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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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300 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Wha. Wha maintains the clinch.
Wha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha is pushing Wha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghotha or not.
Ghotha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wha looking to throw knees to the head but Ghotha is blocking nicely.
Ghotha is trying to drag Wha to the mat but Wha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghotha wants to take the fight to the mat but Wha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ghotha is trying to push Wha away but Wha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Wha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ghotha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wha landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to break free but Wha has control.
Wha lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghotha letting Wha take a breather here.
Ghotha is trying to drag Wha to the mat but Wha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wha lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Wha.
Wha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Wha manages to get underhooks.
Wha presses Ghotha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wha breaks from the clinch.
Wha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bleh Wha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghotha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wha cracks the inside of Ghotha's front leg.
Wha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghotha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha shoots for a takedown but Wha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ghotha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Wha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Wha.
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Ghotha missing with a left hand there. Wha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ghotha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wha's guard.
Wha is trying to control the position but Ghotha postures up.
Wha wants to stand but Ghotha is controlling the position.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Wha keeps moving.
Ghotha throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Wha keeps moving.
Ghotha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ghotha has a takedown stuffed.
Wha drops Ghotha with a beautiful combination! Ghotha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wha is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghotha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wha wants it to stay on the feet.
Wha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghotha keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghotha fails with the takedown
and Ghotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Wha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghotha shoots in looking for a takedown. Wha tries to sprawl out of it but Ghotha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghotha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghotha looks to land a right hand but Wha moved out of range.
Wha misses with a body kick.
Wha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ghotha eats them both and turns towards Wha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha punishes Ghotha's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghotha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wha's guard.
Wha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ghotha is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wha misses with the combination.
Wha wants to clinch up but Ghotha keeps it at a distance.
Bleh Wha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghotha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wha sprawls well initially but Ghotha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wha is looking to improve his position.
Ghotha is just content to waste time from the top position. Wha takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wha controls Ghotha momentarily but Ghotha frees himself.
Ghotha trying to control but Wha is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha pulls Ghotha in to control the position.
Wha wants to sweep but no luck.
Wha keeps trying to improve his position.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghotha 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.
Wha throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wha pushes Ghotha off and gets back to his feet.
Wha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghotha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghotha shoots in but Wha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ghotha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghotha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ghotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghotha feints and as Wha raises his hands in defense, Ghotha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghotha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghotha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wha keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha prevents Wha from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghotha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ghotha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ghotha lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghotha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Ghotha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ghotha is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ghoul Ghotha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Wha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghotha works to advance to full mount. Wha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ghotha scoring with strikes but Wha is staying in there.
Poor strikes thrown by Ghotha there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghotha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghotha.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghotha.
Ghotha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wha circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wha rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
Wha lands a nice uppercut.
Wha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wha.
Wha is pressed up against the cage. Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wha down to the mat. Wha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wha misses with a head kick.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Wha scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wha is working Ghotha over against the cage.
Wha manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghotha, pushing him back against the cage.
Wha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghotha misses with a right hand
and Wha counters with a low kick, right behind Ghotha 's knee.
Ghotha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wha tries to clinch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Wha doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghotha circles away.
Wha has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wha.
Wha is pressed up against the cage. Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wha down to the mat. Wha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ghotha keeps the fight on the outside.
Wha scores with a one two! Ghotha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wha swivels and escapes.
Ghotha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha scores with a jab to the body.
Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Wha. Wha maintains the clinch.
Wha lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghotha won't want to take too many of those.
Wha is stalling here.
Wha lands a right hand.
Wha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Wha lands an elbow just above Ghotha 's eye.
Ghotha wants a takedown but no success here.
Wha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wha gets underhooks to prevent Ghotha's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is trying to force a seperation but Wha has the dominant position.
Wha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wha breaks the clinch.
Wha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghotha shoots in but no luck this time.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghotha letting Wha take a breather here.
Wha working Ghotha over with knees to the body.
Ghotha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ghotha swats away the attempt to clinch by Wha.
Wha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghotha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wha. Wha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghotha misses with a right hand
and Wha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghotha moves out of range of the body kick.
Wha throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wha.
Wha takes a swing at Ghotha's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wha. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghotha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wha gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleh Wha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wha 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleh Wha!
Our winner, Bleh Wha, 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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