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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dolph (ranked 4049 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Lamberto De Mattos (ranked 193 p4p, 123 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 London, Ivan Dolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamberto De Mattos !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Mattos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolph was well out of range. Poor timing from De Mattos .
Dolph drives through with a takedown into De Mattos 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dolph has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Mattos is proving hard to escape from.
De Mattos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Mattos working for a triangle but Dolph defends it easily.
De Mattos has a closed guard, preventing Dolph from standing up.
Dolph gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dolph shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolph gets to his feet. De Mattos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dolph shoots in and bounces De Mattos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dolph stands up from De Mattos 's guard - Dolph perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dolph gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolph tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolph decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dolph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Mattos was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolph finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dolph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Mattos , up you get!
Dolph changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Mattos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dolph stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dolph scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dolph escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dolph drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Mattos looks winded!
Dolph decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dolph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Mattos wants to control but Dolph postures up.
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dolph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dolph stands up and we're back to a striking position.
De Mattos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dolph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Mattos 's guard.
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Mattos was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolph finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dolph stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ivan Dolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dolph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dolph decides to stand back up. Dolph steps back and let's De Mattos get back to his feet.
Dolph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dolph decides to return to a standing position.
Dolph shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dolph decides to stand and escape the position.
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dolph scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Mattos is trying to control Dolph's posture but Dolph avoids it.
Dolph stands up and beckons De Mattos to his feet.
Dolph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dolph decides to stand up, so the ref orders De Mattos to his feet.
De Mattos tries to sprawl but Dolph drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De Mattos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolph stands up out of the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dolph darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dolph decides to return to a standing position.
Dolph 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.
Dolph stands up and waves to De Mattos to follow him.
Dolph changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Mattos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dolph stands up and beckons De Mattos to his feet.
De Mattos gets caught napping as Dolph dives in and scores a takedown. De Mattos manages to retain guard.
We've been informed that De Mattos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Dolph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Mattos , up you get!
De Mattos shoots in but Dolph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Mattos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Mattos somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolph bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
De Mattos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolph to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dolph gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dolph fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Mattos sprawls well initially but Dolph persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dolph stands up from half guard.
Dolph darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dolph prevents De Mattos from improving his position.
Dolph stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows De Mattos to get to his feet.
Dolph is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Mattos 's half guard.
Dolph stands up from half guard.
Dolph drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dolph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Mattos can do to turn this around?
Dolph gets to his feet - De Mattos follows without any prompting.
Dolph closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Mattos did well to prevent Dolph getting side control.
De Mattos actively working from the bottom here.
Dolph stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows De Mattos to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolph shoots in and bounces De Mattos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Mattos working for a triangle but Dolph defends it easily.
Dolph stands up from De Mattos 's guard - Dolph perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dolph throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Mattos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dolph is in De Mattos 's guard.
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dolph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Mattos 's guard.
Dolph gets to his feet - De Mattos follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Mattos was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolph finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ivan Dolph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dolph gets to his feet - De Mattos follows without any prompting.
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dolph decides to stand back up. Dolph steps back and let's De Mattos get back to his feet.
De Mattos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolph to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dolph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Mattos , up you get!
De Mattos swings for the body but Dolph moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Mattos !
Dolph decides to stand back up. Dolph steps back and let's De Mattos get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
De Mattos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dolph shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Mattos is trying to defend but Dolph finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dolph decides to stand up.
Dolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Mattos !
Dolph has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dolph looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolph stands up from De Mattos 's guard - Dolph perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolph decides to take the fight back to the feet.
De Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Mattos gets caught flat footed, as Dolph shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dolph stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dolph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Mattos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dolph decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dolph shoots in and bounces De Mattos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Mattos gets caught flat footed, as Dolph shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Mattos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dolph defends well.
Dolph stands up from De Mattos 's guard - Dolph perhaps looking for a knockout.
De Mattos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolph to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dolph drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dolph stands and steps away. De Mattos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dolph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dolph decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolph drives through with a takedown into De Mattos 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dolph is looking to stand up but De Mattos won't let him.
Dolph stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Mattos enables Dolph to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Mattos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dolph gets to his feet. De Mattos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dolph closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Mattos did well to prevent Dolph getting side control.
Dolph decides to stand up.
Dolph gets a takedown into half guard.
Dolph stands up out of the half guard.
Dolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lamberto De Mattos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolph decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dolph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dolph stands up and beckons De Mattos to join him on the feet.
Dolph feints and as De Mattos raises his hands in defense, Dolph changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Mattos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dolph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Mattos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolph gets to his feet. De Mattos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dolph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dolph, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dolph!
A relieved looking Ivan Dolph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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