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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Malonne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Malonne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bastian Schweinsteiger!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malonne tries to clinch up.
Schweinsteiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bastian Schweinsteiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schweinsteiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Malonne tries to sprawl out of it but Schweinsteiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malonne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malonne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schweinsteiger stops Malonne from standing up.
Schweinsteiger gets to his feet - Malonne follows without any prompting.
Schweinsteiger misses with an uppercut.
Malonne moves out of range as Schweinsteiger throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malonne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schweinsteiger was covering up waiting for the punch and Malonne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malonne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schweinsteiger's guard.
Schweinsteiger is working an open guard so Malonne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schweinsteiger has his takedown stuffed
and Malonne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger goes for a takedown attempt but Malonne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robert Malonne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Schweinsteiger misses with a takedown
and Malonne counters with a single leg into guard. Schweinsteiger didn't expect that.
Schweinsteiger looks gassed!
Malonne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schweinsteiger is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malonne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schweinsteiger, up you get!
Schweinsteiger drives through and clinches with Malonne against the cage.
Schweinsteiger fails to pull guard.
Schweinsteiger manages to break the clinch.
Schweinsteiger drives through and clinches with Malonne against the cage.
Schweinsteiger tightens his grip and picks Malonne up, before dumping him to the ground. Malonne manages to land in guard.
Schweinsteiger looking to pass the guard.
Malonne wants to stand up but Schweinsteiger is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malonne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schweinsteiger drops back looking for a leg! Malonne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malonne manages to kick Schweinsteiger off! Schweinsteiger jumps back into Malonne's guard.
Malonne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schweinsteiger is controlling him.
Schweinsteiger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schweinsteiger prevents Malonne from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Schweinsteiger both land. Nice combination.
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 Robert Malonne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schweinsteiger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malonne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schweinsteiger won't be happy with that.
Malonne stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Malonne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schweinsteiger counters with a single leg into guard. Malonne didn't expect that.
Schweinsteiger prevents Malonne from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malonne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Malonne pushes Schweinsteiger off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schweinsteiger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malonne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Schweinsteiger, not yet.
Malonne gets to his feet. Schweinsteiger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Schweinsteiger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malonne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malonne.
Robert Malonne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Malonne wanted to stand there but Schweinsteiger had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger pulls Malonne in close to prevent any damage.
Schweinsteiger is working an open guard so Malonne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schweinsteiger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malonne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malonne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schweinsteiger's guard.
Schweinsteiger working for a triangle but Malonne defends it easily.
Malonne wants to stand but Schweinsteiger is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schweinsteiger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Malonne is trying to force a seperation but Schweinsteiger has the dominant position.
Schweinsteiger wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schweinsteiger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schweinsteiger wants a takedown but no success here.
Malonne gets underhooks to prevent Schweinsteiger's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Malonne 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!
Schweinsteiger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malonne counters with a shoot takedown. Schweinsteiger fights it but they end up in guard.
Malonne is looking to stand up but Schweinsteiger won't let him.
Malonne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schweinsteiger has his takedown stuffed
and Malonne counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schweinsteiger!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger tries to hold on but Malonne postures up.
Schweinsteiger is trying to stand up.
Schweinsteiger wants to hold on but Malonne pushes him away.
Malonne tries to control but Schweinsteiger wriggling away.
Malonne get's back to his feet.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schweinsteiger tries to clinch there but Malonne circles away.
Schweinsteiger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malonne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robert Malonne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Malonne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Malonne wants to clinch up but Schweinsteiger keeps it at a distance.
Schweinsteiger tries for a takedown but Malonne circles away easily
and Malonne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robert Malonne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malonne prevents Schweinsteiger from standing back up.
Schweinsteiger is looking for a sweep. Malonne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malonne stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Schweinsteiger to get to his feet.
Malonne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schweinsteiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malonne was well out of range. Poor timing from Schweinsteiger.
Schweinsteiger has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schweinsteiger avoiding damage.
Schweinsteiger prevents Malonne from breaking the clinch.
Schweinsteiger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malonne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malonne swats away the attempt to clinch by Schweinsteiger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schweinsteiger tries to work over Malonne's front leg with a kick but Malonne checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Malonne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malonne, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Malonne!
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