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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Apaga Mas Não Bate. Ludovic Presle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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226 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Vitor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presle swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitor.
Vitor shoots and misses
and Presle counters with a straight right hand.
Presle waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Vitor. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Vitor to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Joao Vitor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitor pulls Presle in close to his closed guard and prevents Presle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vitor wants to sweep here but Presle controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor is working hard here to advance position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Presle wants to stand but Vitor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vitor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vitor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presle was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitor.
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.
Vitor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Presle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vitor.
Vitor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Presle swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Vitor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presle misses with an uppercut
and Vitor counters with a takedown into side control.
Vitor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Presle is avoiding damage well.
Vitor in side control, throwing shots but Presle defends.
Vitor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vitor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Presle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vitor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Presle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitor trying to control the action but Presle is working from the bottom.
Presle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vitor.
Vitor is putting a hurting on Presle here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Ludovic Presle has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor throwing strikes but Presle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludovic Presle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vitor misses with a takedown
and Vitor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Presle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Presle throws a lazy uppercut
and Vitor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Presle's guard now.
Vitor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Presle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vitor advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Presle can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor is trying to get an arm triangle but Presle is defending well.
Presle regains half guard, as Vitor was trying to land strikes.
Vitor looking for a submission but Presle manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Presle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vitor trying to control but Presle is working from the bottom.
Vitor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vitor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vitor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Presle is just riding it out for now. Vitor eventually gives up the hold.
Vitor throwing shots but Presle is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vitor lands a nice short elbow.
Presle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitor.
Vitor wants to free his trapped foot but Presle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vitor controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vitor wants to free his trapped foot but Presle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vitor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Vitor dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vitor misses with a takedown
and Presle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vitor tries for a takedown but Presle circles away easily
and Presle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Presle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor misses with a takedown
and Vitor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Vitor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Presle counters with a big uppercut that knocks Vitor off his feet! Presle dives into side control looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vitor is looking for a sweep.
Joao Vitor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vitor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vitor wants to improve his position but Presle is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Presle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Presle's back!
Presle trying to get back to his feet but Vitor is in full control for now.
Vitor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vitor is punishing Presle with some ground and pound.
Vitor misses with an elbow to the head.
Vitor misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presle is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Vitor 's hooks.
Vitor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Presle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vitor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Presle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vitor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludovic Presle really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vitor shoots and misses
and Presle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vitor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitor with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Presle to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Vitor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor shoots and misses
and Presle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joao Vitor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presle swings widly with a right hand
and Vitor counters with a takedown into side control.
Vitor is trying to ground and pound but Presle uses the momentary lack of control by Vitor to regain half guard.
Presle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor is keen to just control but Presle is a slippery customer.
Vitor prevents Presle from standing back up.
Vitor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vitor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vitor trying to control from half guard but Presle is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vitor is really struggling to control Presle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joao Vitor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Presle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vitor shoots and misses
and Presle counters with a left to the body.
Ludovic Presle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Presle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown but Presle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Presle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vitor counters with a single leg into guard. Presle didn't expect that.
Vitor is pushing down on Presle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Presle is fighting to maintain full guard but Vitor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vitor winds up and cracks Presle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vitor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vitor is looking to advance position but Presle won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludovic Presle dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vitor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Presle counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Vitor down! Presle is looking to finish but Vitor is intelligently defending himself.
Vitor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Presle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Presle is one step ahead there.
Vitor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle tries to stand but Vitor is controlling from the bottom.
Presle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vitor is controlling Presle's posture.
Presle stopping the sweep attempt from Vitor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joao Vitor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Presle as he avoids it easily.
Vitor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Presle tries to avoid it but Vitor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Presle to the ground. Presle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Vitor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Presle but Presle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vitor moves away from the strike by Presle.
That's four 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.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown but Presle shows good takedown defense.
Vitor shoots and misses
and Presle counters with a right hand that sends Vitor tumbling to the canvas! Can Presle finish him? He dives into Vitor's guard looking to do just that!
Joao Vitor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Presle is looking to stand up but Vitor won't let him.
Presle won't allow Vitor to sweep him here.
Vitor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Presle gets to his feet. Vitor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludovic Presle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Presle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ludovic Presle!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ludovic Presle!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ludovic Presle!
Ludovic Presle wins by unanimous decision!
Ludovic Presle is the new heavyweight champion!
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