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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mondial Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mondial Dos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Davola!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davola stuffs the takedown.
Dos shoots in for a takedown but Davola shows good takedown defense.
Davola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Davola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davola.
Davola throws a body punch but Dos moves out of range.
Dos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davola counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Davola.
Dos takes the fight into the clinch.
Dos being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davola tries a low kick but Dos avoids it.
Dos slips a jab from Davola.
Dos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davola.
Davola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davola manages to avoid it.
Davola throws a body punch but Dos moves out of range.
Dos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davola defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mondial Dos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Davola.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Davola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola keeps Dos at a distance using the push kick.
Davola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davola tries to sprawl but Dos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dos wants to free his trapped foot but Davola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davola defends it well.
Davola is controlling Dos's trapped leg to prevent Dos from advancing to side control.
Dos is trying to control the action in half guard but Davola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dos thows a huge punch but Davola dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos is working for a submission of some sort.
Davola wants to improve his position but Dos is controlling well.
Davola controlling the position well.
Davola trying to control from the bottom.
Dos is keen to just control but Davola is a slippery customer.
Dos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dos tries to land a front kick but Davola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davola just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos scores with a punch to the head.
Dos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davola is trying to defend but Dos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dos is keen to just control but Davola is a slippery customer.
Dos tries to pass to full mount but Davola defends it.
Davola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Davola is staying active underneath Dos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dos lands with an uppercut that bounces Davola off the cage and back into range.
Davola thuds a left hand into Dos's body.
Dos jabs at Davola's body.
Dos throws a nice looking combination but Davola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mondial Dos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davola.
Davola throws a head kick that misses.
Mondial Dos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davola scrambles back to his feet.
Dos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davola tries to land a leg kick but Dos saw it coming and moves away.
Dos moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Dos with that takedown attempt.
Dos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos moves out of range of the body kick.
Dos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davola. That did some damage!
Davola digs a good body shot into Dos's ribs.
Dos tries to clinch up.
Good work by Dos as he checks the leg kick.
Davola swings for the body but Dos moves out of range.
Dos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dos blocks the body kick.
Dos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dos is able to avoid easily.
Davola thows a body shot but no joy.
Davola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davola throws out a loose jab but Dos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davola throws a hook to the side of Dos's head but Dos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davola connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos shoots in looking for a takedown. Davola tries to sprawl out of it but Dos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davola is looking to land body kicks.
Dos jabs at Davola's body.
Davola scores with a kick to the body.
Dos closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos up against the cage.
Dos tries for a takedown but Davola manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mondial Dos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Davola to work.
Dos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davola lands a jab-cross combination.
Davola throws out a loose jab but Dos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davola avoids the body shot from Dos.
Davola lands a lovely overhand right.
Davola scores with a nice right hand.
Dos takes a swing at Davola's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joe Davola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Dos catches Davola right on the button with a cross.
Dos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davola.
Dos wants to clinch.
Dos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davola sprawls well. Davola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos motions for Davola to come forward. Dos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos momentarily.
Davola scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dos lands a lovely overhand right.
Dos avoids the body shot from Davola.
Dos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Davola.
Dos scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos blocks the leg kick.
Dos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davola throws out the jab.
Davola cracks Dos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos throws a right and a left that Davola avoids nicely.
Davola throws a front kick that sends Dos stumbling back into the cage.
Davola pushes Dos away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davola cracks a nice hook into Dos's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos throws a series of punches but Davola avoids them all with ease.
Dos tries to clinch up but Davola circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dos shoots in for a takedown but Davola shows good takedown defense.
Davola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos.
Davola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davola lands a leg kick that knocks Dos off balance momentarily.
Davola misses the shot to the body.
Davola looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos is just out of range.
Davola lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Davola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos.
Davola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Davola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davola fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos moves forwards but Davola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davola misses with an uppercut. Dos saw that one coming.
Davola throws a chopping leg kick but Dos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Davola throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos.
Dos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Davola lands with a hook. Dos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dos missing with a left hand there. Davola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davola. That's going to slow Dos down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davola plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Davola misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Davola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davola.
Dos ducks under a wild hook from Davola.
Davola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Davola misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Davola.
Sloppy strikes from Dos. Those never looked like landing.
Davola throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Davola as Dos shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mondial Dos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davola misses with a hook. Dos ducked under it nicely.
Dos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davola sprawls well. Davola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos gets slowly back to his feet.
Davola scores with a decent looking hook.
Davola throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos.
Davola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davola connects with the punch.
Davola scores with a hook.
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!
Dos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davola circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos was well out of range. Poor timing from Davola.
Davola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Davola throws a series of punches but Dos moves out of range.
Dos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos wants to clinch up but Davola keeps it at a distance.
Dos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davola avoids it really well and circles away.
Davola tries to land a leg kick but Dos saw it coming and moves away.
Dos takes a swing at Davola's ribcage but misses.
Dos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos moves away.
That kick from Davola tenderised Dos's leg. Dos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davola manages to avoid it.
Davola throws a low kick but Dos avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Some wild striking there from Dos.
Davola looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos is just out of range.
Davola misses with a kick to the body.
Davola scores with the left hand. Dos knows he should have avoided that one.
Dos tests Davola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dos looks for the body kick but Davola saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mondial Dos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Davola fakes the leg kick and cracks Dos in the body.
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!
Dos tries to clinch up but Davola circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davola scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos thows a body shot but no joy.
Davola scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos throws a leg kick but Davola checks it.
Davola stuffs the takedown.
Davola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Davola.
Davola scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davola, right into the meat.
Davola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davola connects with a right hand. Dos shakes it off.
No joy there for Davola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davola throws a head kick that misses
and Dos counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Dos.
Davola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Dos misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davola connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Dos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davola scores with the left hand. Dos knows he should have avoided that one.
Davola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos's calf.
Dos throws an overhand right that lands on Davola's shoulder, as Davola tries to avoid the shot.
Davola jabs Dos right on the nose. Dos blinks but takes it well.
Davola connects with a right hand. Dos shakes it off.
Dos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dos misses with a body shot.
Dos misses with a hook. Davola ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Davola misses.
Dos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davola manages to avoid it.
Dos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davola circles away.
Davola connects with a high kick.
Davola thuds his right hand into Dos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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.
Davola misses with a low kick as Dos jumps back.
Davola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos on the side of the head.
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!
Davola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos fails to land the takedown.
Davola connects with a high kick.
Davola throws a nice looking combination but Dos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davola was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos.
Davola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dos blocks the body kick.
Dos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davola is trying to control the position but Dos postures up.
Davola keeping moving, preventing Dos from controlling successfully.
Joe Davola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos drops back looking for a leg! Davola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davola manages to kick Dos off! Dos jumps back into Davola's guard.
Dos advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I wouldn't like to be where Davola is right now.
Davola is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Davola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondial Dos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos throws an elbow but Davola slips to the side and avoids it well.
Davola keeps Dos under control for a moment.
Davola struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Davola tries to buck Dos off but Dos is having none of it.
Dos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davola is not content to let Dos control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davola is looking for a sweep.
Dos tries for a kimura but Davola is defending well.
Dos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davola, who protects the arm well.
Davola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Davola.
I've got Davola 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Davola!
Joe Davola is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joe Davola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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