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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Quelhas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deke Dickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quelhas's entrance music is Chama os Mulekes - Cone Crew Diretoria. A fine choice. Luca Quelhas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Luca Quelhas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deke Dickleson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickleson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quelhas finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickleson's head.
Quelhas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quelhas lands with a slapping head kick.
Quelhas throws a head kick that Dickleson semi-blocks.
Quelhas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dickleson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Quelhas misses with a double jab.
Quelhas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quelhas throws a combination. Dickleson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dickleson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quelhas circles away.
Quelhas misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickleson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickleson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quelhas circles away.
Dickleson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luca Quelhas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deke Dickleson.
Dickleson looks gassed!
Quelhas connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quelhas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quelhas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quelhas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dickleson avoids it really well and circles away.
Quelhas shoots in and drives through. Dickleson sprawls well.
Quelhas tries to bum rush Dickleson with a series of wild strikes but Dickleson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quelhas lands with a kick to the temple. Dickleson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Quelhas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dickleson blocks a head kick by Quelhas.
Dickleson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quelhas's waist but Quelhas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dickleson off to one side.
Quelhas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dickleson circles away.
Quelhas throws a head kick that misses.
Quelhas throws a nice head kick!
Dickleson scores with a takedown into Quelhas's guard.
Dickleson is looking to work some ground and pound but Quelhas has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quelhas wants to stand and escape but Dickleson is having none of it.
Dickleson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickleson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dickleson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickleson stands up from Quelhas's guard - Dickleson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickleson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quelhas sprawls well initially but Dickleson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Quelhas wants to get back to his feet.
Dickleson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quelhas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dickleson content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deke Dickleson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dickleson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quelhas as he avoids it easily.
Quelhas scores with a sloppy right hand. Dickleson should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickleson is defended easily by Quelhas.
Quelhas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quelhas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dickleson's head.
Quelhas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dickleson on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quelhas shoots in but Dickleson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luca Quelhas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Quelhas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dickleson shoots in looking for a takedown. Quelhas tries to sprawl out of it but Dickleson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quelhas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quelhas tries a head kick but it misses.
Quelhas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dickleson sprawls well. Dickleson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quelhas gets slowly back to his feet.
Quelhas fails with a takedown attempt.
Quelhas with a nice cross.
Quelhas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quelhas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luca Quelhas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickleson is breathing heavily.
Quelhas misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Quelhas catches Dickleson right on the button with a cross.
Dickleson fails with a takedown attempt.
Luca Quelhas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deke Dickleson.
Quelhas throws a head kick that half lands.
Dickleson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quelhas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quelhas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quelhas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dickleson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quelhas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quelhas connects with a high kick.
Quelhas misses with a series of wild punches.
Quelhas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Quelhas misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quelhas connects with a high kick.
Dickleson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quelhas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dickleson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dickleson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dickleson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quelhas as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quelhas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dickleson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quelhas can pounce on him.
Dickleson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Quelhas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dickleson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quelhas somewhat.
Quelhas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dickleson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quelhas won't be happy with that.
Quelhas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quelhas seems a little lost for a moment, as Dickleson dominates the positioning.
Dickleson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dickleson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dickleson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Luca Quelhas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quelhas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dickleson pinned against the cage. Dickleson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickleson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dickleson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Quelhas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickleson, into his guard.
Dickleson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quelhas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deke Dickleson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Quelhas scores with a push kick.
Quelhas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quelhas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickleson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quelhas lands a head kick!
Dickleson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dickleson lands in his opponent's guard.
Dickleson trying to control but Quelhas is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dickleson throwing strikes from guard but Quelhas blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Quelhas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Deke Dickleson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Quelhas scores with a head kick.
Quelhas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dickleson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quelhas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dickleson's sensitive parts.
Quelhas scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickleson shoots in looking for a takedown. Quelhas tries to sprawl out of it but Dickleson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quelhas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quelhas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dickleson's head backwards.
Quelhas lands a high kick!
Quelhas fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickleson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quelhas.
Quelhas lands a high kick!
Dickleson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luca Quelhas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deke Dickleson.
Quelhas tests Dickleson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dickleson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luca Quelhas is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickleson shoots in and drives through. Quelhas sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quelhas.
Dickleson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quelhas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dickleson.
Quelhas lands with a right hand.
Quelhas tries to bum rush Dickleson with a series of wild strikes but Dickleson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickleson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quelhas is fending him off so far but Dickleson persists. Nope, Quelhas circles away and we're back to standing.
Quelhas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dickleson sprawls well. Dickleson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quelhas gets slowly back to his feet.
Dickleson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dickleson showed some decent athleticism there.
Dickleson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quelhas is looking to escape.
Dickleson slips a nice elbow through Quelhas's hands, connecting with Quelhas's forehead.
Ground and pound from Dickleson.
Dickleson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quelhas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deke Dickleson.
I think Dickleson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Deke Dickleson!
Deke Dickleson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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