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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Broderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Engine told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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292 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Broderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderson throws out a loose jab but Engine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderson stuffs the takedown.
Broderson loads up on a big right hand but Engine slips the punch.
Broderson throws a hook but Engine avoids it easily.
Broderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Engine shoots in for a takedown but Broderson shows good takedown defense.
Broderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engine manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderson takes a swing at Engine's ribcage but misses.
Engine avoids the body shot from Broderson.
Broderson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Engine was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderson.
Broderson misses the shot to the body.
Broderson throws the left hand but Engine avoids the punch easily.
Broderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Engine.
Broderson is looking to wear down Engine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Engine avoids the body shot from Broderson.
Broderson throws a series of punches but Engine moves out of range.
Dallas Broderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engine looks for a takedown but Broderson sprawls well.
Dallas Broderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Engine.
Broderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two 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.
Broderson throws a series of punches but Engine avoids them all with ease.
Broderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Engine shoots in for a double leg but Broderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Broderson misses with a wild body shot.
Broderson throws a nice looking combination but Engine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broderson misses with an uppercut.
Engine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Broderson but Broderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Broderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine ducks under a wild hook from Broderson.
Broderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Engine slips a jab from Broderson.
Broderson throws a good cross that connects.
Broderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Engine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Engine is defended easily by Broderson.
Broderson takes a swing at Engine's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Broderson.
Engine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Broderson pinned against the cage. Broderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Engine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Broderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Broderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Broderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Engine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Broderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Engine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Broderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Engine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Broderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Broderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Broderson keeping full guard, as Engine tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Broderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engine postures up in Broderson's guard and throws a big left but Broderson blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Engine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Engine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderson.
Broderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderson lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Engine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine closes the distance and clinches up with Broderson, looking for a takedown. Engine pushes Broderson against the cage but Broderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dallas Broderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Engine.
Engine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Broderson's waist but Broderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Engine off to one side.
Broderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Engine is just out of range.
Engine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderson.
Broderson connects with a body shot.
Broderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderson looks to land a left hand but Engine moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Broderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Engine wants to control from the top but Broderson keeps moving.
Engine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Engine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Engine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Broderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Broderson controls Engine momentarily but Engine frees himself.
Broderson keeping moving, preventing Engine from controlling successfully.
Broderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Broderson working Engine over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engine is trying to escape the mount.
Broderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Engine because Broderson loaded up on that one.
Broderson working Engine over with strikes here.
Broderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Engine is looking to get to half guard.
Broderson punching from mount but Engine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Engine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engine is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Broderson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Broderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Engine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dallas Broderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Broderson misses with a body shot.
Broderson throws a shot from downtown. Engine moves away and avoids it.
Broderson takes a swing at Engine's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Engine.
Broderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderson cracks a nice hook into Engine's ribs.
Engine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Engine was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderson.
Broderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Engine is just out of range.
Broderson misses with a straight left.
Broderson scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Engine lands in his opponent's guard.
Engine throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas Engine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Broderson's guard.
Broderson tries to get to full guard but Engine has control of the leg.
Broderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Engine.
Engine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broderson trying to control here.
Engine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Engine thows a huge punch but Broderson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Broderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Engine throws a big right hand that misses.
Broderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Engine on the ground.
Engine looking to pass the guard.
Broderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Engine being controlled here momentarily.
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Engine throwing strikes but missing.
Engine thows a big elbow that misses.
Dallas Broderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dallas Broderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Broderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broderson thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broderson scores with a jab to the body.
Broderson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Broderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Broderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Broderson!
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energy
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hype
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