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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Qiroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockgroin comes to the cage accompanied by "Enter Sandman," by Metallica. Qiroga has chosen Conchesumare as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Rockgroin!
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, Sean Qiroga!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockgroin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qiroga tries to clinch but Rockgroin moves out of range.
Rockgroin shoots in but no luck this time.
Qiroga 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.
Rockgroin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiroga throws a series of strikes that have Rockgroin backpedaling.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Qiroga.
Qiroga misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockgroin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockgroin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Qiroga!
Qiroga is trying desperately to improve position.
Qiroga regains half guard.
Qiroga is trying to stand back up but Rockgroin is controlling him
Rockgroin throwing shots but Qiroga is blocking nicely.
Qiroga misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rockgroin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rockgroin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Qiroga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiroga tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin working the head and body with strikes.
Qiroga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rockgroin cracks Qiroga with a solid left hand.
Qiroga striking from the bottom.
Rockgroin slips nicely into half guard.
Rockgroin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Qiroga gets back to full guard.
Rockgroin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rockgroin is breathing heavily.
Qiroga throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rockgroin pushes down on Qiroga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks Qiroga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Qiroga's temple.
Qiroga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Qiroga wants to stand and escape but Rockgroin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockgroin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockgroin scoring with some ground and pound.
Rockgroin chips away with some ground and pound.
Qiroga had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rockgroin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Qiroga Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rockgroin's back instead.
Qiroga throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Qiroga struggling to keep hold of the position.
Qiroga scores with punches to the body.
Qiroga lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rockgroin.
Qiroga lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rockgroin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiroga is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rockgroin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oh Rockgroin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Qiroga. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rockgroin fending off the submission attempt from Qiroga.
Qiroga scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rockgroin is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin can't escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Rockgroin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Qiroga!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Qiroga connects with a big shot to the side of Rockgroin's head.
The referee is taking a good look at Rockgroin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Qiroga!
Qiroga is landing with strikes from the back.
Qiroga looking for the choke but no joy.
Can Rockgroin hold on?! Qiroga is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rockgroin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Qiroga.
Rockgroin seems to have got his legs back now.
Qiroga working for a choke but Rockgroin is defending well.
Rockgroin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin breaks Qiroga's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Qiroga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Qiroga keeping full guard, as Rockgroin tries to pass.
Rockgroin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Qiroga wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockgroin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rockgroin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Qiroga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockgroin is one step ahead there.
Rockgroin trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiroga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Qiroga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockgroin throws a combination that misses
and Qiroga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Qiroga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Qiroga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brock Rockgroin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockgroin shoots in and bounces Qiroga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rockgroin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockgroin works over Qiroga with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockgroin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qiroga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qiroga working for a triangle but Rockgroin defends it easily.
Rockgroin works over Qiroga with some ground and pound from guard.
Rockgroin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rockgroin lands a couple of digs.
Qiroga is rocked!
Rockgroin lands a couple of digs.
Qiroga is still in real trouble! Can Rockgroin finish him?
Qiroga is breathing heavily.
Rockgroin is in close to Qiroga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockgroin with a nice head shot there.
Brock Rockgroin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockgroin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockgroin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rockgroin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Qiroga some visible discomfort.
Rockgroin working the head and body with strikes.
Qiroga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockgroin working the ground and pound.
Rockgroin grinds an elbow into Qiroga's temple.
Qiroga wants to control but Rockgroin postures up.
Qiroga taking a bit of punishment here - Rockgroin scoring with strikes.
Rockgroin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Qiroga manages to get back to half guard.
Qiroga missing with punches from the bottom.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin blocks the strikes from Qiroga.
Qiroga tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin lands strikes from half guard.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Qiroga's hands, connecting with Qiroga's forehead.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Qiroga throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockgroin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiroga throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rockgroin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Qiroga's head.
Rockgroin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockgroin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Qiroga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rockgroin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Qiroga's head.
Qiroga has momentary wrist control but Rockgroin slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockgroin pushes down on Qiroga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rockgroin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockgroin passes to full mount!
Rockgroin with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Qiroga's face.
Qiroga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qiroga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Qiroga's temple.
Qiroga is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin prevents Qiroga from standing back up.
Rockgroin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockgroin is nestled in close to Qiroga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rockgroin thows a huge punch but Qiroga dodges it nicely.
Rockgroin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Qiroga wants to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin lands with a punch from half guard.
Rockgroin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Qiroga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Qiroga's hands, connecting with Qiroga's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin trying to control the action but Qiroga is working from the bottom.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks Qiroga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockgroin is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockgroin is nestled in close to Qiroga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Qiroga is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Qiroga's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rockgroin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Qiroga is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Brock Rockgroin!
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