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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Rover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rover has chosen Oh.. Canada- Classified as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dolph Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Rover!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rover moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lundgren.
Lundgren looking for a takedown.
Lundgren jumps guard but Rover stands there with Lundgren around his waist. Lundgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rover lands an uppercut.
Rover gets underhooks to prevent Lundgren's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolph Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren has Rover pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rover manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lundgren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lundgren wants a takedown but no success here.
Rover has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren.
Lundgren successfully pulls guard.
Lundgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rover defends well.
Rover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rover wants to get up but he can't break Lundgren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rover stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him.
Dolph Lundgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover moves into the clinch.
Rover is pressed up against the cage. Lundgren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rover down to the mat. Rover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lundgren moves into the clinch.
Lundgren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rover pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lundgren throws a right hand that Rover ducks under and follows up with a left that Rover also avoids with ease.
Lundgren swats away the attempt to clinch by Rover.
Lundgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Rover is just out of range.
Lundgren shoots in but Rover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lundgren darts in trying to clinch
and Rover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lundgren wants a takedown.
Lundgren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Rover gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lundgren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Rover lands with a right to the head.
Rover misses with the head strike.
Lundgren is trying to drag Rover to the mat but Rover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lundgren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rover gets underhooks to prevent Lundgren's takedown attempt.
Lundgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Rover shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lundgren.
Rover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lundgren lands a right hook to the body.
Lundgren blocks a head kick by Rover.
Rover tries to close the distance and clinch but Lundgren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundgren misses the jab.
Rover is looking to clinch.
Lundgren misses with a body punch
and Rover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rover takes the fight into the clinch.
Rover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lundgren fails to land.
Lundgren wants a takedown.
Rover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lundgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Rover shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rover breaks the clinch.
Lundgren throws a sloppy body shot
and Rover counters with a one-two to the body.
Rover is looking to clinch but Lundgren is avoiding it.
Rover closes the distance and pushes Lundgren back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lundgren.
Rover throws a head punch that misses.
Rover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lundgren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rover counters with a head kick. That will keep Lundgren thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lundgren misses with a shot to the body
and Rover moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rover prevents the takedown attempt.
Lundgren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lundgren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lundgren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lundgren with a poor takedown
and Rover counters with a left and a right that stings Lundgren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rover stalks Lundgren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lundgren's face. Lundgren staggers backwards, shaken.
Rover drops Lundgren with a beautiful combination! Lundgren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rover is looking for the KO!
Lundgren is rocked!
Rover forces Lundgren back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Lundgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rover dips a shoulder and cracks Lundgren with a mighty uppercut! Lundgren falls back against the cage and Rover unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lundgren is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rover screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Rover!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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