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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Assuncao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomko Trupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assuncao's entrance music is Creed - One. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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233 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Igor Assuncao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomko Trupu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assuncao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trupu 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.
Trupu lands a nice hook to Assuncao's body. Assuncao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trupu clinches up with Assuncao and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Trupu.
It looks like Igor Assuncao has been cut.
Trupu is pressed up against the cage. Assuncao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trupu down to the mat. Trupu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Assuncao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trupu.
Trupu tries to clinch but Assuncao is having none of it.
Trupu throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Assuncao tumbling to the canvas!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assuncao had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Trupu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Assuncao Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Trupu's back instead.
Assuncao is breathing heavily.
Trupu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trupu is positioning himself well to prevent Assuncao advancing to mount.
Trupu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trupu has control of Assuncao's left arm, preventing Assuncao from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trupu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trupu has control of Assuncao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Assuncao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Assuncao is desperately trying to improve his position but Trupu has a good base and remains in mount.
Trupu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Trupu controlling the pace for now.
Trupu has hold of Assuncao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Assuncao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Assuncao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Assuncao looking for subs from the bottom but Trupu mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trupu content just to control the position here.
Trupu is working for a guillotine from mount but Assuncao frees his head quite easily.
Assuncao is trying desperately to improve position.
Trupu landing strikes from the mount and Assuncao is in trouble!
Assuncao tries to reverse the position but Trupu maintains control.
Trupu controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao is looking to improve his position but Trupu isn't that keen on the idea.
Trupu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trupu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Assuncao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four 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.
A nice elbow there by Trupu.
Trupu controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tomko Trupu just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Trupu does no damage.
Trupu fails to land with a series of punches.
Trupu instigates a clinch.
Assuncao goes for a takedown attempt but Trupu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trupu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trupu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assuncao avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assuncao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trupu counters by moving into the clinch.
Assuncao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trupu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trupu is trying to break the clinch but Assuncao has him pressed against the cage.
Assuncao is trying to drag Trupu to the mat but Trupu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Trupu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomko Trupu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Assuncao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Assuncao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trupu counters with a three punch combo that has Assuncao backing up. Assuncao nods at Trupu to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Assuncao does no damage.
Assuncao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trupu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trupu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assuncao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trupu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trupu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assuncao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trupu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trupu is looking to clinch but Assuncao is avoiding it.
Trupu dodges the punch combination from Assuncao.
Assuncao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trupu.
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Assuncao misses with a double jab
and Trupu counters with a three punch combo that has Assuncao backing up. Assuncao nods at Trupu to acknowledge the strikes.
Trupu misses with a series of wild punches.
Assuncao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trupu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trupu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tomko Trupu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trupu takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trupu lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trupu.
Assuncao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trupu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trupu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trupu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Trupu.
Trupu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assuncao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trupu lands with a nice combination. Assuncao backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Trupu does no damage.
Trupu wants to clinch.
Assuncao throws a series of punches but Trupu avoids them all with ease.
Assuncao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trupu rushes Assuncao and presses him up against the cage.
Assuncao looking for a takedown.
Assuncao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trupu 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 Igor Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trupu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assuncao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trupu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igor Assuncao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trupu misses with a wild combination.
Assuncao tries to bum rush Trupu with a series of wild strikes but Trupu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trupu works over Assuncao's head and body with a nice combination.
Assuncao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trupu counters with a one-two to the body.
Assuncao misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Assuncao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trupu misses with the combination.
Trupu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trupu tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Assuncao.
Trupu doesn't manage to clinch there - Assuncao circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trupu misses with a two punch combination.
Trupu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Assuncao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trupu tries to clinch up.
Assuncao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trupu.
Assuncao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Assuncao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trupu is looking to clinch.
Trupu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assuncao, pushing him back against the cage.
Assuncao has Trupu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trupu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trupu breaks the clinch.
Trupu scores with a jab.
Igor Assuncao's cut is getting worse.
Trupu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assuncao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trupu clinches up against the cage.
Trupu manages to break the clinch.
Trupu tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assuncao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Assuncao.
Trupu cracks the inside of Assuncao's front leg.
Trupu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trupu tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trupu closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trupu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trupu gets underhooks to prevent Assuncao's takedown attempt.
Trupu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igor Assuncao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assuncao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trupu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trupu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assuncao was well out of range. Poor timing from Trupu.
Assuncao misses with a combination
and Trupu counters by clinching up.
Assuncao goes for a takedown attempt but Trupu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trupu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assuncao dodges the punch combination from Trupu.
Assuncao throws a nice looking combination but Trupu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assuncao swinging wilding here.
Trupu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomko Trupu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Assuncao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Assuncao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assuncao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trupu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assuncao throws a right hand that Trupu ducks under and follows up with a left that Trupu also avoids with ease.
Trupu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assuncao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assuncao dodges the punch combination from Trupu.
Trupu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trupu misses with a body shot.
Assuncao throws a combination that misses
and Trupu counters with a nice body shot.
Trupu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assuncao's calf.
Assuncao slips a jab and a cross from Trupu.
Trupu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Assuncao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trupu counters with a nice uppercut.
Assuncao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assuncao misses with a double jab
and Trupu counters by clinching up.
Assuncao is working for takedown but Trupu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trupu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Trupu.
Assuncao circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assuncao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trupu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Assuncao throws a series of punches but Trupu moves out of range.
Trupu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trupu wants to break free but Assuncao has control.
Assuncao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trupu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trupu tries to close the distance and clinch but Assuncao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Assuncao tries to bum rush Trupu with a series of wild strikes but Trupu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trupu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assuncao swinging wilding here.
Trupu tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Assuncao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assuncao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trupu counters with a two punch combo.
Assuncao throws a right hand that Trupu ducks under and follows up with a left that Trupu also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trupu tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assuncao misses with a series of wild punches.
Assuncao scores with a three punch combo!
Assuncao throws a combination. Trupu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Assuncao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trupu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trupu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Assuncao swinging wilding here.
Trupu lands the left hand.
Trupu looks to land a combination but Assuncao avoids it well.
Assuncao blocks a jab.
Trupu misses with a two punch combination.
Trupu slips a jab and a cross from Assuncao.
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Assuncao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trupu has Assuncao up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trupu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Trupu.
Trupu breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Assuncao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trupu clinches up against the cage.
Assuncao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trupu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trupu breaks from the clinch.
Tomko Trupu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trupu forces Assuncao back against the cage and clinches.
Trupu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assuncao backwards.
Trupu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Assuncao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trupu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Assuncao stalks Trupu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trupu's face. Trupu staggers backwards, shaken.
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Assuncao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trupu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Trupu misses the target.
Trupu throws a looping overhand right but Assuncao ducks down to avoid it.
Trupu tries to close the distance and clinch but Assuncao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assuncao throws a series of punches but Trupu avoids them all with ease.
Trupu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assuncao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assuncao throws a right and a left that Trupu avoids nicely.
Assuncao fails to land with a series of punches.
Assuncao misses with a two punch combination.
Assuncao misses with a wild combination.
Trupu closes the distance and clinches.
Assuncao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trupu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Assuncao is working for takedown but Trupu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trupu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Assuncao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trupu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Igor Assuncao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trupu closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomko Trupu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trupu 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomko Trupu!
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hype
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RATING
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