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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. Hole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung fu fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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289 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Hole! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hole throws a head kick that misses. Hole tries to keep at a distance but Gonzaga has taken the fight into the clinch. Gonzaga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hole is defending well. Gonzaga blocks a body shot from Hole. Hole pushes Gonzaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hole misses with the head strike.
Hole is trying to force a seperation but Gonzaga has the dominant position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hole. Hole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gonzaga has Hole pressed against the cage, preventing Hole from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzaga's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzaga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hole pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzaga moves out of range of the body kick from Hole.
Hole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Good leg kick by Hole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hole lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzaga off the cage and back into range. Hole looks to land a body kick but Gonzaga moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A thudding body kick lands there by Hole!
Hole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzaga feints and as Hole raises his hands in defense, Gonzaga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Gonzaga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gonzaga postures up in Hole's guard and throws a big left but Hole blocks it. Gonzaga wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gonzaga stopping the sweep attempt from Hole. Hole keeping full guard, as Gonzaga tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gonzaga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hole managing to control the position. Gonzaga throws an elbow that misses. Hole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzaga's guard. Nice move by Hole! Gonzaga has his foot on Hole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hole works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hole has picked Gonzaga up and slammed him! Gonzaga can't keep hold of the triangle and Hole manages to pass to side control! Gonzaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gonzaga 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. Gonzaga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hole off and has taken his back! Hole is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gonzaga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Gonzaga thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Hole is trapped and Gonzaga is scoring with shots to the head and body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gonzaga throwing sloppy strikes. Hole avoids the strikes from Gonzaga. Hole showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Hole will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gonzaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gonzaga has a takedown stuffed. Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzaga closes the distance and clinches. Hole stops a takedown attempt from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga has Hole pressed against the cage, preventing Hole from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hole misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hole tries to throw a body punch but Gonzaga avoids it by throwing Hole back against the cage. Gonzaga is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hole can't fight it off and eventually Gonzaga manages to take the fight to the floor. Hole looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hole working a defensive guard here.
Hole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gonzaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gonzaga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hole wants to sweep here but Gonzaga controlling him for the moment. Gabriel Gonzaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gonzaga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard. Hole trying to control from the bottom.
Hole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonzaga connects with a nice short shot to Hole's temple. Gonzaga slips a nice elbow through Hole's hands, connecting with Hole's forehead. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hole is looking to control Gonzaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hole avoid being mounted? Gonzaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gonzaga is looking to advance position but Hole won't allow it. Gonzaga stops Hole from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzaga is looking to advance position but Hole won't allow it. Gonzaga not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzaga. Gonzaga with the ground and pound but Hole uses the opportunity to regain guard. Gonzaga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hole wants to sweep but no luck. Gonzaga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gonzaga sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gonzaga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzaga. Hole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzaga. Gonzaga pushing down on Hole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gonzaga winds up and cracks Hole with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gonzaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hole defending well though. Ground and pound from Gonzaga. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gonzaga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gonzaga tries to pass to full mount but Hole defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gonzaga dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gonzaga misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzaga blocks the body kick.
Gonzaga looks to land a right hand but Hole moved out of range. Hole tries a head kick but it misses.
Hole throws a low kick but Gonzaga moves out of range easily. Hole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzaga's hands. Gonzaga is looking to clinch. Hole slips under a jab from Gonzaga. Harry Hole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzaga. Hole looks to land a body kick but Gonzaga moved away. Hole throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gonzaga defending well as Hole loads up on a big left hand. Hole jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gonzaga thows a body shot but no joy. Gonzaga loads up on a big right hand but Hole slips the punch. Harry Hole seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hole ducks under a wild hook from Gonzaga. Gonzaga is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Hole. Hole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzaga throws a low kick but Hole moves out of range easily. Hole throws a hook but Gonzaga avoids it easily. Gonzaga throws a low kick, looking for Hole's leg but Hole calmly moves out of range. Hole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hole ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzaga. Gonzaga avoids the body shot from Hole.
Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzaga manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga throws the left hand but Hole avoids the punch easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzaga. Gonzaga takes a swing at Hole's ribcage but misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Hole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gonzaga wants to clinch up but Hole keeps it at a distance. Hole connects with a leg kick. Gonzaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gonzaga moves out of range as Hole strikes. Hole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzaga on the side of the head. Gonzaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Hole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gonzaga avoids a kick to the body.
Hole takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gonzaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hole.
Hole is looking to score with low kicks. Nice body kick from Hole. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gonzaga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hole slips under a jab from Gonzaga. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harry Hole just about did enough to take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzaga tries to clinch up but Hole circles away and keeps his distance. Gonzaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hole just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gonzaga thows a left - swing and a miss! Hole lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donk. Hole catches Gonzaga right on the button with a cross. Hole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gonzaga thows a left - swing and a miss! Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gonzaga blocks a jab. Gonzaga throws a leg kick but Hole checks it. Hole misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hole to counter with a crisp jab. Hole is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Hole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzaga. The fighters circle momentarily. Hole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gonzaga checks a leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzaga. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hole misses with a kick to the body.
Hole tests Gonzaga's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzaga. Gonzaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hole. Gonzaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gonzaga lands a jab. Gonzaga moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hole misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzaga tries a low kick but Hole avoids it. Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzaga. Gonzaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hole. Hole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Gonzaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzaga. Gonzaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hole dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown but Hole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gonzaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gonzaga checks the leg kick. Gonzaga lands with a nice body punch. Hole throws a leg kick but Gonzaga checks it. Hole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Gonzaga looks to throw the jab but Hole is out of range. Gonzaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hole.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzaga checks a leg kick. Hole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hole. Hole slips under a jab. A head kick misses from Hole. Hole is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Gonzaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzaga manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Gonzaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Danga de danga de dang - Gonzaga scores with a four punch combination! Gonzaga looks to clinch and Hole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzaga has time to react. Hole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzaga. An inside leg kick lands from Hole. Hole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gonzaga throws an off balance right hand
and Hole counters with a thumping low kick. Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gonzaga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga is trying to control the action in half guard but Hole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gonzaga trying to mount his opponent but Hole defends it. Gonzaga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Harry Hole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gonzaga looks to land a strike but Hole avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Hole is trying to control the position but Gonzaga postures up. Gonzaga working some strikes from top position. Gonzaga won't allow Hole to sweep him here. Gabriel Gonzaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gonzaga looking to sit in guard and control but Hole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzaga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hole has passed into half guard!
Gonzaga wants to control but Hole is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hole is pressing down on Gonzaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzaga is holding on for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gonzaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Gonzaga. I think Hole 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hole! Harry Hole is the new heavyweight champion! Harry Hole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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