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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tupac - Changes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
21 - 24 - 0 |
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290 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Rose!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova shoots in but no luck this time.
Bova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rose digs a right hand into Bova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bova's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rose - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Bova's head.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose tries a body shot but Bova blocks it.
Rose's coach down at 11th Planet MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rose's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bova can't get the takedown.
Bova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Bova's head.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Bova backwards.
Rose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bova's face.
It looks like Anthony Bova has been cut.
Bova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bova misses with a takedown
and Rose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Bova gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose is struggling to control the position.
Rose misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bova wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose lands a right hand.
Bova is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova jumps guard but Rose stands there with Bova around his waist. Bova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rose lands with a right to the head.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bova up against the cage.
Bova managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rose.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Bova controls the action.
Rose has Bova pushed against the cage.
Bova has Rose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bova is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rose to keep the fight standing.
Bova takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose has Bova pushed against the cage.
Bova is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Bova with that takedown attempt.
Bova shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rose wants to clinch up but Bova keeps it at a distance.
Rose tries to clinch up.
Rose is looking to clinch but Bova is avoiding it.
Rose tries to clinch but Bova moves away
and Bova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose tries to clinch but Bova is having none of it.
Rose looks to clinch
and Bova counters with a series of strikes. Rose will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose takes a swing at Bova's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose misses with a shot to the body
and Bova counters with a straight right hand.
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bova jumps guard but Rose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
Rose clinches.
Rose gets underhooks to prevent Bova's takedown attempt.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Kevin Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bova blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Bova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Bova tries to pull guard but Rose holds him up against the cage and eventually Bova drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bova takes a shot to the head.
Bova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bova or not.
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
Bova blocks a body shot from Rose.
Bova fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rose lands a right hand.
Bova is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bova jumps guard but Rose stands there with Bova around his waist. Bova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bova.
Bova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Bova avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bova.
Rose is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bova's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bova.
Bova gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Bova managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
Rose tries a body shot but Bova blocks it.
Bova is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rose to keep the fight standing.
Bova wants a takedown but no success here.
Bova wants to take the fight to the mat but Rose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bova wants to take the fight to the mat but Rose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rose drops Bova with a big knee straight up the middle! Bova is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kevin Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose lands a big uppercut and Bova crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bova looks OK. Rose waves Bova back to his feet!
Bova is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bova clean off his feet! He's out cold! Rose stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Rose!
Kevin Rose seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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