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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Caua Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opel Insignia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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266 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Brawler
Experienced
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Solid chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caua Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Insignia!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Azevedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Insignia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Insignia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azevedo is out of range and Insignia settles back down.
Azevedo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Azevedo tries to clinch up but Insignia circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Insignia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Insignia has managed to clinch.
Insignia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Azevedo is keeping busy.
Insignia tries to break the clinch but Azevedo is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Insignia slows down the pace here.
Azevedo prevents Insignia from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Insignia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Insignia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azevedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Insignia, pushing him back against the ropes.
Azevedo digs a right hand into Insignia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Insignia's gas tank.
Insignia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azevedo gets a clinch.
Insignia working hard to break the clinch.
Azevedo manages to break the clinch.
Azevedo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Insignia breaks from the clinch.
Azevedo is looking to clinch.
Insignia raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Azevedo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insignia moves into the clinch.
Azevedo breaks the clinch.
Insignia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Azevedo throws a sloppy head kick and Insignia moves out of range easily.
Insignia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Insignia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azevedo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Azevedo throws the kick towards the body but Insignia avoids it.
Insignia pushes Azevedo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Azevedo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azevedo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Azevedo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Opel Insignia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Insignia closes the distance and clinches.
Insignia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Azevedo looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Insignia.
Insignia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Azevedo breaks the clinch.
Azevedo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Insignia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Insignia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo pushes Insignia away with a front kick.
Insignia misses the shot to the body.
Insignia closes the distance and clinches.
Azevedo is trying to maintain a safe position but Insignia gets an underhook and turns Azevedo into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Azevedo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Insignia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Azevedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Insignia.
Azevedo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azevedo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Insignia takes the fight into the clinch.
Insignia is looking to break free of the clinch but Azevedo has double underhooks.
Azevedo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azevedo tries to clinch but Insignia moves out of range.
Azevedo tries to clinch up.
Azevedo wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insignia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo manages to avoid it.
Insignia throws a leg kick
and Azevedo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Insignia's knee momentarily.
Caua Azevedo is winning the standup battle so far.
Insignia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Insignia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo clinches up with Insignia and pushes him back against the ropes.
Azevedo misses with a body punch.
Insignia has Azevedo pressed against the ropes, preventing Azevedo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Insignia tries to circle away but Azevedo has him pinned against the ropes.
Opel Insignia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Insignia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Insignia slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caua Azevedo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Insignia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azevedo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Insignia has had enough of the clinch but Azevedo keeps him there for the moment.
Azevedo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Insignia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Azevedo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Insignia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azevedo throws a big counter combination but Insignia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Azevedo misses with a head kick.
Insignia tries to clinch but Azevedo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insignia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Insignia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Azevedo up against the ropes.
Azevedo slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insignia effectively controlling the action here.
Insignia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Azevedo up against the ropes.
Azevedo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Insignia is looking to control Azevedo's arms but Azevedo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insignia has his back to the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Opel Insignia.
Azevedo scores with a head kick. Insignia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Insignia closes the distance and pushes Azevedo back into the ropes.
Azevedo tries to stall but Insignia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Insignia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Azevedo is keeping busy.
Azevedo has had enough of the clinch but Insignia keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insignia lands a hook that snaps the head of Azevedo backwards.
Azevedo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azevedo lands a leg kick that knocks Insignia off balance momentarily.
Azevedo misses with a body shot.
Azevedo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Insignia circles away quickly and effectively.
Insignia is looking to clinch.
Insignia closes the distance and clinches.
Insignia can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo has had enough of the clinch but Insignia keeps him there for the moment.
Azevedo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Insignia looking to stall.
Azevedo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Opel Insignia.
I think Insignia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Opel Insignia!
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FIGHT
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