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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bitburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joca Mamute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamute has chosen Undead as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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198 cm
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270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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197 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Bitburger! 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, Joca Mamute! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bitburger slips under a jab. Mamute cracks a nice hook into Bitburger's ribs. Mamute's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mamute duly obliges. Bitburger misses with a wild combination.
Mamute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mamute is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mamute lands a right hook to the body.
Bitburger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mamute tries to avoid it but Bitburger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mamute to the ground. Mamute escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bitburger misses with a takedown attempt - Mamute sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mamute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bitburger takes one on the button. Mamute has Bitburger up against the cage in a clinch.
Bitburger has Mamute pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mamute manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bitburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. A shot in the inside from Mamute. Bitburger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mamute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mamute connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bitburger momentarily.
Mamute defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bitburger. Decent striking displayed by Mamute there. Bitburger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bitburger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab, jab by Mamute - just one landing. Bitburger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mamute gets a clinch. Bitburger wants a takedown.
Bitburger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mamute pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bitburger looking for a takedown. Bitburger is breathing heavily. Mamute lands a right hand. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mamute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bitburger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamute lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Mamute.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamute. Bitburger takes a shot to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamute. Still in the clinch, Mamute scores with a nice short uppercut. Mamute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bitburger tries to score a body lock takedown but Mamute shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Mamute lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bitburger is trying to drag Mamute to the mat but Mamute just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Bitburger fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Mamute. Bitburger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mamute pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Mamute lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bitburger doesn't seem phased though. Bitburger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mamute fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bitburger, pushing him back against the cage. Bitburger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hook to the body lands for Mamute.
Mamute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mamute lands a hook that snaps the head of Bitburger backwards. A nice left hand lands by Mamute.
Bitburger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mamute. Mamute lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mamute lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bitburger backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Mamute.
Mamute lands with a light punch inside. Mamute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamute prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bitburger takes a shot to the head. Mamute leaning his opponent against the cage. Mamute lands a right hand. Mamute lands a hook to the side of the head. Mamute lands a body punch. Mamute gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bitburger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mamute. Mamute cracks Bitburger with a nice body shot. A short right from Mamute on the inside. Mamute is working Bitburger over against the cage. Mamute is struggling to control the position. Mamute lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mamute pushes Bitburger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Mamute on the inside. Mamute gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bitburger.
Mamute scores with a shoulder strike. Bitburger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mamute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mamute scores with a three punch combo!
Mamute moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Mamute fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamute throws a solid leg kick but Bitburger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamute. Mamute with a nice cross. Bitburger tries to keep at a distance but Mamute has taken the fight into the clinch. Mamute throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bitburger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mamute prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joca Mamute dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Mamute lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bitburger doesn't seem phased though. Bitburger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mamute throws a good cross that connects.
Bitburger takes one on the button. Bitburger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mamute tests Bitburger's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bitburger shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamute tries to sprawl out of it but Bitburger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mamute manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mamute scores with a nice right hand.
Bitburger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mamute digs a good hook to Bitburger's body.
Mamute takes a swing at Bitburger's ribcage but misses. Mamute throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mamute rushes Bitburger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bitburger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mamute fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mamute misses with a hook. Bitburger ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mamute stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mamute wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bitburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bitburger shoots in but no luck this time. Mamute lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bitburger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bitburger tries to keep at a distance but Mamute has taken the fight into the clinch. Bitburger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mamute avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mamute lands a right hand. Mamute lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bitburger backwards. Mamute is pressed up against the cage. Bitburger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mamute down to the mat. Mamute avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Mamute throws out a leg kick but Bitburger moves out of range and Mamute only half commits. The crowd cheers as Mamute lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bitburger doesn't seem phased though. Mamute scores with a jab to the body. Mamute tries to bum rush Bitburger with a series of wild strikes but Bitburger uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mamute swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bitburger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bitburger. Bitburger wants to control from the top but Mamute keeps moving. Mamute is pulling down on Bitburger's head. It's preventing any offense from Bitburger, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bitburger preventing the sweep. Mamute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bitburger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bitburger passes Mamute's left leg - he's now in half guard. Mamute is trying to stand up here but Bitburger is controlling him well. Bitburger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamute keeps working. Bitburger moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bitburger has knee on belly and moves into mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mamute can do anything to dispel that myth. Bitburger trying to control but he's not successful this time. Mamute really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bitburger punishing his opponent with strikes. Bitburger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bitburger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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. Mamute is looking to improve his position but Bitburger isn't that keen on the idea. Bitburger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Bitburger with shots to the head and body - Mamute looks very uncomfortable down there. Mamute is trying desperately to improve position. Bitburger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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 Mike Bitburger will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mamute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitburger moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bitburger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bitburger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mamute pinned against the cage. Mamute gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mamute scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Mamute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamute lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mamute tries to clinch up but Bitburger circles away and keeps his distance. Bitburger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bitburger avoids the head kick by Mamute.
Bitburger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bitburger passes to side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bitburger moves into full mount! Bitburger is landing with some decent strikes but Mamute is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mamute is trying desperately to improve position. Mamute is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bitburger landing strikes, looking to finish! BOOM! Bitburger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mamute is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bitburger looking to control but Mamute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Mamute squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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. Mamute tries to lock up and control but Bitburger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bitburger looking to control but Mamute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Mamute is working to get back to half guard.
Mamute tries to lock up and control but Bitburger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bitburger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bitburger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mamute is trying to escape the mount.
Bitburger raining down shots from the mount! Bitburger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Mamute is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mamute is desperately trying to improve his position but Bitburger has a good base and remains in mount. Mamute tries to lock up and control but Bitburger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bitburger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bitburger wants to finish this one by submission but Mamute is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bitburger. Mamute keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mamute holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bitburger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mamute tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mamute wants to control but Bitburger is having none of it. Bitburger trying to control but Mamute is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Bitburger showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bitburger 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:28 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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
41% |
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