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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ra Daka (ranked 4745 p4p, 393 weight class) and Billy Bob Thornton (ranked 6226 p4p, 477 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ra Daka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton instigates a clinch.
Daka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thornton or perhaps it was just good defense by Daka, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thornton.
Thornton working the ground and pound.
Thornton working the body and head with strikes.
Daka pushes Thornton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thornton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daka is breathing heavily.
Thornton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Daka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Daka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thornton is controlling him well.
Thornton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thornton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton happy to just control the position for now.
Thornton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thornton controls the position from side control.
Thornton tries for a kimura but Daka is defending well.
Daka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thornton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Thornton prevents Daka from escaping the position.
Thornton controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton throws an elbow but Daka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thornton controls the position.
Daka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daka stuffs the takedown attempt from Thornton. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Daka darts in trying to clinch
and Thornton counters with a series of strikes. Daka will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thornton counters with a right hand to the body.
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt.
Ra Daka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob Thornton.
Thornton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daka wants to clinch
and Thornton counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ra Daka has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Daka as Thornton shoots in.
Daka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thornton.
Ra Daka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daka doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornton circles away.
Daka tries to keep at a distance but Thornton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thornton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daka up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thornton can't get the takedown.
Thornton keeps control of Daka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daka prevents Thornton from breaking the clinch.
Daka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thornton jumps guard.
Daka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thornton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daka is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ra Daka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thornton counters with a three punch combo that has Daka backing up. Daka nods at Thornton to acknowledge the strikes.
Thornton pushes Daka up against the cage in a clinch.
Thornton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Daka manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daka throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ra Daka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob Thornton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton tries to break free but Daka pushes him back against the cage.
Daka struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
Thornton has Daka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thornton pulls guard successfully.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Daka controlling him for the moment.
Thornton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thornton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daka won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
Daka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thornton is proving hard to escape from.
Daka preventing the sweep.
Thornton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daka won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daka wants to get up but he can't break Thornton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daka is looking to clinch.
Thornton swats away the attempt to clinch by Daka.
Daka sets himself, and Thornton steps forward looking for the clinch! Daka avoids it this time.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses.
Thornton moves into the clinch.
Daka is trying to break free.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Daka manages to get underhooks.
Thornton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ra Daka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Daka's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daka wants to clinch.
Thornton clinches.
Thornton has picked Daka up - he's going for a ride! Thornton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thornton is trying to work for a kimura but Daka is defending well.
Thornton is working for a kimura but Daka is defending it quite comfortably.
Daka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daka tries to stall but Thornton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daka is trying to break the clinch but Thornton is controlling him.
Thornton is pushing Daka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thornton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Daka is controlling him.
Thornton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thornton stalling the fight.
Daka stalling in the clinch but Thornton improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daka is looking to break free of the clinch but Thornton has double underhooks.
Daka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Daka holds him up against the cage and eventually Thornton drops back down to his feet.
Thornton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daka has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ra Daka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thornton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daka wants to clinch up but Thornton keeps it at a distance.
Daka tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
Daka is looking to clinch.
Thornton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Billy Bob Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daka tries to clinch but Thornton moves out of range.
Daka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daka tries to clinch up but Thornton circles away and keeps his distance.
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Daka's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Daka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thornton jumps guard and drags Daka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Daka stands and steps away. Thornton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thornton has managed to clinch.
Daka is looking to break free of the clinch but Thornton has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daka to keep the fight standing.
Thornton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Thornton goes for a double leg but Daka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daka continues to drive forward.
Ra Daka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob Thornton.
Thornton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daka pinned against the cage. Daka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daka tries to clinch up.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Daka sprawls well.
Daka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton throws a big counter head kick but Daka avoids it with no problem.
Daka tries to clinch up.
Daka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton keeps the fight on the outside.
Thornton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daka stuffs the takedown.
Daka wants to clinch up but Thornton keeps it at a distance.
Daka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thornton, pushing him back against the cage.
Thornton has Daka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daka tries a body shot but Thornton blocks it.
Thornton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thornton avoiding damage as Daka throws knees to the body.
Daka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thornton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daka up against the cage.
Thornton gets control of Daka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thornton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thornton is proving hard to escape from.
Thornton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thornton's guard.
Thornton controlling Daka's posture.
Thornton looking for a guillotine here but Daka defends easily.
Daka stands and steps away. Thornton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thornton gets a double leg takedown into Daka's guard.
Thornton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thornton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ra Daka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Bob Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thornton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thornton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob Thornton!
In defeat, Ra Daka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Will be back very soon!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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