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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leviathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolfo Halopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Blood and Thunder - Mastodon. Rudolfo Halopovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leviathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolfo Halopovic!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones has control of Halopovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Halopovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones goes for an armbar but Halopovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Halopovic.
Halopovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halopovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones working for a triangle but Halopovic defends it easily.
Halopovic passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones won't allow Halopovic to pass to mount.
Halopovic drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
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!
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Halopovic trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halopovic controlling the pace.
Halopovic stands up from half guard.
Halopovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Halopovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudolfo Halopovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halopovic tries to clinch up.
Jones moves out of range as Halopovic strikes.
Halopovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A combination from Halopovic does no damage.
Halopovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halopovic stuffs the takedown.
Halopovic looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Halopovic throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halopovic tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Halopovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halopovic clinches.
Halopovic breaks the clinch.
Halopovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Halopovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halopovic looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halopovic throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halopovic stuffs the takedown.
Halopovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halopovic moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Halopovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leviathan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Halopovic.
Halopovic wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halopovic!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halopovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halopovic.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halopovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halopovic misses with a wild combination.
Halopovic misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halopovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Halopovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolfo Halopovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Halopovic tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halopovic is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Halopovic is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halopovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halopovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halopovic slips nicely into half guard.
Halopovic is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halopovic wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones wants to improve his position but Halopovic is controlling well.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Halopovic in his half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halopovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Halopovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halopovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Halopovic pulls his head out easily.
Halopovic trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Halopovic wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of 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. Halopovic connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Halopovic trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Halopovic slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Halopovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halopovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halopovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Halopovic tries to clinch up.
Halopovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halopovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halopovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halopovic clinches with his opponent.
Halopovic wants to stall.
Halopovic is trying to break free.
Halopovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to pull guard but Halopovic won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halopovic can't break the clinch.
Jones pulls guard.
Halopovic wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Halopovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Halopovic!
Jones has control of Halopovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Halopovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Halopovic is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones has hold of Halopovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halopovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudolfo Halopovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Halopovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Halopovic does no damage.
Halopovic misses with a double jab.
Rudolfo Halopovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halopovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Halopovic sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halopovic is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Halopovic circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halopovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Leviathan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halopovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halopovic and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Halopovic throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries for a kimura but Halopovic is defending well.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halopovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Halopovic wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Halopovic connects with a big shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to escape but Halopovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halopovic is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jones. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Halopovic is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halopovic throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jones could be in trouble here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Halopovic is landing with strikes from the back.
Halopovic is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Halopovic lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Halopovic softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Jones is trapped and Halopovic is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jones is really stuck here.
Will Halopovic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Halopovic lands a shot to the body.
Jones can't escape the position.
Halopovic is landing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Halopovic lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jones is trying to break free.
Halopovic lands shots from the back.
Halopovic is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jones. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Leviathan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Halopovic keeps control of the position.
Jones grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Halopovic scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Halopovic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Halopovic doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Jones won't allow Halopovic to sweep him here.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Halopovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halopovic manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Halopovic's guard.
Rudolfo Halopovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolfo Halopovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halopovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolfo Halopovic!
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