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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maikel Canel (ranked 3008 p4p, 2948 weight class) and Admir Bosnic (ranked 306 p4p, 300 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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9 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maikel Canel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Admir Bosnic!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosnic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canel finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosnic's head.
A cross from Canel lands.
Canel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canel.
Nice cross by Canel.
Canel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bosnic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Canel is predictable there
and Bosnic counters with a takedown into side control.
Bosnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canel keeps working.
Canel is pushing Bosnic's head away, looking to escape. Bosnic manages to hold on to the position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosnic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Canel is avoiding damage well.
Canel is trying to buck Bosnic off.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Canel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Canel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosnic is looking to take a break and control but Canel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canel trying to remain calm as Bosnic controls from the top position.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet.
Canel is looking to get back to his feet here but Bosnic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Canel's back.
Bosnic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bosnic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canel is trying to stand back up.
Bosnic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Canel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but Bosnic has full control of the position and if anything, Canel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic is persistently looking for the submission but Canel is defending it well.
Canel wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bosnic controlling the positon.
Canel wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosnic looking for the RNC.
Bosnic keeps control of the position easily here as Canel tries to buck him off.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bosnic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Canel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bosnic is cranking Canel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Canel! He's tightened the choke and Canel is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Admir Bosnic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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