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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deniz Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Dos Anos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deniz Koc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Dos Anos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koc throws a leg kick but Dos Anos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dos Anos steps into range and cracks Koc with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Koc flops backwards and Dos Anos dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Deniz Koc has been cut.
Dos Anos cracks Koc with a solid left hand.
Koc is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koc trying to control the position.
Dos Anos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Anos is looking to work some ground and pound but Koc has wrist control.
Koc keeping moving, preventing Dos Anos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anos won't allow Koc to sweep him here.
Koc will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dos Anos trying to control but Koc is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos shoots for a double leg takedown but Koc sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Anos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos Anos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anos throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Koc tumbling to the canvas!
Dos Anos won't allow Koc to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Anos working some strikes from top position.
Koc can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos Anos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dos Anos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koc tries to kick Dos Anos off but Dos Anos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koc is breathing heavily.
Dos Anos wants to take a breather but Koc is having none of it.
Dos Anos decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Anos looks to land a left hand but Koc moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anos is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koc checks it well.
Dos Anos misses with the combination.
Koc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos misses with a wild combination.
Dos Anos scores with a punch to the head.
Dos Anos moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Koc goes down! Can Dos Anos finish him!?
Oh Koc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koc seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Anos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koc is keeping the position for now.
Koc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Anos trying to control the position from guard on top but Koc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Anos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Anos landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dos Anos is in close to Koc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Anos wants to control from the top but Koc keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dos Anos distracts Koc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Anos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dos Anos looking to sit in guard and control but Koc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Anos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koc's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos pushes down on Koc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dos Anos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Anos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koc defends it well.
Koc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dos Anos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Anos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Anos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Anos is trying to work for a kimura but Koc is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Anos lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koc is staying active underneath Dos Anos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Anos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deniz Koc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dos Anos looks to land a right hand but Koc moved out of range.
Dos Anos misses with a leg kick
and Koc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koc is trying to break free.
Koc changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dos Anos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dos Anos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rafael Dos Anos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anos jabs at Koc's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anos loads up on a big right hand but Koc slips the punch.
Dos Anos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Anos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Anos advances to half guard.
Dos Anos lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Anos decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos throws a jab but it's blocked by Koc.
Dos Anos looks to land a left hand but Koc moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anos throws a hook but Koc avoids it easily.
Koc slips a jab and a cross from Dos Anos.
A jab from Dos Anos misses.
Dos Anos has his takedown stuffed
and Koc counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Anos didn't expect that.
Dos Anos keeping moving, preventing Koc from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Anos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dos Anos is keen to just control but Koc is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos controlling the pace.
Dos Anos wants to work for an arm triangle but Koc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koc is looking to control Dos Anos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koc avoid being mounted?
Koc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Anos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Anos not doing much here.
Koc is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Anos sits in half guard.
Koc is trying to maintain the position but Dos Anos is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koc wants to improve his position but Dos Anos is controlling well.
Koc wants to control but Dos Anos is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Anos looks to land a right hand but Koc moved out of range.
A jab from Dos Anos does it's job there.
Dos Anos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Anos throws an overhand right that lands on Koc's shoulder, as Koc tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Anos throws a lazy right hand but Koc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Dos Anos misses.
Koc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anos.
Koc slips under a jab from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koc blocks a jab.
Dos Anos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Anos throws an overhand right that lands on Koc's shoulder, as Koc tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Anos throws a jab when Koc was well out of range.
Koc slips under a jab from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koc counters with a shoot takedown. Dos Anos fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koc wants to control from the top but Dos Anos keeps moving.
Dos Anos looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Anos is controlling Koc's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Anos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deniz Koc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dos Anos cracks Koc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Anos throws a head kick but Koc moves out of range.
Koc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koc slips under a jab.
Dos Anos misses the jab.
Dos Anos missing with a left hand there. Koc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Anos works the jab nicely.
Dos Anos throws out a loose jab but Koc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anos throws a lazy right hand but Koc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anos throws a hook but Koc blocks it.
Dos Anos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dos Anos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos is controlling the pace.
Dos Anos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koc sees it coming and defends easily.
Koc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Anos thows a huge punch but Koc dodges it nicely.
Koc is not content to let Dos Anos control the position.
Dos Anos is looking for a kimura but Koc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Anos to get the leverage.
Koc is staying active underneath Dos Anos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dos Anos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anos moves away.
Koc lands a jab to the nose.
Deniz Koc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Anos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koc connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Anos punishes Koc's body with a nice straight punch.
Koc shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Anos sprawls well. He's pushed Koc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos Anos misses with a looping left.
Koc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dos Anos feints and as Koc raises his hands in defense, Dos Anos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koc looking to control.
Dos Anos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koc is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos passes Koc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koc is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Anos slows the pace down in half guard.
Dos Anos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koc is looking to control Dos Anos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koc avoid being mounted?
Dos Anos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rafael Dos Anos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Dos Anos controlling the action here.
Dos Anos is tying to control. Koc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dos Anos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Anos prevents Koc from improving his position.
Dos Anos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dos Anos working Koc over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Dos Anos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Anos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Dos Anos!
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