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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 cm
29
300 lbs
15 - 15 - 1 |
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203 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luca Brasi! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brasi throws a right and a left that both miss. Brasi misses with a two punch combination.
Brasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cowell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brasi is in Cowell's guard. Cowell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brasi manages to get himself to full guard.
Cowell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cowell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brasi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brasi has escaped and now he's on top! Brasi throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cowell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cowell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brasi has managed to get both his arms back between Cowell's legs - danger averted. Cowell keeping moving, preventing Brasi from controlling successfully. Brasi postures up and lands a big shot to Cowell's brow. Brasi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brasi lands a couple of elbows. Cowell working for submissions but it's allowed Brasi to get to half guard.
Cowell actively working from the bottom here. Cowell actively working from the bottom here. Brasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Brasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brasi lands a nice short elbow. Cowell tries to get to full guard but Brasi has control of the leg. Brasi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Cowell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brasi scores with a couple of nice shots. Brasi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cowell is trying to get back to full guard. Brasi wants to control but Cowell is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cowell looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Brasi looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Nice strikes from Brasi there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cowell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brasi scores with a couple of nice shots. Cowell wants to sweep but Brasi has passed to side control! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Cowell gets back to half guard. Cowell actively working from the bottom here. Brasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Cowell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Brasi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cowell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Brasi works his way into full mount! Brasi with shots to the head and body - Cowell looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cowell is squirming around, avoiding Brasi's attempts to control the action. Brasi working Cowell over with strikes here. Cowell tries to get back to half guard but can't. Brasi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Cowell is in a horrible position here. Brasi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cowell is trying to escape the mount.
Cowell taking shots to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Brasi working Cowell over with strikes here. Cowell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Brasi wants to sweep but no luck. Brasi pulls Cowell in close to his closed guard and prevents Cowell from doing any damage or advancing position. Cowell tries to free his leg and advance position but Brasi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cowell looking to sit in guard and control but Brasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brasi defends well. Brasi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Brasi wants to control from the top but Cowell keeps moving. Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brasi defends well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Brasi stands up over Cowell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cowell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brasi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Brasi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cowell's guard. Brasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brasi defends well. Brasi stands up over Cowell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Brasi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Cowell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brasi defends it easily. Brasi landing some decent shots from guard. Brasi looking to pass the guard. Brasi postures up and lands a big shot to Cowell's brow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cowell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Brasi connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brasi works a leg free and moves into half guard. Luca Brasi has got the better of the ground game so far. Cowell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brasi pulls his head out easily. Cowell has hold of Brasi's hands but Brasi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Brasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Brasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cowell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Cowell actively working from the bottom here. Brasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Brasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nice strikes from Brasi there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cowell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brasi pulls his head out easily. Cowell tries to get to full guard but Brasi has control of the leg. Cowell manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brasi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Brasi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Cowell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cowell working for submissions but it's allowed Brasi to get to half guard.
Cowell is not content to let Brasi control the position. Cowell looking for submissions off his back. Brasi moves into full mount! Cowell won't be happy about that! Brasi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cowell is desperately trying to improve his position but Brasi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brasi looking to control but Cowell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Brasi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brasi trying to control but Cowell is having none of it. Brasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cowell?
Brasi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brasi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cowell wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Brasi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Brasi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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