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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floppy McPoppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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180 cm
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Europha Emanuel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floppy McPoppins!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPoppins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emanuel tries to avoid it but McPoppins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emanuel to the ground. Emanuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emanuel misses with a wild combination.
Emanuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McPoppins fails with a takedown attempt.
Emanuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emanuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emanuel wants to clinch up but McPoppins keeps it at a distance.
McPoppins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emanuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPoppins somewhat.
Europha Emanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floppy McPoppins.
Emanuel loads up on a big right hand but McPoppins slips the punch.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but McPoppins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emanuel as he avoids it easily.
Emanuel misses the shot to the body.
Emanuel moves in looking to clinch but McPoppins pushes him off.
Emanuel is looking to clinch.
Emanuel misses with a looping left.
Europha Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
McPoppins tries to move into range but Emanuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Emanuel throws a hook to the side of McPoppins's head but McPoppins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McPoppins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McPoppins lands in his opponent's guard.
McPoppins stopping the sweep attempt from Emanuel.
McPoppins stops Emanuel from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but McPoppins controlling him for the moment.
Emanuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McPoppins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McPoppins scoring with some ground and pound.
McPoppins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emanuel wants to stand and escape but McPoppins is having none of it.
McPoppins wants to control from the top but Emanuel keeps moving.
McPoppins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emanuel being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins forces his way into half guard.
Emanuel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emanuel tries to get to full guard but McPoppins has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPoppins trying to control from half guard but Emanuel is working away.
Emanuel is looking for a sweep. McPoppins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emanuel manages to get to full guard.
McPoppins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emanuel's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
McPoppins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Emanuel pulls McPoppins in close to his closed guard and prevents McPoppins from doing any damage or advancing position.
McPoppins landing some decent shots from guard.
McPoppins stopping the sweep attempt from Emanuel.
McPoppins trying to control the position from guard on top but Emanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPoppins prevents Emanuel from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Europha Emanuel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McPoppins keeps the fight on the outside.
Emanuel misses with a hook.
McPoppins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Emanuel.
McPoppins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McPoppins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
McPoppins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emanuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPoppins somewhat.
McPoppins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emanuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPoppins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emanuel misses with an uppercut.
Emanuel tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPoppins fails with a takedown attempt.
Emanuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPoppins.
Emanuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McPoppins on the side of the head.
McPoppins fails to land the takedown.
Europha Emanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floppy McPoppins.
Jab from Emanuel.
Emanuel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McPoppins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McPoppins shoots for a double leg takedown but Emanuel sprawls well. He's pushed McPoppins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emanuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emanuel missing with a left hand there. McPoppins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emanuel tries to clinch but McPoppins is having none of it.
McPoppins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
McPoppins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emanuel misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McPoppins.
Emanuel scores with a hook.
Emanuel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emanuel wants it to stay on the feet.
Emanuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPoppins moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Emanuel misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel cracks McPoppins with an open hand slap.
Emanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emanuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Europha Emanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emanuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McPoppins.
McPoppins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emanuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emanuel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emanuel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McPoppins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPoppins manages to avoid it.
McPoppins shoots in but Emanuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Emanuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Europha Emanuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Emanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but McPoppins is just out of range.
Emanuel looks to land a combination but McPoppins avoids it well.
Emanuel throws the left hand but McPoppins avoids the punch easily.
Emanuel missing with a left hand there. McPoppins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPoppins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emanuel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emanuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emanuel wants to stand up but McPoppins is controlling him.
Emanuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McPoppins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emanuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McPoppins defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Europha Emanuel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Emanuel swings for the body but McPoppins moves out of range.
Emanuel misses with a wild body shot.
Emanuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPoppins was well out of range. Poor timing from Emanuel.
Emanuel misses with a body shot.
Emanuel throws a jab but it's blocked by McPoppins.
McPoppins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPoppins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emanuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPoppins moves away.
Emanuel misses the jab.
Emanuel tries to clinch but McPoppins is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPoppins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emanuel scores with a three punch combo!
Emanuel throws a jab when McPoppins was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Emanuel. That snapped McPoppins's head back.
McPoppins shoots in for a double leg but Emanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emanuel throws a good cross that connects.
McPoppins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emanuel avoids it really well and circles away.
Emanuel cracks McPoppins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel throws a right hand that McPoppins ducks under and follows up with a left that McPoppins also avoids with ease.
McPoppins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Europha Emanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floppy McPoppins.
Emanuel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emanuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McPoppins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McPoppins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emanuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McPoppins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emanuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emanuel scores with a jab to the head.
McPoppins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins shoots in for a double leg but Emanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emanuel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emanuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emanuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emanuel misses the shot to the body.
McPoppins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emanuel pinned against the cage. Emanuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emanuel misses the jab.
Emanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emanuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPoppins moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Emanuel misses.
Emanuel misses with a hook. McPoppins ducked under it nicely.
McPoppins takes one to the chin there.
Emanuel scores with a one two! McPoppins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emanuel but Emanuel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emanuel misses the jab.
Emanuel lands with an overhand left.
Emanuel throws a big shot that misses.
Emanuel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Europha Emanuel clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emanuel misses the shot to the body.
Emanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPoppins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emanuel.
McPoppins closes the distance and clinches up with Emanuel, looking for a takedown. McPoppins pushes Emanuel against the cage but Emanuel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emanuel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McPoppins staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emanuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Emanuel.
McPoppins slips a straight right by Emanuel.
Jab from Emanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPoppins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Europha Emanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floppy McPoppins.
McPoppins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McPoppins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Emanuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emanuel scores with a hook.
McPoppins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Emanuel misses its intended target.
McPoppins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
Emanuel throws a lazy right hand but McPoppins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Emanuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emanuel just misses with a punch to the body.
McPoppins slips a jab from Emanuel.
That's two 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.
Emanuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McPoppins ducks under a wild hook from Emanuel.
Emanuel throws a jab when McPoppins was well out of range.
Emanuel jabs at McPoppins's body.
Emanuel throws a looping overhand right but McPoppins ducks down to avoid it.
McPoppins drives through with a takedown into guard.
McPoppins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Emanuel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but McPoppins controlling him for the moment.
Emanuel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McPoppins is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel working for a triangle but McPoppins defends it easily.
McPoppins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McPoppins wants to control from the top but Emanuel keeps moving.
Emanuel controls McPoppins momentarily but McPoppins frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch but McPoppins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emanuel misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Emanuel throws a right and a left that McPoppins avoids nicely.
McPoppins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emanuel pinned against the cage. Emanuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emanuel tries to clinch but McPoppins is having none of it.
McPoppins slips a jab from Emanuel.
McPoppins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emanuel misses with an uppercut.
Emanuel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McPoppins looks for a takedown but Emanuel sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Europha Emanuel had his way with Floppy McPoppins in that round.
That's time! Emanuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McPoppins shoots in for a double leg but Emanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McPoppins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
Emanuel tries to clinch but McPoppins is having none of it.
Emanuel misses with a body shot.
Emanuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPoppins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emanuel connects with the punch.
McPoppins defending well as Emanuel loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPoppins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McPoppins keeps the fight on the outside.
McPoppins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emanuel tries to clinch up but McPoppins circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emanuel tries to clinch there but McPoppins circles away.
Emanuel throws a hook but McPoppins blocks it.
McPoppins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
Emanuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emanuel looks to score with a jab to the body but McPoppins is just out of range.
No luck for McPoppins with that takedown attempt.
Europha Emanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floppy McPoppins.
Emanuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McPoppins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters circle momentarily. Emanuel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emanuel throws a hook to the side of McPoppins's head but McPoppins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emanuel throws a series of punches but McPoppins avoids them all with ease.
McPoppins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emanuel misses with a looping right.
Emanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for McPoppins with that takedown attempt.
McPoppins keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Emanuel misses.
Emanuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPoppins can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Emanuel.
McPoppins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by McPoppins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emanuel tries to clinch up.
McPoppins looks for a takedown but Emanuel sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Emanuel.
Emanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emanuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emanuel catches McPoppins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emanuel with a nice cross.
Emanuel lands a nice looking body shot.
Emanuel misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPoppins was well out of range. Poor timing from Emanuel.
Emanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emanuel misses with a hook.
Emanuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emanuel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emanuel tries to clinch up.
Emanuel throws a lazy right hand but McPoppins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emanuel throws a shot from downtown. McPoppins moves away and avoids it.
Floppy McPoppins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPoppins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emanuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emanuel takes a swing at McPoppins's ribcage but misses.
McPoppins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emanuel connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Europha Emanuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emanuel, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:44
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Europha Emanuel!
Europha Emanuel retains his lightweight title!
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