Leveque is staying active underneath Firbino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leveque is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leveque looks to land a body kick but Firbino moved away.
Firbino misses with the combination.
Anthony Leveque is winning the standup battle so far.
Firbino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Firbino is pressing down on Leveque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leveque is holding on for now.
Leveque keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firbino is keen to just control but Leveque is a slippery customer.
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 Anthony Leveque.
I think Leveque 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Leveque!
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