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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Timbarlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Kazashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazashi has chosen Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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, Paul Timbarlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Kazashi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timbarlake rushes Kazashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kazashi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Timbarlake is stalling here.
Timbarlake manages to break the clinch.
Timbarlake throws a sloppy head kick and Kazashi moves out of range easily.
Kazashi swinging wildly here.
Kazashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timbarlake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timbarlake has managed to clinch.
Timbarlake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timbarlake rushes Kazashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timbarlake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timbarlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timbarlake clinches with his opponent.
Timbarlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timbarlake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Timbarlake tried to score with a low kick but Kazashi checks it.
Timbarlake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Timbarlake counters by moving into the clinch.
Timbarlake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timbarlake drives through and clinches with Kazashi against the cage.
Timbarlake manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Timbarlake!
Timbarlake clinches up against the cage.
Timbarlake has Kazashi pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timbarlake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kazashi is trying to break free.
Timbarlake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timbarlake rushes Kazashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Timbarlake manages to break the clinch.
Timbarlake clinches up with Kazashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazashi is trying to force a seperation but Timbarlake has the dominant position.
Timbarlake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kazashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timbarlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazashi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timbarlake darts in and clinches Kazashi up against the cage.
Timbarlake keeps control of Kazashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timbarlake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Timbarlake breaks the clinch.
Kazashi tries to keep at a distance but Timbarlake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timbarlake stalling.
Timbarlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timbarlake throws a lazy head kick
and Kazashi counters with a series of strikes. Timbarlake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Timbarlake throws a head kick that misses.
Timbarlake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Timbarlake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timbarlake clinches with his opponent.
Kazashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Timbarlake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timbarlake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazashi manages to avoid it.
Timbarlake throws a chopping leg kick but Kazashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Timbarlake clinches.
Kazashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timbarlake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timbarlake swinging wildly here.
Timbarlake moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Timbarlake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Timbarlake throws a body punch but Kazashi moves out of range.
Kazashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Timbarlake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timbarlake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kazashi moves forwards but Timbarlake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timbarlake clinches up with Kazashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Timbarlake breaks the clinch.
Timbarlake drives through and clinches with Kazashi against the cage.
Timbarlake missing with knees to the body.
Kazashi is trying to break the clinch but Timbarlake has him pressed against the cage.
Timbarlake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazashi avoids it.
Timbarlake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kazashi is breathing heavily.
Timbarlake rushes Kazashi and presses him up against the cage.
Timbarlake avoiding damage.
Timbarlake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timbarlake misses with a two punch combination.
Timbarlake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kazashi on the side of the head.
Paul Timbarlake is winning the standup battle so far.
Timbarlake throws a series of punches but Kazashi avoids them all with ease.
Timbarlake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timbarlake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timbarlake misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timbarlake moves into the clinch successfully.
Timbarlake tries to work over Kazashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Timbarlake has double underhooks.
Timbarlake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kazashi missing with knees to the body.
Timbarlake manages to break the clinch.
Timbarlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazashi can do to turn this around?
Timbarlake misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul Timbarlake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timbarlake closes the distance and pushes Kazashi back into the cage.
Timbarlake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Timbarlake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timbarlake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timbarlake drives through and clinches with Kazashi against the cage.
Timbarlake is pushing Kazashi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timbarlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazashi misses the jab.
Kazashi avoids the head kick by Timbarlake.
Kazashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timbarlake.
Timbarlake throws a leg kick but Kazashi checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timbarlake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kazashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul Timbarlake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timbarlake has closed the distance and engaged Kazashi in a clinch.
Kazashi tries to break free but Timbarlake pushes him back against the cage.
Kazashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kazashi avoids the elbow strike from Timbarlake, against the cage.
Timbarlake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timbarlake breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timbarlake forces Kazashi back against the cage and clinches.
Timbarlake is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazashi has double underhooks.
Kazashi is trying to break the clinch but Timbarlake is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Timbarlake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Timbarlake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timbarlake throws a right hand that Kazashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazashi also avoids with ease.
Timbarlake darts in and clinches Kazashi up against the cage.
Timbarlake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kazashi looking to stall.
Kazashi keeps control of Timbarlake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kazashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazashi tries to break free but Timbarlake pushes him back against the cage.
Kazashi blocks the elbow strike.
Timbarlake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timbarlake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Timbarlake wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazashi won't allow it.
Kazashi tries to break free but Timbarlake pushes him back against the cage.
Kazashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Timbarlake gets an underhook and turns Kazashi into the cage.
Nice body punch from Timbarlake - that landed with a thud.
Timbarlake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timbarlake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timbarlake tries a body shot but Kazashi blocks it.
Kazashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timbarlake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kazashi has him pressed against the cage.
Timbarlake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Timbarlake misses.
Timbarlake has closed the distance and engaged Kazashi in a clinch.
Kazashi working hard to break the clinch.
Timbarlake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Timbarlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazashi blocks a low kick nicely.
A left and a right from Timbarlake both land. Nice combination.
Timbarlake throws a head kick that misses.
Timbarlake throws a series of punches but Kazashi avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timbarlake moves into range and clinches up with Kazashi.
Kazashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timbarlake.
Kazashi blocks an elbow strike.
Kazashi avoiding damage as Timbarlake throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timbarlake.
Kazashi is trying to break the clinch but Timbarlake has him pressed against the cage.
Timbarlake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Timbarlake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kazashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paul Timbarlake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timbarlake manages to break the clinch.
Kazashi misses with a hook
and Timbarlake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Timbarlake throws a series of punches but Kazashi moves out of range.
Timbarlake throws a series of punches but Kazashi avoids them all with ease.
Timbarlake takes the fight into the clinch.
Rafael Kazashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timbarlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul Timbarlake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timbarlake staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Timbarlake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timbarlake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Timbarlake!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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