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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjel Dacir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillipe Nover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arjel Dacir!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nover.
Dacir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nover.
Dacir throws a combination that misses
and Nover counters with a one-two to the body.
Nover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dacir.
Dacir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nover swings for the body but Dacir moves out of range.
Dacir throws a right and a left that Nover avoids nicely.
Dacir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Nover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dacir.
Nover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacir manages to avoid it.
Nover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dacir moves away.
Dacir uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dacir throws a nice looking combination but Nover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dacir lands with a kick to the temple. Nover shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nover takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nover looks to score with a jab to the body but Dacir is just out of range.
Dacir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dacir ducks under a wild hook from Nover.
Nover connects with a body shot.
Dacir throws a combination. Nover tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dacir doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dacir throws a combination that misses
and Nover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dacir misses with a straight left.
Nover is looking to wear down Dacir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Dacir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arjel Dacir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nover avoids the body shot from Dacir.
Nover scores with a one two! Dacir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nover scores with a hook to the body. Dacir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dacir was well out of range. Poor timing from Nover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dacir. Nover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dacir dodges the punch combination from Nover.
Sloppy strikes from Nover. Those never looked like landing.
Nover looks to score with a jab to the body but Dacir is just out of range.
Nover misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dacir.
Dacir throws a jab but it's blocked by Nover.
A swing and a miss from Dacir.
Dacir tries to land a front kick but Nover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Dacir.
Nover moves forwards but Dacir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Dacir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dacir throws the left hand but Nover avoids the punch easily.
Nover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nover misses with a few strikes there.
Dacir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nover.
Nover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nover ducks under a wild hook from Dacir.
Nover misses with an uppercut.
Nover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dacir under the eye.
Dacir throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nover's head.
Dacir lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Nover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacir moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nover lands with a nice combination. Dacir backs away looking to recover.
Nover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dacir.
Nover works the jab nicely.
Nover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dacir circles away quickly and effectively.
Nover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dacir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nover dodges the punch combination from Dacir.
Nover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dacir goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dacir misses with a series of wild punches.
Nover misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjel Dacir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dacir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arjel Dacir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dacir takes a swing at Nover's ribcage but misses.
Nover lands a jab-cross combination.
Nover has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dacir finds it's way round the side to connect with Nover's head.
A punch combination from Nover misses.
Nover walks into a stiff left hand from Dacir.
Dacir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nover fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Nover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dacir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dacir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nover blocks a head kick by Dacir.
Dacir misses with a few strikes there.
Dacir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nover moves away.
Nover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dacir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dacir is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacir scores with a decent looking hook.
Dacir thows a body shot but no joy.
Nover misses with a series of wild punches.
Dacir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dacir lands a nice hook to Nover's body. Nover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dacir in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dacir slips a jab from Nover.
Nover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dacir on the side of the head.
Nover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nover scores with a body shot.
Dacir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nover feints a jab promting Dacir to slip. Nover then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dacir slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nover avoids the head kick by Dacir.
Dacir lands a head kick!
Nover misses with a wild body shot.
Nover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dacir can pounce on him.
Dacir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Dacir misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Dacir.
Dacir misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Dacir does no damage.
Nover works Dacir's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dacir needs to keep his hands up - Nover had a free shot at his head there.
Dacir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Nover coming out on top.
Nover fails to land with a series of punches.
Dacir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nover avoids the head kick by Dacir.
Dacir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nover misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Nover.
Nover throws a series of punches but Dacir moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nover.
Jab by Dacir.
Nover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dacir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nover misses with a wild body shot.
Nover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dacir fails to land with a series of punches.
Nover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dacir circles away quickly and effectively.
Dacir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dacir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nover.
Nover looks to land a combination but Dacir avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillipe Nover dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dacir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phillipe Nover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nover misses the shot to the body.
Nover walks into a jab.
Dacir misses with a body shot.
Dacir misses with a series of wild punches.
Nover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nover takes a swing at Dacir's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nover as he connects with a hook.
Dacir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dacir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dacir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nover. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacir throws a right hand that Nover ducks under and follows up with a left that Nover also avoids with ease.
Nover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dacir.
Nover throws a right and a left that Dacir avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Nover scores with a four punch combination!
Dacir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dacir throws a head kick that half lands.
Nover misses with a few strikes there.
Nover moves out of range of the strikes.
Dacir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nover counters with a one-two to the body.
Dacir slips a jab and a cross from Nover.
Dacir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nover momentarily.
Nover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dacir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacir throws a head kick but Nover moves out of range.
Dacir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nover throws a series of punches but Dacir moves out of range.
Dacir misses with a looping right.
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!
Dacir just misses with a punch to the body.
Dacir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nover!
Dacir looks to throw the jab but Nover is out of range.
Dacir moves forwards but Nover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dacir moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dacir dodges the punch combination from Nover.
Nover avoids the head kick by Dacir.
Dacir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dacir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nover on the side of the head.
Nover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dacir.
Nover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dacir.
Dacir misses the shot to the body.
Dacir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dacir throws a good cross that connects.
Dacir lands a high kick!
Nover misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dacir throws a right and a left that Nover avoids nicely.
Dacir lands with an uppercut that bounces Nover off the cage and back into range.
Dacir slips a jab and a cross from Nover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nover misses with a two punch combination.
Nover ducks under a wild hook from Dacir.
Nice jab there from Dacir.
Nover takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Nover. Those never looked like landing.
Dacir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dacir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dacir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dacir misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjel Dacir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dacir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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