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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 2 p4p, 8 weight class) and Raate Road (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Exotic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. Road has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic cracks Road with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic tests Road's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Road is out of range.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Road misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
Road uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Road swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Road scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Road on the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Road is out of range.
Good exchange - Road coming out on top.
Road has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Road gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Exotic taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic gets back to half guard.
Exotic tries to roll over but Road keeps him under control.
Road throwing shots but Exotic is blocking nicely.
Road is nestled in close to Exotic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Exotic keeping control of the position.
Exotic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Road passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Road wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Road landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Road controls the position.
Exotic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Road.
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Road working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road in side control lands a decent elbow.
Road scoring with punches and elbows.
Exotic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Road wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Road is working Exotic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Exotic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Road is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Road just content to control the position.
Exotic gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Road missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Exotic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Road pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
Exotic wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Road darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Road blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Road.
Road has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Road moves forwards but Exotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
Road scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic dodges the punch combination from Road.
Road is looking to score with low kicks.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Road shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Exotic is trying to defend but Road finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road passes into side control, despite Exotic's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road working away.
Road is chipping away with strikes.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here.
Exotic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Exotic gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road postures up.
Road wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving.
Road must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Road gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Exotic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic has momentary wrist control but Road slips an elbow through the middle.
Exotic is trying to control the position but Road postures up.
Road is working Exotic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Road is aware though and is defending well.
Road throwing strikes from guard but Exotic blocks nicely.
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Road gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road stopping the sweep attempt from Exotic.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Exotic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Road is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Exotic.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Road on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Road throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Road misses with a body shot.
Road scores with a nice strike.
Exotic misses with a low kick as Road jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Road! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Road, as that shot connected.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Road misses with a combination
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Road throws a low kick but it's checked well by Exotic.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
Exotic moves out of range as Road throws a body kick.
Good work by Road as he checks the leg kick.
Road lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Good work by Exotic as he checks the leg kick.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Road pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Exotic throws a low kick, looking for Road's leg but Road calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Road avoids it.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Road uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Road moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Road dips to his left and cracks Exotic with an uppercut!
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Road takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Road lands with a hook. Exotic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic cracks Road with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Road pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic moves forwards but Road connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Road misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Road blocks a jab.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Road scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Road slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws a good cross that connects.
Road throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Road misses.
Road throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Road tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Road defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Road drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Exotic defends it well.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
Road lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Road avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Road takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Road has time to react.
Road throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Road 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
Road feints the counter takedown.
Exotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Road under the eye.
Road misses with a looping right.
Road blocks a jab.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Road cracks Exotic with an open hand slap.
A big left from Road misses.
Road throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Exotic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Road doesn't seem phased though.
Road fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Road.
Road throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Road walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic moves out of range as Road throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Road.
A left lands for Exotic.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Road moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Road gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Road throws a big shot that misses.
Road throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Road moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Road checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Road with the counter takedown but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Road paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Road fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joe Exotic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Exotic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Road counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Road.
Exotic controls Road momentarily but Road frees himself.
Exotic working a defensive guard but Road passes into half guard.
Road landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Exotic looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic is doing well to control the position and prevent Road from advancing to side control.
Road working Exotic over with strikes.
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Exotic wants to control but Road is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Road is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Road working the head and body with strikes.
Exotic works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic controls Road momentarily but Road frees himself.
Road throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Exotic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Exotic looking to control but Road passes into half guard.
Exotic trying to control but Road postures up.
Road lands strikes from half guard.
Exotic has his hands clasped together around Road's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Road is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Road winds up and cracks Exotic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Road trying to control from half guard but Exotic is working away.
Road lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Exotic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Road scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Road working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Road stands up over Exotic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road advances position into side control!
Exotic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Road scores with a decent looking hook.
Road blocks the body kick.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Road is out of range.
Road throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic misses with a leg kick
and Road counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Road moves away and avoids it.
Exotic misses the body punch
and Road counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Exotic!
Road lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Road lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Road cracks Exotic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic manages to get back to half guard.
Exotic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Exotic is trying to maintain the position but Road is very close to passing his half guard.
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Road is nestled in close to Exotic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Road is looking to take a break and control but Exotic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Exotic actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
Road content to control rather than advance.
Exotic is trying to control but can't.
Raate Road has got the better of the ground game so far.
Road scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Exotic.
Exotic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Road scores with punches from side control.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Road connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Exotic some visible discomfort.
Road cracks Exotic with a big right hand but Exotic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Road's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Road is putting a hurting on Exotic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic tries to buck Road off but Road is having none of it.
Road working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Exotic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Road's best efforts.
Exotic is staying active underneath Road, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Road pulls his head out easily.
Road working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raate Road comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Road 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road is the new middleweight champion!
Raate Road decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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