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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ekim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tutu Araribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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182 cm
28
153 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Ekim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tutu Araribe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araribe shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekim tries to sprawl out of it but Araribe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ekim throws a head kick that misses.
Araribe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekim throws a nice looking combination but Araribe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mike Ekim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araribe defending well as Ekim loads up on a big left hand.
Ekim throws a jab when Araribe was well out of range.
Araribe avoids the head kick by Ekim.
Ekim throws a head kick that misses.
Araribe slips a jab and a cross from Ekim.
A head kick misses from Ekim.
Araribe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekim.
Ekim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekim misses the target.
Ekim tries a head kick but it misses.
Araribe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekim misses with a double jab.
Mike Ekim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araribe moves into the clinch.
Araribe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Araribe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ekim tries to pull guard but Araribe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Araribe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Ekim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tutu Araribe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araribe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Araribe trying to land knees to the body.
Araribe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Araribe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ekim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Araribe smiles and moves away.
Ekim lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araribe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekim as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Araribe or perhaps it was just good defense by Ekim which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araribe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekim as he jumps to the side.
Ekim scores with a three punch combo!
Ekim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Araribe momentarily.
Ekim throws a head kick but Araribe moves out of range.
Ekim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Araribe gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ekim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Araribe.
Ekim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araribe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araribe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araribe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekim's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araribe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ekim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Araribe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araribe stands up from half guard.
Ekim throws a series of punches but Araribe avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ekim fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ekim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Araribe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ekim quickly recovers to half guard.
Araribe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araribe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Araribe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Araribe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Araribe.
Araribe throws a strike but Ekim avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Araribe postures up in Ekim's guard and throws a big left but Ekim blocks it.
Araribe trying to control but Ekim is working from the bottom.
Araribe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araribe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Araribe throws a big elbow that misses.
Ekim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araribe on the ground.
Araribe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araribe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ekim keeping moving, preventing Araribe from controlling successfully.
Araribe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Araribe wants to control from the top but Ekim keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araribe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araribe is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekim has wrist control.
Ekim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Araribe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araribe connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araribe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Araribe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Araribe looking to pass the guard.
Araribe lands a couple of elbows.
Ekim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Araribe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araribe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araribe throwing strikes from guard but Ekim blocks nicely.
Ekim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekim keeping moving, preventing Araribe from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araribe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araribe trying to control but Ekim is working from the bottom.
Ekim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araribe.
Ekim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ekim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araribe.
Araribe postures up in Ekim's guard and throws a big left but Ekim blocks it.
Araribe passes Ekim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Araribe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ekim is not content to let Araribe control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Araribe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tutu Araribe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Araribe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ekim tries to avoid it but Araribe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ekim to the ground. Ekim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ekim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekim misses the jab.
Araribe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekim did well to prevent Araribe getting side control.
Ekim tries to roll over but Araribe keeps him under control.
Araribe slips a nice elbow through Ekim's hands, connecting with Ekim's forehead.
Araribe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Araribe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araribe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Araribe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekim taking some punishment here, with Araribe in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araribe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araribe is trying to control. Ekim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araribe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Araribe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ekim wants to improve his position but Araribe is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araribe throwing shots but Ekim is blocking nicely.
Araribe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekim's head.
Araribe thows a huge punch but Ekim dodges it nicely.
Araribe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araribe.
Araribe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Araribe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Araribe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Araribe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araribe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araribe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Araribe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekim has hold of Araribe's hands but Araribe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Araribe is pressing down on Ekim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekim is holding on for now.
Tutu Araribe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Araribe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekim's head.
Araribe drops an elbow to the side of Ekim's head.
Araribe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Araribe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Araribe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araribe moves into full mount! Ekim won't be happy about that!
Araribe with the ground and pound from mount.
Araribe landing strikes from the mount and Ekim is in trouble!
Ekim is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araribe landing shots from mount.
Oh Ekim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araribe drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ekim! More shots from Araribe and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tutu Araribe!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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