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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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190 cm
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dzoko Dzoko!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzoko cracks the inside of Rio's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Rio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dzoko wants to slow Rio down by chopping away at his legs.
Dzoko moves into the clinch successfully.
Rio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dzoko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rio tries to pull guard but Dzoko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dzoko is trying to break free.
Dzoko is trying to push Rio away but Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dzoko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzoko looks to land a left hand but Rio moved out of range nicely.
Dzoko throws a leg kick but Rio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rio blocks a low kick nicely.
Dzoko connects with an inside leg kick.
Dzoko closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dzoko.
Dzoko tries a low kick but Rio avoids it.
Dzoko swings for the body but Rio moves out of range.
Rio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dzoko moves into the clinch successfully.
Dzoko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Rio prevents Dzoko from breaking the clinch.
Dzoko wants to break free but Rio has control.
Rio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dzoko smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Rio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzoko instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rio prevents Dzoko from breaking the clinch.
Rio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dzoko smiles and moves away.
Rio defending well as Dzoko loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dzoko.
Dzoko clinches up with Rio and pushes him back against the cage.
Rio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dzoko's efforts to push away.
Dzoko is trying to force a seperation but Rio has the dominant position.
Dzoko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio jumps into guard, dragging Dzoko to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dzoko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dzoko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dzoko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dzoko wanted to stand there but Rio had control of the position.
Rio pulls Dzoko in close to prevent any damage.
Rio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dzoko being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Rio wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dzoko instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rio prevents Dzoko from breaking the clinch.
Rio tries to pull guard but Dzoko holds him up against the cage and eventually Rio drops back down to his feet.
Dzoko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch but Rio keeps him there for the moment.
Rio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dzoko's efforts to push away.
Dzoko is trying to push Rio away but Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dzoko to keep the fight standing.
Rio prevents Dzoko from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzoko Dzoko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dzoko moves into the clinch.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch but Rio keeps him there for the moment.
Rio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dzoko smiles and moves away.
Rio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dzoko closes the distance and clinches.
Dzoko tries to break the clinch but Rio is controlling the position.
Rio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dzoko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dzoko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dzoko is trying to break free.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzoko can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoko working hard to break the clinch.
Dzoko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzoko pushes Rio away with a front kick.
Dzoko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rio is just out of range.
Dzoko throws a shot from downtown. Rio moves away and avoids it.
Dzoko throws an off balance right hand
and Rio counters with a nice body shot.
Dzoko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rio.
Dzoko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rio is out of range.
Dzoko has closed the distance and engaged Rio in a clinch.
Rio keeps control of Dzoko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dzoko is looking to break free of the clinch but Rio has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rio has Dzoko pressed against the cage, preventing Dzoko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dzoko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dzoko is trying to break the clinch but Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Dzoko working hard to break the clinch.
Dzoko is looking to break free of the clinch but Rio has double underhooks.
Dzoko is trying to push Rio away but Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dzoko's efforts to push away.
Dzoko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dzoko breaks the clinch.
Rio moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzoko gets a clinch.
Dzoko Dzoko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzoko pushes Rio away with a front kick.
Dzoko throws a solid leg kick but Rio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dzoko.
Rio moves out of range of the leg kick from Dzoko.
Dzoko misses with an uppercut. Rio saw that one coming.
Dzoko tries to work over Rio's front leg with a kick but Rio checks it.
Dzoko throws a head kick but Rio moves out of range.
Rio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzoko.
Rio checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rio tries to keep at a distance but Dzoko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dzoko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dzoko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dzoko throws a head kick but Rio moves out of range.
Dzoko is breathing heavily.
Dzoko gets a clinch.
Dzoko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dzoko wants to get back to striking at distance but Rio won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Dzoko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzoko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rio blocks a low kick nicely.
Dzoko throws a front kick aimed at Rio's knee but Rio avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzoko Dzoko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzoko works the jab nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dzoko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rio keeps control of Dzoko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzoko is trying to push Rio away but Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dzoko tries to circle away but Rio has him pinned against the cage.
Dzoko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dzoko is trying to break free.
Rio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzoko walks away with a smile on his face. Rio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dzoko rushes Rio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dzoko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dzoko uses from the top position.
Rio has his hands on Dzoko's head, controlling the position.
Dzoko wanted to stand there but Rio had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rio holds on and takes a little breather.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Rio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dzoko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dzoko Dzoko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dzoko forces Rio back against the cage and clinches.
Rio fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rio pulls guard.
Rio has his hands on Dzoko's head, controlling the position.
Dzoko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Rio pulls Dzoko in close to prevent any damage.
Dzoko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rio, up you get!
An inside leg kick from Dzoko misses.
Dzoko has managed to clinch.
Rio keeps control of Dzoko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dzoko throws a big right hand that misses.
Dzoko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio seems keen to control Dzoko's posture.
Dzoko throwing strikes but missing.
Rio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dzoko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rio pulls Dzoko in close to prevent any damage.
Dzoko Dzoko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dave Rio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dzoko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dzoko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko clinches up against the cage.
Dzoko is looking to break free of the clinch but Rio has double underhooks.
Rio pulls guard successfully.
Rio controlling the position.
Rio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dave Rio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dzoko wants to control from the top but Rio keeps moving.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dzoko closes the distance and pushes Rio back into the cage.
Dzoko is trying to break the clinch but Rio has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dzoko Dzoko.
I've got Dzoko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzoko Dzoko!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dzoko Dzoko thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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FIGHT
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