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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury's entrance music is Restart - Recomeçar. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
24
269 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Fleury! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Hunt! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunt moves out of range of the body kick. Hunt cracks the inside of Fleury's front leg. Hunt throws a head kick that misses and Fleury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut. Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fleury counters with a head kick. Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fleury is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. A big right from Fleury misses. Fleury throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Fleury moves out of range. Hunt misses with an uppercut. Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fleury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fleury is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Fleury throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
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. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleury moves away. Fleury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Fleury settles back down. A head kick misses from Fleury. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fleury is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Fleury dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hunt misses with a takedown and Fleury counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee. Hunt blocks a low kick nicely. Fleury fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Hunt misses. Fleury tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it. Fleury tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it. Fleury scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fleury tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fleury to the ground. Fleury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fleury fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fleury is looking to clinch. Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fleury counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily. Rodrigo Fleury is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt is looking to land body kicks. Hunt blocks a leg kick. Fleury doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fleury counters with a series of strikes that sends Hunt to the canvas! Fleury follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Hunt is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fleury stands and steps away. Hunt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleury finish him? Mark Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fleury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fleury throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fleury. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Fleury dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt throws a lazy body kick and Fleury counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Hunt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodrigo Fleury!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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