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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oblaks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Wrestler by Bruce Springsteen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
23 - 16 - 1 |
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184 cm
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192 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Oblaks is just out of range.
A combination from Villegas does no damage.
Oblaks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Villegas is trying to defend but Oblaks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oblaks trying to control from half guard but Villegas is working away.
Oblaks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Villegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oblaks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Villegas looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks is looking for a kimura but Villegas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oblaks to get the leverage.
Villegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oblaks pulls his head out easily.
Oblaks seems to be working for a kimura but Villegas defends the submission attempt.
Villegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oblaks pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oblaks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Villegas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Villegas is defending against the submission attempts here by Oblaks.
Oblaks escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Oblaks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oblaks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Villegas gets caught flat footed, as Oblaks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oblaks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oblaks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Villegas seems a little lost for a moment, as Oblaks dominates the positioning.
Villegas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oblaks controlling the position.
Villegas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oblaks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas is not content to let Oblaks control the position.
Oblaks works his way into side control.
Villegas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Villegas is still trying to improve position.
Oblaks stands up and beckons Villegas to his feet.
Oblaks scores with a takedown into Villegas's guard.
Villegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oblaks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oblaks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks wants to control from the top but Villegas keeps moving.
Oblaks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oblaks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Villegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oblaks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oblaks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Villegas has his foot on Oblaks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oblaks works his way back into a safe position though.
Oblaks slips nicely into half guard.
Oblaks stops Villegas from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oblaks wants to pass the guard but Villegas is defending well.
Oblaks controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bembol Oblaks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Villegas digs a good hook to Oblaks's body.
Villegas throws a lazy uppercut
and Oblaks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Villegas's guard.
Oblaks looking to pass the guard.
Villegas is looking for a triangle but Oblaks pushes his legs off easily.
Oblaks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oblaks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oblaks wants to control but Villegas is keeping him busy.
Oblaks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villegas is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oblaks tries to move to mount but Villegas blocks the move with his legs.
Villegas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oblaks in particular looking to stall.
Villegas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Villegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oblaks's head backwards.
Oblaks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Villegas's guard.
Oblaks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villegas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oblaks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villegas can do to turn this around?
Oblaks passes into half guard.
Villegas is trying to stand up here but Oblaks is controlling him well.
Oblaks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Villegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oblaks pulls his head out easily.
Oblaks trying to control from half guard but Villegas is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks tries to pass to full mount but Villegas defends it.
Villegas actively working from the bottom here.
Villegas is defending against the submission attempts here by Oblaks.
Oblaks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villegas keeps working.
Villegas looking for submissions off his back.
Oblaks is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks is looking for a kimura here.
Oblaks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villegas keeps working.
Villegas is defending against the submission attempts here by Oblaks.
Villegas is looking for a sweep. Oblaks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Villegas is refusing to be controlled, as Oblaks sits in half guard.
Villegas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Villegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oblaks pulls his head out easily.
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.
Villegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oblaks pulls his head out easily.
Villegas is defending against the submission attempts here by Oblaks.
Villegas actively working from the bottom here.
Oblaks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Villegas defends it well.
Oblaks is trying to work for a kimura but Villegas is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oblaks is trying to control. Villegas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oblaks trying to pass the guard but Villegas defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bembol Oblaks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Oblaks misses.
Oblaks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villegas.
Oblaks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Villegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oblaks pulls his head out easily.
Oblaks wants to free his trapped foot but Villegas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Villegas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villegas looking for submissions off his back.
Villegas tries to get to full guard but Oblaks has control of the leg.
Villegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oblaks uses his free foot to push down on Villegas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Villegas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Villegas enables Oblaks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villegas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Villegas keeping moving, preventing Oblaks from controlling successfully.
Oblaks is pushing down on Villegas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Villegas is fighting to maintain full guard but Oblaks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oblaks stalling.
Oblaks stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Oblaks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Villegas is trying to stand up here but Oblaks is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks works his way into full mount!
Oblaks is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Villegas takes a swing at Oblaks's ribcage but misses.
Oblaks looks to score with a jab to the body but Villegas is just out of range.
Villegas avoids the head kick by Oblaks.
Jab from Villegas.
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!
Villegas swings for the body but Oblaks moves out of range.
Oblaks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Villegas to the mat! Villegas manages to get full guard.
Oblaks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Villegas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oblaks defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks passes into half guard.
Oblaks seems to be looking for submissions.
Villegas looking for submissions off his back.
Oblaks is keen to just control but Villegas is a slippery customer.
Oblaks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oblaks is looking to advance position but Villegas won't allow it.
Oblaks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Villegas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oblaks.
Villegas is trying to stand up here but Oblaks is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Villegas looking for submissions off his back.
Oblaks trying to control the action but Villegas is working from the bottom.
Villegas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oblaks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Villegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oblaks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villegas wants to improve his position but Oblaks is controlling well.
Fabio Villegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bembol Oblaks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bembol Oblaks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villegas looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bembol Oblaks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oblaks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bembol Oblaks!
Post fight, an emotional Bembol Oblaks said 'I came here to fight my heart out but I have to be honest and say that I didn't expect to win. The only thing I am sure of when I step into the ring is that I will win or lose with guns blazing. Thanks for the support it means a lot to me. And my thanks to Sydney BEAST Clothing for providing me wit'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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