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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bald Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bald Fighter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bald Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
Fighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Fighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Fighter slips to the side
and Fighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter gets a clinch.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Fighter.
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bald Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoan Gonzalez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fighter sprawls well initially but Gonzalez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fighter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fighter kicks off Gonzalez and gets to his feet.
Fighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Fighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the ropes and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Fighter there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter as Gonzalez shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
Fighter drops Gonzalez with a beautiful combination! Gonzalez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fighter is looking for the KO!
Gonzalez is rocked!
It looks like Yoan Gonzalez has been cut.
Yoan Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fighter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bald Fighter.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes.
Fighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Fighter working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoan Gonzalez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Gonzalez tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gonzalez shoots in but Fighter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fighter ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fighter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fighter is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Fighter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Fighter is avoiding it.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bald Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter pulls guard.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fighter is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Fighter forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Fighter turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Fighter missing with knees to the body.
Fighter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Fighter circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fighter wants it to stay on the feet.
Fighter clinches.
Fighter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fighter is leaning against Gonzalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling the position.
Fighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now.
Fighter tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the ropes.
Fighter pulls Gonzalez into guard.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Fighter pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Fighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoan Gonzalez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonzalez.
Fighter has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Fighter presses Gonzalez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fighter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Fighter stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fighter tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fighter drops back down to his feet.
Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fighter stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here.
Fighter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fighter decides to stand back up.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter to the ground. Fighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bald Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoan Gonzalez.
Fighter clinches up against the ropes.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fighter just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fighter pulls Gonzalez into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Fighter managing to control the position.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Fighter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fighter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gonzalez because Fighter loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter with the ground and pound from mount.
Fighter throws a strike there. Gonzalez manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Fighter wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Fighter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Fighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Fighter clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Fighter wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter connects with the punch.
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez has Fighter up against the ropes in a clinch.
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!
Fighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter's efforts to push away.
Bald Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Yoan Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Fighter!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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