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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DAVID VOJNOVIC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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168 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Davenport!
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, DAVID VOJNOVIC!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davenport tries to work over VOJNOVIC's front leg with a kick but VOJNOVIC checks it.
Davenport misses with a low kick.
Davenport misses with a head kick.
Davenport tries a head kick but it misses.
VOJNOVIC stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davenport.
Horrible takedown by VOJNOVIC or perhaps it was just good defense by Davenport which made him look bad.
VOJNOVIC checks a low kick from Davenport.
VOJNOVIC shoots in for a takedown but Davenport shows good takedown defense.
VOJNOVIC shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davenport defends it nicely.
Richard Davenport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DAVID VOJNOVIC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davenport throws a leg kick which misses VOJNOVIC's front leg but catches the back leg as VOJNOVIC tries to avoid it.
VOJNOVIC checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davenport.
Davenport throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davenport lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and VOJNOVIC has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from VOJNOVIC and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davenport feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to VOJNOVIC's calf.
Davenport tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davenport. That's going to slow VOJNOVIC down.
A good leg kick by Davenport.
VOJNOVIC closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davenport quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Davenport controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Still in half guard, VOJNOVIC seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like VOJNOVIC might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DAVID VOJNOVIC was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Davenport misses with a low kick as VOJNOVIC jumps back.
Davenport misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Davenport.
Davenport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Davenport misses.
VOJNOVIC is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davenport throws a low kick, looking for VOJNOVIC's leg but VOJNOVIC calmly moves out of range.
VOJNOVIC checks a leg kick.
VOJNOVIC shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
VOJNOVIC moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Davenport is trying to control VOJNOVIC's posture but VOJNOVIC avoids it.
VOJNOVIC is staying tight to Davenport's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAVID VOJNOVIC dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
VOJNOVIC checks a low kick from Davenport.
VOJNOVIC avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
VOJNOVIC shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davenport is trying to defend but VOJNOVIC finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
VOJNOVIC content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
VOJNOVIC wants to pass the guard but Davenport is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VOJNOVIC controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
VOJNOVIC moves nicely into side control.
VOJNOVIC takes a little break here. Davenport wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two 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.
Davenport might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport wants to control but VOJNOVIC postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DAVID VOJNOVIC has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davenport stuffs the takedown attempt from VOJNOVIC. VOJNOVIC gets slowly back to his feet.
Davenport throws a sloppy head kick and VOJNOVIC moves out of range easily.
VOJNOVIC shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davenport sprawls well. Davenport wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. VOJNOVIC gets slowly back to his feet.
VOJNOVIC looks for a takedown but Davenport sprawls well.
Richard Davenport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DAVID VOJNOVIC.
Davenport tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and VOJNOVIC is able to avoid easily.
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.
VOJNOVIC checks a low kick from Davenport.
Davenport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richard Davenport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davenport looks to land a body kick but VOJNOVIC moved away.
Davenport moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
VOJNOVIC shoots in looking for a takedown but Davenport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing VOJNOVIC's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davenport with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davenport misses with a head kick.
VOJNOVIC throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davenport's waist but Davenport gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VOJNOVIC off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VOJNOVIC blocks a low kick nicely.
Davenport 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAVID VOJNOVIC 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
VOJNOVIC shoots in and bounces Davenport off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
VOJNOVIC stays in close to Davenport's body and controls the position.
VOJNOVIC sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davenport's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VOJNOVIC looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DAVID VOJNOVIC was stalling too much, according to the referee.
VOJNOVIC looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VOJNOVIC is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VOJNOVIC's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by DAVID VOJNOVIC.
Davenport throws a sloppy head kick and VOJNOVIC moves out of range easily.
Davenport throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davenport throws a sloppy head kick and VOJNOVIC moves out of range easily.
Davenport throws a head kick but VOJNOVIC moves out of range.
Davenport throws a low kick but VOJNOVIC moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
VOJNOVIC looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
VOJNOVIC controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
VOJNOVIC works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
DAVID VOJNOVIC comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got VOJNOVIC 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DAVID VOJNOVIC!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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