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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 1
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Rosso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rosso throws a combination that misses
and Rosso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Rosso. Those never looked like landing.
Rosso misses with a head kick.
Tso scores with the left hand. Rosso knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Tso has closed the distance and engaged Rosso in a clinch.
Tso tries to throw a body punch but Rosso avoids it by throwing Tso back against the cage.
Rosso has Tso pressed against the cage, preventing Tso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rosso is trying to break the clinch but Tso is controlling him.
Rosso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tso.
Rosso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rosso looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blanco Rosso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rosso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Tso scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Tso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rosso.
A short right from Tso on the inside.
Rosso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosso wants a takedown but no success here.
Tso digs a right hand underneath Rosso's ribcage. Rosso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosso is breathing heavily.
Tso lands an uppercut.
Tso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Tso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tso creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rosso with a big uppercut! Rosso tries to clinch up but Tso pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rosso to the mat! Rosso covers up and Tso unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zui Quan Tso!
Zui Quan Tso gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Primal 37
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Rosso shoots in for a double leg but Holm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rosso or perhaps it was just good defense by Holm, which made it look bad.
Rosso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rosso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holm went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Demian Holm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Rosso.
Jab from Holm.#TD2#
Rosso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rosso trying to control the action but Holm is working from the bottom.
Rosso remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Holm tries to improve position but can't.
Holm is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rosso is looking to take a break and control but Holm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rosso on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Rosso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holm has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosso wants to control but Holm is keeping him busy.
Rosso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holm is letting Rosso control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rosso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holm, who protects the arm well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holm is not content to let Rosso control the position.
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Holm is not content to let Rosso control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Rosso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holm, who protects the arm well.
Holm is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rosso is trying to get an arm triangle but Holm is defending well.
Rosso controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Rosso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Rosso might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rosso is looking to take a break and control but Holm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blanco Rosso will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rosso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holm circles away.
Holm misses the jab.
Holm leaves Rosso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rosso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Demian Holm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Rosso.
Rosso fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holm pinned against the cage. Holm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Holm. No joy for Rosso on that attempt.
Holm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blanco Rosso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Holm sends Rosso crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holm is motioning to the referee to let Rosso up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Rosso is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Blanco Rosso has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosso is holding his hands too far apart here. Holm throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rosso is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demian Holm!
Demian Holm managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 90% Laundry!!!, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Primal 31
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosso is just out of range.
Rosso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snow.
Rosso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosso looks for a takedown but Snow sprawls well.
Rosso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Rosso checks a leg kick nicely.
Rosso tries to counter by closing the distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rosso has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Blanco Rosso has been cut.
Snow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rosso's calf.
Snow tries to score with a low kick but Rosso moves his leg out of the way.
Rosso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosso.
Rosso feints the counter takedown.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosso was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Rosso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snow.
Rosso shoots in for a double leg but Snow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rosso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rosso. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow tests Rosso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snow leaves Rosso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Rosso.
Snow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rosso if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Rosso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosso has a takedown stuffed.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Rosso shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snow throws a body punch but Rosso moves out of range.
Rosso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rosso checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosso needs to keep his hands up - Snow had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Rosso ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Rosso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rosso walks into a straight right hand from Snow.
Rosso blocks the body kick.
Rosso feints the counter takedown.
Rosso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosso darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Rosso into the cage.
Rosso just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnow.
Snow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snow delivers a nice body kick.
Snow scores with the left hand. Rosso knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Rosso is rocked!
Snow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rosso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rosso is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Rosso looks winded!
Snow weaves into range and cracks Rosso right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rosso goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Snow is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Snow!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Snow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Immortals 20 Three Belts
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Rosso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Meth Addict is trying to defend but Rosso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Meth Addict is positioning himself well to prevent Rosso advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Rosso seems to be working for a kimura but The Meth Addict defends the submission attempt.
The Meth Addict wants to control but Rosso is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rosso wants to work for an arm triangle but The Meth Addict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Meth Addict wants to control but Rosso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rosso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Meth Addict is just riding it out for now. Rosso eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Meth Addict manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Rosso drops back looking for a leg! The Meth Addict is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Meth Addict manages to kick Rosso off! Rosso jumps back into The Meth Addict's guard. #SUB2#
Rosso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rosso pushing down on The Meth Addict's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rosso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Meth Addict is trying to control but can't.
The Meth Addict tries to roll over but Rosso keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rosso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Meth Addict has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Meth Addict is looking to control Rosso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Meth Addict avoid being mounted?
The Meth Addict regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rosso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Meth Addict looking to control.
Rosso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Meth Addict swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Meth Addict bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosso's guard. #REVR#
The Meth Addict throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Meth Addict stopping the sweep attempt from Rosso.#T3#
The Meth Addict is pushing down on Rosso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rosso is fighting to maintain full guard but The Meth Addict has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Meth Addict thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosso's head.
The Meth Addict is looking to take a break and control but Rosso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosso wants to improve his position but The Meth Addict is controlling well.
Rosso is positioning himself well to prevent The Meth Addict advancing to mount.
The Meth Addict thows a huge punch but Rosso dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Meth Addict wants to take a breather but Rosso is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rosso actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Meth Addict prevents Rosso from improving his position.
Ground and pound from The Meth Addict.
Rosso blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict is just content to waste time from the top position. Rosso takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The Meth Addict stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosso looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Meth Addict is one step ahead there.
The Meth Addict tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosso is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blanco Rosso 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.
#R2#
The Meth Addict defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rosso.
Rosso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Meth Addict swivels and escapes.
The Meth Addict tries to counter with a takedown but Rosso is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rosso.
The Meth Addict appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Craig The Meth Addict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Rosso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosso dives in and grabs The Meth Addict's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Meth Addict pushes down on Rosso's head and hops out.
The Meth Addict changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Meth Addict stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Meth Addict wants it to stay on the feet.
The Meth Addict changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
The fighters circling - Rosso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosso.#TD2#
Rosso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Meth Addict manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rosso looking to pass the guard.
Rosso trying to control the position from guard on top but The Meth Addict is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The Meth Addict is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rosso drops back looking for a leg! The Meth Addict is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Meth Addict manages to kick Rosso off! Rosso jumps back into The Meth Addict's guard. #SUB#
The Meth Addict is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rosso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rosso content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Rosso 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.
Rosso won't allow The Meth Addict to sweep him here. #SUB#
The Meth Addict has his foot on Rosso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosso works his way back into a safe position though.
The Meth Addict has Rosso pulled in close to control his posture.
The Meth Addict is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Meth Addict is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The Meth Addict trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The Meth Addict got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rosso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Meth Addict has managed to get both his arms back between Rosso's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at JP´s School Of Excellence inform us that Rosso has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Rosso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The Meth Addict controls Rosso momentarily but Rosso frees himself.
The Meth Addict being controlled here, momentarily.
Rosso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Meth Addict not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rosso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Meth Addict swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blanco Rosso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rosso tries for a takedown but The Meth Addict sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Meth Addict feinted with a counter takedown.
Rosso fails with the takedown#TD#
and The Meth Addict counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rosso won't be happy with that.
The Meth Addict is putting a hurting on Rosso here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rosso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Meth Addict off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Rosso looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Rosso is looking for the choke from the back position but The Meth Addict is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rosso is looking for the choke from the back position but The Meth Addict is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Meth Addict rolls, trying to escape but Rosso keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Rosso avoiding The Meth Addict 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Rosso working for the choke.
The Meth Addict trying to control the action but Rosso just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rosso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rosso is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but The Meth Addict won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rosso off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blanco Rosso!
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Event:
Immortals 17 Puro vs Cherno
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Rosso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosso moves away.
A big left from Vee misses.
Nice defenses there by Vee.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosso was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Rosso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Rosso's head coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rosso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vee avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Rosso goes for a double leg but Vee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vee continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosso moves out of range of the strikes.
Rosso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vee misses with a looping left.
Vee throws out a loose jab but Rosso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee stuns Rosso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Rosso moves away and avoids it.
Vee lands a lovely overhand right.
Vee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rosso eats them both and turns towards Vee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vee throws a body punch but Rosso moves out of range.
Rosso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Rosso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vee was covering up waiting for the punch and Rosso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vee wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosso is looking to pass into half guard but Vee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vee is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rosso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vee is working Rosso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Vee stopping the sweep attempt from Rosso.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Vee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vee is in close to Rosso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rosso keeping moving, preventing Vee from controlling successfully.
Vee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vee throwing strikes from guard but Rosso blocks nicely.
Vee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rosso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rosso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Rosso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vee throws a big elbow that misses.
Vee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vee is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandon Vee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosso attempts a counter takedown but Vee avoids it well and moves away.
Vee lands a right hook to the body.
Rosso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vee.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rosso misses the jab.#TD#
Rosso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rosso tries to pass to full mount but Vee defends it. #SUB#
Rosso is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vee as he works his way to full guard.
Vee controlling the position.
Rosso trying to control but Vee is working from the bottom.
Vee wants to sweep here but Rosso controlling him for the moment.
Rosso pushing down on Vee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosso is looking to advance position but Vee won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Rosso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rosso appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab by Vee.
Vee throws out a loose jab but Rosso uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rosso misses the target.
Vee throws a hook to the side of Rosso's head but Rosso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosso staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Rosso misses the target.
Vee lands a nice hook to Rosso's body. Rosso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rosso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rosso slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosso misses with an uppercut.
Vee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandon Vee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rosso circles away quickly and effectively.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
Rosso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Vee looks to land a right hand but Rosso moved out of range.
Vee scores with a shot to the body.
Vee misses with an uppercut.
Vee misses with a hook
#TD#
so Rosso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vee wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vee is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rosso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rosso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rosso stays in close to Vee's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Rosso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vee! #REVB#
Vee tries to score with some ground and pound. Rosso controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Rosso tries to bench press Vee off him but Vee keeps the position.
Rosso sneaks back into half guard.
Vee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosso's head.
Vee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rosso is staying active underneath Vee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rosso is trying to stand.
Rosso is looking for a sweep. Vee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rosso is trying to stand.
Blanco Rosso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Rosso has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vee is on him like a limpet, forcing Rosso back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rosso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rosso or perhaps it was just good defense by Vee, which made it look bad. #T3#
Vee looks to land a right hand but Rosso moved out of range.
Rosso is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vee.
Rosso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vee avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab from Vee.
Vee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Rosso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vee sprawls and moves away.
Vee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosso.
Rosso is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Rosso walks into a jab.
Rosso staying out of range there.
Vee misses with a straight left.
Vee cracks a nice hook into Rosso's ribs.
Vee connects with the punch.
Vee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Vee.#ROC2#
Rosso is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee cracks Rosso with a left hook right on the temple and Rosso goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Vee lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rosso is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Vee!
Brandon Vee is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Brandon Vee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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