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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haydar Hede Hede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 Hilo, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haydar Hede Hede!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Hede Hede.
Hede Hede shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hede Hede showed some decent athleticism there.
Sobral preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hede Hede prevents Sobral from improving his position.
Hede Hede is looking for a kimura but Sobral is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hede Hede to get the leverage.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hede Hede is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hede Hede trying to pass the guard but Sobral defending well.
Sobral has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hede Hede is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hede Hede as he jumps to the side.
Hede Hede stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobral.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hede Hede tries to clinch but Sobral is having none of it.
Sobral drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hede Hede struggling a bit here.
Sobral scoring with punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral trying to control the position but Hede Hede is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral staying calm.
Hede Hede is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede tries to roll over but Sobral keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hede Hede tries to roll over but Sobral keeps him under control.
Hede Hede trying to hold on to Sobral's head to control him but Sobral postures up.
Sobral seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hede Hede does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sobral not doing much here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hede Hede 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobral has his hands on Hede Hede's head, controlling the position.
Hede Hede trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Hede Hede lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haydar Hede Hede will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hede Hede has his takedown stuffed
and Sobral moves into the clinch.
Sobral drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hede Hede pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Sobral does no damage.
Haydar Hede Hede seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hede Hede wants to clinch
and Sobral counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sobral thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobral throwing shots but Hede Hede is blocking nicely.
Hede Hede trying to control but Sobral postures up.
Hede Hede is looking for a sweep. Sobral is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sobral stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hede Hede has his takedown stuffed
and Sobral counters with a series of strikes. Hede Hede will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hede Hede wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is taking a breather. Hede Hede says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sobral thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hede Hede's head.
Hede Hede trying to control here.
Sobral thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hede Hede's head.
Sobral sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hede Hede defending well though.
Sobral is thwarting Hede Hede's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hede Hede shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobral pinned against the cage. Sobral gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Renato Sobral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haydar Hede Hede.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hede Hede closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hede Hede lands in his opponent's guard.
Hede Hede trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Sobral trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Sobral dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hede Hede misses with a takedown
and Sobral counters with a shoot takedown. Hede Hede fights it but they end up in guard.
Hede Hede has Sobral pulled in close to control his posture.
Renato Sobral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobral thows a big elbow that misses.
Hede Hede lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sobral!
Hede Hede looking to control but Sobral is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobral can't escape the position.
Sobral is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hede Hede can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobral is looking to escape.
Hede Hede sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobral tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobral is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hede Hede moves to the back position.
Hede Hede controlling well, preventing Sobral from escaping the position.
Hede Hede tries to keep control of the position but Sobral is staying busy.
Hede Hede takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sobral trying to control the action but Hede Hede just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hede Hede is looking to control Sobral but Sobral is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hede Hede avoiding Sobral 's attempts to control his hands.
Hede Hede tries to get the hooks in deep but Sobral pushed the leg off.
Hede Hede not allowing Sobral to control his hands.
Sobral tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sobral wants to control but Hede Hede is having none of it.
Sobral squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hede Hede wants to take Sobral's back here but Sobral is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries to hold on but Hede Hede pushes him away.
Sobral working to try and regain half guard.
Sobral tries to lock up and control but Hede Hede gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hede Hede trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hede Hede wants to finish this one by submission but Sobral is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hede Hede.
Sobral gets back to half guard.
Sobral has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hede Hede is working away from the top position though.
Sobral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hede Hede's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hede Hede's back!
Sobral is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sobral gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sobral gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sobral apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hede Hede misses with a takedown
and Sobral decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hede Hede's guard.
Hede Hede working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobral postures up.
Sobral is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hede Hede is trying to keep Sobral in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Sobral showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sobral 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Sobral!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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