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QFC Tournament 220 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Killer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bas Rutten's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Good exchange - Rutten coming out on top.
Killer leaves Rutten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rutten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
Killer jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rutten gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Killer.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rutten. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer blocks the body kick.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer throws a head kick that misses
and Rutten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown by Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten which made him look bad.
Rutten shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Rutten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Rutten connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutten.
Killer tries to keep at a distance but Rutten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutten drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is adopting a defensive guard.
Killer wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killer manages to get himself to full guard.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rutten has managed to clinch.
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.
Killer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutten is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Killer can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Killer.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Rutten shoots in.
Killer wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutten's waist but Rutten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Rutten tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer wants to clinch but Rutten slips to the side
and Rutten counters with a head kick. That will keep Killer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Killer shoots in for a double leg but Rutten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rutten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Rutten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killer looks to throw a body kick
and Rutten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killer tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
Killer gets a clinch.
Killer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rutten is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Killer is controlling him.
Rutten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adam Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten 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.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
Rutten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Killer leaves Rutten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Rutten misses
and Killer moves into the clinch.
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutten circles away.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Adam Killer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Rutten, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes Rutten against the cage but Rutten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutten.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Adam Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutten throws a push kick but Killer slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses
and Killer counters with a big head kick but Rutten shrugs it off.
Rutten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Killer if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rutten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten has a takedown stuffed.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killer.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutten circles away.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Rutten throws a head kick but Killer moves out of range.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Killer.
Rutten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Rutten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.
Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer can't get the takedown.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Rutten lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutten 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Bas Rutten!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Bas Rutten!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Bas Rutten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluribus Unum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellington comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Champion. Brick Wellington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pluribus Unum's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brick Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pluribus Unum!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unum.
Unum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wellington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Unum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Wellington misses.
Wellington throws a leg kick but Unum moved away.
Unum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Unum gets tackled into the cage by Wellington. Wellington maintains the clinch.
Unum looking to throw knees to the head but Wellington is blocking nicely.
Unum misses with a knee strike.
Unum tries to land a knee to the head but Wellington blocks with his arms.
Unum tries a knee to the head but Wellington blocks it.
Unum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unum is pressed up against the cage. Wellington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Unum down to the mat. Unum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wellington clinches.
Unum 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.
Wellington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unum wants to break free but Wellington has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington misses with a punch to the body.
Unum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unum landing knees to the head.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unum lands a left hand.
Unum looking to throw knees to the head but Wellington is blocking nicely.
Unum misses with a knee to the head.
Wellington is leaning against Unum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Unum looks winded!
Unum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wellington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unum throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellington.
Unum jumps guard.
Wellington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unum keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Unum's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Unum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wellington in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Unum tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brick Wellington!
A very excited looking Brick Wellington made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krasavec Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krasavec Loko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krasavec Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rene Russo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo wants to clinch up but Loko keeps it at a distance.
Loko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russo wants it to stay on the feet.
Loko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Russo.
Loko jumps guard but Russo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasavec Loko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Russo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russo slows down the pace here.
Loko gets underhooks to prevent Russo's takedown attempt.
Loko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo avoids the head kick by Loko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russo misses with a low kick as Loko jumps back.
Loko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russo's waist but Russo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loko off to one side.
Russo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loko.
Loko needs to keep his hands up - Russo had a free shot at his head there.
Loko swinging wildly here.
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loko circles away.
Russo tries to clinch there but Loko circles away.
Russo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loko gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Loko with that takedown attempt.
Loko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo swivels and escapes.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loko fails with a takedown attempt.
Loko is breathing heavily.
Russo is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loko pinned against the cage. Loko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loko avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loko breaks the clinch.
Russo misses with a leg kick.
Loko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russo pinned against the cage. Russo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russo moves into the clinch.
Russo stops a takedown attempt from Loko.
Russo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Loko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Russo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russo stops a takedown attempt from Loko.
Loko fails to pull guard.
Russo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loko is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Loko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loko goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rene Russo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Loko leaves Russo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loko rushes Russo and presses him up against the cage.
Loko pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Russo drops back looking for a leg! Loko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loko manages to kick Russo off! Russo jumps back into Loko's guard.
Loko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko has a closed guard, preventing Russo from standing up.
Loko working a defensive guard but Russo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Loko prevents Russo from moving into mount.
Russo throws an elbow but Loko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Loko regains half guard.
Loko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loko is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russo controlling the action here.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Russo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loko is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is controlling the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rene Russo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Russo clinches.
Russo tries to pull guard but Loko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loko jumps guard but Russo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Russo is trying to break the clinch but Loko has him pressed against the cage.
Loko wants a takedown.
Loko misses with a knee strike.
Loko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasavec Loko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Russo prevents Loko from breaking the clinch.
Loko managing to block the knees to the body from Russo.
Loko blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo manages to pull guard.
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loko is one step ahead there.
Loko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo looking for a guillotine here but Loko defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Loko shoots for a takedown but Russo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russo tries to avoid it but Loko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russo to the ground. Russo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Loko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Loko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasavec Loko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo swivels and escapes.
Loko shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Loko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russo rushes Loko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russo is trying to break the clinch but Loko is controlling him.
Russo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Loko is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Loko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Loko is trying to maintain a safe position but Russo gets an underhook and turns Loko into the cage.
Russo tries to pull guard but Loko holds him up against the cage and eventually Russo drops back down to his feet.
Loko goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to clinch but Loko is having none of it.
Loko misses with a few strikes there.
Russo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Loko as he jumps to the side.
Russo shoots for a takedown but Loko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loko slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Russo as Loko shoots in.
Rene Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loko but Loko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Russo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russo wants it to stay on the feet.
Loko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt - Loko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Loko which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko rushes Russo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Loko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Russo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loko has Russo pressed against the cage, preventing Russo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loko has had enough of the clinch but Russo keeps him there for the moment.
Loko gets underhooks to prevent Russo's takedown attempt.
Russo taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rene Russo.
Well Russo 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Rene Russo!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Rene Russo!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Rene Russo!
Rene Russo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doren Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dj Bhangu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doren Salvador has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doren Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, dj Bhangu!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhangu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvador as he avoids it easily.
Salvador walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bhangu is looking to clinch but Salvador is avoiding it.
Salvador drives through with a takedown into Bhangu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bhangu can't keep his opponent in guard - Salvador advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salvador wants to pass to mount but Bhangu is defending the position.
Salvador lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhangu tries to roll over but Salvador keeps him under control.
Bhangu is looking to control Salvador's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bhangu avoid being mounted?
Salvador is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bhangu to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bhangu's guard.
Bhangu keeping moving, preventing Salvador from controlling successfully.
Salvador looking to pass the guard.
Bhangu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salvador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salvador decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bhangu, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhangu looks for a takedown but Salvador sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvador.
Salvador blocks a head kick by Bhangu.
Salvador wants to clinch
and Salvador takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bhangu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvador closes the distance and clinches up with Bhangu, looking for a takedown. Salvador pushes Bhangu against the cage but Bhangu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhangu tries to clinch but Salvador is having none of it.
Bhangu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doren Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dj Bhangu.
Salvador letting Bhangu take a breather here.
Bhangu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Bhangu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salvador is defending well.
Salvador manages to break the clinch.
Salvador fails to land with a series of punches.
Bhangu tries for a takedown but Salvador circles away easily
and Salvador counters with a right hand to the body.
Salvador tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhangu was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvador.
Bhangu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bhangu looks winded!
Bhangu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador tries to roll over but Bhangu keeps him under control.
Bhangu is working for a kimura but Salvador is defending it quite comfortably.
Bhangu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bhangu is thwarting Salvador's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but dj Bhangu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bhangu has his takedown stuffed
and Salvador counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salvador breaks the clinch.
Bhangu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salvador avoids the head kick by Bhangu.
Salvador shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bhangu pinned against the cage. Bhangu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bhangu is looking to clinch.
Bhangu shoots in for a takedown but Salvador shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doren Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dj Bhangu.
Bhangu gets tackled into the cage by Salvador. Salvador maintains the clinch.
Salvador manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhangu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
Salvador tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bhangu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bhangu throws a low kick but Salvador moves out of range easily.
Salvador shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvador was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bhangu is breathing heavily.
Salvador happy to just control the position for now.
Salvador advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvador controlling the position easily from mount.
Bhangu tries to hold on but Salvador pushes him away.
Salvador controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvador goes for an armbar but Bhangu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bhangu.
Salvador keeping moving, preventing Bhangu from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bhangu fails with a takedown attempt.
Bhangu fails with a takedown attempt.
Bhangu tries for a takedown but Salvador circles away easily
and Salvador counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salvador is trying to maintain a safe position but Bhangu gets an underhook and turns Salvador into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhangu is trying to break the clinch but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Salvador avoiding damage as Bhangu throws knees to the body.
Salvador can't get the takedown.
Salvador breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salvador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bhangu throws a shot to the body.
Bhangu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bhangu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvador sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bhangu somewhat.
dj Bhangu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salvador throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doren Salvador dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bhangu swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvador.
Bhangu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bhangu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bhangu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvador shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bhangu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador advances position into side control!
Salvador lands some shots froms side control.
Salvador tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhangu is looking to regain half guard here but Salvador keeps moving and retains side control.
Salvador in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bhangu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salvador off and has taken his back!
Bhangu tightening his grip on Salvador, looking for the choke.
Salvador looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhangu struggling to keep hold of the position.
Salvador wants to control his opponent's hands but Bhangu gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Salvador is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Salvador tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvador wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhangu not allowing Salvador to control his hands.
Bhangu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salvador knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salvador for a finish.
Bhangu not allowing Salvador to control his hands.
Bhangu looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador breaks Bhangu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Salvador preventing the sweep.
Bhangu wants to stand but Salvador is controlling the position.
Doren Salvador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvador lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bhangu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doren Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvador 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Doren Salvador!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Doren Salvador!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Doren Salvador!
Doren Salvador wins by unanimous decision!
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