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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cero Dohbopavich (ranked 678 p4p, 129 weight class) and Chick Hamland (ranked 87 p4p, 18 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cero Dohbopavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chick Hamland!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamland moves into the clinch successfully.
Dohbopavich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hamland is looking for a takedown.
Hamland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dohbopavich after a bit of a struggle.
Cero Dohbopavich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chick Hamland.
Hamland pulls guard successfully.
Hamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamland has his hands on Dohbopavich's head, controlling the position.
Hamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dohbopavich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dohbopavich won't allow Hamland to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dohbopavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dohbopavich throwing strikes from guard but Hamland blocks nicely.
Dohbopavich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dohbopavich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamland is pulling down on Dohbopavich's head to control his posture.
Hamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Dohbopavich throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamland is on top in guard.
Dohbopavich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Dohbopavich has wrist control.
Hamland landing with the ground and pound.
Hamland is stalling in the full guard.
Hamland stops Dohbopavich from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Dohbopavich is retaining full guard.
Hamland chips away with some ground and pound.
Dohbopavich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dohbopavich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dohbopavich being controlled here, momentarily.
Dohbopavich wants to stand up but Hamland is controlling him.
Hamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dohbopavich is keeping the position for now.
Hamland landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Dohbopavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dohbopavich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dohbopavich is looking to stand up but Hamland isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dohbopavich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dohbopavich stuffs the takedown.
Dohbopavich feinted with a counter takedown.
Hamland tests Dohbopavich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamland pushes Dohbopavich up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Hamland.
Hamland works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dohbopavich wants to stand and escape but Hamland is having none of it.
Hamland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hamland wants to control from the top but Dohbopavich keeps moving.
Dohbopavich is looking to stand up but Hamland isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dohbopavich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hamland 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!
Dohbopavich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hamland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dohbopavich throws a strike but Hamland avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Dohbopavich throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamland is controlling Dohbopavich's posture.
We've been hearing that Dohbopavich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chick Hamland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamland clobbers Dohbopavich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hamland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dohbopavich in his tracks.
Hamland moves into range and clinches up with Dohbopavich.
Hamland has picked Dohbopavich up - he's going for a ride! Hamland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hamland slips a nice elbow through Dohbopavich's hands, connecting with Dohbopavich's forehead.
Dohbopavich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hamland keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hamland looking for a takedown.
Hamland has Dohbopavich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hamland pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dohbopavich tumbling to the mat - Hamland dives into Dohbopavich's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dohbopavich wants to stand up but Hamland is controlling him.
Hamland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dohbopavich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamland is controlling him.
Dohbopavich keeping moving, preventing Hamland from controlling successfully.
Dohbopavich wants to stand but Hamland is controlling the position.
Dohbopavich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamland.
Hamland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dohbopavich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamland.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamland trying to control but Dohbopavich is working from the bottom.
Hamland prevents Dohbopavich from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamland misses with a takedown
and Dohbopavich counters with a single leg into guard. Hamland didn't expect that.
Hamland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamland is controlling Dohbopavich's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dohbopavich's guard.
Hamland postures up in Dohbopavich's guard and throws a big left but Dohbopavich blocks it.
Hamland prevents Dohbopavich from getting back to his feet.
Hamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Dohbopavich has wrist control.
Dohbopavich wants to stand but Hamland is controlling the position.
Hamland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamland prevents Dohbopavich from getting back to his feet.
Hamland wants to control from the top but Dohbopavich keeps moving.
Hamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamland throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dohbopavich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dohbopavich backwards.
Dohbopavich is trying to trip Hamland. He has hold of a leg but Hamland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dohbopavich persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hamland pulls Dohbopavich in close to prevent any damage.
Dohbopavich is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamland has wrist control.
Dohbopavich preventing the sweep.
Hamland pulls Dohbopavich in close to prevent any damage.
Hamland is trying to keep Dohbopavich in close.
Dohbopavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dohbopavich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dohbopavich stopping the sweep attempt from Hamland.
Hamland is controlling Dohbopavich's posture.
Dohbopavich works over Hamland with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamland pulls Dohbopavich in close to prevent any damage.
Dohbopavich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dohbopavich looking to sit in guard and control but Hamland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chick Hamland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hamland darts in and clinches Dohbopavich up against the cage.
Hamland lands an uppercut.
Dohbopavich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dohbopavich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamland manages to get to full guard.
Dohbopavich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dohbopavich postures up and lands a big shot to Hamland's brow.
Dohbopavich preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dohbopavich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamland is trying to keep Dohbopavich in close.
Dohbopavich scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dohbopavich is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamland has wrist control.
Hamland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamland pulls Dohbopavich in close to prevent any damage.
Dohbopavich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dohbopavich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamland seems keen to control Dohbopavich's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dohbopavich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dohbopavich postures up in Hamland's guard and throws a big left but Hamland blocks it.
Dohbopavich preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamland is on top in guard.
Hamland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dohbopavich wants to stand and escape but Hamland is having none of it.
Hamland throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hamland won't allow Dohbopavich to get back to his feet.
Dohbopavich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamland.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Dohbopavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamland connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamland throws a big right hand that misses.
Dohbopavich is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hamland presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hamland pushes Dohbopavich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hamland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dohbopavich trying to control but Hamland is working from the bottom.
Dohbopavich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dohbopavich manages to get himself to full guard.
Cero Dohbopavich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dohbopavich keeping moving, preventing Hamland from controlling successfully.
Hamland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamland won't allow Dohbopavich to get back to his feet.
Hamland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hamland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dohbopavich keeping moving, preventing Hamland from controlling successfully.
Dohbopavich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamland is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hamland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dohbopavich keeping moving, preventing Hamland from controlling successfully.
Dohbopavich is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dohbopavich is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hamland can't fight it off and eventually Dohbopavich manages to take the fight to the floor. Hamland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hamland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dohbopavich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cero Dohbopavich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chick Hamland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dohbopavich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamland scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cero Dohbopavich.
I think Hamland 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chick Hamland!
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energy
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