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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 56 p4p, 9 weight class) and Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 645 p4p, 103 weight class). Dangerfield comes into the arena with Immortal - All Shall Fall blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
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186 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Dangerfield! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Bulletzowich! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bulletzowich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dangerfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bulletzowich somewhat. Dangerfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bulletzowich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dangerfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bulletzowich sprawls well initially but Dangerfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dangerfield working over Bulletzowich with some ground and pound. Bulletzowich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bulletzowich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dangerfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bulletzowich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bulletzowich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bulletzowich is still trying to improve position. Bulletzowich gets full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dangerfield preventing the sweep. Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulletzowich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bulletzowich is trying to keep Dangerfield in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bulletzowich can do anything to dispel that myth. Bulletzowich wants to sweep here but Dangerfield controlling him for the moment. Dangerfield pushing down on Bulletzowich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dangerfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bulletzowich is looking for a sweep. Dangerfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are battling for position here. Bulletzowich manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bulletzowich wants to sweep but no luck. Dangerfield trying to control but Bulletzowich is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dangerfield landing some decent shots from guard. Bulletzowich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Bulletzowich keeps moving. Dangerfield preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Dangerfield wants to sweep here but Bulletzowich controlling him for the moment. Dangerfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Dangerfield throws a big elbow that misses. Bulletzowich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bulletzowich keeps trying to improve his position. Dangerfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bulletzowich's head. Dangerfield lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dangerfield throwing strikes from guard but Bulletzowich blocks nicely. Bulletzowich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bulletzowich trying to control the position.
Bulletzowich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich keeping moving, preventing Dangerfield from controlling successfully. Bulletzowich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dangerfield is one step ahead there. Dangerfield postures up in Bulletzowich's guard and throws a big left but Bulletzowich blocks it. Bulletzowich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Dangerfield passes into half guard. Bulletzowich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dangerfield scores with a couple of nice shots. Dangerfield is just content to waste time from the top position. Bulletzowich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Dangerfield passes into half guard. Bulletzowich is trying to get back to full guard. Dangerfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bulletzowich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield wants to take a breather but Bulletzowich is having none of it. Dangerfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Dangerfield working Bulletzowich over with strikes. Bulletzowich is trying to get back to full guard. Dangerfield wants to take a breather but Bulletzowich is having none of it. Dangerfield prevents Bulletzowich from improving his position. Dangerfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Dangerfield is trying to control. Bulletzowich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bulletzowich wants to improve his position but Dangerfield is controlling well.
Dangerfield working Bulletzowich over with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Dangerfield dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dangerfield sprawls well. Dangerfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulletzowich gets slowly back to his feet. Dangerfield drives through and clinches with Bulletzowich against the cage.
Bulletzowich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dangerfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards. Dangerfield lands a body punch. Dangerfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bulletzowich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bulletzowich is rocked! Dangerfield gets underhooks to prevent Bulletzowich's takedown attempt.
Bulletzowich is still on wobbly legs! Can Dangerfield finish him? A short uppercut from Dangerfield. Bulletzowich blocks a body shot from Dangerfield. Bulletzowich wants to stall.
Bulletzowich is breathing heavily. A shot in the inside from Dangerfield. Dangerfield tries to work over Bulletzowich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dangerfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulletzowich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dangerfield lands a nice shot to the body. Bulletzowich seems to have recovered his senses. Bulletzowich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dangerfield is keeping busy. Dangerfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dangerfield stops a takedown attempt from Bulletzowich.
Rocco Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bulletzowich. Bulletzowich tries to stall but Dangerfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dangerfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dangerfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dangerfield has Bulletzowich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dangerfield pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bulletzowich tumbling to the mat - Dangerfield dives into Bulletzowich's guard. Dangerfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bulletzowich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dangerfield is one step ahead there. Dangerfield lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dangerfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulletzowich is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield passes Bulletzowich's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bulletzowich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! This has been an exciting period of action! Bulletzowich tries to roll over but Dangerfield keeps him under control. Bulletzowich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dangerfield scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ground and pound from Dangerfield. Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but Bulletzowich defending well. Dangerfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dangerfield wants to free his trapped foot but Bulletzowich is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dangerfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulletzowich can do to turn this around? Dangerfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bulletzowich is looking to improve his position.
Bulletzowich is pressing down on Dangerfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulletzowich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dangerfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bulletzowich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dangerfield postures up and lands a big shot to Bulletzowich's brow. Bulletzowich wants to sweep here but Dangerfield controlling him for the moment. Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulletzowich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dangerfield won't allow Bulletzowich to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bulletzowich tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Bulletzowich keeps moving. Bulletzowich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dangerfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dangerfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dangerfield working some strikes from top position. Bulletzowich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Bulletzowich lands strikes from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bulletzowich connects with a nice short shot to Dangerfield's temple. Dangerfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Dangerfield dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dangerfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bulletzowich sprawls well initially but Dangerfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Bulletzowich tries to get to full guard but Dangerfield has control of the leg. Dangerfield working the head and body with strikes. Dangerfield scoring with strikes to the body and head. Dangerfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bulletzowich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Dangerfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dangerfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bulletzowich's face.
Bulletzowich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dangerfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bulletzowich preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dangerfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dangerfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bulletzowich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Dangerfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bulletzowich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bulletzowich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bulletzowich stopping the sweep attempt from Dangerfield. Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dangerfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bulletzowich's guard. Dangerfield advances position into side control! Bulletzowich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dangerfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dangerfield is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bulletzowich is trying to improve his position. Bulletzowich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dangerfield cracks Bulletzowich with a big elbow. Bulletzowich stops Dangerfield from passing to mount. Bulletzowich tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dangerfield looks up at the clock and then as Bulletzowich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dangerfield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dangerfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Bulletzowich tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bulletzowich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dangerfield connects with a decent elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dangerfield works to advance to full mount. Bulletzowich defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Dangerfield landing shots from mount. Bulletzowich is looking to improve his position but Dangerfield isn't that keen on the idea. Dangerfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bulletzowich is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dangerfield postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bulletzowich is out cold - huge knockout for Dangerfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield! Rocco Dangerfield retains his welterweight title! After winning the bout, Rocco Dangerfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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RATING
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