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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loureiro's entrance music is Angra - Acid Rain. A fine choice. Annunaki has chosen Tool - Aenima as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Loureiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Annunaki!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Annunaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Annunaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loureiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loureiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loureiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Annunaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro is stalling here. Annunaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Loureiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Annunaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Loureiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Annunaki working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki tries to stand but Loureiro is controlling his head.
Loureiro is trying to improve his position.
Annunaki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Annunaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
Annunaki wants to clinch up but Loureiro keeps it at a distance.
Loureiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Annunaki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Annunaki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Annunaki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Loureiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Annunaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loureiro trying to hold on to Annunaki's head to control him but Annunaki postures up.
Loureiro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro controlling the position for now.
Loureiro trying to hold on to Annunaki's head to control him but Annunaki postures up.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Annunaki keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loureiro takes a swing at Annunaki's ribcage but misses.
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.
Annunaki misses with a head kick.
Annunaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Loureiro circles away.
Annunaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loureiro.
Loureiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Annunaki.
Annunaki gets underhooks to prevent Loureiro's takedown attempt.
Loureiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Annunaki won't allow Loureiro to sweep him here.
Loureiro is working an open guard so Annunaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Annunaki is just out of range.
Loureiro clinches but Annunaki breaks the clinch
and Annunaki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Loureiro really felt that one!
Loureiro is breathing heavily.
Annunaki darts in trying to clinch
and Loureiro counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Annunaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loureiro misses with a body punch
and Annunaki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Annunaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loureiro.
Loureiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Annunaki pinned against the cage. Annunaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loureiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Annunaki.
A slow jab from Loureiro misses its intended target.
Loureiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Annunaki pinned against the cage. Annunaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loureiro is looking to wear down Annunaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Loureiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loureiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Annunaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loureiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Annunaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Annunaki lands a front kick.
Loureiro with a poor takedown
and Annunaki counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Loureiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loureiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loureiro misses with a straight left.
Annunaki closes the distance but Loureiro moves to the side
and Loureiro counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Annunaki is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.
Loureiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Annunaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loureiro but great work by Annunaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Loureiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Annunaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loureiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loureiro fails with the takedown
and Annunaki counters with a head kick. That will keep Loureiro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Annunaki is looking to clinch.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro is looking to clinch but Annunaki is avoiding it.
Annunaki lands with a nice body kick.
Annunaki throws a looping overhand right but Loureiro ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Annunaki.
Annunaki tries to clinch there but Loureiro circles away.
Annunaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Annunaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Annunaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loureiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Annunaki digs a right hand into Loureiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loureiro's gas tank.
Loureiro successfully pulls guard.
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Annunaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loureiro trying to control the position.
Annunaki controlling from the top position.
Loureiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loureiro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Annunaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Annunaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loureiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Annunaki throws a series of punches but Loureiro moves out of range.
Loureiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Annunaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Annunaki as he connects with a hook.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Annunaki is just out of range.
Loureiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Annunaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loureiro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Annunaki closes the distance and pushes Loureiro back into the cage.
Loureiro breaks the clinch.
Annunaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Loureiro circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Annunaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bill Annunaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loureiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loureiro counters by clinching up.
Loureiro wants a takedown.
Loureiro pulls Annunaki into guard.
Loureiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loureiro 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.
That's two 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.
Loureiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loureiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Annunaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Loureiro.
Annunaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Annunaki wants to stand but Loureiro is controlling his arm.
Loureiro trying his best to control but Annunaki has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Loureiro has given up his back here.
Loureiro turns into Annunaki and is now in his guard.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro is looking to advance position but Annunaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Loureiro tries to reverse the position but Annunaki maintains control.
Loureiro wants to control but Annunaki is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loureiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Annunaki controlling his opponent.
Loureiro is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Annunaki really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the body from Loureiro misses
and Annunaki moves into the clinch.
Loureiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Annunaki smiles and moves away.
Loureiro wants to clinch.
Annunaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loureiro.
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Annunaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loureiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Annunaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Loureiro tries for a kimura but Annunaki is defending well.
Loureiro working away.
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.
A lull in the action here as Loureiro stalls from top position.
Annunaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Loureiro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Annunaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro stalling away here and it's allowed Annunaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Loureiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loureiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Annunaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Annunaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loureiro pulls Annunaki in to control the position.
Annunaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loureiro's guard.
Loureiro controls Annunaki momentarily but Annunaki frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafael Loureiro.
Annunaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loureiro lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Annunaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Annunaki swinging wildly here.
Annunaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loureiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Loureiro had his way with Bill Annunaki in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Annunaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loureiro.
Annunaki tries to clinch but Loureiro is having none of it.
Annunaki misses the body punch
and Loureiro counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Annunaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
Loureiro misses with a wild body shot.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Annunaki is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro forces Annunaki back against the cage and clinches.
Annunaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Annunaki - that landed with a thud.
Loureiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loureiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Annunaki walks away with a smile on his face. Loureiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Annunaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Annunaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loureiro clinches.
Loureiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill Annunaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Annunaki darts in trying to clinch
and Loureiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Annunaki thinking.
Annunaki tried to score with a low kick but Loureiro checks it.
Loureiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Annunaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loureiro.
Annunaki looks to clinch
and Annunaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Annunaki blocks a jab.
Loureiro gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Loureiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Annunaki lands an uppercut.
Annunaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loureiro avoids it.
Loureiro trying to land knees to the body.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loureiro lands a takedown into guard.
Loureiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Annunaki dives on top into guard.
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.
Annunaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loureiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Loureiro pulls Annunaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Annunaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loureiro trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro wants to control the position but Annunaki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Loureiro trying to control from the bottom.
Loureiro is looking to improve his position.
Annunaki passes into side control, despite Loureiro's attempt to control the position.
Loureiro struggling a bit here.
Rafael Loureiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Annunaki stands up and beckons Loureiro to his feet.
No luck for Loureiro with that takedown attempt.
Loureiro throws a lazy right hand but Annunaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown by Loureiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Annunaki which made him look bad.
Annunaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loureiro. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Loureiro misses the target.
Bill Annunaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loureiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Loureiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Annunaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bill Annunaki!
Bill Annunaki is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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