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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeoffroi Plouffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Ulpius Traianus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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247 lbs
43 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeoffroi Plouffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouffe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Traianus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Plouffe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Plouffe jumps into guard, dragging Traianus to the mat.
Traianus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plouffe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Traianus on the ground.
Traianus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Plouffe is proving hard to escape from.
Plouffe looking to control but Traianus passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traianus works his way into full mount!
Traianus working for a guillotine from mount but Plouffe is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouffe tries to hold on but Traianus pushes him away.
Traianus gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Traianus shoots for a double leg takedown but Plouffe sprawls well. He's pushed Traianus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plouffe gets caught flat footed, as Traianus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Traianus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plouffe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Plouffe trying to control but Traianus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traianus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Traianus gets to his feet. Plouffe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Traianus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plouffe avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeoffroi Plouffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plouffe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Traianus kicks Plouffe off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Plouffe.
Traianus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plouffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Traianus wants to stand up but Plouffe is controlling him.
Plouffe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plouffe is fighting to break Traianus's control of his arms but Traianus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe looking to pass the guard.
Traianus has his feet on Plouffe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Plouffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plouffe wants it to stay on the feet.
Plouffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeoffroi Plouffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ulpius Traianus.
Plouffe wants to land a leg kick but Traianus is out of range.
Plouffe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Traianus's guard.
Plouffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Traianus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus dominated that round.
That's time! Plouffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plouffe drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Traianus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Plouffe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Plouffe gets underhooks to prevent Traianus's takedown attempt.
Traianus has Plouffe pressed against the cage, preventing Plouffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Traianus is working for takedown but Plouffe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Traianus is looking for a takedown.
Jeoffroi Plouffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ulpius Traianus.
Traianus is working for takedown but Plouffe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Traianus tries to score a body lock takedown but Plouffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plouffe trying to stall but Traianus improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Traianus as Plouffe tries to tie him up.
Traianus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plouffe after a bit of a struggle.
Traianus is breathing heavily.
Plouffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouffe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Traianus has him pressed against the cage.
Plouffe pulls guard effortlessly.
Traianus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plouffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plouffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Traianus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Traianus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plouffe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Traianus controls the pace.
Plouffe has his foot on Traianus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Traianus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Plouffe working a defensive guard but Traianus manages to pass into side control anyway.
Traianus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plouffe some visible discomfort.
Plouffe is trying to get back to half guard.
Traianus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Traianus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Traianus has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Traianus pushes Plouffe off and gets back to his feet.
Plouffe gets a takedown into half guard.
Plouffe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe is stalling here. Traianus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Plouffe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Traianus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plouffe prevents Traianus from moving into mount.
Traianus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Traianus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Plouffe wants to clinch.
Traianus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Plouffe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Plouffe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Ulpius Traianus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Traianus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plouffe's waist but Plouffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Traianus off to one side.
Plouffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
Plouffe dives in and scores a takedown into Traianus's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Traianus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Plouffe jumps guard and drags Traianus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Traianus trying to control the position from guard on top but Plouffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Traianus forces his way into half guard.
Plouffe tries to get to full guard but Traianus has control of the leg.
Plouffe is staying active underneath Traianus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus escapes and gets back to his feet.
Traianus shoots in for a takedown but Plouffe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Traianus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plouffe defends it nicely.
Jeoffroi Plouffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ulpius Traianus.
Traianus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plouffe moves into range and clinches up with Traianus.
Plouffe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traianus wants a takedown but no success here.
Traianus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plouffe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plouffe stops a takedown attempt from Traianus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe has had enough of the clinch but Traianus keeps him there for the moment.
Plouffe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Traianus.
Traianus can't get the takedown.
Plouffe wants to break free but Traianus has control.
Plouffe has had enough of the clinch but Traianus keeps him there for the moment.
Traianus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Traianus wants a takedown but no success here.
Plouffe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Traianus regains guard.
Plouffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plouffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Traianus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plouffe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plouffe tries to clinch but Traianus is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Plouffe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Traianus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plouffe trying to control the action but Traianus is working from the bottom.
Plouffe stands up and beckons Traianus to his feet.
Traianus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plouffe defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouffe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Traianus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Plouffe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Traianus's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeoffroi Plouffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plouffe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeoffroi Plouffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Traianus 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Ulpius Traianus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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RATING
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