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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Vini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathias Vini could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rollo Lothbrok's chin.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathias Vini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rollo Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Vini doesn't manage to clinch there - Lothbrok circles away.
Vini takes one to the side of the head.
Vini shoots in and drives through. Lothbrok sprawls well.
Lothbrok throws out a counter right but Vini avoids it with no problem.
Vini gets caught flat footed, as Lothbrok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lothbrok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lothbrok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Vini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok postures up in Vini's guard and throws a big left but Vini blocks it.
Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vini keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vini has his foot on Lothbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lothbrok works his way back into a safe position though.
Lothbrok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vini has his foot on Lothbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lothbrok works his way back into a safe position though.
Lothbrok postures up.
Vini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vini working a defensive guard here.
Lothbrok trying to control but Vini is working from the bottom.
Vini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lothbrok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lothbrok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lothbrok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lothbrok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok works over Vini with some ground and pound from guard.
Lothbrok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lothbrok postures up.
Vini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lothbrok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vini being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vini keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.
Vini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lothbrok distracts Vini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lothbrok trying to control but Vini is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok stands up over Vini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lothbrok trying to control but Vini is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Vini's legs - danger averted.
Vini keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vini is on top in guard.
Lothbrok is pulling down on Vini's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet but Vini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vini looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Lothbrok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vini is looking to clinch.
Vini takes one to the side of the head.
Lothbrok connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Lothbrok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lothbrok.
Vini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lothbrok, pushing him back against the cage.
Lothbrok pushes off an throws an elbow but Vini leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vini.
Lothbrok is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vini is defending well.
Lothbrok manages to break the clinch.
Vini misses with a takedown attempt
and Lothbrok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok can't get the takedown.
A short right from Vini.
Lothbrok tries for a takedown but Vini manages to get underhooks.
Mathias Vini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrok lands a takedown into guard.
Vini looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Vini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lothbrok has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok controls the position.
Vini dodges the ground and pound from Lothbrok.
Vini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vini is not content to let Lothbrok control the position.
Lothbrok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rollo Lothbrok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Vini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lothbrok is working away from the top position though.
Vini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lothbrok landing with the ground and pound.
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Vini's legs - danger averted.
Vini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrok is one step ahead there.
Vini is looking for a triangle but Lothbrok pushes his legs off easily.
Lothbrok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vini's head.
Vini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok stands and throws Vini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vini regains half guard.
Lothbrok is thwarting Vini's attempts to control the position.
Lothbrok controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Lothbrok.
Vini tries to get to full guard but Lothbrok has control of the leg.
Vini is trying to control but can't.
Vini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lothbrok is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lothbrok working over Vini with some ground and pound. Vini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vini tries to roll over but Lothbrok keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vini has hold of Lothbrok's hands but Lothbrok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vini looking for submissions off his back.
Lothbrok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vini is trying to maintain the position but Lothbrok is very close to passing his half guard.
Vini wants to improve his position but Lothbrok is controlling well.
Lothbrok drops an elbow to the side of Vini's head.
Vini is trying to maintain the position but Lothbrok is very close to passing his half guard.
Vini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lothbrok has picked Vini up and slammed him! Vini can't keep hold of the triangle and Lothbrok manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Lothbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lothbrok is trying to defend but Vini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lothbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position.
Lothbrok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vini is working away from the top position though.
Vini is keen to just control but Lothbrok is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok is looking to control Vini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lothbrok avoid being mounted?
Vini wants to take a breather but Lothbrok is having none of it.
Vini is looking for a kimura here.
Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Vini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok is positioning himself well to prevent Vini advancing to mount.
Vini is trying to work for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok trying to control from the bottom.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet.
Vini is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Vini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lothbrok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lothbrok tries to roll over but Vini keeps him under control.
Vini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vini fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lothbrok to the ground. Vini is now in Lothbrok's guard.
Vini wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok wants to sweep here but Vini controlling him for the moment.
Lothbrok managing to control the position.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet but Vini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vini preventing the sweep.
Rollo Lothbrok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vini trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vini is working hard here to advance position.
Lothbrok wants to sweep but no luck.
Vini trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mathias Vini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lothbrok, pushing him back against the cage.
Vini tries to land knees in the clinch but Lothbrok avoids the damage to the body.
Lothbrok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lothbrok wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vini gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrok's takedown attempt.
Lothbrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lothbrok looking for a takedown.
Mathias Vini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Lothbrok.
Vini tries to pull guard but Lothbrok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lothbrok tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Vini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lothbrok 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 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Lothbrok!
During a confident post fight interview, Rollo Lothbrok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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