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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex KwonDo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex KwonDo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Rockgroin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KwonDo fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rockgroin.
KwonDo taking a bit of punishment here - Rockgroin scoring with strikes.
KwonDo is trying to get back to half guard.
KwonDo can't do much from the bottom here.
KwonDo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
KwonDo is keen to just control but Rockgroin is a slippery customer.
Rockgroin wants to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockgroin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rockgroin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KwonDo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
KwonDo blocks the strikes from Rockgroin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
KwonDo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rockgroin is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KwonDo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rockgroin.
KwonDo feints and as Rockgroin raises his hands in defense, KwonDo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
KwonDo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockgroin is keeping the position for now.
Rockgroin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
KwonDo won't allow Rockgroin to sweep him here.
KwonDo trying to control but Rockgroin is working from the bottom.
Rockgroin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KwonDo stays in close to Rockgroin's body and controls the position.
Rockgroin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for KwonDo!
Rockgroin lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rockgroin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockgroin looks gassed!
KwonDo is trying to stand back up but Rockgroin is controlling him
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Rockgroin there.
KwonDo taking some punishment here, with Rockgroin in his half guard.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks KwonDo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
KwonDo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockgroin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockgroin's back!
KwonDo keeps control of the position easily here as Rockgroin tries to buck him off.
KwonDo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rockgroin could be in trouble here!
KwonDo wants to control but Rockgroin is keeping busy.
Rockgroin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo looking for the choke but no joy.
Rockgroin is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockgroin trying to control the position but KwonDo manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Rockgroin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rockgroin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rockgroin taking some punishment here, with KwonDo in his half guard.
KwonDo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rockgroin moves into full guard.
KwonDo trying to control but Rockgroin is working from the bottom.
Rockgroin can't keep his opponent in guard - KwonDo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rockgroin wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo slows the pace down in half guard.
KwonDo seems to be looking for submissions.
KwonDo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
KwonDo moves into full mount! Rockgroin won't be happy about that!
KwonDo working for a guillotine from mount but Rockgroin is in no mood to give up.
Rockgroin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rockgroin is looking to get to half guard.
KwonDo has hold of Rockgroin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rockgroin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KwonDo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockgroin is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rex KwonDo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
KwonDo feints and as Rockgroin raises his hands in defense, KwonDo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rockgroin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
KwonDo wants to control from the top but Rockgroin keeps moving.
KwonDo wanted to stand there but Rockgroin had control of the position.
Rex KwonDo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockgroin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
KwonDo wants to control from the top but Rockgroin keeps moving.
Rockgroin striking from his own guard.
Rockgroin is breathing heavily.
Rockgroin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for KwonDo!
Rockgroin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish KwonDo?
KwonDo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KwonDo tries to reverse the position but Rockgroin maintains control.
KwonDo taking shots to the head.
KwonDo is looking to get to half guard.
Rockgroin lands a heavy elbow.
Rockgroin looking to control but KwonDo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockgroin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rockgroin working the ground and pound effectively.
KwonDo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockgroin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rockgroin is tying to control. KwonDo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
KwonDo looking for submissions off his back.
KwonDo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo regains full guard. Nicely done.
KwonDo working for a triangle but Rockgroin defends it easily.
Rockgroin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
KwonDo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockgroin's guard.
KwonDo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
KwonDo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rockgroin cracks KwonDo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brock Rockgroin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockgroin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockgroin throws a lazy right hand but KwonDo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo moves into the clinch.
KwonDo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rockgroin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but KwonDo regains guard immediately.
KwonDo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
KwonDo looking for a guillotine here but Rockgroin defends easily.
KwonDo is trying to control the position but Rockgroin postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now KwonDo is on top in guard.
KwonDo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
KwonDo is in close to Rockgroin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
KwonDo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
KwonDo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rockgroin throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo tries for a kimura but Rockgroin is defending well.
KwonDo lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockgroin is not content to let KwonDo control the position.
KwonDo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockgroin, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockgroin tries to buck KwonDo off but KwonDo is having none of it.
KwonDo is looking to take a break and control but Rockgroin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
KwonDo tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex KwonDo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rockgroin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rockgroin lands with some strikes.
Rockgroin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rockgroin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rockgroin looking to finish KwonDo with some ground and pound. This is bad for KwonDo!
KwonDo can't escape the position.
Rockgroin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can KwonDo hang on?
BOOM! Rockgroin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
KwonDo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
KwonDo gets back to half guard.
KwonDo regains full guard. Nicely done.
KwonDo keeping full guard, as Rockgroin tries to pass.
KwonDo tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockgroin looking to pass the guard.
KwonDo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockgroin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KwonDo is keeping the position for now.
KwonDo has momentary wrist control but Rockgroin slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Rex KwonDo has been cut.
KwonDo is looking for a triangle but Rockgroin pushes his legs off easily.
KwonDo is trying to control the position but Rockgroin postures up.
KwonDo controlling Rockgroin's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockgroin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockgroin distracts KwonDo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
KwonDo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
KwonDo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockgroin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockgroin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
KwonDo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockgroin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockgroin lands a couple of digs.
KwonDo wants to sweep here but Rockgroin controlling him for the moment.
KwonDo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockgroin manages to get himself to full guard.
Rockgroin wants to sweep here but KwonDo controlling him for the moment.
KwonDo forces his way into half guard.
KwonDo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rockgroin manages to get to full guard.
Rockgroin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockgroin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KwonDo pushes down on Rockgroin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rockgroin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
KwonDo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin wants to improve his position but KwonDo is controlling well.
KwonDo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rockgroin tries to roll over but KwonDo keeps him under control.
Rockgroin punching from the bottom.
Rockgroin is staying active underneath KwonDo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockgroin looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rockgroin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockgroin's guard.
KwonDo passes into half guard.
KwonDo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
KwonDo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockgroin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time KwonDo.
Rockgroin tries to get to full guard but KwonDo has control of the leg.
Rockgroin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of KwonDo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take KwonDo's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KwonDo is covering up but some of the strikes from Rockgroin are getting through and doing damage.
KwonDo tries to break free.
Rockgroin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rockgroin scores with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rockgroin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think KwonDo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Rex KwonDo!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Rex KwonDo!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight as a draw!
Rex KwonDo wins by majority decision!
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