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Rise of Cleric II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Feldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Kemp has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Feldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
Feldman avoids the head kick by Kemp.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Feldman as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Kemp.
Kemp is looking to land body kicks.
Feldman scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Shawn Kemp has been cut.
Feldman lands a right hook to the body.
Kemp looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Feldman lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kemp is looking to close the distance but Feldman sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kemp crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kemp is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Daniel Feldman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retri Paladin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoge ST Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Retri Paladin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geoge ST Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paladin looks to throw the jab but ST Pierre is out of range.
ST Pierre shoots in and drives through. Paladin sprawls well.
No joy there for Paladin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ST Pierre.
Paladin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paladin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paladin throws a jab but it's blocked by ST Pierre.
Paladin stuffs the takedown attempt from ST Pierre. ST Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Retri Paladin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoge ST Pierre.
Paladin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ST Pierre doesn't seem bothered though.
ST Pierre looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ST Pierre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Geoge ST Pierre has been cut.
Paladin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paladin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paladin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
ST Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Paladin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ST Pierre walks into a jab.
Paladin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ST Pierre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paladin connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt ST Pierre! He's out on his feet! Paladin rushes in and drops ST Pierre with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Retri Paladin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasuki Takura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasuki Takura has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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 Tokyo, Sasuki Takura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Mir!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Takura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takura wants to free his trapped foot but Mir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takura is working hard here to advance position.
Takura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takura stops Mir from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takura stops Mir from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mir gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mir should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Takura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takura wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takura stops Mir from standing up.
Takura tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.
Takura wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mir lands a two punch combo.
Mir goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takura dodges the punch combination from Mir.
Mir fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mir sprawls well initially but Takura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takura is looking for a kimura but Mir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takura to get the leverage.
Takura trying to pass the guard but Mir defending well.
Mir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mir is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sasuki Takura!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Volg Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Spedicato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Volg Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessandro Spedicato!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zangief shoots in for a double leg but Spedicato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spedicato wants to clinch up but Zangief keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zangief is defended easily by Spedicato.
Spedicato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alessandro Spedicato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spedicato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spedicato.
Spedicato tries to clinch but Zangief is having none of it.
Spedicato tries to clinch up but Zangief circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spedicato tries to close the distance and clinch but Zangief swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spedicato leaves Zangief with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spedicato throws a sloppy head kick and Zangief moves out of range easily.
Spedicato misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spedicato throws a head kick that misses.
Spedicato wants to clinch.
Spedicato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zangief avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zangief avoids the head kick by Spedicato.
Spedicato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spedicato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spedicato swivels and escapes.
Spedicato tries to clinch but Zangief moves out of range.
Zangief swats away the attempt to clinch by Spedicato.
Zangief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two 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.
Spedicato tries to clinch up.
Spedicato moves in looking to clinch but Zangief pushes him off.
Zangief shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spedicato defends it nicely.
Spedicato wants to clinch up but Zangief keeps it at a distance.
Spedicato throws a head kick but Zangief moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Spedicato.
Spedicato tries to clinch there but Zangief circles away.
Spedicato stuffs the takedown.
Spedicato tries to clinch up but Zangief circles away and keeps his distance.
Spedicato swinging wildly here.
Spedicato throws a body punch but Zangief moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spedicato moves in looking to clinch but Zangief pushes him off.
Spedicato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spedicato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spedicato wants to clinch up but Zangief keeps it at a distance.
Spedicato wants to clinch.
Spedicato misses with a head kick.
Zangief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zangief shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spedicato but Spedicato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spedicato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spedicato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zangief avoids a kick to the body.
Spedicato moves into the clinch.
Spedicato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zangief shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spedicato defends it nicely.
Zangief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spedicato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spedicato throws a head kick but Zangief moves out of range.
Spedicato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spedicato doesn't manage to clinch there - Zangief circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Spedicato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spedicato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zangief closes the distance and clinches up with Spedicato, looking for a takedown. Zangief pushes Spedicato against the cage but Spedicato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spedicato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spedicato wants to clinch.
Spedicato tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander Volg Zangief is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spedicato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spedicato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spedicato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spedicato fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spedicato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zangief counters with a three punch combo that has Spedicato backing up. Spedicato nods at Zangief to acknowledge the strikes.
Spedicato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spedicato tries to clinch
and Zangief counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spedicato won't be happy with that.
Zangief decides to stand back up.
Zangief throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spedicato's waist but Spedicato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zangief off to one side.
Spedicato throws a head kick that half lands.
Spedicato doesn't manage to clinch there - Zangief circles away.
Alessandro Spedicato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spedicato tries to clinch but Zangief moves out of range.
Spedicato darts in trying to clinch
and Zangief counters with a left and a right that stings Spedicato.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spedicato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spedicato as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spedicato clinches but Zangief breaks the clinch
and Zangief counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Zangief wants to control from the top but Spedicato keeps moving.
Zangief is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zangief with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zangief thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spedicato wants to get back to his feet but Zangief is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zangief passes Spedicato's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zangief is trying to control. Spedicato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spedicato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spedicato tries to clinch
and Zangief counters with a two punch combo.
Spedicato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zangief swats away the attempt to clinch by Spedicato.
A head kick misses from Spedicato.
Spedicato moves in looking to clinch but Zangief pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spedicato misses with a head kick.
Spedicato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spedicato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zangief shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zangief on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spedicato. Spedicato obviously looking to wear him down.
Spedicato misses with a few strikes there.
Spedicato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spedicato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spedicato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spedicato tries to clinch up but Zangief circles away and keeps his distance.
Spedicato tries to clinch there but Zangief circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Volg Zangief dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spedicato misses with a head kick.
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
Spedicato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zangief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spedicato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spedicato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zangief.
Spedicato fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Spedicato.
Spedicato clinches but Zangief breaks the clinch
and Zangief counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spedicato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zangief blocks a head kick by Spedicato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spedicato tries to clinch but Zangief moves out of range.
Zangief closes the distance and clinches up with Spedicato, looking for a takedown. Zangief pushes Spedicato against the cage but Spedicato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spedicato tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Zangief counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zangief won't allow Spedicato to get back to his feet.
Zangief drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zangief jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spedicato is looking to stand up but Zangief isn't so interested in that idea.
Zangief trying to control the position from guard on top but Spedicato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zangief drops back looking for a leg! Spedicato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spedicato manages to kick Zangief off! Zangief jumps back into Spedicato's guard.
Zangief is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spedicato wants to stand and escape but Zangief is having none of it.
Zangief is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spedicato misses with a double jab
and Zangief counters with a nice uppercut.
Zangief keeps the fight on the outside.
Zangief circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spedicato is looking to chop away at Zangief's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spedicato tries to clinch but Zangief moves out of range.
Spedicato tries to clinch but Zangief moves out of range.
Zangief swats away the attempt to clinch by Spedicato.
Spedicato tries to bum rush Zangief with a series of wild strikes but Zangief uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spedicato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spedicato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spedicato tries to clinch but Zangief is having none of it.
Spedicato tries to clinch there but Zangief circles away.
Spedicato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spedicato is looking to clinch but Zangief is avoiding it.
Spedicato fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zangief shoots in for a takedown but Spedicato shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spedicato moves in looking to clinch but Zangief pushes him off.
Spedicato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spedicato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zangief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spedicato tries to clinch but Zangief is having none of it.
Spedicato throws a sloppy head kick and Zangief moves out of range easily.
Spedicato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zangief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zangief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spedicato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spedicato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spedicato wants to clinch up but Zangief keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Volg Zangief showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zangief has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Volg Zangief!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Odegard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Orlando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Odegard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Orlando!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odegard misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlando throws a solid leg kick but Odegard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlando.
Orlando is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Odegard.
It looks like Wanderlei Orlando has been cut.
Wanderlei Orlando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlando misses with a double jab
letting Odegard counter with a right hand.
Odegard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odegard staying out of range there.
Orlando moves forwards but Odegard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Odegard counters with a series of strikes that sends Orlando to the canvas! Odegard follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Orlando is rocked!
Orlando is working an open guard so Odegard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orlando throws a low kick, looking for Odegard's leg but Odegard calmly moves out of range.
Orlando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Odegard counters with a big uppercut that knocks Orlando off his feet! Odegard dives into side control looking to finish!
Orlando is still in real trouble! Can Odegard finish him?
Orlando is trying to buck Odegard off.
Orlando seems to have recovered his senses.
Odegard stands up and beckons Orlando to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlando dodges the punch combination from Odegard.
Odegard blocks a head kick by Orlando.
Orlando throws a left and a right that both miss
and Odegard counters with a one-two to the body.
Orlando looks gassed!
Odegard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Odegard.
Odegard cracks Orlando with a good jab.
That has opened up Wanderlei Orlando's cut even more.
Odegard cracks Orlando with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Orlando falls to his knees and Odegard doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Odegard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edoardo Bertolone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertolone comes to the cage accompanied by The Fight song - Marylin Manson. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 Tokyo, Edoardo Bertolone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertolone swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Bertolone circles away.
Lee tries to clinch there but Bertolone circles away.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Bertolone pushes him off.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Bertolone circles away.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee tries to clinch but Bertolone is having none of it.
Bertolone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bertolone keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Bertolone pushes him off.
Bertolone swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Bertolone in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertolone has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Bertolone tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee has Bertolone pressed against the cage, preventing Bertolone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee has Bertolone pressed against the cage, preventing Bertolone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bertolone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bertolone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertolone is defending well for now.
Lee prevents Bertolone from breaking the clinch.
Bertolone wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Bertolone is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertolone is defending well for now.
Bertolone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bertolone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bertolone avoids the damage to the body.
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Bertolone.
Bertolone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bertolone tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Bertolone is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Bertolone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bertolone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertolone throws a head kick that misses.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Bertolone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bertolone is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Bertolone tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertolone is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Bertolone is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bertolone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee prevents Bertolone from breaking the clinch.
Bertolone misses with a knee to the head.
Bertolone avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bertolone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Bertolone is trying to break free.
Lee prevents Bertolone from breaking the clinch.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Bertolone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A frustrated look appears on Bertolone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bertolone is trying to break free.
Bertolone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Bertolone can't break the clinch.
Bertolone has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Bertolone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bertolone is breathing heavily.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee has Bertolone pressed against the cage, preventing Bertolone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Bertolone circles away.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee is looking to clinch but Bertolone is avoiding it.
Bertolone tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Bertolone won't want to take too many of those.
Lee prevents Bertolone from breaking the clinch.
Bertolone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee keeps control of Bertolone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Bertolone's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertolone is defending well for now.
Bertolone wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Bertolone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bertolone wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Bertolone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertolone misses with a knee strike.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Bertolone is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Bertolone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bertolone working hard to break the clinch.
Bertolone avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bertolone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bertolone tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Bertolone missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Bertolone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bertolone avoids the damage to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bertolone avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bertolone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bertolone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bertolone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Bertolone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee working Bertolone over with knees to the body.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bertolone's efforts to push away.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertolone is defending well for now.
Lee landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertolone avoids it.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bertolone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bertolone wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Bertolone is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Bertolone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bertolone tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee prevents Bertolone from breaking the clinch.
Bertolone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bertolone avoids the damage to the body.
Bertolone is trying to stall.
Bertolone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bertolone is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Bertolone wants to break free but Lee has control.
Bertolone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bertolone working hard to break the clinch.
Lee prevents Bertolone from breaking the clinch.
Bertolone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Bertolone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bertolone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Bertolone's ribcage.
Bertolone missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bertolone working hard to break the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertolone avoids it.
Bertolone tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee is looking to clinch but Bertolone is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bertolone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee darts in and clinches Bertolone up against the cage.
Bertolone tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bertolone's efforts to push away.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertolone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bertolone can't break the clinch.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertolone is defending well for now.
Lee prevents Bertolone from breaking the clinch.
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertolone misses with a knee to the head.
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Bertolone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Bertolone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bertolone avoids the damage to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertolone is defending well for now.
Lee prevents Bertolone from breaking the clinch.
Bertolone is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertolone avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Bertolone avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bertolone avoids the damage to the body.
Bertolone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bertolone is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Bertolone looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Bertolone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Bertolone is trying to break free.
Bertolone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertolone is defending well for now.
Bertolone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bertolone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertolone avoids it.
Bertolone has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Bertolone has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee working Bertolone over with knees to the body.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Bertolone avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Bertolone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Bertolone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Bertolone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bertolone.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertolone avoids it.
Bertolone tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Bertolone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertolone avoids it.
Bertolone can't break the clinch.
Edoardo Bertolone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bertolone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertolone avoids it.
Lee has Bertolone pressed against the cage, preventing Bertolone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bertolone looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Bertolone wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Bertolone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bertolone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bertolone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Bertolone avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bruce Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dos Santos Ceva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koo Von (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Dos Santos Ceva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelo Dos Santos Ceva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koo Von!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos Ceva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos Ceva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von 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.
Von drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos Ceva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos Ceva manages to kick Von off! Von jumps back into Dos Santos Ceva's guard.
Von is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos Ceva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos Ceva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos Ceva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos Ceva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos Ceva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos Ceva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dos Santos Ceva thows a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos Ceva throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos Ceva postures up in Von's guard and throws a big left but Von blocks it.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing strikes from guard but Von blocks nicely.
Von working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos Ceva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos Ceva wants to get back to full guard.
Von seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos Ceva defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von looks gassed!
Von wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos Ceva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Von is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos Ceva is defending well.
Dos Santos Ceva moves into full guard.
Von drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos Ceva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos Ceva manages to kick Von off! Von jumps back into Dos Santos Ceva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos Ceva has his hands on Von's head, controlling the position.
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos Ceva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos Ceva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dos Santos Ceva controls Von momentarily but Von frees himself.
Dos Santos Ceva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von!
Dos Santos Ceva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Von to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Von shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Von wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dos Santos Ceva.
Dos Santos Ceva working the ground and pound effectively.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing strikes here but Von is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dos Santos Ceva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dos Santos Ceva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von and Dos Santos Ceva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dos Santos Ceva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Dos Santos Ceva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dos Santos Ceva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dos Santos Ceva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos Ceva is defending against the submission attempts here by Von.
Von is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dos Santos Ceva tries to roll over but Von keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Von is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos Ceva is just riding it out for now. Von eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos Ceva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos Ceva.
Von is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos Ceva trying to keep a closed guard but Von is proving a slippery customer.
Von thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos Ceva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos Ceva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos Ceva fails with the takedown
and Von counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Santos Ceva didn't expect that.
Dos Santos Ceva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Santos Ceva controls Von momentarily but Von frees himself.
Von thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos Ceva is trying to keep Von in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos Ceva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von's guard.
Dos Santos Ceva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dos Santos Ceva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Santos Ceva throws a strike but Von rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Von thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Von is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dos Santos Ceva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dos Santos Ceva has escaped and now he's on top!
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos Ceva postures up in Von's guard and throws a big left but Von blocks it.
Dos Santos Ceva stands up over Von, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Santos Ceva works over Von with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von trying to control the position.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos Ceva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koo Von has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos Ceva is looking to work some ground and pound but Von has wrist control.
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Santos Ceva 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dos Santos Ceva!
Von swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dos Santos Ceva is now in Von's guard. A big mistake from Von there, giving up the dominant position!
Dos Santos Ceva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos Ceva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos Ceva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koo Von showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Von feints and as Dos Santos Ceva raises his hands in defense, Von changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von wants to control from the top but Dos Santos Ceva keeps moving.
Von sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dos Santos Ceva's guard.
Von wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos Ceva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dos Santos Ceva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dos Santos Ceva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dos Santos Ceva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dos Santos Ceva!
Dos Santos Ceva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos Ceva throws a strike aimed at the side of Von's head but Von avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von defending against the ground and pound.
Von dodges the ground and pound from Dos Santos Ceva.
Dos Santos Ceva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Von's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos Ceva working the head with strikes.
Dos Santos Ceva tries for a kimura but Von is defending well.
Dos Santos Ceva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos Ceva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Santos Ceva but great work by Von.
Von is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos Ceva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos Ceva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos Ceva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dos Santos Ceva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von's guard! Nice work there by Dos Santos Ceva!
Dos Santos Ceva throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing strikes from guard but Von blocks nicely.
Dos Santos Ceva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dos Santos Ceva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Von counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos Ceva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von won't allow Dos Santos Ceva to sweep him here.
Von is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dos Santos Ceva trying to keep a closed guard but Von is proving a slippery customer.
Von stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos Ceva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koo Von comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koo Von!
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