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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evandro Brandao will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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178 cm
28
250 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
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192 cm
31
265 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evandro Brandao! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brandao looks to land a combination. Bungradidoa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Brandao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Brandao jabs Bungradidoa right on the nose. Bungradidoa blinks but takes it well. Brandao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Evandro Brandao has been cut. Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the body
and Brandao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense. Bungradidoa digs a good hook to Brandao's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bungradidoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bungradidoa fails with the takedown. Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Brandao circles away easily enabling Brandao to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brandao avoids the body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brandao counters with a good low kick that Bungradidoa was not able to check. Bungradidoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bungradidoa.
Brandao tries a quick counter leg kick but Bungradidoa is wise to it. Bungradidoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bungradidoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bungradidoa is breathing heavily. Bungradidoa takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses. Brandao throws a counter combo. Bungradidoa has his takedown stuffed and Brandao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brandao tests Bungradidoa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bungradidoa misses with a takedown attempt - Brandao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bungradidoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evandro Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bungradidoa connects with a body shot that sends Brandao's belly button to the back. Brandao stuns Bungradidoa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the body and Brandao counters with a left hand that sends Bungradidoa to the canvas!
Bungradidoa is rocked! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brandao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bungradidoa's guard. Oh Bungradidoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bungradidoa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bungradidoa wants to stand and escape but Brandao is having none of it. Brandao wanted to stand there but Bungradidoa had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Bungradidoa. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet. A countering left hand to the body from Brandao misses. Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bungradidoa tries to clinch up. Bungradidoa shoots and misses enabling Brandao to counter with a crisp jab. Brandao scores with a kick to the body.
Brandao has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Bungradidoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice cross by Brandao. That kick from Brandao tenderised Bungradidoa's leg. Bungradidoa is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brandao lands a head kick that stumbles Bungradidoa and the fighters go to the mat. Brandao stops Bungradidoa from standing up. Brandao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bungradidoa is proving hard to escape from. Bungradidoa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Brandao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Bungradidoa is looking to stand up but Brandao isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Brandao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brandao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bungradidoa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bungradidoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away. Brandao with a jab. Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily. Brandao blocks a head kick by Bungradidoa.
It seemed like Brandao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bungradidoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bungradidoa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bungradidoa glances at the clock... BAM! Brandao nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bungradidoa crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bungradidoa is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evandro Brandao! A less than humble Evandro Brandao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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