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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aima Hei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Dos Velas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Velas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poetic Pitbull Revolutions - Diablo Swing Orchestra. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aima Hei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Dos Velas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hei misses with a looping left.
Dos Velas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hei.
Hei takes a swing at Dos Velas's ribcage but misses.
Dos Velas throws a looping overhand right but Hei ducks down to avoid it.
Hei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dos Velas missing with a left hand there. Hei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Velas scores with a jab to the body.
Hei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hei lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Velas's head back.
Hei drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hei won't allow Dos Velas to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Velas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Velas, not yet.
Hei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hei throwing strikes from guard but Dos Velas blocks nicely.
Hei pushing down on Dos Velas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dos Velas actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Velas is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Velas moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Velas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hei jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Velas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Velas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hei has time to react.
Hei thows a body shot but no joy.
Hei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dos Velas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hei connects with a decent elbow.
Hei scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hei taking a breather here.
Hei working the ground and pound.
Hei cracks Dos Velas with a big elbow.
Hei is working Dos Velas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hei trying to control the action but Dos Velas is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Hei crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Velas tries to improve position but can't.
Hei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hei trying to control the action but Dos Velas is working from the bottom.
Hei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dos Velas down.
Hei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dos Velas is not content to let Hei control the position.
Hei is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dos Velas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dos Velas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dos Velas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hei scoring with punches and elbows.
Hei working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dos Velas is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hei working the ground and pound.
Dos Velas is trying to improve his position.
Dos Velas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hei is looking to take a break and control but Dos Velas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Velas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Velas is defending against the submission attempts here by Hei.
Dos Velas is pressing down on Hei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hei won't allow Dos Velas to sweep him here.
Hei cracks Dos Velas with a solid left hand.
Dos Velas lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Hei wants to control from the top but Dos Velas keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Velas is on top in guard.
Hei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hei has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aima Hei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dos Velas prevents a body shot from Hei.
Dos Velas can't find room to land a body shot as Hei controls the action.
Hei is leaning against Dos Velas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dos Velas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hei has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dos Velas regains guard immediately.
Hei wants to control from the top but Dos Velas keeps moving.
Hei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hei stands up over Dos Velas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hei trying to control but Dos Velas is working from the bottom.
Hei is working Dos Velas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hei preventing the sweep.
Hei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dos Velas, up you get!
Dos Velas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Velas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hei takes a swing at Dos Velas's ribcage but misses.
George Dos Velas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Velas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hei misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Velas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Velas lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Hei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Velas throws the left hand but Hei avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Hei.
Dos Velas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hei on the side of the head.
Dos Velas connects with a crisp jab.
Hei shoots in for a double leg but Dos Velas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Velas scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Velas loads up on a big right hand but Hei slips the punch.
Hei staying out of range there.
Hei ducks under a wild hook from Dos Velas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Velas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hei scores with a shot to the body.
Hei thows a body shot but no joy.
Hei shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dos Velas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dos Velas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Velas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hei scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dos Velas to see if he's OK.
Dos Velas is trying to improve his position.
Dos Velas wants to get back to his feet but Hei drags him back down.
Dos Velas is not content to let Hei control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Velas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hei working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hei works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dos Velas tries to improve position but can't.
Hei works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aima Hei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Velas manages to get back to half guard.
Dos Velas wants to get back to full guard.
Hei not doing much here.
Hei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hei is keen to just control but Dos Velas is a slippery customer.
Dos Velas tries to get to full guard but Hei has control of the leg.
Hei lands with a punch from half guard.
Hei winds up and cracks Dos Velas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dos Velas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Velas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Velas, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Velas keeping moving, preventing Hei from controlling successfully.
Hei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aima Hei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Velas.
Hei tries to score with a low kick but Dos Velas moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Velas misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Velas throws a series of punches but Hei moves out of range.
Hei thuds his right hand into Dos Velas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Hei.
Hei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Velas's guard.
Hei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hei landing some decent shots from guard.
Hei stands up over Dos Velas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Velas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dos Velas sneaks back into half guard.
Hei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hei 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.
Hei is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Velas wants to get back to full guard.
Hei is nestled in close to Dos Velas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hei lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Velas tries to get to full guard but Hei has control of the leg.
Dos Velas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hei lands a nice short elbow.
Hei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Velas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hei is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Hei there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hei wants to take a breather but Dos Velas is having none of it.
Hei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Velas can do to turn this around?
Hei is really struggling to control Dos Velas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dos Velas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Velas.
Dos Velas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hei stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Velas.
Hei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Velas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hei works over Dos Velas with some ground and pound from guard.
Hei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hei landing some decent shots from guard.
Hei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dos Velas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hei scoring with some ground and pound.
Hei won't allow Dos Velas to sweep him here.
Hei landing with the ground and pound.
Hei stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Velas.
Hei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Velas is keeping the position for now.
Dos Velas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hei works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Velas thows a big elbow that misses.
Dos Velas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Velas's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hei stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Velas.
Hei throwing strikes from guard but Dos Velas blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aima Hei clearly takes that round.
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.
Hei swings for the body but Dos Velas moves out of range.
Dos Velas scores with a jab.
A big right from Dos Velas misses.
Hei misses the body punch
and Dos Velas counters with a right hand to the body.
Hei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dos Velas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Velas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dos Velas looks to land a strike but Hei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dos Velas throwing strikes but missing.
Hei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Velas manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Velas can't keep his opponent in guard - Hei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dos Velas actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Velas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dos Velas tries to roll over but Hei keeps him under control.
Dos Velas wants to get back to full guard but Hei has passed into side control.
Hei scoring with strikes but Dos Velas is staying in there.
BOOM! Hei connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hei lands a big shot there that rocks Dos Velas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hei postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dos Velas looks a forlorn figure.
Hei landing strikes from the mount and Dos Velas is in trouble!
Dos Velas gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hei lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Velas is staying active underneath Hei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Velas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hei.
Hei wants to take a breather but Dos Velas is having none of it.
Dos Velas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Velas is keeping the position for now.
Dos Velas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hei trying to control but Dos Velas is working from the bottom.
Dos Velas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hei is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Velas has wrist control.
Hei content to stall in guard here.
Hei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Velas wants to stand up but Hei is controlling him.
Dos Velas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hei defends it easily.
Dos Velas wants to sweep but no luck.
Hei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Velas's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Velas's head.
Hei wants to control from the top but Dos Velas keeps moving.
Hei tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Velas is retaining full guard.
Hei is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Velas has wrist control.
Hei trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Velas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hei stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Velas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hei.
Hei works over Dos Velas's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Velas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hei moves away from the strike by Dos Velas.
Hei clinches up against the cage.
Dos Velas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hei controls his hands.
Hei works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aima Hei had his way with George Dos Velas in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Hei throws a sloppy body shot
and Dos Velas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Velas moves out of range of the body kick.
Hei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hei drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hei thows a big elbow that misses.
Dos Velas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Velas with the ground and pound from mount.
Hei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dos Velas.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dos Velas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hei manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Dos Velas throws a strike but Hei avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dos Velas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Velas stopping the sweep attempt from Hei.
Dos Velas looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hei is trying to keep Dos Velas in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dos Velas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hei - the referee stops the clock and Dos Velas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hei. Dos Velas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dos Velas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hei.
Dos Velas defending well as Hei loads up on a big left hand.
Hei ducks under a wild hook from Dos Velas.
Hei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Velas's sensitive parts.
Hei misses the jab.
Hei misses with a body kick.
Hei moves forwards but Dos Velas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dos Velas walks into a jab.
Dos Velas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hei.
Aima Hei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hei lands with a right hand.
Dos Velas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hei counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Velas 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Velas connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Velas misses with a wild body shot.
Hei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hei feints and then cracks Dos Velas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Velas down.
Hei tests Dos Velas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hei throws a right and a left that Dos Velas avoids nicely.
Hei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Velas at a distance.
George Dos Velas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Velas.
Dos Velas tries to keep at a distance but Hei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hei pushes Dos Velas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dos Velas misses with some punches.
Dos Velas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hei has Dos Velas pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Velas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hei is working Dos Velas over against the cage.
Hei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dos Velas fails to land.
Dos Velas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hei!
Hei walks into a straight right hand from Dos Velas.
Dos Velas throws a shot from downtown. Hei moves away and avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hei.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dos Velas is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Hei politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hei prefers to stall for the moment though.
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 Aima Hei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hei, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aima Hei!
Aima Hei retains his light heavyweight title!
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