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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ongka Ongka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ongka comes to the cage accompanied by Abebe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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253 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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238 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ongka Ongka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Almeida blocks the leg kick.
Ongka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almeida sprawls well. Almeida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ongka gets slowly back to his feet.
Ongka throws a leg kick but Almeida checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Ongka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ongka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ongka fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ongka Ongka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ongka throws a solid leg kick but Almeida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ongka.
Ongka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Almeida checks it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ongka.
Ongka throws a leg kick but Almeida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ongka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Almeida pinned against the cage. Almeida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ongka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Almeida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Almeida has his foot on Ongka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ongka works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeida being controlled here, momentarily.
Almeida looking to control.
Almeida has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ongka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Almeida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Ongka takes a little break here. Almeida wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ongka trying to control the position but Almeida is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida sneaks back into half guard.
Almeida is staying active underneath Ongka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida wants to improve his position but Ongka is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ongka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ongka is looking to advance position but Almeida won't allow it.
Ongka is working for a submission of some sort.
Ongka is looking for a kimura but Almeida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ongka to get the leverage.
Ongka wants to pass to mount but Almeida is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to maintain the position but Ongka is very close to passing his half guard.
Almeida is trying to stand up here but Ongka is controlling him well.
Ongka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Almeida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ongka.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida is looking to control Ongka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Almeida avoid being mounted?
Ongka prevents Almeida from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ongka working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Almeida's thigh. Almeida counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ongka wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
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 Ongka Ongka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ongka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ongka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeida defends it nicely.
Ongka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ongka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Almeida's half guard.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ongka Ongka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ongka is pressing down on Almeida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Almeida is holding on for now.
Ongka is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ongka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida trying to hold on to Ongka's head to control him but Ongka postures up.
Almeida tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ongka has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Almeida sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ongka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ongka wants to take a breather but Almeida is having none of it.
Ongka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ongka lands strikes from half guard.
Ongka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Almeida sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeida is refusing to be controlled, as Ongka sits in half guard.
Ongka slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
Almeida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ongka throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ongka stands and throws Almeida's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ongka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Almeida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ongka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ongka trying to control the position.
Ongka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almeida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Ongka keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Ongka is retaining full guard.
Almeida trying to control but Ongka is working from the bottom.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Ongka is keeping the position.
Ongka working a defensive guard here.
Ongka keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ongka working for a triangle but Almeida defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ongka looking for a guillotine here but Almeida defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ongka Ongka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ongka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Almeida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Almeida stands and throws Ongka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ongka gets back to half guard.
Ongka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Almeida.
Almeida wants to free his trapped foot but Ongka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ongka looking for submissions off his back.
Ongka is refusing to be controlled, as Almeida sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ongka is looking for a sweep. Almeida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almeida is trying to control. Ongka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Almeida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ongka is just riding it out for now. Almeida eventually gives up the hold.
Almeida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ongka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ongka manages to get to full guard.
Almeida is looking to pass into half guard but Ongka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ongka is in guard.
Ongka Ongka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ongka wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Ongka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Almeida's head.
Ongka drops back looking for a leg! Almeida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Almeida manages to kick Ongka off! Ongka jumps back into Almeida's guard.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Ongka from controlling successfully.
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ongka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida wants to control but Ongka passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ongka wants to pass to mount but Almeida is defending the position.
Almeida is looking to improve his position.
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ongka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ongka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ongka passes to full mount!
Ongka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to escape the mount.
Ongka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ongka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Almeida wants to control but Ongka is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ricardo Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ongka Ongka.
Well Ongka 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ongka Ongka!
After the fight, Ongka Ongka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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