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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Ronny Samuelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo comes to the cage accompanied by Halleljuah Chorus. Samuelsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Schwab - DJs in a Row. Rex Ronny Samuelsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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270 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leopoldo connects with a right hand. Samuelsen shakes it off.
Samuelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leopoldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samuelsen avoids the body shot from Leopoldo.
Samuelsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samuelsen moves out of range of the body kick from Leopoldo.
Samuelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo misses with a hook to the body
and Samuelsen counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samuelsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samuelsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Samuelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Leopoldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samuelsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Leopoldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Samuelsen is just out of range.
Leopoldo clinches up with Samuelsen and pushes him back against the cage.
Samuelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leopoldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Samuelsen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leopoldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samuelsen's brow.
Samuelsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samuelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Samuelsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samuelsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Leopoldo's head.
Leopoldo is looking to wear down Samuelsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Samuelsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuelsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leopoldo lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Samuelsen.
Leopoldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Leopoldo is predictable there
and Samuelsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samuelsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopoldo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Samuelsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leopoldo. Samuelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leopoldo looks to land a right hand but Samuelsen moved out of range.
Leopoldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samuelsen is out of range and Leopoldo settles back down.
Samuelsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Leopoldo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samuelsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samuelsen lands with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Samuelsen has knocked Leopoldo down with a huge combo! Samuelsen steps away and waves a wobbly Leopoldo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Leopoldo throws a low kick but Samuelsen avoids it.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Leopoldo.
Samuelsen cracks a nice hook into Leopoldo's ribs.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Samuelsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Samuelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leopoldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Samuelsen.
Samuelsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Samuelsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leopoldo is looking to control Samuelsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leopoldo avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Samuelsen seems content to control.
Leopoldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samuelsen.
Leopoldo won't allow Samuelsen to pass to mount.
Leopoldo is refusing to be controlled, as Samuelsen sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rex Ronny Samuelsen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab from Samuelsen does it's job there.
Samuelsen misses with a looping right.
Leopoldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo clinches.
Samuelsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samuelsen blocks a leg kick.
Samuelsen moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Leopoldo throws a lazy right hand but Samuelsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leopoldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leopoldo misses with a straight right.
Samuelsen moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
Leopoldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leopoldo throws out a leg kick but Samuelsen moves out of range and Leopoldo only half commits.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Samuelsen moves out of range.
Samuelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leopoldo throws a leg kick but Samuelsen moved away.
Samuelsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leopoldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Samuelsen circles away.
Samuelsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leopoldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Samuelsen slips a straight right by Leopoldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leopoldo lands with an overhand left.
Samuelsen misses the shot to the body.
Leopoldo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leopoldo.
Samuelsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopoldo.
Samuelsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samuelsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leopoldo.
Samuelsen lands with a good body shot.
Leopoldo thuds a left hand into Samuelsen's body.
Leopoldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Samuelsen off the cage and back into rage.
Samuelsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Samuelsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Leopoldo can't escape the position.
Samuelsen is trying to control here but Leopoldo has managed to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leopoldo wants to sweep but Samuelsen has passed to side control!
Leopoldo wants to control but Samuelsen postures up.
Leopoldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Samuelsen dominates the positioning.
Samuelsen is looking to take a break and control but Leopoldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Samuelsen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leopoldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Samuelsen dominates the positioning.
Samuelsen wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping him busy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rex Ronny Samuelsen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Leopoldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Leopoldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuelsen scores with a jab. Leopoldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Leopoldo.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leopoldo misses with a wild body shot.
Leopoldo misses with a low kick as Samuelsen jumps back.
Samuelsen throws a series of punches but Leopoldo avoids them all with ease.
Leopoldo loads up on a big right hand but Samuelsen slips the punch.
Samuelsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leopoldo.
Samuelsen throws a shot from downtown. Leopoldo moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leopoldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Samuelsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leopoldo misses with a looping left.
Leopoldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Leopoldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Samuelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leopoldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leopoldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Leopoldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leopoldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Leopoldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leopoldo looks to land a body kick but Samuelsen moved away.
Leopoldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samuelsen counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Samuelsen misses.
Samuelsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leopoldo throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Leopoldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leopoldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo slips under a jab.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Samuelsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leopoldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samuelsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Leopoldo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Samuelsen tries to buck Leopoldo off but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Samuelsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsen is trying to control Leopoldo's posture but Leopoldo avoids it.
Samuelsen manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atilla Leopoldo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Samuelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samuelsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Leopoldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo is trying to maintain the position but Samuelsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Leopoldo wants to improve his position but Samuelsen is controlling well.
Samuelsen trying to mount his opponent but Leopoldo defends it.
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. Samuelsen connects with a nice short shot to Leopoldo's temple.
Samuelsen trying to mount his opponent but Leopoldo defends it.
Well, if Samuelsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo wants to control but Samuelsen passes into side.
Samuelsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leopoldo keeps working.
Leopoldo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Samuelsen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Samuelsen is controlling the pace.
Samuelsen working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo wants to control but Samuelsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Samuelsen is controlling the pace.
Leopoldo is trying to control but can't.
Leopoldo wants to improve his position but Samuelsen is controlling well.
Samuelsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Samuelsen moves out of range.
Samuelsen connects with a right hand. Leopoldo shakes it off.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but Samuelsen is having none of it.
Samuelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samuelsen connects with the punch.
Samuelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leopoldo moves away.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samuelsen.
Samuelsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samuelsen works Leopoldo's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopoldo misses the body punch
and Samuelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Leopoldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samuelsen moves away.
Samuelsen throws a good cross that connects.
Samuelsen jabs Leopoldo right on the nose. Leopoldo blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leopoldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo throws a front kick aimed at Samuelsen's knee but Samuelsen avoids it well.
Samuelsen cracks Leopoldo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leopoldo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Samuelsen finish him?
Leopoldo is rocked!
Samuelsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Samuelsen takes a swing at Leopoldo's ribcage but misses.
Oh Leopoldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samuelsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Leopoldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Leopoldo loads up on a big right hand but Samuelsen slips the punch.
Samuelsen misses with a hook to the body
and Leopoldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Leopoldo is predictable there
and Samuelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Leopoldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samuelsen tests Leopoldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leopoldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Samuelsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ronny Samuelsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Samuelsen 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 27:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
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energy
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hype
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