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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Apocalypse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomic comes into the arena with A Kiss to Build a Dream On blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobcat Apocalypse!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atomic avoids the head kick by Apocalypse.
Atomic tests Apocalypse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apocalypse throws a head kick that misses.
Apocalypse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atomic.
Atomic blocks a head kick by Apocalypse.
Apocalypse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apocalypse checks a low kick from Atomic.
Atomic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Apocalypse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Apocalypse takes one to the side of the head.
Atomic throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apocalypse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atomic stuns Apocalypse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atomic digs a good body shot into Apocalypse's ribs.
Apocalypse looks gassed!
Apocalypse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Atomic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice combo by Atomic! Oh, that's hurt him - Apocalypse falls to the canvas and Atomic follows him into side control.
It looks like Bobcat Apocalypse has been cut.
Atomic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Atomic decides to stand back up. Atomic steps back and let's Apocalypse get back to his feet.
Atomic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apocalypse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atomic moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Apocalypse goes down! Can Atomic finish him!?
Apocalypse is rocked!
Apocalypse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atomic thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atomic wants to control from the top but Apocalypse keeps moving.
Atomic wants to stand but Apocalypse has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Apocalypse has momentary wrist control but Atomic slips an elbow through the middle.
Atomic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atomic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Apocalypse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atomic lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Apocalypse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atomic is one step ahead there.
Apocalypse trying to keep a closed guard but Atomic is proving a slippery customer.
Atomic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apocalypse wants to sweep here but Atomic controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apocalypse is on top in guard.
Atomic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Apocalypse off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Atomic scores with a nice right hand.
Atomic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atomic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atomic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Apocalypse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apocalypse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse throws a hook but Atomic avoids it easily.
Jab by Atomic.
Apocalypse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atomic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Apocalypse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apocalypse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atomic connects with a looping right hand.
Atomic throws a right and a left that Apocalypse avoids nicely.
Atomic scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Apocalypse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apocalypse with a nice cross.
Tom Atomic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Apocalypse blocks the low kick.
Apocalypse throws a head kick that misses.
Atomic scores with a jab to the body.
Atomic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apocalypse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomic throws a leg kick that misses.
Apocalypse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atomic to score with a decent uppercut.
Atomic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atomic lands a nice hook to Apocalypse's body. Apocalypse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atomic scores with a one two! Apocalypse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobcat Apocalypse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Atomic lands a nice shot that snaps Apocalypse's head back.
Apocalypse blocks a leg kick.
Atomic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apocalypse.
Atomic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apocalypse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atomic.
Apocalypse has Atomic up against the cage in a clinch.
Atomic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atomic trying to control the position but instead, Apocalypse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atomic into the cage.
Atomic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Apocalypse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atomic blocks it with crossed arms.
Apocalypse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atomic's defenses.
It looks like Tom Atomic has been cut.
Apocalypse gets underhooks to prevent Atomic's takedown attempt.
Atomic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atomic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Apocalypse.
Atomic scores with a jab.
Tom Atomic is winning the standup battle so far.
Apocalypse throws a head kick but Atomic moves out of range.
Apocalypse is breathing heavily.
Atomic throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Atomic both land. Nice combination.
Atomic looks to land a combination but Apocalypse avoids it well.
Apocalypse dodges the punch combination from Atomic.
Atomic slips under a jab from Apocalypse.
Apocalypse tries to clinch up but Atomic circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Atomic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atomic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Apocalypse ducks right into an uppercut from Atomic.
Apocalypse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atomic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Atomic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atomic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apocalypse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atomic scores with a jab to the head.
Apocalypse wants to land a leg kick but Atomic is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atomic, as that shot connected.
Apocalypse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atomic moves away.
Apocalypse misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic scores with a hook to the body. Apocalypse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apocalypse throws a sloppy head kick and Atomic moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Atomic - just one landing.
Atomic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Atomic lands a slapping body shot.
Atomic motions for Apocalypse to come forward. Atomic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apocalypse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atomic motions for Apocalypse to come forward. Atomic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atomic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apocalypse.
Atomic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apocalypse is out of range.
A punch combination from Atomic misses.
Apocalypse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atomic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apocalypse's head.
Atomic scores with a punch to the head.
Atomic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Apocalypse walks into a stiff left hand from Atomic.
Atomic scores with a hook to the body. Apocalypse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atomic punishes Apocalypse's body with a nice straight punch.
Apocalypse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomic wants to land a leg kick but Apocalypse is out of range.
Atomic stalks Apocalypse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apocalypse's face. Apocalypse staggers backwards, shaken.
Atomic works over Apocalypse's head and body with a nice combination.
Apocalypse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Atomic lands with a nice body punch.
Apocalypse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atomic throws a series of strikes that have Apocalypse backpedaling.
A jab from Atomic does it's job there.
Atomic throws a nice looking combination but Apocalypse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atomic, as that shot connected.
Apocalypse throws and low kick but Atomic moves out of range easily.
Apocalypse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atomic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apocalypse can do to turn this around?
Atomic misses with a wild combination.
Atomic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apocalypse's head.
Atomic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apocalypse's head backwards.
Atomic slips a jab from Apocalypse.
A head kick misses from Apocalypse.
Atomic throws a series of strikes that have Apocalypse backpedaling.
Apocalypse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apocalypse misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Atomic finds it's target.
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!
Apocalypse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Atomic!
Atomic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Atomic. Beautiful body shot.
Atomic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atomic lands a nice hook to Apocalypse's body. Apocalypse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apocalypse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atomic lands a nice shot to the body.
Apocalypse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Atomic connects with a solid leg kick.
Atomic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomic cracks a nice hook into Apocalypse's ribs.
Atomic fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Atomic catches Apocalypse right on the button with a cross.
Atomic looks to land a combination. Apocalypse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Nice body punch from Atomic.
Atomic tries to work over Apocalypse's front leg with a kick but Apocalypse checks it.
Atomic stuns Apocalypse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Apocalypse throws a head kick but Atomic moves out of range.
Apocalypse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atomic works the jab nicely.
Atomic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apocalypse.
A lazy left from Atomic finds it's target.
Good work by Apocalypse as he checks the leg kick.
Apocalypse is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Apocalypse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apocalypse moves in looking to clinch but Atomic pushes him off.
Atomic avoids the head kick by Apocalypse.
Nice uppercut lands for Atomic. That snapped Apocalypse's head back.
Atomic is looking to score with low kicks.
Atomic stuns Apocalypse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Apocalypse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Atomic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apocalypse. Apocalypse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atomic clobbers Apocalypse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apocalypse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apocalypse doesn't seem bothered though.
Atomic tests Apocalypse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apocalypse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apocalypse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atomic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apocalypse on the side of the head.
Atomic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice jab there from Atomic.
Atomic with a hook.
Apocalypse needs to keep his hands up - Atomic had a free shot at his head there.
Apocalypse blocks a leg kick.
Atomic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atomic stalks Apocalypse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apocalypse's face. Apocalypse staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atomic throws a series of punches but Apocalypse moves out of range.
Apocalypse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atomic.
Nice body kick there by Apocalypse.
Atomic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apocalypse backs up against the cage.
Atomic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apocalypse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Atomic as he connects with a hook.
Apocalypse throws a sloppy head kick and Atomic moves out of range easily.
Atomic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atomic connects with a crisp jab.
Apocalypse doesn't manage to clinch there - Atomic circles away.
Atomic lands a nice hook to Apocalypse's body. Apocalypse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atomic keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Atomic.
Atomic misses with the combination.
Atomic throws a right and a left that Apocalypse avoids nicely.
Atomic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apocalypse rushes Atomic and presses him up against the cage.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside.
Apocalypse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atomic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atomic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apocalypse has him pressed against the cage.
Apocalypse throws an elbow that misses.
Apocalypse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse lands an elbow inside.
Apocalypse misses with an elbow strike.
Apocalypse looking to throw knees to the head but Atomic is blocking nicely.
Apocalypse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atomic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apocalypse tries to land knees in the clinch but Atomic avoids the damage to the body.
Atomic can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Apocalypse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atomic's brow.
Atomic breaks the clinch.
Atomic scores with a three punch combo!
Atomic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atomic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atomic scores with a hook to the body. Apocalypse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apocalypse tries a head kick but it misses.
Atomic scores with a nice right hand.
Atomic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atomic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atomic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atomic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atomic lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic digs a good body shot into Apocalypse's ribs.
Atomic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atomic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atomic misses with a low kick.
Apocalypse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atomic lands a slapping body shot.
Atomic throws a shot to the body.
Atomic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atomic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apocalypse backs up against the cage.
Atomic scores with a body shot.
Apocalypse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bobcat Apocalypse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atomic lands a body shot.
Apocalypse throws a head kick that misses.
Tom Atomic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atomic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick from Atomic misses.
Apocalypse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Atomic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to de liver by Atomic. Beautiful body shot.
Atomic scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Atomic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atomic, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Atomic!
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