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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario has chosen VHB - Freedom Fighter as his entrance music. Erwin Ontario will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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179 lbs
20 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erwin Ontario!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dai misses.
Ontario bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dai's head.
Dai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ontario cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ontario wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ontario is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dai's back!
Ontario scores with punches from the back.
Ontario missing with strikes from the back.
Dai is taking damage to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dai trying to control the hands but Ontario won't let him.
Dai covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Dai trying to control the hands but Ontario won't let him.
Ontario punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ontario throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ontario struggling to land strikes to the head as Dai covers up.
Ontario scores with punches to the body.
Will Ontario go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dai covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dai trying to control the hands but Ontario breaks the grip.
Dai tries to roll but Ontario sticks to his back.
Dai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ontario not allowing Dai to control his hands.
Dai breaks Ontario's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ontario holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai stopping the sweep attempt from Ontario.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dai wants to control from the top but Ontario keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ontario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dai distracts Ontario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dai is working Ontario over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ontario controls Dai momentarily but Dai frees himself.
Dai distracts Ontario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dai preventing the sweep.
Ontario trying to keep a closed guard but Dai is proving a slippery customer.
Ontario wants to sweep here but Dai controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario looking to control.
Ontario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ontario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ontario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dai is looking to work some ground and pound but Ontario has wrist control.
Dai stopping the sweep attempt from Ontario.
Dai postures up in Ontario's guard and throws a big left but Ontario blocks it.
Ontario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dai postures up.
Dai wants to control from the top but Ontario keeps moving.
Ontario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ontario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ontario is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dai is controlling him.
Dai chips away with some ground and pound.
Dai is working Ontario over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ontario utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dai throwing strikes from guard but Ontario blocks nicely.
Ontario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ontario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ontario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ontario wants to sweep but no luck.
Dai throws an elbow that misses. Ontario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Ontario!
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 Mark Dai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ontario defends it nicely.
Ontario scores with a jab to the body.
Ontario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dai.
Dai dives in and scores a takedown into Ontario's guard.
Ontario wants to stand but Dai is controlling the position.
Dai postures up in Ontario's guard and throws a big left but Ontario blocks it.
Ontario has control of Dai's left arm, preventing Dai from doing any damage.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ontario is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dai has hold of Ontario's hands but Ontario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ontario wants to free his trapped foot but Dai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dai trying to control from the bottom.
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. Ontario connects with a nice short shot to Dai's temple.
Ontario throwing shots but Dai is blocking nicely.
Ontario lands strikes from half guard.
Ontario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dai is trying to control but can't.
Ontario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dai's head.
Dai is doing well to control the position and prevent Ontario from advancing to side control.
Ontario wants to take a breather but Dai is having none of it.
Ontario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dai is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai is refusing to be controlled, as Ontario sits in half guard.
Dai is looking for a sweep. Ontario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A shot to the liver by Ontario. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Dai as he checks the leg kick.
Ontario scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ontario catches Dai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dai shoots in for a takedown but Ontario shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ontario lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dai walks into a jab.
Dai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ontario parries the strikes from Dai easily there. Dai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ontario to escape.
Ontario tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ontario has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ontario is looking to reverse the position.
Ontario taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ontario is trying to get back to half guard.
Dai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dai in side control, throwing shots but Ontario defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ontario parries the strikes from Dai easily there. Dai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ontario to escape.
Dai is putting a hurting on Ontario here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dai lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ontario down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ontario gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dai thows a huge punch but Ontario dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ontario is looking to control Dai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ontario avoid being mounted?
Ontario is looking for a sweep. Dai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Dai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ontario tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dai is in Ontario's guard.
Dai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dai is looking to work some ground and pound but Ontario has wrist control.
Ontario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ontario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ontario controls Dai momentarily but Dai frees himself.
Dai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dai throws a strike but Ontario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dai is adopting a defensive guard.
Dai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ontario is working Dai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai is adopting a defensive guard.
Dai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mark Dai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ontario won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Dai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ontario!
Dai looking to finish Ontario with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ontario!
Ontario is trying desperately to improve position.
Ontario tries to hold on but Dai pushes him away.
Ontario regains half guard.
Ontario wants to control but Dai is keeping busy.
Ontario tries to kick Dai off but Dai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario wants to control but Dai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ontario gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ontario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dai.
Dai stands up over Ontario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ontario managing to control the position.
Ontario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ontario has control of Dai's left arm, preventing Dai from doing any damage.
Dai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ontario has momentary wrist control but Dai slips an elbow through the middle.
Dai throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ontario is on top in guard.
Dai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ontario!
Ontario holds on to Dai around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Dai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ontario hang on?
Ontario sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ontario is trying to stand back up but Dai is controlling him
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dai prevents Ontario from standing back up.
Ontario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Dai.
Ontario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ontario sees it coming and defends easily.
Ontario is looking to improve his position.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ontario doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
Dai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ontario regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ontario wants to stand up but Dai is controlling him.
Ontario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Dai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dai, 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 for Mark Dai!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mark Dai!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Mark Dai!
Mark Dai wins by unanimous decision!
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