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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 2616 p4p, 3344 weight class) and Amadeo Thevenet (ranked 314 p4p, 388 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Duterte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amadeo Thevenet!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thevenet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duterte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thevenet throws a right and a left that Duterte avoids nicely.
Duterte clinches with his opponent.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thevenet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Thevenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Thevenet.
A right hook to the body lands for Thevenet.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Thevenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duterte pushes Thevenet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thevenet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duterte is defending well.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Thevenet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duterte.
Thevenet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte stalling in the clinch but Thevenet improves position.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Thevenet blocks it.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Thevenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thevenet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duterte prevents it.
Thevenet lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Thevenet blocks with his arms.
Thevenet misses with a body punch.
Thevenet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte tries to work over Thevenet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Thevenet.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Thevenet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duterte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duterte - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thevenet tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Thevenet misses with a body punch.
Duterte connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thevenet's face.
The referee calls for Thevenet to work.
Thevenet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Thevenet pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thevenet is trying to break the clinch but Duterte has him pressed against the cage.
Thevenet misses with a body punch.
Thevenet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte is trying to stall.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Thevenet - that landed with a thud.
Thevenet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thevenet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duterte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte lands a right hand.
Thevenet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thevenet is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duterte can't fight it off and eventually Thevenet manages to take the fight to the floor. Duterte looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duterte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duterte has an active guard here but Thevenet has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duterte actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Duterte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duterte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thevenet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duterte's guard.
Thevenet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thevenet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Thevenet from controlling successfully.
Duterte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thevenet defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duterte being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte wants to sweep but no luck.
Thevenet trying to control but Duterte is working from the bottom.
Duterte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thevenet defends well.
Thevenet controlling from the top position.
Duterte tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duterte throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thevenet escapes and throws Duterte's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Duterte sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thevenet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duterte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thevenet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thevenet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duterte wants to control but Thevenet is keeping busy.
Duterte looking for submissions off his back.
Thevenet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duterte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duterte is refusing to be controlled, as Thevenet sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thevenet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thevenet misses with a shot to the body
and Duterte moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
Thevenet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thevenet can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thevenet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
Thevenet misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thevenet blocks a body shot from Duterte.
Thevenet is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duterte pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thevenet taking a breather.
Thevenet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duterte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thevenet takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amadeo Thevenet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Duterte moves into the clinch successfully.
Thevenet has Duterte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duterte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thevenet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thevenet is looking to break free of the clinch but Duterte has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thevenet.
Thevenet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duterte up against the cage.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Thevenet blocks it.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thevenet is leaning against Duterte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duterte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte landing knees to the head.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Duterte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thevenet blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Thevenet.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thevenet slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Duterte.
Thevenet is trying to break the clinch but Duterte has him pressed against the cage.
Thevenet tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Thevenet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Duterte prevents a body shot from Thevenet.
Thevenet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Rodrigo Duterte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thevenet turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Duterte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Duterte misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet trying to control the position but Duterte is working away.
Duterte is trying to get back to half guard.
Thevenet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Duterte sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thevenet wants to free his trapped foot but Duterte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thevenet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duterte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thevenet passes into side control.
Duterte is trying to control Thevenet's posture but Thevenet avoids it.
Duterte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duterte is not content to let Thevenet control the position.
Thevenet creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duterte tries to improve position but can't.
Thevenet content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Duterte is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duterte sneaks back into half guard.
Duterte wants to improve his position but Thevenet is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amadeo Thevenet.
I think Thevenet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Amadeo Thevenet!
During a confident post fight interview, Amadeo Thevenet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Rodrigo Duterte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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energy
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hype
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