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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ocean rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rog Roundboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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223 cm
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, ocean rowe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rog Roundboy! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Roundboy. Roundboy wants to control but rowe is keeping him busy. rowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. rowe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roundboy's best efforts. rowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. rowe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. rowe working for a triangle but Roundboy defends it easily.
Roundboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with rowe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. rowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roundboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roundboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. rowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. rowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roundboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. rowe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. rowe is breathing heavily. Roundboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Roundboy is looking to stand up but rowe won't let him. rowe working for a triangle but Roundboy defends it easily.
Roundboy trying to stand up but can't free himself from rowe's guard. Roundboy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
rowe keeping full guard, as Roundboy tries to pass.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Roundboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Roundboy trying to control but he's not successful this time. rowe tries to reverse the position but Roundboy maintains control. Roundboy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Roundboy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
rowe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roundboy controlling the pace for now. Roundboy wants to finish this one by submission but rowe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roundboy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roundboy looking to control and managing it successfully. rowe is trying to escape the mount.
Roundboy is working for a guillotine from mount but rowe frees his head quite easily.
rowe regains half guard. rowe is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. rowe moves into full guard.
rowe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Roundboy has picked rowe up and slammed him! rowe can't keep hold of the triangle and Roundboy manages to pass to side control! rowe tries to get back to half guard but can't. Roundboy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. rowe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Roundboy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. rowe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. rowe tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rog Roundboy will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
rowe doesn't succeed with the takedown so Roundboy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Roundboy won't allow rowe to sweep him here. Roundboy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. rowe is looking for a triangle but Roundboy pushes his legs off easily.
Roundboy looking to pass the guard. rowe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roundboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. rowe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. rowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roundboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. rowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roundboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Roundboy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming rowe to the mat! rowe manages to get full guard. Roundboy trying to stand up but can't free himself from rowe's guard. Roundboy controls from within his opponent's guard. Roundboy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
rowe had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Roundboy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. rowe Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Roundboy's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roundboy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of rowe's arms. rowe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? rowe looking for the choke but no joy. rowe working for a choke but Roundboy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. rowe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roundboy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Roundboy biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. Roundboy is in bad spot here.
rowe working for a choke but Roundboy is defending well. Roundboy tries to escape the position.
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. Roundboy wants to control his opponent's hands but rowe gets his hands free. rowe is looking for the choke from the back position but Roundboy is controlling his hands well. Roundboy trying to control but not successfully. rowe is hanging on to Roundboy's back as he tries to escape.
rowe not allowing Roundboy to control his hands. rowe working for the choke. rowe working for the choke. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rog Roundboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Roundboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. rowe actively working from the bottom here. rowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. rowe is looking to improve his position.
Roundboy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under rowe. Both fighters are breathing heavily. rowe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. rowe is looking to improve his position.
Roundboy wants to get back to his feet.
Roundboy slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. rowe shoots and misses and Roundboy counters with a head kick. A jab lands there for Roundboy. ocean rowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. rowe with a lazy takedown attempt and Roundboy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in rowe's guard. rowe looking for a guillotine here but Roundboy defends easily.
rowe working for a triangle but Roundboy defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. rowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
rowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roundboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roundboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. rowe has an active guard here but Roundboy has managed to pass into half guard.
rowe actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roundboy is looking for a kimura here.
Roundboy wants to take a breather but rowe is having none of it. rowe tries to roll over but Roundboy keeps him under control. rowe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. rowe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roundboy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four 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. rowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roundboy wants to pass the guard but rowe is keeping the position. rowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
rowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roundboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roundboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. rowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roundboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Roundboy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Rog Roundboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Roundboy 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rog Roundboy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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