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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Singleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yocka Cmencku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 cm
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278 lbs
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180 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Singleton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yocka Cmencku! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cmencku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Singleton is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cmencku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Singleton sees it coming and defends easily. Singleton tries to get to full guard but Cmencku has control of the leg. Cmencku is taking a breather. Singleton 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. Singleton tries to get to full guard but Cmencku has control of the leg. Cmencku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Singleton is just riding it out for now. Cmencku eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cmencku connects with a nice short shot to Singleton's temple. Cmencku should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Singleton is looking to improve his position.
Cmencku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Singleton is looking for a sweep. Cmencku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cmencku controlling the action here. Cmencku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singleton is looking for a sweep. Cmencku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cmencku seems to be working for a kimura but Singleton defends the submission attempt. Singleton wants to get back to full guard. Still in half guard, Cmencku seems content to control. Singleton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cmencku trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yocka Cmencku. Cmencku scores with a spinning back kick! Singleton is breathing heavily. Cmencku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cmencku lands in his opponent's guard. Cmencku gets to his feet. Singleton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! 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! A head kick misses from Cmencku. Cmencku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cmencku lands in his opponent's guard. Cmencku stays in close to Singleton's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cmencku stands up from Singleton's guard - Cmencku perhaps looking for a knockout. The fight moves into the clinch position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Singleton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cmencku walks away with a smile on his face. Singleton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Singleton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yocka Cmencku dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cmencku has Singleton up against the cage in a clinch.
Cmencku gets control of Singleton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cmencku will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Cmencku. Cmencku trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Cmencku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Singleton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cmencku on the ground. Cmencku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singleton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yocka Cmencku. Singleton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Diego Singleton has been cut. Cmencku shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cmencku was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Sloppy strikes there by Cmencku. Cmencku happy to just control the position for now. Singleton tries to buck Cmencku off but Cmencku is having none of it. Yocka Cmencku has got the better of the ground game so far. Cmencku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cmencku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cmencku decides to stand back up. Cmencku steps back and let's Singleton get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cmencku drives through with a takedown into Singleton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cmencku has eaten all the pies! Cmencku wants to pass the guard but Singleton is keeping the position. Singleton wants to sweep here but Cmencku controlling him for the moment. Singleton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cmencku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yocka Cmencku has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Cmencku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Cmencku is looking to take a break and control but Singleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Singleton tries to roll over but Cmencku keeps him under control. Singleton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cmencku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Singleton is looking for a sweep. Cmencku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cmencku controlling the pace. Cmencku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Singleton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Cmencku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cmencku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cmencku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yocka Cmencku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Diego Singleton's cut. That's time! Singleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cmencku takes the fight into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Singleton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Singleton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singleton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cmencku has him pressed against the cage. Cmencku is struggling to control the position. Singleton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singleton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Singleton taking a breather. Cmencku blocks an elbow strike from Singleton.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cmencku drags the fight down to the ground.
Singleton is looking to work some ground and pound but Cmencku has wrist control. Singleton wanted to stand there but Cmencku had control of the position. Cmencku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Cmencku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singleton is one step ahead there. Singleton postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Cmencku controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yocka Cmencku. Cmencku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Singleton was covering up waiting for the punch and Cmencku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singleton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cmencku throwing strikes but missing. Cmencku stopping the sweep attempt from Singleton. Cmencku controlling from the top position. Cmencku stands and steps away. Singleton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cmencku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cmencku is keen to just control but Singleton is a slippery customer. Singleton missing with punches from the bottom.
Singleton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Singleton is looking for a sweep. Cmencku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cmencku content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Cmencku passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cmencku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cmencku working for a guillotine from mount but Singleton is in no mood to give up. Singleton is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Singleton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Diego Singleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yocka Cmencku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cmencku content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Yocka Cmencku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cmencku has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yocka Cmencku!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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62% |
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