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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strauss Von Rochenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is Bark at the Moon by Ozzy Osbourne. A fine choice. Strauss Von Rochenberger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozzy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Strauss Von Rochenberger!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochenberger.
James looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rochenberger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rochenberger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rochenberger.
Rochenberger shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Rochenberger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rochenberger tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rochenberger.
Rochenberger wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from James misses.
James misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from James misses.
Rochenberger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
Ozzy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochenberger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rochenberger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rochenberger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Rochenberger shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rochenberger.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Rochenberger on that attempt.
Ozzy James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strauss Von Rochenberger.
James looks to land a combination but Rochenberger avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochenberger tries to clinch up.
Rochenberger tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Rochenberger tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ozzy James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rochenberger connects with a solid leg kick.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochenberger throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
Rochenberger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rochenberger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rochenberger breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
James working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Rochenberger.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rochenberger tries to control but James wriggling away.
James throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rochenberger looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochenberger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rochenberger with a couple of short strikes.
James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
James can't escape the position.
James is squirming around, avoiding Rochenberger's attempts to control the action.
James tries to reverse the position but Rochenberger maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rochenberger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rochenberger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
Rochenberger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James tries to reverse the position but Rochenberger maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James is trying to escape the mount.
James is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
James swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
Rochenberger landing shots from mount.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
James is trying to stand up.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four 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.
Rochenberger controlling from mount.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rochenberger tries to control but James wriggling away.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rochenberger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Rochenberger.
Rochenberger wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strauss Von Rochenberger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rochenberger slips a jab and a cross from James.
Rochenberger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James swinging wilding here.
Rochenberger fails with the takedown.
Rochenberger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochenberger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rochenberger tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Rochenberger tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws the left hand but Rochenberger avoids the punch easily.
James stuffs the takedown.
Ozzy James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strauss Von Rochenberger.
James misses with a double jab.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochenberger tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Rochenberger lands a high kick!
Rochenberger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rochenberger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochenberger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rochenberger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a hook but Rochenberger blocks it.
Rochenberger scores with a takedown into James's guard.
James tries to strike from the bottom.
Rochenberger won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Rochenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rochenberger is controlling him.
Rochenberger is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rochenberger stops James from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has momentary wrist control but Rochenberger slips an elbow through the middle.
Rochenberger cracks James with a solid left hand.
Rochenberger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James keeping full guard, as Rochenberger tries to pass.
Rochenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rochenberger won't allow James to sweep him here.
Rochenberger trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Rochenberger prevents James from getting back to his feet.
James keeping moving, preventing Rochenberger from controlling successfully.
Rochenberger lands a couple of digs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rochenberger tries to clinch up.
Rochenberger keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rochenberger.
A head kick misses from Rochenberger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from James does no damage.
James tries to bum rush Rochenberger with a series of wild strikes but Rochenberger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rochenberger doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
A nice combination there by James.
Rochenberger throws a nice head kick!
Rochenberger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Rochenberger trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Rochenberger lands a couple of elbows.
Rochenberger prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Rochenberger slips nicely into half guard.
James has one foot on Rochenberger's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rochenberger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rochenberger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochenberger throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Rochenberger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rochenberger connects with a high kick.
James is rocked!
Rochenberger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rochenberger showed some decent athleticism there.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rochenberger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rochenberger looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rochenberger looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Rochenberger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James really wants to buck Rochenberger off and get back to his feet.
James working to try and regain half guard.
James is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strauss Von Rochenberger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ozzy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James jumps guard but Rochenberger stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rochenberger is trying to break free.
Rochenberger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rochenberger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rochenberger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rochenberger wants to break the clinch but can't.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Rochenberger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rochenberger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rochenberger can't break the clinch.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James avoids the elbow strike from Rochenberger, against the cage.
Rochenberger prevents the takedown attempt.
Rochenberger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
James looking for a takedown.
James keeps control of Rochenberger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rochenberger is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rochenberger to the mat. Rochenberger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rochenberger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to stand but Rochenberger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rochenberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Rochenberger, not yet.
Rochenberger striking from his own guard.
James postures up.
Rochenberger pushes James off and gets back to his feet.
James misses with the combination.
Rochenberger connects with a solid leg kick.
James misses with a double jab.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rochenberger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
James tries to bum rush Rochenberger with a series of wild strikes but Rochenberger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochenberger moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Rochenberger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James misses with a looping right.
James swinging wilding here.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws a nice looking combination but Rochenberger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rochenberger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Rochenberger persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James blocks a head kick by Rochenberger.
James stalks Rochenberger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rochenberger's face. Rochenberger staggers backwards, shaken.
James rushes Rochenberger and presses him up against the cage.
Ozzy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James prevents Rochenberger from breaking the clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Rochenberger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rochenberger is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rochenberger fails to pull guard.
Rochenberger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rochenberger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochenberger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rochenberger tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Rochenberger looking to stall.
Rochenberger wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rochenberger wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rochenberger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rochenberger is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Rochenberger into the cage.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rochenberger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rochenberger wants to break the clinch but can't.
James jumps guard but Rochenberger stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James is trying to trip Rochenberger. He has hold of a leg but Rochenberger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. James persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
James throwing strikes from guard but Rochenberger blocks nicely.
James wants to pass the guard but Rochenberger is keeping the position.
James is looking to stand up but Rochenberger won't let him.
Rochenberger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James being controlled here momentarily.
Strauss Von Rochenberger has got the better of the ground game so far.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James stands and steps away. Rochenberger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
James tries to bum rush Rochenberger with a series of wild strikes but Rochenberger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rochenberger closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rochenberger is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Rochenberger tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Rochenberger is looking to clinch.
Rochenberger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Rochenberger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rochenberger wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rochenberger scores with a kick to the body.
Rochenberger misses with a head kick.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rochenberger.
No luck for Rochenberger with that takedown attempt.
James throws a right hand that Rochenberger ducks under and follows up with a left that Rochenberger also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Strauss Von Rochenberger.
Well Rochenberger 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strauss Von Rochenberger!
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