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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slick Inakmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover has chosen Bend Over as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slick Inakmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover misses with a hook. Inakmas ducked under it nicely.
Dover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dover throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dover has a takedown stuffed.
Inakmas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dover keeps the fight on the outside.
Inakmas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inakmas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Inakmas backwards.
Dover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inakmas lands an uppercut.
Inakmas prevents a body shot from Dover.
Inakmas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inakmas blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Inakmas throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Inakmas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Inakmas.
A short body shot lands from Inakmas as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Inakmas.
A short uppercut from Inakmas.
Inakmas stalling against the cage.
Dover wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inakmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Dover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Inakmas.
Inakmas tries a knee to the head but Dover blocks it.
Dover jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Inakmas walks away with a smile on his face. Dover gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Inakmas slips under a jab.
Inakmas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dover!
Inakmas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dover is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inakmas content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover working to try and regain half guard.
Dover sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover trying to control here.
Dover is looking to improve his position.
Inakmas trying to pass the guard but Dover defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Inakmas in particular looking to stall.
Dover trying to hold on to Inakmas's head to control him but Inakmas postures up.
Dover is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dover wants to control but Inakmas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Inakmas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Inakmas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Inakmas showed some decent athleticism there.
Inakmas working the head and body with strikes.
Dover looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Inakmas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, jab by Inakmas - just one landing.
Dover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inakmas with a poor takedown
and Dover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inakmas is staying active underneath Dover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Inakmas tries to get to full guard but Dover has control of the leg.
Dover is thwarting Inakmas's attempts to control the position.
Inakmas wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Inakmas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dover trying to mount his opponent but Inakmas defends it.
Dover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inakmas defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Inakmas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dover at a distance.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inakmas moves away.
Dover throws a head kick but Inakmas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Inakmas blocks the body kick.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inakmas wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.
Inakmas walks into a straight right hand from Dover.
Nice sprawl there from Inakmas as Dover shoots in.
Inakmas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dover tries to roll over but Inakmas keeps him under control.
Dover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover has a hand on Inakmas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Inakmas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dover wants to hold on but Inakmas pushes him away.
Inakmas controlling his opponent.
Inakmas avoids the attempt from Dover to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inakmas controlling from mount.
Dover tries to lock up and control but Inakmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dover is in all sorts of trouble here.
Inakmas looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Dover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dover just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Inakmas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dover doesn't seem phased though.
Dover is looking to land body kicks.
Dover leaves Inakmas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Inakmas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dover.
Slick Inakmas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Inakmas.
Dover throws a jab but it's blocked by Inakmas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover misses with a body kick.
Dover fails with the takedown
and Inakmas counters with a series of strikes. Dover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Inakmas tries to clinch but Dover is having none of it.
Inakmas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inakmas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dover.
Dover just misses with a punch to the body.
Dover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dover misses with an uppercut. Inakmas saw that one coming.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inakmas connects with a single shot there.
Inakmas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dover is fending him off so far but Inakmas persists. Nope, Dover circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Inakmas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dover's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover wants to sweep but no luck.
Inakmas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dover is working an open guard so Inakmas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover missing with a left hand there. Inakmas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inakmas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dover.
Dover throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inakmas counters with a shoot takedown. Dover fights it but they end up in guard.
Slick Inakmas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inakmas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dover's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inakmas stands and steps away. Dover gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inakmas rather than just go for the knockout.
Inakmas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inakmas moves away from the strike by Dover.
Inakmas is looking to clinch.
Dover throws a body kick the misses
and Inakmas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inakmas scores with a hook to the body.
Dover lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dover.
Dover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dover throws the left hand but Inakmas avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inakmas with a hook.
Inakmas tries to clinch
and Dover counters with a single leg into guard. Inakmas didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inakmas trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slick Inakmas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inakmas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Slick Inakmas!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Slick Inakmas!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Slick Inakmas!
Slick Inakmas wins by unanimous decision!
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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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