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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Mara�on (ranked 74 p4p, 6 weight class) and Thomas Bolleke (ranked 330 p4p, 50 weight class). Mara�on comes to the cage accompanied by Pistolero. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
39 - 12 - 2 |
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195 cm
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191 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Mara�on!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara�on lands a jab to the head.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mara�on throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mara�on defends it nicely.
Mara�on scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Mara�on looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes Mara�on back into the cage.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Bolleke has clasped his hands together around Mara�on's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on manages to get back to half guard.
Bolleke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mara�on works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara�on looking for a sweep. Not yet Mara�on, not yet.
Bolleke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mara�on wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Mara�on managing to control the position.
Mara�on wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Mara�on has control of Bolleke's left arm, preventing Bolleke from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mara�on is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving.
Mara�on preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Bolleke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mara�on lands a jab.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Mara�on moves away
and Mara�on counters with a body kick.
Mara�on clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Mara�on lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Mara�on counters with a quick kick to the body but Bolleke blocks it.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on walks into a left hand.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Bolleke swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Bolleke lunges at Mara�on with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mara�on's hand.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mara�on is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Mara�on circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolleke.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Mara�on lands the left hand.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mara�on!
Mara�on is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke throws a strike aimed at the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on avoids it well.
Mara�on tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a strike aimed at the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on avoids it well.
Mara�on is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolleke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mara�on defending well though.
Mara�on is looking to improve his position.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mara�on's head.
Mara�on is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mara�on trying to control here.
Bolleke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mara�on working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mara�on preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke controlling from the top position.
Mara�on is looking to stand up but Bolleke isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara�on lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mara�on stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mara�on controlling from the top position.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mara�on wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Mara�on tries to pass.
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.
Mara�on is working hard here to advance position.
Bolleke trying to keep a closed guard but Mara�on is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mara�on trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Mara�on has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mara�on passes Bolleke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolleke is controlling Mara�on's trapped leg to prevent Mara�on from advancing to side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bolleke has time to react.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mara�on clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Bolleke on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mara�on is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bolleke keeps control of the position as Mara�on tries to break free.
Bolleke has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mara�on! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bolleke gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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