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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Offenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Soldier, I'm a Fighter. Offenhard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
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205 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dick Offenhard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offenhard tries to clinch but Azevedo moves out of range.
Offenhard staying out of range there.
Azevedo tests Offenhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Azevedo wants to slow Offenhard down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Azevedo blocks the low kick.
Dick Offenhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo moves out of range of the body kick.
Offenhard misses with a leg kick
and Azevedo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Offenhard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offenhard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Offenhard is looking to clinch.
Offenhard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Offenhard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo throws a wild body kick that Offenhard sees coming a mile off.
Offenhard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azevedo checks it well.
Offenhard thows a body kick. Azevedo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Offenhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Offenhard
and Azevedo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Offenhard takes a swing at Azevedo's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Azevedo both land. Nice combination.
Offenhard lands a nice shot that snaps Azevedo's head back.
Offenhard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Offenhard tries to bum rush Azevedo with a series of wild strikes but Azevedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azevedo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Offenhard on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo misses with a looping left.
Azevedo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dick Offenhard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo looks to throw the jab but Offenhard is out of range.
Offenhard throws a push kick but Azevedo slaps the foot to one side.
Azevedo keeps the fight on the outside.
Offenhard throws out a leg kick but Azevedo moves out of range and Offenhard only half commits.
Offenhard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Offenhard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azevedo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to bum rush Offenhard with a series of wild strikes but Offenhard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Offenhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Azevedo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Offenhard throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo moves away and avoids it.
Offenhard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Offenhard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Offenhard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Azevedo misses.
Azevedo moves out of range of the body kick.
Offenhard throws a lazy body kick
and Azevedo counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Azevedo tries a low kick but Offenhard avoids it.
Offenhard motions for Azevedo to come forward. Offenhard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Offenhard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo.
Azevedo throws a series of strikes that have Offenhard backpedaling.
Offenhard tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Azevedo to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo misses with a straight left.
Offenhard doesn't manage to clinch there - Azevedo circles away.
Azevedo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offenhard thumps Azevedo with a low kick.
Azevedo scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azevedo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Offenhard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Azevedo misses with a looping left.
Azevedo fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Offenhard, right into the meat.
Offenhard lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Offenhard is predictable there
and Azevedo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Offenhard thumps Azevedo with a low kick.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt - Offenhard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Offenhard connects with a jab.
Dick Offenhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azevedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Offenhard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Offenhard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Offenhard throws a lazy head kick
and Azevedo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offenhard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offenhard tries to bum rush Azevedo with a series of wild strikes but Azevedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Offenhard. Azevedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Offenhard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Azevedo checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Offenhard misses
and Azevedo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard wants to clinch.
Offenhard misses with a hook. Azevedo ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo throws a hook but Offenhard blocks it.
Offenhard has managed to clinch.
Offenhard presses Azevedo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Offenhard.
Offenhard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards.
Azevedo managing to block the knees to the body from Offenhard.
Offenhard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Offenhard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azevedo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azevedo's defenses.
Offenhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azevedo.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but Offenhard won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offenhard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Offenhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azevedo.
Azevedo is working for takedown but Offenhard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Azevedo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azevedo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Azevedo working for a triangle but Offenhard defends it easily.
Offenhard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Offenhard from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azevedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Offenhard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azevedo is trying to keep Offenhard in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Offenhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Offenhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo moves away.
Offenhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Offenhard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Azevedo blocks a jab.
Azevedo misses with a double jab
and Offenhard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azevedo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Offenhard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Azevedo throws a hook but Offenhard avoids it easily.
Azevedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo misses with a shot to the body
and Offenhard counters with a nice body kick.
Azevedo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Offenhard tries to clinch but Azevedo is having none of it.
Offenhard throws a hook but Azevedo blocks it.
Offenhard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Offenhard wants to clinch
and Azevedo counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Azevedo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Offenhard is letting Azevedo control him for a moment.
Azevedo working the head with strikes.
Hugo Azevedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Offenhard is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Azevedo gets to mount! Offenhard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Offenhard is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offenhard trying to control but Azevedo postures up.
Azevedo prevents Offenhard from improving his position.
Offenhard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azevedo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azevedo's back!
That's four 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.
Azevedo is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Offenhard controlling the positon.
Offenhard has got his arm under Azevedo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Azevedo has spun round into Offenhard's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azevedo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Offenhard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Offenhard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight for Dick Offenhard!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Dick Offenhard!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Dick Offenhard!
Dick Offenhard wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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