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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Rodrigues !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Rodrigues drives through and ends up in James's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigues is one step ahead there.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
James is working an open guard so Rodrigues takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Rodrigues lands a jab to James's midsection.
Bruno Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues .
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigues misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James misses with some punches.
James dodges an elbow strike from Rodrigues .
Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
James trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues pushes James off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodrigues really wants to buck James off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
Rodrigues somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues .
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigues throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James drops his hands momentarily and Rodrigues takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Rodrigues finds it's way through James's defenses.
Rodrigues tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
James tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigues has taken the fight into the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling him.
Rodrigues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
James blocks an elbow strike from Rodrigues .
James tries for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks.
Rodrigues gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Rodrigues creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James dodges an elbow strike from Rodrigues .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James avoids the elbow strike from Rodrigues , against the cage.
Rodrigues gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James throws a strike but Rodrigues avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James stops Rodrigues from standing up.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James won't allow Rodrigues to get back to his feet.
James trying to move into half guard but instead Rodrigues has managed to sweep!
James working for a triangle but Rodrigues defends it easily.
James looking for a guillotine here but Rodrigues defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
Rodrigues gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James feints and as Rodrigues raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodrigues is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rodrigues is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rodrigues throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodrigues .
Rodrigues misses with an elbow over the top.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodrigues avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a nice right hand.
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues kicks James off and gets to his feet.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues .
James keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
James misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigues lands a jab to James's midsection.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Rodrigues 's head and hops out.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James takes one to the chin there.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by James.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruno Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
James is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigues 's guard.
Rodrigues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigues pushes James off and scrambles back to his feet.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodrigues throws a hook but James blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigues tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigues decides to return to a standing position.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James dives in and grabs Rodrigues 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes down on James's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues has a takedown stuffed.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodrigues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodrigues 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Rodrigues !
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