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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Del Brophy (ranked 801 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Zuillnic Canto (ranked 99 p4p, 170 weight class). Zuillnic Canto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Del Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuillnic Canto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Brophy lands a right hook to the body.
Del Brophy slips a jab and a cross from Canto.
Canto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canto.
Some wild striking there from Del Brophy.
Canto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canto slips under a jab from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Brophy throws a head kick but Canto moves out of range.
Del Brophy with a nice calf kick.
Del Brophy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Zuillnic Canto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Brophy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Brophy defending well as Canto loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Brophy misses with a body kick.
Canto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Del Brophy defends it well.
Del Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canto connects with a single shot there.
Ricardo Del Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Brophy avoids the body shot from Canto.
Del Brophy tries to move into range but Canto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Del Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Del Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Del Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canto is defended easily by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Del Brophy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canto throws a lazy right hand but Del Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Brophy jabs Canto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canto throws an overhand right that lands on Del Brophy's shoulder, as Del Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Del Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canto throws a solid leg kick but Del Brophy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canto.
Canto fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricardo Del Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuillnic Canto.
Del Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Canto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Brophy.
Canto misses the jab.
Del Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Canto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Brophy slips a jab and a cross from Canto.
Del Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canto moves away.
Canto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Canto ducks down to avoid it.
Canto throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Brophy counters with a two punch combo.
Canto misses with a right hand
and Del Brophy counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Canto to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Del Brophy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricardo Del Brophy!
In his post fight interview, Ricardo Del Brophy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Zuillnic Canto stepped up to the mic, saying 'F*ck you all.'.
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hype
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