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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Broadous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Broadous told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Moreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Broadous!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broadous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Broadous lands a with a good body shot.
Broadous should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Moreira throws a combination that misses
and Broadous counters with a three punch combo that has Moreira backing up. Moreira nods at Broadous to acknowledge the strikes.
Broadous scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moreira is not content to let Broadous control the position.
Broadous 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadous wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it.
Broadous is working for a submission of some sort.
Moreira is staying active underneath Broadous, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Broadous lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard but Broadous has passed into side control.
Broadous is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moreira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moreira is controlling an arm, preventing Broadous from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moreira is in a horrible position here. Broadous smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadous working for a submission but Moreira is keeping him at bay.
Broadous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moreira tries to reverse the position but Broadous maintains control.
Moreira is breathing heavily.
Broadous takes Moreira's back.
Broadous keeps control of the position as Moreira tries to break free.
Moreira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Broadous is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Moreira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moreira is defending against the submission attempts here by Broadous.
Broadous trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moreira!
Moreira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.
Moreira is pressing down on Broadous's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Broadous landing some decent shots from guard.
Broadous trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moreira is looking for a triangle but Broadous pushes his legs off easily.
Broadous cracks Moreira with a solid left hand.
Broadous slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moreira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Broadous's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira tries to roll over but Broadous keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadous wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it.
Moreira tries to get to full guard but Broadous has control of the leg.
Moreira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moreira wants to stand up but Broadous is controlling him.
Broadous looking to pass the guard.
Moreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broadous drops back looking for a leg! Moreira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreira manages to kick Broadous off! Broadous jumps back into Moreira's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadous won't allow Moreira to sweep him here.
Broadous forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Broadous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Broadous!
Broadous scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Broadous drives through with a takedown into guard.
Broadous thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadous gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Broadous is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Broadous thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Broadous trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Moreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Broadous passes Moreira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moreira moves into full guard.
Moreira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broadous!
Broadous sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moreira uses his free foot to push down on Broadous's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Broadous.
Broadous is looking to get to half guard.
Broadous wants to control but Moreira is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Broadous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Broadous!
Broadous looking to pass the guard.
Moreira has his foot on Broadous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadous works his way back into a safe position though.
Moreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Broadous advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Broadous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moreira!
Moreira is trying to reverse the position but instead Broadous has taken his back - oops!
Moreira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Moreira breaks Broadous's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is looking to advance position but Broadous has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Broadous postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moreira looks a forlorn figure.
Broadous looking for a guillotine from mount but Moreira is having none of it.
Moreira regains half guard.
Broadous frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Broadous jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moreira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Broadous wants to control but Moreira is keeping him busy.
Moreira is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadous tries to move to mount but Moreira blocks the move with his legs.
Broadous is staying tight to Moreira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moreira sneaks back into half guard.
Broadous content to control rather than advance.
Broadous moves into full mount! Moreira won't be happy about that!
Moreira is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadous working for a guillotine from mount but Moreira is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broadous lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Broadous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broadous counters with a left to the body.
Broadous scores with a jab to the body.
Broadous connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreira momentarily.
Broadous shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Broadous prevents Moreira from getting the reversal.
Broadous has control of Moreira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moreira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Broadous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moreira is looking to improve his position but Broadous isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.
Broadous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreira tries to get to full guard but Broadous has control of the leg.
Moreira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moreira.
Moreira wants to sweep here but Broadous controlling him for the moment.
Calvin Broadous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broadous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Broadous pushing down on Moreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Broadous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moreira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Broadous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Broadous's back!
Moreira looking for the RNC.
Moreira looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Broadous rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Broadous looking for submissions off his back.
Moreira stands up out of the half guard.
Broadous lands a jab to Moreira's midsection.
Moreira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Broadous.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broadous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira gets caught flat footed, as Broadous shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broadous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moreira had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Broadous is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moreira Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Broadous's back instead.
Moreira is trying to stick to Broadous's back but Broadous is turning into Moreira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moreira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Broadous.
Broadous pushing down on Moreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.
Broadous seems to be looking for submissions.
Moreira is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Broadous pulls his head out easily.
Broadous prevents Moreira from standing back up.
Broadous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
Moreira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broadous!
Broadous is controlling an arm, preventing Moreira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moreira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Broadous is now in Moreira's guard. A big mistake from Moreira there, giving up the dominant position!
Broadous preventing the sweep.
Rodrigo Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broadous trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadous works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Broadous is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moreira looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Broadous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broadous 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Broadous!
Calvin Broadous is the new heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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