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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laurentino Stagnitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VG Beloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beloff has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Laurentino Stagnitta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to VG Beloff's chin.
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290 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurentino Stagnitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, VG Beloff!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stagnitta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beloff.
Beloff gets a clinch.
Beloff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stagnitta fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Beloff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beloff throws a right and a left that Stagnitta avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Stagnitta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beloff looks winded!
Stagnitta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beloff counters with a straight right hand.
Stagnitta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beloff counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurentino Stagnitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stagnitta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beloff.
Stagnitta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beloff counters with a three punch combo that has Stagnitta backing up. Stagnitta nods at Beloff to acknowledge the strikes.
A big right from Beloff misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beloff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stagnitta backs up against the cage.
Beloff throws a one two combo.
Beloff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stagnitta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stagnitta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beloff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VG Beloff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Stagnitta.
Stagnitta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stagnitta tries to clinch but Beloff is having none of it.
Beloff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stagnitta with a body shot.
Stagnitta dives in and scores a takedown into Beloff's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stagnitta trying to control the position from guard on top but Beloff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stagnitta tries to free his leg and advance position but Beloff is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beloff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stagnitta tries to free his leg and advance position but Beloff is retaining full guard.
Stagnitta stops Beloff from standing up.
Stagnitta trying to control the position from guard on top but Beloff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stagnitta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stagnitta wants to control from the top but Beloff keeps moving.
Stagnitta tries to free his leg and advance position but Beloff is retaining full guard.
Beloff keeping moving, preventing Stagnitta from controlling successfully.
Stagnitta advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stagnitta is looking to take a break and control but Beloff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stagnitta trying to mount his opponent but Beloff defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beloff has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stagnitta is on him like a limpet, forcing Beloff back against the cage.
Stagnitta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beloff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Beloff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beloff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stagnitta's efforts to push away.
Stagnitta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beloff.
Beloff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beloff gets through Stagnitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beloff lands a shot to the body.
Stagnitta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beloff has him pressed against the cage.
Stagnitta wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beloff has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stagnitta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beloff can turn it around.
Stagnitta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beloff to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beloff lands a hook that snaps the head of Stagnitta backwards.
Beloff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beloff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stagnitta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Stagnitta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beloff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beloff lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Beloff both land. Nice combination.
Beloff clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beloff.
Stagnitta can't find room to land a body shot as Beloff controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
VG Beloff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stagnitta staying out of range there.
Stagnitta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stagnitta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Beloff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stagnitta tries for a takedown but Beloff circles away easily
and Beloff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurentino Stagnitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stagnitta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Beloff to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stagnitta tries to keep at a distance but Beloff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beloff is breathing heavily.
Stagnitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beloff's elbow.
Stagnitta jumps guard but Beloff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beloff lands a shoulder strike.
Stagnitta has had enough of the clinch but Beloff keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Beloff.
Beloff breaks the clinch.
Beloff connects with a nice looking jab.
Stagnitta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No luck for Stagnitta with that takedown attempt.
Stagnitta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beloff.
Beloff throws a combination. Stagnitta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beloff looks to throw the jab but Stagnitta is out of range.
Beloff might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beloff swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stagnitta shoots in but no luck this time.
Beloff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stagnitta moves away from the strike by Beloff.
Beloff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stagnitta.
Beloff is looking to clinch.
Beloff stuffs the takedown attempt from Stagnitta. Stagnitta gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Beloff. No joy for Stagnitta on that attempt.
Beloff has closed the distance and engaged Stagnitta in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stagnitta is trying to pull guard but Beloff has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stagnitta jumps guard but Beloff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stagnitta tries to pull guard but Beloff holds him up against the cage and eventually Stagnitta drops back down to his feet.
Stagnitta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beloff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beloff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stagnitta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stagnitta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beloff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beloff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
VG Beloff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stagnitta misses with a takedown attempt - Beloff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beloff gets caught flat footed, as Stagnitta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beloff manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beloff clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beloff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beloff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stagnitta backwards.
Stagnitta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stagnitta can't break the clinch.
A short right from Beloff on the inside.
Stagnitta tries to pull guard but Beloff won't allow it.
Stagnitta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stagnitta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beloff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Beloff.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stagnitta is looking for a takedown.
Stagnitta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beloff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stagnittas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
VG Beloff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beloff throws a series of strikes that have Stagnitta backpedaling.
Beloff lands a nice hook to Stagnitta's body. Stagnitta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stagnitta shoots in and drives through. Beloff sprawls well.
Beloff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stagnitta drops his hands momentarily and Beloff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stagnitta gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stagnitta trying to control the action but Beloff is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beloff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stagnitta is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stagnitta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beloff keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stagnitta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beloff tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Beloff is squirming around, avoiding Stagnitta's attempts to control the action.
Beloff is trying to stand up.
Stagnitta trying to control but Beloff is having none of it.
Beloff really wants to buck Stagnitta off and get back to his feet.
Stagnitta wants to take Beloff's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beloff is trying to stand up.
Stagnitta works his way to his opponent's back.
Beloff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
Beloff is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stagnitta's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Beloff trying to get back to his feet but Stagnitta is in full control for now.
Stagnitta is persistently looking for the submission but Beloff is defending it well.
Beloff wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentino Stagnitta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stagnitta wants to control but Beloff is keeping busy.
Stagnitta missing with strikes.
Stagnitta missing with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Beloff is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stagnitta working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stagnitta looking for the RNC.
Stagnitta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beloff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beloff wants to get back to his feet.
Stagnitta looking for the choke from the back.
Will Stagnitta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stagnitta has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beloff is trying to stand back up.
Laurentino Stagnitta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VG Beloff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stagnitta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beloff is defending well though. Stagnitta let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laurentino Stagnitta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beloff 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... VG Beloff!
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