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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Rocha (ranked 25185 p4p, 3875 weight class) and Ephraim Shark (ranked 480 p4p, 404 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ephraim Shark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark gets a double leg takedown into Rocha's guard.
Rocha kicks Shark off and gets to his feet.
Fred Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark tried to score with a low kick but Rocha checks it.
Rocha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rocha has managed to clinch.
Shark gets underhooks to prevent Rocha's takedown attempt.
Shark is trying to push Rocha away but Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rocha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shark prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shark avoids it really well and circles away.
Shark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shark is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Shark is controlling the pace.
Shark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocha wants to control but Shark is keeping busy.
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.
Shark is taking a breather. Rocha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shark is working away from the top position though.
Shark lands strikes from half guard.
Shark working the head and body with strikes.
Rocha trying to control but Shark postures up.
Shark controlling the action here.
Shark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shark seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha has hold of Shark's hands but Shark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shark prevents Rocha from standing back up.
Shark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shark connects with a nice short shot to Rocha's temple.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
Shark passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rocha wants to hold on but Shark pushes him away.
Rocha is trying to stand up.
Rocha working to try and regain half guard.
Shark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shark fails to advance to Rocha's back.
Rocha is trying to reverse the position but instead Shark has taken his back - oops!
Shark biding his time, controlling Rocha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ephraim Shark dominated that round.
That's time! Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rocha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shark clinches.
Rocha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rocha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocha wants to clinch.
Shark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Shark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shark closes the distance and pushes Rocha back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocha won't allow it.
Rocha trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocha is trying to drag Shark to the mat but Shark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocha blocks a body shot from Shark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha missing with knees to the body.
Rocha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark manages to break the clinch.
Fred Rocha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rocha is trying to defend but Shark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shark wants to pass to mount but Rocha is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shark in particular looking to stall.
Shark wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha wants to get back to full guard.
Shark is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shark to get the leverage.
Shark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shark lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shark lands a nice short elbow.
Shark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark wants to stand up but Rocha is controlling the position.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet.
Ephraim Shark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shark passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four 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.
Rocha tries to lock up and control but Shark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shark lands a big shot there that rocks Rocha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shark controlling the pace for now.
Rocha holds on for dear life, controlling Shark's posture momentarily.
Rocha wants to hold on but Shark pushes him away.
Shark controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark is continuing to stall.
Rocha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ephraim Shark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick by Rocha misses
and Shark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rocha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark wants to stand but Rocha is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark prevents Rocha from getting back to his feet.
Shark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
Shark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rocha looking to slow down the pace here.
Shark works on Rocha's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shark breaks the clinch.
Shark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocha looking to control.
Shark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocha trying to control the position.
Shark tries to stand but Rocha is controlling from the bottom.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The adventures of Shark the control monster continue. Boring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark tries to stand but Rocha is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark has Rocha up against the cage in a clinch.
Shark gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocha.
Shark stops a takedown attempt from Rocha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha letting Shark take a breather here.
Shark is trying to drag Rocha to the mat but Rocha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shark clinches.
Rocha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shark manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Shark misses
and Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Shark throws a leg kick but Rocha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fred Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ephraim Shark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shark closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ephraim Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shark 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ephraim Shark!
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RATING
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