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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Vieira (ranked 3631 p4p, 23880 weight class) and Brazilian Gremlin (ranked 141 p4p, 210 weight class). Roberto Vieira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brazilian Gremlin's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian Gremlin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gremlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vieira is in Gremlin's guard.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gremlin is pulling down on Vieira's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gremlin looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Gremlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vieira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gremlin controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gremlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira distracts Gremlin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gremlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gremlin, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gremlin working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vieira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vieira working the ground and pound.
Gremlin struggling a bit here.
Gremlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vieira is staying active.
Gremlin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira prevents Gremlin from improving his position.
Vieira is thwarting Gremlin's attempts to control the position.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Vieira connects with a nice short shot to Gremlin's temple.
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gremlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gremlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Vieira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Gremlin is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
Vieira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Gremlin trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira is taking a breather. Gremlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gremlin wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gremlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Gremlin is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Gremlin's guard.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira chips away with some ground and pound.
Gremlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gremlin seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vieira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gremlin wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gremlin enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gremlin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vieira won't allow Gremlin to sweep him here.
Gremlin trying to control the position.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberto Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gremlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gremlin tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gremlin trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gremlin, not yet.
Gremlin working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gremlin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vieira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vieira staying calm.
Gremlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vieira, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira!
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