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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vuchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Collins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Vuchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Collins!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins connects with a jab.
Collins lands a two punch combo.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Vuchev off the ropes and back into range.
Collins lands a nice hook to Vuchev's body. Vuchev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Collins scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vuchev eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vuchev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Collins circles away.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vuchev fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuchev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Vuchev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vuchev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vuchev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vuchev off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vuchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins lands with a straight right. Vuchev didn't see that one coming.
Vuchev is breathing heavily.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Vuchev shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Josh Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Collins duly obliges.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuchev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vuchev's head.
Josh Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Collins lunges at Vuchev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vuchev's hand.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vuchev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins thuds his right hand into Vuchev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Vuchev's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vuchev eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Collins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Collins scores with a body shot.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vuchev rather than just go for the knockout.
Vuchev walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Collins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuchev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Vuchev seems unphased.
Collins has managed to clinch.
Collins is trying to push Vuchev away but Vuchev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vuchev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Collins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Collins dominated that round.
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.
Vuchev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Collins clinches.
Vuchev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vuchev keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vuchev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Vuchev closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the ropes.
Vuchev misses with a knee strike.
Collins is trying to break free.
Vuchev tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the ropes and eventually Vuchev drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vuchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuchev jumps guard and drags Collins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Vuchev is retaining full guard.
Collins wanted to stand there but Vuchev had control of the position.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vuchev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Josh Collins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Collins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with a nice combination. Vuchev backs away looking to recover.
Vuchev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vuchev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vuchev is defended easily by Collins.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice combination there by Collins.
Josh Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vuchev eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuchev is trying to pull guard but Collins turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Collins! Vuchev is backing up but he can't get away as Collins lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Vuchev and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Collins!
Josh Collins gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Rexar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransisco Alveraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rexar comes to the ring accompanied by Big Shit Poppin'. Alveraz has chosen Silly Shoes as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Rexar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fransisco Alveraz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alveraz tries to clinch but Rexar moves out of range.
Rexar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alveraz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rexar takes the fight into the clinch.
Alveraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rexar moves into range and clinches up with Alveraz.
Rexar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alveraz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rexar.
Alveraz taking some punishment here, with Rexar in his half guard.
Alveraz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rexar stops Alveraz from getting back to his feet.
Alveraz looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rexar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rexar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rexar is keen to just control but Alveraz is a slippery customer.
Rexar is looking for a kimura but Alveraz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rexar to get the leverage.
Rexar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rexar winds up and cracks Alveraz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rexar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rexar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alveraz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rexar is controlling the pace.
Alveraz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rexar.
Rexar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rexar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alveraz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rexar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rexar cracks Alveraz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alveraz is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rexar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Alveraz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rexar celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Rexar!
A relieved looking Tyler Rexar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Numan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numan comes to the ring accompanied by ITS TIME FOR WAR. Rodrick Fitzgerald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radoslaw Numan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fitzgerald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Numan defends it well.
Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Numan defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fitzgerald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Numan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzgerald.
Numan is looking for a sweep. Fitzgerald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald moves into full mount! Numan won't be happy about that!
Fitzgerald working for a submission but Numan is keeping him at bay.
Numan wants to control but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Numan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzgerald wants to finish this one by submission but Numan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald goes for an armbar but Numan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Numan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald has his foot on Numan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Numan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitzgerald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Numan has managed to get both his arms back between Fitzgerald's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numan wants to get up but he can't break Fitzgerald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fitzgerald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Numan defends it easily.
Numan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fitzgerald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Numan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Numan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitzgerald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Numan has managed to get both his arms back between Fitzgerald's legs - danger averted.
Numan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Numan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fitzgerald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Numan preventing the sweep.
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Numan from controlling successfully.
Fitzgerald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Numan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Numan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Numan stays in close to Fitzgerald's body and controls the position.
Fitzgerald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Numan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgerald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Numan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Numan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Numan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald has his feet on Numan's thighs here. He's pushed Numan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Numan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrick Fitzgerald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Koksowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AkoSii TheRock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldemar Koksowicz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldemar Koksowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AkoSii TheRock!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheRock blocks a head kick by Koksowicz.
Koksowicz misses with a head kick.
TheRock fails with a takedown attempt.
Koksowicz throws a head kick but TheRock moves out of range.
Koksowicz misses with a head kick.
Koksowicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waldemar Koksowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheRock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koksowicz circles away.
Koksowicz misses with a head kick.
Koksowicz misses with a series of wild punches.
TheRock rushes Koksowicz and presses him up against the ropes.
TheRock blocks the elbow strike.
Koksowicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TheRock wants to clinch up but Koksowicz keeps it at a distance.
TheRock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koksowicz.
Koksowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TheRock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koksowicz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. TheRock is in Koksowicz's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheRock lands a couple of digs.
TheRock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
TheRock lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koksowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koksowicz is breathing heavily.
TheRock closes the distance and clinches up with Koksowicz, looking for a takedown. TheRock pushes Koksowicz against the ropes but Koksowicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waldemar Koksowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSii TheRock.
TheRock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
TheRock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
TheRock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
TheRock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koksowicz wants to control but TheRock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koksowicz looks like he's trying to stand up.
TheRock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
TheRock decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheRock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. TheRock showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheRock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Koksowicz trying to control but TheRock postures up.
TheRock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. AkoSii TheRock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Koksowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koksowicz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Koksowicz
and TheRock counters with a shoot takedown. Koksowicz fights it but they end up in guard.
Koksowicz controls TheRock momentarily but TheRock frees himself.
TheRock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
TheRock postures up.
TheRock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TheRock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TheRock looking to pass the guard.
Koksowicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TheRock on the ground.
TheRock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koksowicz is trying to keep TheRock in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheRock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koksowicz wants to stand up but TheRock is controlling him.
Koksowicz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koksowicz throws a sloppy head kick
and TheRock counters with a right hand to the body.
Koksowicz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TheRock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koksowicz controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TheRock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koksowicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
TheRock preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AkoSii TheRock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
TheRock avoids the head kick by Koksowicz.
TheRock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koksowicz's waist but Koksowicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TheRock off to one side.
Koksowicz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koksowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koksowicz keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Koksowicz.
TheRock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koksowicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koksowicz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because TheRock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
TheRock with a nice head shot there.
TheRock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koksowicz is looking to stand up but TheRock isn't so interested in that idea.
TheRock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koksowicz wants to sweep here but TheRock controlling him for the moment.
TheRock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. AkoSii TheRock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
TheRock avoids the head kick by Koksowicz.
TheRock throws a leg kick but Koksowicz moved away.
TheRock has closed the distance and engaged Koksowicz in a clinch.
TheRock trying to control the position but instead, Koksowicz has worked for underhooks and has pushed TheRock into the ropes.
TheRock has had enough of the clinch but Koksowicz keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheRock is trying to break the clinch but Koksowicz is controlling him.
Koksowicz breaks from the clinch.
TheRock misses with a head kick.
TheRock tries to clinch but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Koksowicz throws a head kick but TheRock moves out of range.
Waldemar Koksowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheRock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koksowicz sprawls well initially but TheRock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koksowicz is trying to get back to full guard.
TheRock trying to control from half guard but Koksowicz is working away.
Koksowicz moves into full guard.
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!
Koksowicz pulls TheRock in close to his closed guard and prevents TheRock from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheRock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
TheRock wants to pass the guard but Koksowicz is keeping the position.
TheRock wants to control from the top but Koksowicz keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by AkoSii TheRock.
Koksowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TheRock tries to clinch there but Koksowicz circles away.
TheRock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koksowicz throws a head kick but TheRock moves out of range.
Koksowicz throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koksowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koksowicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koksowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koksowicz connects with an inside leg kick.
Koksowicz throws a sloppy head kick and TheRock moves out of range easily.
Koksowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koksowicz slips a jab and a cross from TheRock.
Koksowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koksowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Koksowicz misses with a few strikes there.
Koksowicz fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koksowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koksowicz throws a head kick but TheRock moves out of range.
TheRock avoids the head kick by Koksowicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but AkoSii TheRock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
TheRock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koksowicz tries to land a leg kick but TheRock saw it coming and moves away.
TheRock avoids the head kick by Koksowicz.
Koksowicz throws a head kick but TheRock moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TheRock.
Koksowicz connects with a high kick.
TheRock scores with a body shot.
Koksowicz gets caught flat footed, as TheRock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
AkoSii TheRock has got the better of the ground game so far.
TheRock pushing down on Koksowicz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koksowicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koksowicz is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koksowicz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
TheRock has isolated one of Koksowicz's arms. Koksowicz looking to fight him off but TheRock twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AkoSii TheRock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Aliwad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Kozlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlowski has chosen Stronger as his entrance music. Ali Aliwad had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ali Aliwad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateusz Kozlowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlowski scores with a takedown into Aliwad's guard.
Kozlowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aliwad is looking for a triangle but Kozlowski pushes his legs off easily.
Kozlowski won't allow Aliwad to get back to his feet.
Kozlowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mateusz Kozlowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kozlowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlowski is working Aliwad over against the ropes.
Aliwad jumps guard but Kozlowski turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kozlowski.
It looks like Ali Aliwad has been cut.
Aliwad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kozlowski is leaning against Aliwad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aliwad is breathing heavily.
Kozlowski cracks Aliwad with a nice body shot.
Kozlowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aliwad backwards.
Aliwad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlowski lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlowski.
Kozlowski scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kozlowski.
Nice body punch from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski scores with a hook to the body.
Kozlowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aliwad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlowski lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kozlowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlowski lands a right hand.
Kozlowski lands a body punch.
A short right from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlowski lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski lands a shot to the body.
Kozlowski floors Aliwad with a big punch on the inside! Aliwad is trying to recover but Kozlowski dives into side control.
Aliwad is rocked!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Oh Aliwad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aliwad seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateusz Kozlowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kozlowski rushes Aliwad and presses him up against the ropes.
A short left from Kozlowski.
Ali Aliwad's cut is getting worse.
A body shot lands from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlowski lands an uppercut.
Kozlowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlowski scores with a hook to the body.
Kozlowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlowski lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Kozlowski.
A short body shot lands from Kozlowski as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Kozlowski.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlowski.
Kozlowski lands a left hand.
Kozlowski digs a right hand into Aliwad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aliwad's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozlowski lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlowski lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aliwad backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kozlowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Aliwad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kozlowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aliwad, pushing him back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlowski is leaning against Aliwad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kozlowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kozlowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlowski works on Aliwad's body with a couple of short punches.
Kozlowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlowski lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlowski is leaning against Aliwad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kozlowski as the two fighters clinch.
Kozlowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aliwad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlowski lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali Aliwad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kozlowski lands with a right to the head.
Kozlowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kozlowski connects with a big uppercut there that sends Aliwad tumbling to the ground! Kozlowski follows him down into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mateusz Kozlowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aliwad ducks under a wild hook from Kozlowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kozlowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Kozlowski content to stall in guard here.
Kozlowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kozlowski.
Kozlowski has closed the distance and engaged Aliwad in a clinch.
Kozlowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kozlowski lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Kozlowski.
Kozlowski lands a body punch.
Kozlowski lands a body punch.
Kozlowski lands a body punch.
Kozlowski lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlowski lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlowski.
Still in the clinch, Kozlowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jeez, Ali Aliwad's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kozlowski pushes Aliwad back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aliwad backwards.
Aliwad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aliwad or not.
Aliwad takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kozlowski lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ali Aliwad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mateusz Kozlowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Antonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Poletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Antonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sandro Poletto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonovich forces Poletto back against the ropes and clinches.
Poletto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Poletto is trying to maintain a safe position but Antonovich gets an underhook and turns Poletto into the ropes.
Antonovich takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ivan Antonovich has been cut.
Poletto stalling in the clinch but Antonovich improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
Antonovich moves into range and clinches up with Poletto.
Antonovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poletto has him pressed against the ropes.
Poletto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poletto looking to slow down the pace here.
Antonovich is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poletto stalling in the clinch.
Poletto looking to stall.
Poletto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Antonovich up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
Poletto tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poletto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poletto moves in looking to clinch but Antonovich pushes him off.
Antonovich gets a clinch.
Poletto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Antonovich up against the ropes.
Poletto tries to stall but Antonovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poletto prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Antonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Antonovich as Poletto tries to tie him up.
Poletto stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
An inside leg kick from Antonovich misses.
Poletto tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poletto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Antonovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antonovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poletto on the side of the head.
Poletto instigates a clinch.
Poletto avoiding damage.
Poletto is trying to maintain a safe position but Antonovich gets an underhook and turns Poletto into the ropes.
Poletto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Antonovich up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
Poletto leaves Antonovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antonovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poletto but Poletto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sandro Poletto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poletto is looking to clinch.
Antonovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antonovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poletto has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Antonovich goes down! Poletto dives on top of him - Antonovich manages to get guard.
Antonovich is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonovich is looking for a triangle here but Poletto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Poletto wants to stand but Antonovich has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poletto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonovich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Poletto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Poletto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Antonovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Poletto closes the distance and pushes Antonovich back into the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Antonovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Poletto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poletto is pushing Antonovich up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Poletto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Antonovich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poletto with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poletto has Antonovich pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd are getting on Poletto's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
Poletto moves in looking to clinch but Antonovich pushes him off.
Poletto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antonovich tries to keep at a distance but Poletto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poletto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Poletto looking to stall.
Sandro Poletto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poletto is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
Antonovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poletto moves in looking to clinch but Antonovich pushes him off.
Poletto tries to clinch up.
Poletto is looking to clinch but Antonovich is avoiding it.
Antonovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Poletto.
Antonovich throws a lazy head kick
and Poletto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poletto tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poletto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Poletto is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poletto.
Poletto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
Poletto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poletto tries to clinch up.
Antonovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Poletto.
Antonovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Poletto.
Antonovich has Poletto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Poletto stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poletto receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Poletto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Antonovich uses from the top position.
Antonovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poletto wants to stand but Antonovich is controlling the position.
Poletto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antonovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poletto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Antonovich has Poletto in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poletto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Antonovich is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Poletto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Antonovich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Poletto pushes Antonovich up against the ropes in a clinch.
Poletto is trying to stall.
Poletto has Antonovich pushed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
Poletto throws a low kick but Antonovich avoids it.
Poletto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antonovich is defended easily by Poletto.
Poletto tries to clinch but Antonovich is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Antonovich.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Poletto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Poletto doesn't manage to clinch there - Antonovich circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poletto throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poletto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poletto clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poletto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Antonovich jumps guard but Poletto stands there with Antonovich around his waist. Antonovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Antonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Poletto.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sandro Poletto.
Antonovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poletto pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Antonovich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Poletto to keep the fight standing.
Poletto jumps into guard, dragging Antonovich to the mat.
Poletto keeping moving, preventing Antonovich from controlling successfully.
Poletto wants to stand up but Antonovich is controlling him.
Antonovich looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich stops Poletto from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Antonovich.
Antonovich moves into the clinch.
Poletto has Antonovich pressed against the ropes.
Poletto drags the fight down to the ground.
Antonovich stops Poletto from standing up.
Antonovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich stops Poletto from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Antonovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poletto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Poletto closes the distance and pushes Antonovich back into the ropes.
Poletto trying to stall but Antonovich improves his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poletto avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poletto wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Poletto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poletto 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Poletto!
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