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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rhino Korn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Margarito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhino Korn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Rhino Korn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Margarito!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margarito looks to land a body kick but Korn moved away.
Margarito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Margarito throws a right and a left that Korn avoids nicely.
Korn clinches with his opponent.
Korn drags the fight down to the ground.
Margarito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Margarito is looking to stand up but Korn won't let him.
Korn has his feet on Margarito's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Margarito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Margarito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Korn will feel that in the morning.
Some wild striking there from Korn.
Korn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korn misses with a head kick.
Korn fails with the takedown.
Korn instigates a clinch.
Margarito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korn.
Korn breaks the clinch.
Korn misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margarito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korn scores with a one two! Margarito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korn is defended easily by Margarito.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhino Korn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korn is breathing heavily.
Korn throws a head kick that misses.
Margarito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korn misses the shot to the body.
Margarito swinging wildly here.
Margarito misses with a few strikes there.
Korn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Margarito.
Danga de danga de dang - Margarito scores with a four punch combination!
Margarito throws a head kick that half lands.
Margarito lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korn slips a jab and a cross from Margarito.
Margarito misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Margarito. Margarito obviously looking to wear him down.
Margarito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Margarito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Margarito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Korn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Margarito won't be happy with that.
Margarito wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Korn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Margarito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Margarito stops Korn from passing to mount.
Margarito is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Margarito tries to get to full guard but Korn has control of the leg.
Korn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Margarito trying to hold on to Korn's head to control him but Korn postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Margarito shoots in for a takedown but Korn shows good takedown defense.
Korn shoots in for a takedown but Margarito shows good takedown defense.
Margarito sizes up Korn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Margarito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Margarito scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Margarito coming out on top.
Korn misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Korn shoots in and drives through. Margarito sprawls well.
Margarito's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Margarito duly obliges.
Korn thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Korn with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Margarito.
Korn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Margarito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Margarito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korn clinches.
Margarito fails to pull guard.
Korn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margarito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korn avoiding damage.
Margarito tries a body shot but Korn blocks it.
Margarito is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Margarito dominated that round.
That's time! Korn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Korn fails to land the takedown.
Margarito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korn.
Korn throws a low kick, looking for Margarito's leg but Margarito calmly moves out of range.
Margarito tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Margarito.
Margarito misses with a few strikes there.
Korn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Margarito defends it nicely.
Margarito tries to clinch up
and Korn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margarito prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhino Korn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korn keeps control of Margarito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Margarito can't find room to land a body shot as Korn controls the action.
Margarito wants to get back to striking at distance but Korn won't allow it.
Margarito working hard to break the clinch.
Margarito can't find room to land a body shot as Korn controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korn blocks a body shot from Margarito.
Korn wants a takedown.
Korn blocks a body shot from Margarito.
Margarito swings wildly with an uppercut but Korn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margarito swings wildly with an uppercut but Korn uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margarito.
Margarito misses with the head strike.
Korn has Margarito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Margarito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Korn prevents a body shot from Margarito.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Margarito.
Korn keeps control of Margarito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Margarito tries a body shot but Korn blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margarito.
Korn is trying to maintain a safe position but Margarito gets an underhook and turns Korn into the cage.
Margarito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margarito looking to stall.
Korn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Margarito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Korn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Margarito throws a nice looking combination but Korn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Margarito throws a leg kick
and Korn counters by clinching up.
Margarito misses with some punches.
Margarito is trying to maintain a safe position but Korn gets an underhook and turns Margarito into the cage.
Korn pulls guard.
Margarito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Margarito tries to free his leg and advance position but Korn is retaining full guard.
Margarito being controlled here momentarily.
Korn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Margarito is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarito won't allow Korn to get back to his feet.
Korn has a closed guard, preventing Margarito from standing up.
Korn looking for a sweep. Not yet Korn, not yet.
Korn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Korn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Margarito.
Antonio Margarito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Margarito circles away.
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.
Margarito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Margarito closes the distance but Korn moves to the side
and Korn counters by clinching up.
Korn prevents a body shot from Margarito.
Margarito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Margarito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margarito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Margarito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korn prevents Margarito from breaking the clinch.
Korn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Margarito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Margarito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margarito struggles to land a body shot inside as Korn controls his hands.
Margarito has a couple of punches blocked by Korn.
Korn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Margarito's efforts to push away.
Korn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Margarito walks away with a smile on his face. Korn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Margarito throws a head kick but Korn moves out of range.
Korn shoots in for a takedown but Margarito shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rhino Korn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Margarito with a nice cross.
Korn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Margarito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Korn is trying desperately to improve position.
Korn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Margarito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Margarito misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margarito thowing shots but they're missing.
Korn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Korn is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Margarito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korn is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margarito lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Margarito throws some wild stikes that Korn manages to avoid easily.
Margarito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korn is looking to escape.
Margarito throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Korn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Korn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Margarito.
Korn is squirming around, avoiding Margarito's attempts to control the action.
Margarito looking to ground and pound but Korn is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korn tries to hold on but Margarito pushes him away.
The referee warns Korn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Korn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Margarito.
Margarito looking to finish with strikes here!
Korn tries to hold on but Margarito pushes him away.
Margarito in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Margarito is stalling here but it's allowed Korn to get half guard.
Margarito stalling away here and it's allowed Korn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Margarito wants to control from the top but Korn keeps moving.
Korn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Margarito wants to stand but Korn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Margarito wants to pass the guard but Korn is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Margarito wanted to stand there but Korn had control of the position.
Korn looking for a sweep. Not yet Korn, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhino Korn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Korn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhino Korn!
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energy
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hype
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