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WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 5361 p4p, 4215 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 174 p4p, 140 weight class). DJ comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Scrappy - No Problem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Ubereem. Beautiful body shot.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses.
DJ pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice combination there by DJ.
 It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
DJ dodges the punch combination from Ubereem.
DJ tries to move into range but Ubereem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DJ has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ubereem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ubereem looks to score with a jab to the body but DJ is just out of range.
DJ throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by DJ.
DJ feints a jab promting Ubereem to slip. DJ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ubereem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DJ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubereem.
Ubereem throwing a counter right hand but DJ manages to avoid it.
DJ misses with a few strikes there.
Ubereem takes a swing at DJ's ribcage but misses.
DJ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ubereem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DJ tries to clinch up.
DJ misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Ubereem misses
and DJ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from DJ misses.
Ubereem avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ just misses with a punch to the body.
DJ slips a straight right by Ubereem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DJ lands with a nice combination. Ubereem backs away looking to recover.
DJ drops Ubereem with a beautiful combination! Ubereem stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DJ is looking for the KO!
Alistair Ubereem's cut is getting worse.
Ubereem scores with a spinning back kick!
DJ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ubereem.
DJ slips a jab from Ubereem.
Ubereem throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DJ! But no joy.
DJ lands a big head kick that sends Ubereem tumbling to the mat! DJ takes a step backwards and waves Ubereem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Ubereem is rocked!
DJ blocks the body kick.
Oh Ubereem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ubereem throws a body punch but DJ moves out of range.
Ubereem seems to have got his legs back now.
Ubereem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DJ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ubereem.
DJ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from DJ.
DJ doesn't manage to clinch there - Ubereem circles away.
DJ wants to clinch up but Ubereem keeps it at a distance.
DJ misses with a double jab.
DJ tries for a takedown but Ubereem circles away easily
and Ubereem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
Ubereem steps in with a hook that catches DJ right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ubereem follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! DJ looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Ubereem!
A victorious Alistair Ubereem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Syndal (ranked 2973 p4p, 3145 weight class) and Super Meat Boy (ranked 100 p4p, 119 weight class). Super Meat Boy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maverick Syndal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Super Meat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meat Boy rushes Syndal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Meat Boy.
Syndal wants to take the fight to the mat but Meat Boy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Syndal wants a takedown but no success here.
Syndal has Meat Boy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meat Boy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maverick Syndal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndal tries for a takedown but Meat Boy manages to get underhooks.
Syndal is working for takedown but Meat Boy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meat Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syndal keeps the fight on the outside.
Meat Boy connects with a jab.
It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Syndal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Meat Boy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meat Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meat Boy checks a low kick from Syndal.
Syndal shoots in for a double leg but Meat Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch but Syndal is avoiding it.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up but Syndal circles away and keeps his distance.
Syndal is looking for a counter combo.
Meat Boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syndal on the side of the head.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Syndal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meat Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meat Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Syndal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syndal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Syndal scores with a head kick. Meat Boy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Syndal misses with a head kick.
Syndal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Syndal is breathing heavily.
Meat Boy blocks a head kick by Syndal.
Meat Boy throws out a counter right but Syndal avoids it with no problem.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meat Boy clinches up against the cage.
Meat Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meat Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Syndal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meat Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Syndal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meat Boy avoids the head kick by Syndal.
Syndal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal throws a head kick that misses.
Meat Boy drives through and clinches with Syndal against the cage.
Syndal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meat Boy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meat Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syndal takes one on the button.
Syndal is rocked!
Meat Boy misses with a low kick as Syndal jumps back.
Oh Syndal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Meat Boy connects with the perfect overhand right and Syndal falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Meat Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
Super Meat Boy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Maverick Syndal spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid to show up, Kicking ass is optional.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Denisov (ranked 2896 p4p, 2698 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 95 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 10 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Denisov off the cage and back into range.
Denisov connects with the punch.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amodei.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denisov pulls guard successfully.
Amodei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Denisov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov lands a couple of elbows.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
Denisov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Amodei seems keen to control Denisov's posture.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov cracks Amodei with a solid left hand.
Denisov looking to pass the guard.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov throws an elbow that misses. Amodei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denisov's guard. Nice move by Amodei!
Denisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Amodei stands up out of Denisov's guard for a moment - Denisov manages to land a nice upkick.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov is wriggling around but Amodei manages to pass to half guard.
Amodei is trying to control. Denisov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amodei is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov landing rabbit punches to the side of Amodei's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Denisov 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.
Denisov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Amodei passes Denisov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Denisov is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denisov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amodei swivels and escapes.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Denisov steps away.
Denisov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amodei gets back to full guard.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov works over Amodei with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Denisov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amodei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Denisov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amodei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amodei is trying to control but can't.
Denisov is keen to just control but Amodei is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei taking some punishment here, with Denisov in his half guard.
Denisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amodei is trying to get back to full guard.
Amodei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denisov.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denisov lands a nice short elbow.
Denisov prevents Amodei from improving his position.
Denisov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amodei works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Denisov defends easily.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amodei looking for a sweep. Not yet Amodei, not yet.
Denis Denisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amodei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amodei has momentary wrist control but Denisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Denisov is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Amodei has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Denisov manages to get his head free but now Amodei has transitioned to an armbar! Denisov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Amodei! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Amodei!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Amodei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 2750 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 98 p4p, 88 weight class). Van Cleefe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Classics - The Master (1984) TV series kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Van Cleefe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Cleefe, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red Eagle.
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Red Eagle lands an elbow inside that Van Cleefe shrugs off.
A short right from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Cleefe wants to take the fight to the mat but Red Eagle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Cleefe working aggressively here.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Eagle lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Red Eagle.
Van Cleefe dodges an elbow strike from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Cleefe looks winded!
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Cleefe scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Van Cleefe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Cleefe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle lands a shot to the body.
Van Cleefe takes a shot to the head.
Red Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A right handed body shot lands from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Lee Van Cleefe's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Red Eagle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
 Van Cleefe is rocked!
Red Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Cleefe is still on wobbly legs! Can Red Eagle finish him?
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cleefe.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle weaves into range and cracks Van Cleefe right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Van Cleefe goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Red Eagle is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roch Doisneau (ranked 2261 p4p, 2604 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 60 p4p, 76 weight class). Derrick Lewis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roch Doisneau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and Doisneau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Doisneau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Doisneau counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lewis off his feet! Doisneau dives into side control looking to finish!
Lewis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doisneau works to advance to full mount. Lewis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Doisneau controlling from the full mount.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
Doisneau controlling from the full mount.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lewis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doisneau is aware though and is defending well.
Doisneau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Doisneau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doisneau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doisneau has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Doisneau pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doisneau looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doisneau is one step ahead there.
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doisneau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Doisneau controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doisneau tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis looking for subs off his back but Doisneau has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Doisneau passes to side control.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doisneau tries to advance to mount but can't.
Doisneau content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Doisneau trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.
Lewis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Doisneau presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doisneau takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roch Doisneau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doisneau with a nice calf kick.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doisneau counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Doisneau.
A quick step to the side and Doisneau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doisneau catches Lewis napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lewis to the canvas!
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Doisneau finish him?
Roch Doisneau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Doisneau slips nicely into half guard.
Doisneau content to control rather than advance.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis trying to hold on to Doisneau's head to control him but Doisneau postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis moves into full guard.
Doisneau trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doisneau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doisneau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis has his foot on Doisneau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doisneau works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doisneau is one step ahead there.
Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doisneau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doisneau trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.
Lewis regains half guard.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Doisneau is very close to passing his half guard.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doisneau wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Doisneau is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
It looks like Doisneau is going to stand back up.
Lewis manages to get to full guard.
Doisneau advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis looks to move to half guard but instead Doisneau has passed into mount! Damn!
Doisneau wants to stand but Lewis is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
Lewis tries to hold on but Doisneau postures up.
Doisneau controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doisneau controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roch Doisneau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Doisneau with a hook.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doisneau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Doisneau as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Roch Doisneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doisneau throws a big shot that misses.
Doisneau throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doisneau throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Lewis moves out of range as Doisneau strikes.
Doisneau looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Doisneau loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
As Doisneau backs off Lewis throws a huge counter combo but Doisneau manages to avoid it all.
Crack! A monster head kick from Doisneau and Lewis falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Doisneau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roch Doisneau!
A very excited looking Roch Doisneau made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Admir Bosnic (ranked 1979 p4p, 1408 weight class) and William Reeves (ranked 75 p4p, 33 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Admir Bosnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, William Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosnic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reeves!
Reeves is looking for a sweep.
Reeves keeps trying to improve his position.
Reeves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bosnic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reeves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bosnic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reeves tries to roll over but Bosnic keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reeves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bosnic passes to full mount!
Reeves is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reeves wants to control but Bosnic is having none of it.
Reeves is looking to improve his position but Bosnic isn't that keen on the idea.
Bosnic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reeves is trying desperately to improve position.
Bosnic controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves tries to hold on but Bosnic postures up.
Bosnic is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Reeves is in real trouble.
Reeves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bosnic looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves is really stuck here.
Bosnic is landing with strikes from the back.
Bosnic controls the position.
Reeves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bosnic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Reeves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bosnic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosnic controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bosnic gets his way!
Reeves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Reeves wants to control his opponent's hands but Bosnic gets his hands free.
Bosnic trying to control momentarily.
Bosnic is punishing Reeves with strikes - can he finish him?!
Reeves told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Reeves tries to escape the position.
Bosnic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bosnic sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Reeves taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Admir Bosnic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 2657 p4p, 1441 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 78 p4p, 35 weight class). Von Ryan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Zexi has chosen BRADIO-Flyers as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zexi wants to land a leg kick but Von Ryan is out of range.
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zexi manages to circle out of the way.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Von Ryan blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Zexi swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Zexi with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Zexi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Von Ryan jumps back.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Zexi finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ryan's hands.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ryan's head back.
That kick from Zexi tenderised Von Ryan's leg. Von Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Von Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zexi.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Von Ryan shakes it off.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
As Zexi looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Von Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Von Ryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Von Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Von Ryan checks it
and Von Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zexi.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Von Ryan moved away.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Von Ryan saw that one coming.
Von Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi with a nice calf kick.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Von Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Ryan checks a leg kick.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi clobbers Von Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zexi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Ryan checks a low kick from Zexi.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Ryan.
As Zexi tries to get set, Von Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zexi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Von Ryan's body. Von Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Von Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Zexi lands a really nice looking cross but Von Ryan seems unphased.
Von Ryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Ryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Good work by Von Ryan as he checks the leg kick.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Von Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Zexi gets double underhooks and turns Von Ryan into the cage.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Von Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zexi is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zexi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi tries to score with a low kick but Von Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Ryan is able to avoid easily.
Von Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi misses with a hook. Von Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
Zexi motions for Von Ryan to come forward. Zexi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ryan's shoulder, as Von Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi gets tackled into the cage by Von Ryan. Von Ryan maintains the clinch.
Von Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zexi as the two fighters clinch.
Von Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow.
Zexi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Zexi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Von Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Von Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Zexi is quick to defend against it.
Zexi throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Von Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zexi was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zexi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zexi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zexi!
Zexi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zexi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Ryan is looking for a sweep.
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.
Zexi working away.
Zexi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zexi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Ryan keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Zexi.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zexi thumps Von Ryan with a low kick.
Zexi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Zexi.
Von Ryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a swing at Von Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Zexi.
Zexi throws the left hand but Von Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Zexi lands.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zexi tries a low kick but Von Ryan avoids it.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zexi thinking.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
As Zexi looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi connects with a leg kick.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi tries to work over Von Ryan's front leg with a kick but Von Ryan checks it.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Von Ryan shakes it off.
Von Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zexi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Von Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
A jab from Zexi misses.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Zexi jabs Von Ryan right on the nose. Von Ryan blinks but takes it well.
Von Ryan scores with a one two! Zexi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Von Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
Zexi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zexi.
Von Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zexi. Zexi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here.
Von Ryan slips a jab from Zexi.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zexi manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a front kick aimed at Von Ryan's knee but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Von Ryan's belly button to the back.
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An elbow from Von Ryan crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zexi 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
After the fight, Dai Zexi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 1908 p4p, 1599 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 48 p4p, 58 weight class). Francisco Babyara will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendersons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Francisco Babyara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendersons fails with the takedown
and Babyara moves into the clinch.
Babyara lands a takedown into guard.
Babyara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendersons keeping full guard, as Babyara tries to pass.
Hendersons throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara looking to pass the guard.
Hendersons looking for a triangle here. Babyara is fighting it but it looks tight! Hendersons pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Babyara is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harry Hendersons!
A victorious Harry Hendersons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Marka (ranked 1119 p4p, 2429 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 25 p4p, 66 weight class). Marka's entrance music is HADES. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Marka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman takes the fight into the clinch.
Marka working aggressively here.
Chugman tries to stall but Marka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marka lands with a short shot to the head.
Marka misses with the head strike.
Chugman slowing the pace effectively.
Chugman blocking some punches.
Chugman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chugman.
Chugman blocking some punches.
I was talking to Marka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chugman pulls Marka into guard.
Marka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Marka defends easily.
Marka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chugman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marka has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marka pulls his head out easily.
Marka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chugman shoots for a double leg takedown but Marka sprawls well. He's pushed Chugman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chugman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chugman throws out a loose jab but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chugman sprawls and moves away.
Marka avoids the body shot from Chugman.
Chugman moves into range and clinches up with Marka.
Marka tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Marka back against the cage.
Marka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chugman looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
Marka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chugman misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Marka connects with a single shot there.
Marka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marka is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Marka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chugman wants to control but Marka is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chugman not doing much here.
Chugman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chugman walks into a straight right hand from Marka.
That's two 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.
Marka lands a glancing blow to the side of Chugman's head.
Marka avoids the body shot from Chugman.
Chugman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marka tries to avoid it but Chugman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marka to the ground. Marka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chugman throws a looping overhand right but Marka ducks down to avoid it.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman slips under a jab from Marka.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman pushes Marka up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marka breaks the clinch.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka attempts a counter takedown but Chugman avoids it well and moves away.
Marka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marka walks into a left hand.
Chugman moves into range and clinches up with Marka.
Chugman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marka struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.
A short right from Marka.
Marka lands a shot to the body.
Chugman wants to take the fight to the mat but Marka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Marka.
Marka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marka breaks from the clinch.
Chugman shoots in for a double leg but Marka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luka Marka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Marka throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chugman throws a hook but Marka avoids it easily.
Marka feinted with a counter takedown.
Chugman looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
Luka Marka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chugman tries to clinch up.
Marka takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
Chugman darts in and clinches Marka up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman is struggling to control the position.
Chugman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Marka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chugman tries to clinch but Marka moves out of range.
Chugman shoots in and bounces Marka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman trying to hold on to Marka's head to control him but Marka postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman tries to roll over but Marka keeps him under control.
Marka is keen to just control but Chugman is a slippery customer.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Marka passes to side control.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Chugman regains half guard.
Marka wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control the action here but instead Marka manages to pass to full mount!
Chugman is trying desperately to improve position.
Marka looking to control but Chugman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marka controlling from mount.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to escape the mount.
Marka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chugman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marka 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
During a confident post fight interview, Luka Marka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 1392 p4p, 1889 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 31 p4p, 47 weight class). Gustavsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knockout - 2Pac. Ivern Gustavsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivern Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson fails with the takedown
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svyatogor but Svyatogor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svyatogor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svyatogor wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson with a poor takedown
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Svyatogor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gustavsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gustavsson controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svyatogor isn't going anywhere.
Svyatogor is trying to control Gustavsson's posture but Gustavsson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Gustavsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gustavsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson working the head with strikes.
Gustavsson working the ground and pound.
Gustavsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Svyatogor being controlled for a moment.
Svyatogor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor seems a little lost for a moment, as Gustavsson dominates the positioning.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Svyatogor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Gustavsson 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.
Svyatogor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson controlling the position.
Gustavsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Svyatogor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Gustavsson trying to control the position but Svyatogor is working away.
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustavsson wants to control but Svyatogor is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Gustavsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gustavsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustavsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Svyatogor, which made it look bad.
Svyatogor stuffs the takedown.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svyatogor can do to turn this around?
Gustavsson tries for a takedown but Svyatogor circles away easily
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svyatogor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustavsson somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor rushes Gustavsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson can't get the takedown.
Gustavsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Svyatogor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gustavsson wants the takedown. Svyatogor is fighting it off but Gustavsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Svyatogor's guard against the cage.
Svyatogor working for a triangle but Gustavsson defends it easily.
Gustavsson works over Svyatogor with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svyatogor looking for a guillotine here but Gustavsson defends easily.
Svyatogor working a defensive guard but Gustavsson passes into half guard.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustavsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gustavsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Svyatogor wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Svyatogor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustavsson is working away from the top position though.
Svyatogor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustavsson wants to free his trapped foot but Svyatogor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Svyatogor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gustavsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustavsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Svyatogor for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svyatogor wants to get back to full guard.
Gustavsson not doing much here.
Svyatogor is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustavsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustavsson looks for a takedown but Svyatogor sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Gustavsson with a poor takedown
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimitri Svyatogor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustavsson misses with a takedown
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustavsson is rocked!
Ivern Gustavsson's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gustavsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svyatogor being controlled for a moment.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor is trying to control Gustavsson's posture but Gustavsson avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gustavsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gustavsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Svyatogor being controlled for a moment.
Gustavsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gustavsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gustavsson looks up at the clock and then as Svyatogor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gustavsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson wants to control but Svyatogor is keeping him busy.
Svyatogor is being controlled here.
Dimitri Svyatogor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustavsson scoring with punches from side control.
Svyatogor is trying to control Gustavsson's posture but Gustavsson avoids it.
Svyatogor is looking for a sweep.
Svyatogor is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson working away.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working.
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.
Gustavsson controlling the position.
Svyatogor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Svyatogor holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gustavsson is putting a hurting on Svyatogor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Svyatogor wants to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson controlling the position.
Svyatogor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gustavsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Svyatogor to see if he's OK.
Gustavsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson controls the position.
Svyatogor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Svyatogor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but Svyatogor is working from the bottom.
Ivern Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Gustavsson cracks Svyatogor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svyatogor keeps working.
Gustavsson taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustavsson looks up at the clock and then as Svyatogor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gustavsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face as Gustavsson controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivern Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
Post fight, Ivern Gustavsson stared into the camera and said 'Thank you all. This has been awesome. Time to hang up my gloves. '.
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