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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Q Tip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angree McHobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tip's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Check the Rhime. Q Tip has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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153 cm
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144 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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165 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Q Tip! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angree McHobo! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McHobo checks a leg kick nicely. Tip tries to land a leg kick but McHobo saw it coming and moves away.
Tip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McHobo.
McHobo avoids the head kick by Tip.
Tip throws and low kick but McHobo moves out of range easily. McHobo moves out of range as Tip throws a body kick.
McHobo thows a left - swing and a miss! Tip takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. McHobo throws a body punch but Tip moves out of range. Tip has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tip there as he acknowledges the shot. Tip throws a low kick but it's checked well by McHobo. McHobo checks the leg kick. Tip misses with a head kick.
McHobo stuns Tip with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tip misses with an attempted mid kick.
McHobo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tip moves away. Tip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McHobo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McHobo avoids the head kick by Tip.
Tip throws a body kick that misses. Tip misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by McHobo as he checks the leg kick. Tip misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McHobo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tip attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tip throws and low kick but McHobo moves out of range easily. McHobo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tip rather than just go for the knockout. Tip finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McHobo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tip throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Tip throws a solid leg kick but McHobo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tip. McHobo scores with the left hand. Tip knows he should have avoided that one. McHobo checks a low kick from Tip. McHobo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tip misses with a body kick. McHobo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McHobo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tip on the side of the head. McHobo closes the distance and clinches up with Tip, looking for a takedown. McHobo pushes Tip against the ropes but Tip circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tip wants to land a leg kick but McHobo is out of range. Q Tip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McHobo blocks a leg kick. Tip throws a solid leg kick but McHobo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tip. Tip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McHobo wants to clinch up but Tip keeps it at a distance. McHobo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tip throws a leg kick but McHobo moved away. Tip moves forwards but McHobo connects with a nice, crisp jab. McHobo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Tip gets caught flat footed, as McHobo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tip pulls McHobo in close to his closed guard and prevents McHobo from doing any damage or advancing position. McHobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McHobo has gone for a leg lock! Tip slips out almost immediately though and dives into McHobo's guard. McHobo has his foot on Tip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tip works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tip wants to pass the guard but McHobo is keeping the position. Tip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McHobo on the ground. Tip throws a strike but McHobo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Tip keeping moving, preventing McHobo from controlling successfully. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Tip trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. McHobo preventing the sweep. McHobo wants to control from the top but Tip keeps moving. McHobo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tip is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McHobo blocks the body kick.
Tip throws a head kick that misses. An inside leg kick from Tip misses. Tip is looking to score with low kicks. Tip is looking to score with low kicks. McHobo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angree McHobo 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.
Tip misses with a low kick as McHobo jumps back. McHobo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tip moves out of range of the strikes. McHobo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tip misses with a low kick. McHobo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tip misses with a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as McHobo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tip throws a leg kick but McHobo sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice shot by McHobo. Tip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McHobo.
Tip throws a low kick but it's checked well by McHobo. McHobo just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Tip. McHobo shoots in for a double leg but Tip sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. McHobo connects with a body shot. Tip tries a head kick but it misses.
McHobo tries for a takedown but Tip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Tip motions for McHobo to come forward. Tip throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. McHobo checks a low kick from Tip. The fight stays on the outside here - McHobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tip swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tip wants to slow McHobo down by chopping away at his legs. Tip throws a front kick aimed at McHobo's knee but McHobo avoids it well. McHobo missing with a left hand there. Tip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tip misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McHobo. Tip does a little dance to reset his feet. Good work by McHobo as he checks the leg kick. Tip tries a head kick but it misses.
McHobo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. McHobo swings for the body but Tip moves out of range.
McHobo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. McHobo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. McHobo is breathing heavily. McHobo staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McHobo wants to control but Tip is keeping him busy. Tip prevents McHobo from improving position. Tip is not content to let McHobo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McHobo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tip rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McHobo's guard! Nice work there by Tip! Tip throwing strikes from guard but McHobo blocks nicely. Tip wants to control from the top but McHobo keeps moving. Tip working some strikes from top position. Tip preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tip postures up.
Tip missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McHobo looking to control.
Tip thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Tip throws a leg kick but McHobo sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tip slaps away a takedown attempt from McHobo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Q Tip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angree McHobo. Some bone on bone action there as McHobo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. McHobo swings for the body but Tip moves out of range.
McHobo moves out of range of the body kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tip lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McHobo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McHobo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. McHobo moves out of range as Tip throws a body kick.
Tip doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tip throws out a leg kick but McHobo moves out of range and Tip only half commits. Tip throws a low kick but McHobo avoids it. A leg kick checked by McHobo. Q Tip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McHobo misses with a hook. Tip shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angree McHobo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McHobo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tip pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McHobo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tip. Tip misses with a body kick. McHobo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tip misses with a low kick.
Tip throws a sloppy head kick and McHobo moves out of range easily. A jab from McHobo misses. Tip looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tip pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McHobo swings for the body but Tip moves out of range.
Tip misses with a leg kick. McHobo moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from McHobo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tip looking for a takedown. McHobo prevents the takedown attempt.
Tip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tip drops down looking for an ankle pick but McHobo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Q Tip. That's going to take a lot out of him. McHobo connects with a body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tip tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McHobo is able to avoid easily. McHobo moves into the clinch. McHobo stops a takedown attempt from Tip.
Tip wants a takedown but no success here.
McHobo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. McHobo lands a hook to the side of the head. McHobo lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from McHobo. Tip misses with a body punch.
McHobo presses Tip against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. McHobo lands a nice uppercut. Good body shot from McHobo.
Tip is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. McHobo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tip backwards. McHobo lands a nice shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from McHobo. A body shot lands from McHobo.
McHobo lands a body shot in the clinch.
McHobo scores with a shoulder strike. McHobo lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for McHobo.
McHobo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McHobo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. McHobo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tip is looking to break free of the clinch but McHobo has double underhooks. McHobo lands an uppercut. McHobo scores with a shot to the side of Tip's head. Tip is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McHobo pulls him back up using the underhooks. McHobo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from McHobo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McHobo. An uppercut to the body lands inside from McHobo. The referee is keeping an eye on McHobo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McHobo digs a right hand underneath Tip's ribcage. Tip let out a lung full of air as it connected. McHobo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tip or not. McHobo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tip takes a shot to the head. McHobo works on Tip's body with a couple of short punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good body shot from McHobo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McHobo lands a shot to the body. A left hand lands to the body for McHobo.
McHobo lands a body shot. A short right from McHobo. Tip wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McHobo scores with a hook to the body. McHobo lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for McHobo.
McHobo scores with a shot to the side of Tip's head. McHobo gets underhooks to prevent Tip's takedown attempt.
Angree McHobo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McHobo presses Tip against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from McHobo - that landed with a thud.
McHobo lands a nice shot to the body. Tip has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McHobo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by McHobo. Tip wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from McHobo as the two fighters clinch.
Tip tries to score a body lock takedown but McHobo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from McHobo.
Tip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McHobo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. McHobo scores with a hook to the body. McHobo scores with a nice hook to the head. McHobo pushes Tip back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. McHobo lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from McHobo as the two fighters clinch.
McHobo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McHobo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tip is trying to drag McHobo to the mat but McHobo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. A short right from McHobo on the inside. McHobo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from McHobo. Tip wants a takedown.
Q Tip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McHobo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tip backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Angree McHobo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McHobo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angree McHobo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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