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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Assis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lakovic lands a jab.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt.
Lakovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assis doesn't seem bothered though.
Assis shoots for a double leg takedown but Lakovic sprawls well. He's pushed Assis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Assis.
Lakovic lands with a cross.
Lakovic stuns Assis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lakovic wants to clinch up but Assis keeps it at a distance.
Assis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lakovic scores with a nice right hand.
Assis tries to move into range but Lakovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assis shoots in and drives through. Lakovic sprawls well.
Lakovic lands a nice hook to Assis's body. Assis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lakovic scores with a nice right hand.
Lakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sasha Lakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assis looks gassed!
Assis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Assis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lakovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Assis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lakovic.
Lakovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lakovic.
Lakovic feints and then cracks Assis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Assis down.
Lakovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lakovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lakovic scores with a jab to the body.
Lakovic lands with a kick to the temple. Assis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lakovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assis.
Lakovic clinches.
Assis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lakovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lakovic misses with a punch to the body.
Lakovic lands with a right to the head.
Assis tries to score a body lock takedown but Lakovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Assis pulls guard successfully.
Lakovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Assis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Assis manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Assis's guard.
Assis keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Assis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Assis manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Assis's guard.
Lakovic trying to control but Assis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assis is keeping the position for now.
Lakovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lakovic wants to pass the guard but Assis is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Assis dodges the punch combination from Lakovic.
Lakovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lakovic gets caught flat footed, as Assis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Assis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lakovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Assis has Lakovic in his guard.
Assis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lakovic is one step ahead there.
Assis keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Assis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lakovic is aware though and is defending well.
Lakovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lakovic stands up over Assis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lakovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Assis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lakovic has Assis in his guard.
Assis preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assis drops back looking for a leg! Lakovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lakovic manages to kick Assis off! Assis jumps back into Lakovic's guard.
Lakovic pulls Assis in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic 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.
Assis ducks under a wild hook from Lakovic.
Lakovic wants to clinch.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lakovic as he jumps to the side.
Good leg kick by Lakovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lakovic lands a slapping body shot.
Lakovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sasha Lakovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Lakovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Lakovic takes a swing at Assis's ribcage but misses.
Lakovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assis's head backwards.
Lakovic digs a good body shot into Assis's ribs.
Assis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lakovic but Lakovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Lakovic lands.
Assis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assis takes one to the chin there.
Lakovic scores with a shot to the body.
Lakovic lands a nice shot that snaps Assis's head back.
Gustavo Assis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lakovic looks to land a combination but Assis avoids it well.
Assis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lakovic swivels and escapes.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Assis.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lakovic as he jumps to the side.
Lakovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Assis. Assis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Assis shoots in but Lakovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lakovic throws a head kick that misses.
Assis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Assis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lakovic drives through and clinches with Assis against the cage.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Assis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic missing with knees to the body.
Lakovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lakovic lands a shot to the body.
Lakovic lands an elbow inside.
Assis has Lakovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lakovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lakovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lakovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Assis prevents a body shot from Lakovic.
Lakovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Assis backwards.
Lakovic has a couple of punches blocked by Assis.
Lakovic misses with some punches.
Lakovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lakovic gets through Assis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lakovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lakovic misses with some punches.
Assis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lakovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Assis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lakovic.
Lakovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Lakovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Assis dodges an elbow strike from Lakovic.
Lakovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Assis can't get the takedown.
Lakovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lakovic lands a left hand.
Assis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lakovic smiles and moves away.
Sasha Lakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lakovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lakovic with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lakovic. That snapped Assis's head back.
Lakovic punishes Assis's body with a nice straight punch.
Lakovic scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lakovic looks to land a combination. Assis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Assis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Assis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Assis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lakovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lakovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lakovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lakovic is looking to clinch but Assis is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Lakovic.
Lakovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assis can do to turn this around?
Lakovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lakovic throws a nice head kick!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Assis is defended easily by Lakovic.
Assis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lakovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lakovic lunges at Assis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assis's hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assis.
Assis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Assis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakovic circles away.
Lakovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lakovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lakovic lands with a hook. Assis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Assis shoots in looking for a takedown. Lakovic tries to sprawl out of it but Assis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lakovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Assis.
Lakovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lakovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lakovic stalks Assis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Assis's face. Assis staggers backwards, shaken.
Assis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lakovic lands a front kick.
Lakovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assis doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lakovic!
A good leg kick by Lakovic.
Lakovic scores with a punch to the head.
Lakovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lakovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lakovic thuds a left hand into Assis's body.
Lakovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Assis on the side of the head.
Lakovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Lakovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Assis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lakovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Assis should have avoided that one.
Lakovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lakovic lands a jab.
Lakovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lakovic scores with a push kick.
Lakovic cracks Assis with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Lakovic.
Lakovic has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lakovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lakovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lakovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Assis blocks an uppercut.
Lakovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lakovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Assis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Assis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Sasha Lakovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assis blocks an elbow strike.
Assis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lakovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lakovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Assis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lakovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lakovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Assis backwards.
Lakovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Assis looking for a takedown.
Lakovic works on Assis's body with a couple of short punches.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lakovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lakovic lands a left hand.
Lakovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lakovic on the inside.
Lakovic has a couple of punches blocked by Assis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assis wants a takedown.
Lakovic digs a right hand into Assis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assis's gas tank.
Assis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lakovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assis.
Lakovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lakovic walks away with a smile on his face. Assis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Assis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lakovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Assis's head.
Assis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assis has time to react.
Gustavo Assis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lakovic throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Lakovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lakovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Sasha Lakovic!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Sasha Lakovic!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Sasha Lakovic!
Sasha Lakovic wins by unanimous decision!
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