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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Dusiciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Leeroy Russo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leeroy Russo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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248 lbs
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268 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leeroy Russo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Dusiciel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusiciel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dusiciel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Russo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dusiciel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dusiciel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dusiciel wants to control for a moment but Russo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Russo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dusiciel is keen to just control but Russo is a slippery customer.
Dusiciel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russo defending well though.
Dusiciel wants to work for an arm triangle but Russo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dusiciel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russo is just riding it out for now. Dusiciel eventually gives up the hold.
Russo is doing well to control the position and prevent Dusiciel from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dusiciel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dusiciel is working for a submission of some sort.
Dusiciel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control but Dusiciel postures up.
Dusiciel seems to be working for a kimura but Russo defends the submission attempt.
Dusiciel is keen to just control but Russo is a slippery customer.
Russo trying to control but Dusiciel postures up.
Dusiciel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dusiciel trying to control from half guard but Russo is working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mario Dusiciel wasn't active enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Russo.
Russo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dusiciel dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Dusiciel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Russo.
Leeroy Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Russo.
Dusiciel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russo as he jumps to the side.
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo tries to clinch but Dusiciel moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Russo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusiciel manages to avoid it.
Russo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Dusiciel misses.
Dusiciel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dusiciel throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.
Russo scores with a nice head shot.
Russo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Russo.
Russo takes a swing at Dusiciel's ribcage but misses.
Leeroy Russo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel moves in looking to clinch but Russo pushes him off.
Dusiciel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dusiciel is looking to clinch but Russo is avoiding it.
Dusiciel walks into a straight right hand from Russo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dusiciel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russo scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo connects with a jab.
Dusiciel tries to clinch up but Russo circles away and keeps his distance.
Russo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dusiciel in his tracks.
Russo misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo moves into the clinch successfully.
Russo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dusiciel avoiding damage as Russo throws knees to the body.
Dusiciel avoids a wild elbow strike from Russo.
Russo stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Dusiciel controls the action.
Dusiciel blocking some punches.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Russo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A nice left hand lands by Russo.
Russo stalling.
Russo misses with an elbow strike.
Dusiciel stalling in the clinch but Russo improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Russo.
Dusiciel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Russo can't fight it off and eventually Dusiciel manages to take the fight to the floor. Russo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel looking to pass the guard.
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dusiciel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Russo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dusiciel, into his guard.
Dusiciel keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Russo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dusiciel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russo tries to avoid it but Dusiciel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russo to the ground. Russo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russo gets caught flat footed, as Dusiciel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mario Dusiciel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dusiciel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo working a defensive guard here.
Dusiciel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dusiciel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Russo is pulling down on Dusiciel's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dusiciel looking to pass the guard.
Dusiciel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dusiciel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dusiciel chips away with some ground and pound.
Russo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dusiciel postures up in Russo's guard and throws a big left but Russo blocks it.
Dusiciel wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Dusiciel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Dusiciel from controlling successfully.
Dusiciel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Dusiciel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dusiciel tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Russo controls Dusiciel momentarily but Dusiciel frees himself.
Dusiciel looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dusiciel, up you get!
Leeroy Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dusiciel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russo looks to land a left hand but Dusiciel moved out of range nicely.
Russo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Russo tries to clinch but Dusiciel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Russo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dusiciel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dusiciel checks a leg kick.
Russo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dusiciel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Leeroy Russo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Russo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Russo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dusiciel. That did some damage!
Russo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dusiciel moves away.
Dusiciel avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo lands a nice looking body shot.
Russo throws a leg kick but Dusiciel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Russo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel fails with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Russo!
Dusiciel blocks a head kick by Russo.
Russo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Russo throws a head kick but Dusiciel moves out of range.
Dusiciel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russo cracks the inside of Dusiciel's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Russo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dusiciel with a poor takedown
and Russo counters with a good low kick that Dusiciel was not able to check.
Russo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dusiciel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dusiciel misses with a head kick.
Russo lands a head kick. Dusiciel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Russo.
Russo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dusiciel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dusiciel's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Russo.
Russo throws a leg kick but Dusiciel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Russo.
Dusiciel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russo tries to clinch but Dusiciel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo connects with an inside leg kick.
Russo scores with a punch to the head.
Russo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo misses with a few strikes there.
Russo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dusiciel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice combination there by Russo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dusiciel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Russo throws a series of punches but Dusiciel avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Russo had his way with Mario Dusiciel in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Russo throws a head kick that misses.
Russo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dusiciel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dusiciel counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Russo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dusiciel is looking for a takedown.
Dusiciel takes an elbow to the temple.
Russo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dusiciel blocks it with crossed arms.
Dusiciel jumps guard but Russo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel jumps guard but Russo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leeroy Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Dusiciel.
Russo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Russo lands a good knee to the midsection. Dusiciel won't want to take too many of those.
Dusiciel slowing the pace effectively.
Dusiciel avoiding damage as Russo throws knees to the body.
Come on Russo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to land a knee to the head but Dusiciel blocks with his arms.
Russo lands a good knee to the midsection. Dusiciel won't want to take too many of those.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dusiciel can do to turn this around?
Dusiciel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dusiciel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dusiciel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dusiciel swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a left hand.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dusiciel's elbow.
Russo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Russo obliges.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo is looking to control Dusiciel's arms but Dusiciel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Russo has his back to the cage.
Dusiciel prevents a body shot from Russo.
Russo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Russo connects with a knee to the head.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leeroy Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dusiciel avoiding damage as Russo throws knees to the body.
Mario Dusiciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dusiciel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeroy Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leeroy Russo!
Leeroy Russo retains his heavyweight title!
Leeroy Russo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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