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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blagoi Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes into the arena with Save My Soul blaring out of the sound system. Blagoi Ivanov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blagoi Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov scores with a kick to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a takedown into Ivanov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivanov has his foot on Rodrigues's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigues works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ivanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodrigues is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodrigues kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanov stands up from half guard.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
Ivanov looks winded!
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodrigues fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ivanov to the ground. Rodrigues is now in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanov on the ground.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigues is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leo Rodrigues wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ivanov wants to slow Rodrigues down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivanov works over Rodrigues's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
Leo Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blagoi Ivanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ivanov to the mat! Ivanov manages to get full guard.
Rodrigues postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Rodrigues would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigues from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leo Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blagoi Ivanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Rodrigues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov gets caught flat footed, as Rodrigues shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues has gone for a leg lock! Ivanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodrigues's guard.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigues uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ivanov's guard. Nice move by Rodrigues!
Rodrigues trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigues manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leo Rodrigues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is working hard here to advance position.
Rodrigues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigues is working an open guard so Ivanov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Leo Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blagoi Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
Rodrigues gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blagoi Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Ivanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodrigues tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanov avoids it.
Rodrigues lands a right hand.
Ivanov lands a damaging elbow.
Ivanov wants to break free but Rodrigues has control.
Nice elbow from Ivanov.
It looks like Leo Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Leo Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blagoi Ivanov.
Rodrigues pulls guard.
Rodrigues manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodrigues scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanov is looking to escape.
Rodrigues swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ivanov is now in Rodrigues's guard. A big mistake from Rodrigues there, giving up the dominant position!
Blagoi Ivanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanov gets caught flat footed, as Rodrigues shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodrigues is stalling in the full guard.
Ivanov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ivanov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivanov is controlling Rodrigues's posture.
Ivanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blagoi Ivanov!
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hype
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