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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van DaRoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 cm
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300 lbs
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195 cm
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297 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Prado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van DaRoss! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prado fails with an attempt to clinch.
DaRoss shoots in for a takedown but Prado shows good takedown defense. Prado wants to clinch up but DaRoss keeps it at a distance. Prado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. DaRoss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. DaRoss tries to clinch but Prado moves out of range. Prado throws a head kick but DaRoss moves out of range.
DaRoss shoots in but Prado avoids the takedown attempt easily. Leandro Prado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van DaRoss. Prado leaves DaRoss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Prado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DaRoss. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prado is looking to take this fight into the clinch. DaRoss dives in and grabs Prado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prado pushes down on DaRoss's head and hops out. DaRoss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Prado pushes DaRoss up against the cage in a clinch. Prado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Prado leaves DaRoss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Prado moves into the clinch. Prado breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. DaRoss tries to clinch but fails miserably and Prado moves into the clinch. DaRoss has Prado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Prado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DaRoss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Leandro Prado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DaRoss looks gassed! DaRoss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prado moves into the clinch. Prado prevents the takedown attempt.
Prado manages to break the clinch.
DaRoss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. DaRoss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prado. DaRoss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prado sprawls well. Prado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DaRoss gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick misses from Prado. Prado tries to close the distance and clinch up but DaRoss swats him away and circles back towards the center. DaRoss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and DaRoss duly obliges. Prado is looking to take this fight into the clinch. DaRoss shoots in for a takedown but Prado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DaRoss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prado lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Van DaRoss has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prado closes the distance and clinches. DaRoss wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Prado breaks from the clinch.
Prado forces DaRoss back against the cage and clinches. Prado avoiding damage.
Prado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Prado closes the distance and pushes DaRoss back into the cage. DaRoss stalling in the clinch but Prado improves position. DaRoss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Prado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leandro Prado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Prado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short right from Prado on the inside. Prado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DaRoss fails with the takedown. Prado instigates a clinch. Prado scores with a shot to the side of DaRoss's head. Prado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DaRoss is trying to drag Prado to the mat but Prado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Prado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Prado gets caught flat footed, as DaRoss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. DaRoss stops Prado from standing up. DaRoss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Prado keeping moving, preventing DaRoss from controlling successfully. DaRoss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Prado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Prado has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round. DaRoss has a closed guard, preventing Prado from standing up. Prado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DaRoss on the ground. Prado preventing the sweep. 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.
Leandro Prado dominated that round. The cut man is working on Van DaRoss's cut. 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.
Prado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leandro Prado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. DaRoss shoots for a double leg takedown but Prado sprawls well. He's pushed DaRoss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Prado wants to clinch up but DaRoss keeps it at a distance. DaRoss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. DaRoss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. DaRoss wants to take a breather but Prado is having none of it. DaRoss wants to pass to mount but Prado is defending the position. DaRoss prevents Prado from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. DaRoss trying to control from half guard but Prado is working away. DaRoss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. DaRoss is keen to just control but Prado is a slippery customer. DaRoss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prado kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. DaRoss misses with a head kick.
Prado takes the fight into the clinch. Prado scores with a shot to the side of DaRoss's head. DaRoss tries for a takedown but Prado manages to get underhooks.
Prado stops a takedown attempt from DaRoss.
Leandro Prado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van DaRoss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Prado breaks the clinch.
Leandro Prado is winning the standup battle so far. Prado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Prado tries to clinch up but DaRoss circles away and keeps his distance. DaRoss circles away from the clinch attempt.
DaRoss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. DaRoss swats away the attempt to clinch by Prado. DaRoss has a takedown stuffed. DaRoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DaRoss keeps the fight on the outside. DaRoss shoots in for a takedown but Prado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Prado tries to clinch but DaRoss is having none of it. Prado tries to clinch up. Prado closes the distance and pushes DaRoss back into the cage. Prado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prado is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Prado looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fighters circle momentarily. Prado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Prado tries to clinch but DaRoss moves away and DaRoss counters with a nice double leg into guard. DaRoss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Prado dives on top into guard. DaRoss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prado trying to stand up but can't free himself from DaRoss's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DaRoss looking for a sweep. Not yet DaRoss, not yet. Prado wants to stand but DaRoss has a closed guard, so he can't escape. DaRoss is trying to keep Prado in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van DaRoss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Van DaRoss's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Prado throws a right hand that DaRoss ducks under and follows up with a left that DaRoss also avoids with ease. Prado fails to land with a series of punches.
DaRoss scores with a takedown into Prado's guard. DaRoss thows a big elbow that misses. DaRoss wants to control from the top but Prado keeps moving. DaRoss tries to free his leg and advance position but Prado is retaining full guard. Prado can't keep his opponent in guard - DaRoss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Both fighters are breathing heavily. DaRoss is trying to control. Prado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. DaRoss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. DaRoss is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Prado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. DaRoss with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. DaRoss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Prado tries to clinch but DaRoss moves out of range. Prado swats away the attempt to clinch by DaRoss. DaRoss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. DaRoss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prado is just riding it out for now. DaRoss eventually gives up the hold. Prado wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
DaRoss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. DaRoss is pressing down on Prado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prado is holding on for now. DaRoss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Prado is refusing to be controlled, as DaRoss sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Van DaRoss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think DaRoss has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van DaRoss!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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