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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanu Mitzucuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
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245 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanu Mitzucuik!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitzucuik punishes Rollins's body with a nice straight punch.
Mitzucuik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mitzucuik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
Mitzucuik scores with a jab to the head.
Rollins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mitzucuik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mitzucuik.
Rollins with a poor takedown
and Mitzucuik counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Mitzucuik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitzucuik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Mitzucuik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins is looking to clinch.
Mitzucuik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mitzucuik showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mitzucuik is controlling the pace.
Mitzucuik seems to be working for a kimura but Rollins defends the submission attempt.
Mitzucuik wants to work for an arm triangle but Rollins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mitzucuik is trying to work for a kimura but Rollins is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mitzucuik jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rollins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rollins and Mitzucuik has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rollins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mitzucuik is controlling him well.
Mitzucuik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rollins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitzucuik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitzucuik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mitzucuik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mitzucuik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitzucuik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitzucuik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mitzucuik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanu Mitzucuik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rollins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitzucuik lands a body shot.
A combination from Rollins does no damage.
Rollins tries to clinch up.
Mitzucuik lands with a hook. Rollins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rollins tries to clinch but Mitzucuik is having none of it.
Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitzucuik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitzucuik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rollins.
Rollins tries to sprawl but Mitzucuik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitzucuik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rollins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rollins wants to control but Mitzucuik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzucuik is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rollins wants to control but Mitzucuik is keeping busy.
Mitzucuik seems to be working for a kimura but Rollins defends the submission attempt.
Mitzucuik is looking for a kimura but Rollins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitzucuik to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik drops an elbow to the side of Rollins's head.
Mitzucuik is trying to control the action in half guard but Rollins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mitzucuik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rollins sees it coming and defends easily.
Mitzucuik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitzucuik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rollins!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins is bucking up trying to escape but Mitzucuik cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mitzucuik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik trying to control but Rollins is having none of it.
Mitzucuik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mitzucuik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mitzucuik is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rollins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rollins shrugs it off.
Rollins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mitzucuik content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitzucuik landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanu Mitzucuik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mitzucuik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking.
Rollins shoots in but Mitzucuik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitzucuik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout.
Mitzucuik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitzucuik lands in his opponent's guard.
Mitzucuik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mitzucuik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mitzucuik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
Rollins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzucuik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mitzucuik is trying to get an arm triangle but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mitzucuik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik controlling his opponent.
Mitzucuik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rollins?
Mitzucuik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rollins is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik scoring with strikes but Rollins is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Mitzucuik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitzucuik looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rollins is looking to improve his position but Mitzucuik isn't that keen on the idea.
Mitzucuik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rollins tries to lock up and control but Mitzucuik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mitzucuik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitzucuik controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rollins is looking to escape.
Kanu Mitzucuik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mitzucuik controlling from the full mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mitzucuik working for a submission but Rollins is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitzucuik content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanu Mitzucuik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitzucuik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanu Mitzucuik!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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