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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Laurey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zirko Slatovisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Laurey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zirko Slatovisk!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slatovisk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Laurey could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Laurey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Slatovisk tries to reverse the position but Laurey maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Laurey.
Slatovisk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Slatovisk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slatovisk keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laurey thows a huge punch but Slatovisk dodges it nicely.
Laurey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slatovisk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laurey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slatovisk's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slatovisk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laurey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laurey is looking to stall here but Slatovisk recovers full guard.
Laurey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laurey won't allow Slatovisk to get back to his feet.
Laurey passes into half guard.
Slatovisk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laurey.
Laurey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slatovisk's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Laurey.
Laurey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slatovisk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slatovisk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laurey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurey chips away with some ground and pound.
Slatovisk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laurey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slatovisk keeping moving, preventing Laurey from controlling successfully.
Laurey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slatovisk working a defensive guard here.
Slatovisk wants to stand up but Laurey is controlling him.
Laurey throwing strikes from guard but Slatovisk blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurey throws a big right hand that misses.
Laurey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laurey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slatovisk's guard.
Laurey wants to take a breather but Slatovisk is having none of it.
Laurey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laurey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slatovisk keeps working.
Laurey working Slatovisk over with strikes.
Laurey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slatovisk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laurey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laurey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slatovisk's head.
Laurey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slatovisk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laurey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slatovisk looks gassed!
Laurey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slatovisk won't allow Laurey to pass to mount.
Laurey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slatovisk keeps working.
Laurey trying to pass the guard but Slatovisk defending well.
Laurey is nestled in close to Slatovisk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laurey 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.
Slatovisk is trying to stand back up but Laurey is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Laurey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laurey moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slatovisk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laurey is trying to drag Slatovisk to the mat but Slatovisk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laurey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slatovisk prevents it.
Slatovisk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slatovisk prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Laurey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurey wants to stall.
Slatovisk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slatovisk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laurey's face.
It looks like Vincent Laurey has been cut.
Slatovisk manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slatovisk throws a left that rocks Laurey and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Slatovisk dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Laurey regain composure!
Laurey is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slatovisk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Slatovisk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slatovisk lands a head kick that stumbles Laurey and the fighters go to the mat.
Oh Laurey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slatovisk stands up and waves to Laurey to follow him.
Laurey seems to have got his legs back now.
Zirko Slatovisk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slatovisk. That's going to slow Laurey down.
Laurey closes the distance and clinches.
Laurey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slatovisk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laurey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slatovisk misses with a knee to the head.
Slatovisk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laurey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slatovisk's efforts to push away.
Laurey tries to score a body lock takedown but Slatovisk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laurey tries to land knees in the clinch but Slatovisk avoids the damage to the body.
Slatovisk prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slatovisk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laurey.
Slatovisk can't break the clinch.
Laurey wants to stall.
Slatovisk landing knees to the head.
Slatovisk gets underhooks to prevent Laurey's takedown attempt.
Slatovisk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laurey's face.
Slatovisk manages to break the clinch.
Vincent Laurey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laurey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slatovisk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slatovisk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laurey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slatovisk, pushing him back against the cage.
Laurey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slatovisk tries a knee to the head but Laurey blocks it.
Slatovisk is trying to push Laurey away but Laurey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laurey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slatovisk is pressed up against the cage. Laurey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slatovisk down to the mat. Slatovisk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Laurey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laurey.
Slatovisk is looking to break free of the clinch but Laurey has double underhooks.
Laurey is working for takedown but Slatovisk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laurey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slatovisk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slatovisk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slatovisk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slatovisk has had enough of the clinch but Laurey keeps him there for the moment.
Laurey prevents Slatovisk from breaking the clinch.
Slatovisk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slatovisk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laurey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slatovisk's efforts to push away.
Slatovisk stops a takedown attempt from Laurey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slatovisk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slatovisk wants to break free but Laurey has control.
Slatovisk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laurey.
Slatovisk tries to break the clinch but Laurey is controlling the position.
Slatovisk is looking to break free of the clinch but Laurey has double underhooks.
Laurey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slatovisk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laurey has Slatovisk pressed against the cage, preventing Slatovisk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slatovisk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laurey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slatovisk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slatovisk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laurey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Laurey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zirko Slatovisk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Laurey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Laurey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laurey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laurey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laurey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slatovisk's efforts to push away.
Laurey is trying to stall.
Slatovisk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slatovisk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slatovisk scoring well with a low kick there.
Laurey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slatovisk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laurey somewhat.
Laurey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laurey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Laurey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slatovisk throws a sloppy head kick and Laurey moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slatovisk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laurey.
Zirko Slatovisk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurey clinches up with Slatovisk and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slatovisk with a knee to the head.
Slatovisk is looking to break free of the clinch but Laurey has double underhooks.
Laurey tries a body shot but Slatovisk blocks it.
Slatovisk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slatovisk throws a series of strikes that have Laurey backpedaling.
Slatovisk tries to clinch there but Laurey circles away.
Laurey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laurey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slatovisk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laurey rushes Slatovisk and presses him up against the cage.
Slatovisk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slatovisk wants to get back to striking at distance but Laurey won't allow it.
Laurey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slatovisk up against the cage.
Laurey prevents Slatovisk from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slatovisk prevents the takedown attempt.
Laurey can't find room to land a body shot as Slatovisk controls the action.
Slatovisk breaks the clinch.
Slatovisk misses with a head kick.
Laurey has Slatovisk up against the cage in a clinch.
Laurey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Slatovisk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slatovisk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laurey.
Laurey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laurey with a nice head shot there.
Laurey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laurey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laurey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurey scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurey looking to pass the guard.
Laurey pushing down on Slatovisk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slatovisk wants to get back to his feet.
Laurey trying to control the action but Slatovisk is working from the bottom.
Vincent Laurey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slatovisk taking some punishment here, with Laurey in his half guard.
Slatovisk won't allow Laurey to pass to mount.
Slatovisk is refusing to be controlled, as Laurey sits in half guard.
Slatovisk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laurey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slatovisk taking some punishment here, with Laurey in his half guard.
Laurey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laurey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slatovisk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slatovisk has hold of Laurey's hands but Laurey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laurey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slatovisk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laurey.
Laurey is pressing down on Slatovisk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slatovisk is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laurey lands with a punch from half guard.
Laurey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slatovisk keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zirko Slatovisk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slatovisk 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zirko Slatovisk!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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