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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Weber Meek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Magdeburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Magdeburg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Emil Weber Meek's chin.
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180 cm
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183 lbs
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177 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Weber Meek! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Magdeburg! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weber Meek wants to clinch up but Magdeburg keeps it at a distance. Magdeburg keeps the fight on the outside. Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Weber Meek avoids it with no problem. Magdeburg keeps the fight on the outside. Magdeburg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Weber Meek. Weber Meek throws a hook but Magdeburg blocks it. Weber Meek doesn't manage to clinch there - Magdeburg circles away.
Magdeburg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. A telegraphed right hand from Weber Meek misses the target. Weber Meek doesn't manage to clinch there - Magdeburg circles away.
Weber Meek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Weber Meek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magdeburg up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weber Meek misses with a hook from the clinch. Magdeburg pressing his opponent against the cage. Weber Meek misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magdeburg blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Magdeburg.
Magdeburg stalling.
Weber Meek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weber Meek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Weber Meek is looking to break free of the clinch but Magdeburg has double underhooks. Magdeburg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weber Meek.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weber Meek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Weber Meek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weber Meek doesn't manage to clinch there - Magdeburg circles away.
Weber Meek moves in looking to clinch but Magdeburg pushes him off. Weber Meek throws a leg kick but Magdeburg checks it. Weber Meek closes the distance and pushes Magdeburg back into the cage. Weber Meek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magdeburg avoiding damage as Weber Meek throws knees to the body.
Weber Meek has a couple of punches blocked by Magdeburg.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magdeburg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magdeburg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weber Meek up against the cage. Come on Weber Meek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Magdeburg. Weber Meek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magdeburg to keep the fight standing. Weber Meek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magdeburg blocks it with crossed arms. Weber Meek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magdeburg just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Weber Meek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weber Meek tries to score a body lock takedown but Magdeburg shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Weber Meek misses with some punches.
Magdeburg avoiding damage as Weber Meek throws knees to the body.
Magdeburg stalling.
Weber Meek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Weber Meek wants a takedown.
Weber Meek misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weber Meek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weber Meek is looking to clinch but Magdeburg is avoiding it.
Weber Meek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg. Weber Meek takes a swing at Magdeburg's ribcage but misses. Weber Meek throws a series of punches but Magdeburg avoids them all with ease. Weber Meek wants to clinch. Weber Meek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg. Weber Meek fails in his attempt to clinch. Magdeburg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Weber Meek cracks the inside of Magdeburg's front leg. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Weber Meek tries to close the distance and clinch but Magdeburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Weber Meek just misses with a punch to the body.
Magdeburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Weber Meek. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Weber Meek dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magdeburg defending well as Weber Meek loads up on a big left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Weber Meek. Magdeburg does a little dance to reset his feet. Weber Meek wants to clinch. Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Weber Meek manages to duck under it in time. Weber Meek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Magdeburg keeps the fight on the outside. Magdeburg shapes to counter with a head kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A clash of legs there as Magdeburg blocks the low kick. Magdeburg shapes to counter with a head kick. Emil Weber Meek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Magdeburg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weber Meek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magdeburg shapes to counter with a head kick. Emil Weber Meek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Magdeburg moves out of range as Weber Meek strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weber Meek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Weber Meek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg. Weber Meek throws a head kick but Magdeburg moves out of range.
Magdeburg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Weber Meek tries to clinch but Magdeburg is having none of it. Weber Meek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg. Weber Meek tries to clinch up. Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Weber Meek avoids it with no problem. Weber Meek rushes Magdeburg and presses him up against the cage. Weber Meek misses with a knee strike.
Magdeburg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magdeburg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Weber Meek scores with an uppercut up the middle. Weber Meek breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weber Meek tries to clinch up. Weber Meek fails in his attempt to clinch. Magdeburg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weber Meek, right into the meat.
Weber Meek throws a leg kick but Magdeburg moved away. Weber Meek tries to clinch but Magdeburg moves out of range. Weber Meek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg. Good work by Magdeburg as he checks the leg kick. Weber Meek tries to clinch up but Magdeburg circles away and keeps his distance. Magdeburg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Weber Meek has Magdeburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Magdeburg prevents a body shot from Weber Meek. Weber Meek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Weber Meek tries a knee to the head but Magdeburg blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Weber Meek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Weber Meek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magdeburg pulls him back up using the underhooks. Weber Meek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magdeburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Weber Meek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magdeburg can do to turn this around? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weber Meek. A battle for position here, against the cage. Emil Weber Meek has scored more points in the clinch so far. Magdeburg pressing his opponent against the cage. Weber Meek has a couple of punches blocked by Magdeburg.
Magdeburg is stalling here.
Weber Meek struggles to land a body shot inside as Magdeburg controls his hands.
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. Weber Meek trying to control the position but instead, Magdeburg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weber Meek into the cage. Magdeburg stalling against the cage.
Weber Meek is pushing Magdeburg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Weber Meek wants to take the fight to the mat but Magdeburg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Weber Meek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Weber Meek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weber Meek misses with a body punch.
Weber Meek effectively controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Weber Meek dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Weber Meek throws a right and a left that Magdeburg avoids nicely. Weber Meek fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weber Meek looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Magdeburg tries to counter by closing the distance. Magdeburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Weber Meek. Magdeburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Weber Meek throws a nice outside leg kick. Weber Meek throws a push kick but Magdeburg slaps the foot to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Weber Meek looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Magdeburg shapes to counter with a head kick. Weber Meek moves in looking to clinch but Magdeburg pushes him off. Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Weber Meek avoids it with no problem. Magdeburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weber Meek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magdeburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Weber Meek manages to duck under it in time. Weber Meek is looking to clinch but Magdeburg is avoiding it.
Magdeburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Weber Meek. Magdeburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Weber Meek tries to clinch there but Magdeburg circles away.
Weber Meek is looking to clinch but Magdeburg is avoiding it.
Magdeburg tries to counter by closing the distance. Weber Meek tries to clinch up but Magdeburg circles away and keeps his distance. A slow jab from Weber Meek misses its intended target. Magdeburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Weber Meek. Magdeburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Weber Meek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Magdeburg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. A good leg kick by Weber Meek.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weber Meek is looking to clinch. Magdeburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weber Meek misses with a straight left. Magdeburg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Weber Meek tries to bum rush Magdeburg with a series of wild strikes but Magdeburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Weber Meek misses with a low kick. Emil Weber Meek is winning the standup battle so far. Weber Meek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magdeburg checks a leg kick. Weber Meek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg. Weber Meek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Magdeburg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Magdeburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Weber Meek. Weber Meek throws a hook but Magdeburg avoids it easily. Magdeburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Weber Meek tries to clinch up but Magdeburg circles away and keeps his distance. Weber Meek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagdeburg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weber Meek tries a low kick but Magdeburg avoids it. Magdeburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Weber Meek tries to clinch up. Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Weber Meek avoids it with no problem. Magdeburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Weber Meek. Weber Meek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Weber Meek tries to clinch up. Weber Meek moves in looking to clinch but Magdeburg pushes him off. Magdeburg wants to counter with a clinch but Weber Meek pushes him away. Weber Meek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magdeburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Weber Meek sets himself, and Magdeburg steps forward looking for the clinch! Weber Meek avoids it this time. Weber Meek tries to clinch but Magdeburg is having none of it. Magdeburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Weber Meek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weber Meek wants to clinch. Magdeburg throws a fast counter high kick but Weber Meek manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weber Meek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magdeburg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Weber Meek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emil Weber Meek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Weber Meek tries to close the distance and clinch but Magdeburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Weber Meek tries to clinch up. A head kick misses from Weber Meek. Weber Meek throws a big shot that misses. Magdeburg avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Magdeburg throws a big counter head kick but Weber Meek avoids it with no problem. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fight stays on the outside here - Weber Meek looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Erik Magdeburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Magdeburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Emil Weber Meek showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weber Meek, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Weber Meek! Our winner, Emil Weber Meek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RATING
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