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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van DaRoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DaRoss has chosen Camarillo Brillo, by Frank Zappa as his entrance music. Forrest Glover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van DaRoss!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DaRoss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Glover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Glover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Glover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DaRoss manages to get himself to full guard.
Glover preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DaRoss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover tries to free his leg and advance position but DaRoss is retaining full guard.
DaRoss wants to sweep but no luck.
DaRoss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DaRoss wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard.
DaRoss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glover wants to sweep but no luck.
DaRoss trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
DaRoss has gone for a leg lock! Glover slips out almost immediately though and dives into DaRoss's guard.
Glover has gone for a leg lock! DaRoss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Glover's guard.
DaRoss won't allow Glover to get back to his feet.
DaRoss preventing the sweep.
DaRoss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DaRoss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DaRoss has Glover in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glover stopping the sweep attempt from DaRoss.
DaRoss keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover drops back looking for a leg! DaRoss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DaRoss manages to kick Glover off! Glover jumps back into DaRoss's guard.
DaRoss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Glover stopping the sweep attempt from DaRoss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss keeping full guard, as Glover tries to pass.
DaRoss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DaRoss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Glover!
Glover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DaRoss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Glover can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Glover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Glover tries to buck DaRoss off but he can't manage it.
Glover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss looking for a guillotine from mount but Glover is having none of it.
DaRoss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Glover is on top in guard.
DaRoss has his foot on Glover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glover works his way back into a safe position though.
DaRoss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaRoss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DaRoss looks gassed!
Glover wants to get back to his feet but DaRoss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DaRoss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van DaRoss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover with a jab.
Glover lands with a nice combination. DaRoss backs away looking to recover.
DaRoss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glover to the mat! Glover manages to get full guard.
Glover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DaRoss forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaRoss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glover is just riding it out for now. DaRoss eventually gives up the hold.
DaRoss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Glover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DaRoss.
DaRoss is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
DaRoss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glover has managed to free his arm - good work.
DaRoss is looking for a kimura here.
DaRoss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glover manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DaRoss has gone for a leg lock! Glover slips out almost immediately though and dives into DaRoss's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DaRoss is on top in guard.
DaRoss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DaRoss has Glover in his guard.
Glover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glover passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Glover goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, DaRoss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Glover but great work by DaRoss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss is trying to get an arm triangle but Glover is defending well.
DaRoss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DaRoss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glover has escaped the position, nice work there.
Glover is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on DaRoss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DaRoss is stalling here. Glover is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DaRoss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Glover has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DaRoss is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Glover seems to be working for a kimura but DaRoss defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glover wants to control from the top but DaRoss keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DaRoss is on top in guard.
DaRoss prevents Glover from getting back to his feet.
DaRoss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DaRoss looking to pass the guard.
DaRoss has gone for a leg lock! Glover slips out almost immediately though and dives into DaRoss's guard.
Glover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DaRoss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DaRoss has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Forrest Glover will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DaRoss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover misses with a few strikes there.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glover misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaRoss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Glover gets caught flat footed, as DaRoss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DaRoss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DaRoss has Glover in his guard.
DaRoss wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DaRoss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Glover, into his guard.
DaRoss preventing the sweep.
DaRoss stands and throws Glover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DaRoss tries for a kimura but Glover is defending well.
DaRoss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DaRoss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DaRoss is trying to get an arm triangle but Glover is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DaRoss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Glover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DaRoss is trying to get an arm triangle but Glover is defending well.
DaRoss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DaRoss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glover is trying to improve his position.
DaRoss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glover has escaped the position, nice work there.
DaRoss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DaRoss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Glover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DaRoss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DaRoss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DaRoss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover sneaks a leg under to get back to 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van DaRoss!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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