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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Povinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ze Povinho!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povinho drives through and clinches with OvGod against the cage.
Povinho lands a body punch.
A short right from OvGod.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povinho forces OvGod back against the cage and clinches.
Povinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Povinho misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OvGod obliges.
Povinho avoids the elbow strike from OvGod, against the cage.
Povinho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OvGod.
Povinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OvGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
OvGod breaks the clinch.
OvGod tries to keep at a distance but Povinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Povinho misses with some punches.
OvGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Povinho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Povinho with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, OvGod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Povinho can't find room to land a body shot as OvGod controls the action.
Povinho misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povinho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Povinho missing with knees to the body.
Povinho can't find room to land a body shot as OvGod controls the action.
Povinho misses with some punches.
Povinho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OvGod landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Povinho misses with a punch to the body.
Povinho throws a head punch that misses.
Povinho looking to throw knees to the head but OvGod is blocking nicely.
Povinho takes an elbow to the temple.
OvGod lands an uppercut.
Povinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OvGod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Povinho is defending well for now.
OvGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OvGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Povinho moves out of range of the leg kick from OvGod.
OvGod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
OvGod throws a lazy right hand but Povinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Povinho clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OvGod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Povinho avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OvGod lands with a right to the head.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OvGod misses with a low kick.
OvGod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Povinho defends well and OvGod ends up having to push Povinho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Povinho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OvGod.
Despite the aggression on Povinho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Povinho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Povinho tries a knee to the head but OvGod blocks it.
OvGod throws a punch but it's blocked by Povinho.
Povinho misses with a knee to the head.
OvGod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OvGod blocks a body shot from Povinho.
Povinho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Povinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Povinho can't find room to land a body shot as OvGod controls the action.
Povinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OvGod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Povinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OvGod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Povinho tries a body shot but OvGod blocks it.
Povinho lands a left hand.
Povinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OvGod digs a right hand into Povinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Povinho's gas tank.
Povinho stalling against the cage.
Povinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OvGod blocks it with crossed arms.
Povinho scores with a knee to the head.
OvGod looking to throw knees to the head but Povinho is blocking nicely.
OvGod misses with a knee to the head.
Povinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OvGod's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OvGod.
Povinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Povinho looks winded!
Povinho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for OvGod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povinho takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OvGod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for OvGod.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OvGod lands a knee to the head.
OvGod lands a knee to the body.
OvGod breaks from the clinch.
Povinho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OvGod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laam OvGod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OvGod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Povinho tries to keep at a distance but OvGod has taken the fight into the clinch.
OvGod with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for OvGod.
OvGod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Povinho's face.
OvGod lands a right hand.
Povinho takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laam OvGod dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OvGod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Povinho back to the cage. OvGod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
OvGod misses with a low kick.
Povinho tries to counter with a clinch but OvGod shakes him off and moves away.
OvGod tries to keep at a distance but Povinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laam OvGod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OvGod feints and as Povinho raises his hands in defense, OvGod changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Povinho manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laam OvGod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Povinho has managed to clinch.
Povinho lands a right hand that snaps the head of OvGod backwards.
OvGod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OvGod landing knees to the body.
OvGod lands with a right to the head.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OvGod gets a clinch.
OvGod blocks an uppercut.
Povinho is breathing heavily.
Povinho trying to land knees to the body.
OvGod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povinho can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
OvGod breaks the clinch.
Ze Povinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OvGod has closed the distance and engaged Povinho in a clinch.
OvGod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Povinho's face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Povinho in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
OvGod scores a nice knee to the body.
OvGod lands a hook to the side of the head.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Povinho's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OvGod.
OvGod working Povinho over with knees to the body.
OvGod scores with a knee to the head.
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!
OvGod landing knees to the head.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OvGod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Povinho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OvGod somewhat.
Povinho moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OvGod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Povinho backwards.
Povinho is trying to stall.
OvGod landing knees to the body.
OvGod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povinho or not.
OvGod landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OvGod comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, OvGod scores with a nice short uppercut.
OvGod using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Povinho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OvGod landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OvGod breaks the clinch.
Laam OvGod is winning the standup battle so far.
OvGod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povinho pinned against the cage. Povinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod shoots in for a takedown but Povinho shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laam OvGod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by OvGod.
A solid leg kick lands there for OvGod.
Povinho moves into range and clinches up with OvGod.
OvGod lands a knee to the body.
OvGod throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Povinho blocks it with crossed arms.
OvGod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Povinho throws a punch but it's blocked by OvGod.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OvGod tries to keep at a distance but Povinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Povinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OvGod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Povinho avoiding damage as OvGod throws knees to the body.
OvGod blocks a body shot from Povinho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OvGod tries to work over Povinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Povinho lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Povinho working aggressively here.
OvGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Povinho moves into range and clinches up with OvGod.
OvGod landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, OvGod scores with a nice short uppercut.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OvGod misses with a double jab.
OvGod fails with a takedown attempt.
As OvGod backs off Povinho throws a huge counter combo but OvGod manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Povinho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laam OvGod dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Povinho gets a clinch.
OvGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Povinho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Povinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Povinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OvGod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Povinho.
Povinho closes the distance and clinches.
OvGod scores with a knee to the head.
OvGod creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Povinho's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Povinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Povinho trying to stall but OvGod improves his position.
Povinho swings wildly with an uppercut but OvGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povinho struggles to land a body shot inside as OvGod controls his hands.
OvGod putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Povinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OvGod breaks the clinch.
OvGod shoots in looking for a takedown. Povinho tries to sprawl out of it but OvGod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Povinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OvGod gets tackled into the cage by Povinho. Povinho maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OvGod.
A nice right hand lands inside from OvGod.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OvGod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povinho pinned against the cage. Povinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OvGod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Povinho moves out of range of the leg kick from OvGod.
OvGod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Povinho, pushing him back against the cage.
Povinho misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OvGod blocks it with crossed arms.
OvGod prevents a body shot from Povinho.
Povinho takes a shot to the head.
OvGod avoiding damage as Povinho throws knees to the body.
Povinho works on OvGod's body with a couple of short punches.
Povinho is trying to maintain a safe position but OvGod gets an underhook and turns Povinho into the cage.
OvGod breaks the clinch.
OvGod shoots in and gets a takedown into Povinho's guard.
Povinho has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. OvGod has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povinho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OvGod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OvGod has Povinho up against the cage in a clinch.
OvGod lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from OvGod.
A nice left hand lands by OvGod.
OvGod is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povinho slips a jab and a cross from OvGod.
OvGod pushes Povinho up against the cage in a clinch.
OvGod breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Povinho moves into range and clinches up with OvGod.
Povinho managing to block the knees to the body from OvGod.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povinho closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OvGod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OvGod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OvGod misses with a body punch.
Povinho swings wildly with an uppercut but OvGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OvGod.
OvGod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povinho pinned against the cage. Povinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laam OvGod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laam OvGod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povinho gets a clinch.
Povinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OvGod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Povinho cracks OvGod with a nice body shot.
Ze Povinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Povinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laam OvGod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OvGod, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laam OvGod!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Laam OvGod made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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