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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Hartmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Eduardo Costa enters the cage!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Hartmanis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Costa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmanis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Hartmanis.
Nice jab there from Hartmanis.
Costa dives in and grabs Hartmanis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartmanis pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Hartmanis moves into range and clinches up with Costa.
Hartmanis is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Hartmanis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hartmanis tries to circle away but Costa has him pinned against the cage.
Costa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartmanis's efforts to push away.
Hartmanis is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
Hartmanis breaks the clinch.
Hartmanis throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Hartmanis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hartmanis rushes Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Costa taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmanis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Costa wants a takedown but no success here.
Hartmanis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartmanis tries to break free but Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Costa is trying to drag Hartmanis to the mat but Hartmanis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emil Hartmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Costa.
Hartmanis stalling the fight.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hartmanis is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Hartmanis is pushing Costa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hartmanis gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Hartmanis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hartmanis.
Costa keeps control of Hartmanis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hartmanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Costa is trying to drag Hartmanis to the mat but Hartmanis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hartmanis is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hartmanis is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Costa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hartmanis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hartmanis is struggling to control the position.
Hartmanis is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Hartmanis wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Hartmanis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hartmanis.
Costa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartmanis's efforts to push away.
Costa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hartmanis manages to break the clinch.
Hartmanis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartmanis to score with a decent uppercut.
Costa looks gassed!
Hartmanis stalks Costa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Costa's face. Costa staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice takedown defense from Hartmanis. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Hartmanis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hartmanis tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartmanis tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartmanis closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage.
Costa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hartmanis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Hartmanis lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartmanis tries to break free but Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Costa letting Hartmanis take a breather here.
Hartmanis lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hartmanis.
Costa can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Hartmanis.
Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Hartmanis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartmanis throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Hartmanis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hartmanis closes the distance and clinches.
Hartmanis is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Hartmanis scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartmanis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartmanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hartmanis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartmanis fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartmanis has closed the distance and engaged Costa in a clinch.
Hartmanis is working Costa over against the cage.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa tries to pull guard but Hartmanis holds him up against the cage and eventually Costa drops back down to his feet.
Hartmanis is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Hartmanis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmanis is pushing Costa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hartmanis wants to break free but Costa has control.
Costa prevents Hartmanis from breaking the clinch.
Hartmanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hartmanis lands a hook that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Hartmanis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartmanis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emil Hartmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Costa.
Some wild striking there from Hartmanis.
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Hartmanis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emil Hartmanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hartmanis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Hartmanis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hartmanis lands a jab-cross combination.
Costa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hartmanis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartmanis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hartmanis defends it nicely.
Hartmanis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Costa backs up against the cage.
Hartmanis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hartmanis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartmanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costa is defended easily by Hartmanis.
Some wild striking there from Hartmanis.
Costa moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartmanis.
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.
Hartmanis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartmanis counters with a series of strikes. Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartmanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Hartmanis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hartmanis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Hartmanis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hartmanis is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Costa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartmanis's efforts to push away.
Hartmanis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Hartmanis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartmanis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Costa dives in and grabs Hartmanis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartmanis pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Hartmanis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Hartmanis wants to break free but Costa has control.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Hartmanis tries to break the clinch but Costa is controlling the position.
Hartmanis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartmanis is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Emil Hartmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Costa.
Hartmanis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hartmanis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa letting Hartmanis take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Hartmanis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hartmanis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costa or not.
Costa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hartmanis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Costa.
Hartmanis avoiding damage.
Hartmanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartmanis can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hartmanis.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hartmanis is keeping busy.
Costa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hartmanis breaks from the clinch.
Costa tries for a takedown but Hartmanis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Hartmanis misses.
Some wild striking there from Hartmanis.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartmanis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emil Hartmanis is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Hartmanis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hartmanis throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Hartmanis shows good takedown defense.
Hartmanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hartmanis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hartmanis tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis throws a one two combo.
Nice sprawl there from Hartmanis as Costa shoots in.
Hartmanis closes the distance and clinches.
Hartmanis wants to break free but Costa has control.
Costa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hartmanis lands a body punch.
Costa has Hartmanis pressed against the cage, preventing Hartmanis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hartmanis can't break the clinch.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emil Hartmanis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa keeps control of Hartmanis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa fails to pull guard.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
Costa tries for a takedown but Hartmanis manages to get underhooks.
Hartmanis manages to break the clinch.
Hartmanis looks to land a combination. Costa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hartmanis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartmanis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Hartmanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hartmanis is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Costa is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartmanis sprawls well. He's pushed Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hartmanis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eduardo Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emil Hartmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Hartmanis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartmanis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Hartmanis!
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