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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Bozeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Bozeman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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278 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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Brawler
Solid 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Russ Jensen!
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, Ronaldo Bozeman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jensen counters with a three punch combo that has Bozeman backing up. Bozeman nods at Jensen to acknowledge the strikes.
Bozeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jensen is trying to force a seperation but Bozeman has the dominant position.
Jensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bozeman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bozeman tries to pull guard but Jensen won't allow it.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bozeman is defending well.
Jensen gets control of Bozeman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jensen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Bozeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bozeman advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozeman prevents Jensen from standing back up.
Bozeman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jensen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bozeman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bozeman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jensen!
Bozeman gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
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.
Bozeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jensen.
Bozeman tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Jensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bozeman circles away.
Bozeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jensen looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen wants to take the fight to the mat but Bozeman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bozeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jensen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jensen has Bozeman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jensen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bozeman tumbling to the mat - Jensen dives into Bozeman's guard.
Bozeman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Bozeman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bozeman tries to pull guard but Jensen won't allow it.
Jensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bozeman walks away with a smile on his face. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bozeman takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Bozeman clinches up with Jensen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jensen is looking for a takedown.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bozeman is defending well.
Bozeman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bozeman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozeman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozeman has an active guard here but Jensen has managed to pass into half guard.
Bozeman is looking to escape.
Bozeman is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Bozeman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bozeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jensen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bozeman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bozeman tries to pull guard but Jensen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bozeman taking a breather.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen manages to pull guard.
Ronaldo Bozeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jensen wants to stand and escape but Bozeman is having none of it.
Jensen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozeman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bozeman, into his guard.
Bozeman wants to control the position but Jensen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jensen working Bozeman over with strikes.
Jensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bozeman sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bozeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jensen's waist but Jensen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bozeman off to one side.
Jensen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bozeman manages to circle out of the way.
Russ Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Bozeman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bozeman.
Bozeman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bozeman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jensen swivels and escapes.
Bozeman is looking to clinch.
Jensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bozeman misses with a few strikes there.
Jensen takes the fight into the clinch.
Bozeman fails to pull guard.
Jensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bozeman walks away with a smile on his face. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bozeman dives in and grabs Jensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes down on Bozeman's head and hops out.
Russ Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bozeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bozeman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jensen defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozeman shoots and misses
and Jensen counters by clinching up.
Jensen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Bozeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bozeman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jensen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jensen has escaped and now he's on top!
Jensen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozeman has momentary wrist control but Jensen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bozeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jensen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Bozeman lands but Jensen takes it in his stride.
Jensen moves in looking to clinch but Bozeman pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bozeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Jensen dominated that second round.
That's time! Jensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bozeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jensen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jensen.
Jensen jumps guard but Bozeman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bozeman tries to pull guard but Jensen won't allow it.
Jensen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jensen is pressed up against the cage. Bozeman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jensen down to the mat. Jensen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russ Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Bozeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bozeman. Bozeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bozeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jensen tries to clinch but Bozeman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a body kick.
Bozeman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jensen misses with a double jab.
Jensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bozeman circles away.
A left lands for Bozeman.
Bozeman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bozeman lands with a straight right. Jensen didn't see that one coming.
Jensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jensen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bozeman stops Jensen from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bozeman won't allow Jensen to sweep him here.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Bozeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bozeman gets to his feet - Jensen follows without any prompting.
Jensen tries to keep at a distance but Bozeman has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozeman jumps guard.
Jensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jensen controlling from the top position.
Jensen preventing the sweep.
Jensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bozeman is looking for a triangle but Jensen pushes his legs off easily.
Jensen works over Bozeman with some ground and pound from guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen gets to his feet - Bozeman follows without any prompting.
Jensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bozeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jensen circles away.
Bozeman wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Russ Jensen.
I think Jensen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ronaldo Bozeman!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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