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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy Hank (ranked 3275 p4p, 2530 weight class) and Oki Zuki (ranked 118 p4p, 127 weight class). Oki Zuki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oki Zuki !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuki circles away.
Hank moves away from the strike by Zuki .
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Zuki pushes him off.
Zuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Hank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hank takes the fight into the clinch.
Hank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zuki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Hank.
Zuki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hank goes for a takedown attempt but Zuki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank closes the distance and pushes Zuki back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hank has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuki after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is pushing Zuki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hank looking to throw knees to the head but Zuki is blocking nicely.
Hank tries a body shot but Zuki blocks it.
Hank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hank tries for a takedown but Zuki manages to get underhooks.
Zuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Zuki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zuki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Zuki is looking to land body kicks.
Zuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hank was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuki .
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki is having none of it.
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hank has Zuki pressed against the cage.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.
Hank lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Hank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki is not content to let Hank control the position.
Zuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zuki has one foot on Hank's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank tries to clinch up.
Zuki lands a jab to Hank's midsection.
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hank slows down the pace here.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Zuki controls the action.
Zuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hank prevents it.
Hank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuki looking to stall.
Zuki blocks an uppercut.
Zuki misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hank moves out of range as Zuki throws a body kick.
Hank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuki unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zuki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Hank wants to clinch up but Zuki keeps it at a distance.
Hank is looking to clinch but Zuki is avoiding it.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hank.
Oki Zuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing.
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank is leaning against Zuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank avoiding damage.
Hank is struggling to control the position.
Hank slows down the pace here.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
Zuki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuki wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuki .
Hank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oki Zuki .
Zuki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank wants a takedown.
Hank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hank prevents the takedown attempt.
Zuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hank darts in and clinches Zuki up against the cage.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuki .
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Hank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuki .
Hank wants to clinch.
Zuki unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zuki manages to circle out of the way.
Hank has managed to clinch.
Zuki looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuki digs a right hand underneath Hank's ribcage. Hank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuki .
Zuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuki .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Zuki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oki Zuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hank tries to clinch there but Zuki circles away.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hank tries to clinch but Zuki is having none of it.
A jab from Zuki finds it's way through Hank's defenses.
Hank tries to clinch there but Zuki circles away.
Hank clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank cracks Zuki with a nice body shot.
Zuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zuki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hank dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank trying to control the position but Zuki is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank working the ground and pound from side control.
Zuki prevents Hank from improving position.
Zuki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hank asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zuki bucks up and tries to throw Hank off but instead Hank has got his back!
Zuki manages to escape to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hank wants to clinch up but Zuki keeps it at a distance.
Hank avoids a kick to the body.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Zuki pushes him off.
Hank tries to clinch up.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hank moves into the clinch.
Hank has picked Zuki up - he's going for a ride! Hank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuki is trying to escape back to his feet but Hank uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zuki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zuki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hank is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zuki down.
Hank advances nicely into full mount.
Zuki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hank trying to control but Zuki is having none of it.
Hank working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank lands a big shot there that rocks Zuki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zuki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hank 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Oki Zuki !
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Empi (ranked 24667 p4p, 24938 weight class) and Jumpin Jahosafat (ranked 239 p4p, 220 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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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Empi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jumpin Jahosafat!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahosafat gets tackled into the cage by Empi. Empi maintains the clinch.
Empi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jahosafat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Empi is pulling down on Jahosafat's head. It's preventing any offense from Jahosafat, at least for the moment.
Empi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahosafat trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Jahosafat postures up in Empi's guard and throws a big left but Empi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Empi striking off his back but it's not causing Jahosafat any problems.
Empi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Empi tries to get out of the position.
Jahosafat wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.
Empi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Empi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Empi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jahosafat circles away.
Jahosafat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jahosafat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Empi.
Empi darts in and clinches Jahosafat up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Empi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jahosafat throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahosafat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Empi wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahosafat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Empi as he avoids it easily.
Jahosafat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jahosafat wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jahosafat darts in looking for a takedown but Empi gets double underhooks and turns Jahosafat into the cage.
Empi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jahosafat has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Empi is on him like a limpet, forcing Jahosafat back against the cage.
Jahosafat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Empi avoiding damage.
Empi jumps into guard, dragging Jahosafat to the mat.
Empi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jahosafat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Empi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jahosafat manages to get himself to full guard.
Jahosafat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Empi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jahosafat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jahosafat is working an open guard so Empi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Empi misses with a takedown attempt - Jahosafat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jahosafat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Empi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Empi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jahosafat quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Empi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jahosafat taking shots to the head.
Empi controlling from mount.
Empi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Empi dominated that round.
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.
Jahosafat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Empi throws Jahosafat to one side and escapes!
Jahosafat tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jahosafat.
We've been informed that Jahosafat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jahosafat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Empi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jahosafat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Empi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Empi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Empi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jahosafat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Empi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jahosafat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Empi escapes and throws Jahosafat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jahosafat is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Empi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Empi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Empi clinches with his opponent.
Jahosafat jumps guard but Empi stands there with Jahosafat around his waist. Jahosafat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tsuyoi Empi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumpin Jahosafat.
Empi lands an elbow inside that Jahosafat shrugs off.
Jahosafat can't get the takedown.
Empi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Empi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 It looks like Jumpin Jahosafat has been cut.
Empi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Empi clinches up against the cage.
Empi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahosafat can do to turn this around?
Jahosafat stops a takedown attempt from Empi.
Empi breaks the clinch.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Empi has cracked Jahosafat with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Empi lands another huge swinging hook and Jahosafat tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jahosafat, before Empi can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tsuyoi Empi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mawashi Geri (ranked 4086 p4p, 6153 weight class) and Shashlyk Lykmekov (ranked 170 p4p, 222 weight class). Mawashi Geri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 Montreal, Mawashi Geri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shashlyk Lykmekov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykmekov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geri defends well and Lykmekov ends up having to push Geri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lykmekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geri circles away.
Lykmekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lykmekov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lykmekov throws a leg kick
and Geri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geri. Lykmekov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lykmekov misses with a combination
and Geri counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Lykmekov is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawashi Geri!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sey La Vie (ranked 1331 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Bob Le Boulder (ranked 63 p4p, 128 weight class). Le Boulder has chosen Monty Python Lumberjack Song as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sey La Vie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Boulder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but La Vie swivels and escapes.
La Vie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
La Vie wants to stand up but Le Boulder is controlling him.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
La Vie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
La Vie keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
La Vie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Boulder.
La Vie slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Boulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Le Boulder tries to get set, La Vie tries to push him back and clinch up but Le Boulder manages to avoid the attempt.
Sey La Vie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Le Boulder.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Vie but La Vie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Vie tries to counter by clinching up but Le Boulder breaks away and moves out of range.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. La Vie is trying to defend but Le Boulder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder controlling the pace.
La Vie is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder stops La Vie from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder controlling the pace.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
La Vie is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
La Vie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder tries to clinch but La Vie is having none of it.
Bob Le Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown but La Vie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Le Boulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Vie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Boulder somewhat.
La Vie is looking to counter the offense by Le Boulder and move into the clinch.
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.
Le Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Vie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder shoots for a takedown but La Vie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
La Vie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Le Boulder looks for a takedown but La Vie sprawls well.
La Vie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Vie leaves Le Boulder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La Vie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Le Boulder manages to circle out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder has La Vie up against the cage in a clinch.
La Vie wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Le Boulder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Le Boulder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. La Vie was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Boulder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
La Vie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Boulder is controlling him.
La Vie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts La Vie as he jumps to the side.
Le Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La Vie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by La Vie.
La Vie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Boulder pulls his leg out and moves away.
La Vie slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Boulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sey La Vie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Le Boulder.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown. La Vie tries to sprawl out of it but Le Boulder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Vie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder moves in looking to clinch but La Vie pushes him off.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts La Vie as he jumps to the side.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown but La Vie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Boulder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Le Boulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Boulder with a lazy takedown attempt
and La Vie counters by moving into the clinch.
Le Boulder goes for a takedown attempt but La Vie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Le Boulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. La Vie defends it nicely.
Le Boulder tries to clinch there but La Vie circles away.
Le Boulder dives in and grabs La Vie's left leg, looking for a takedown. La Vie pushes down on Le Boulder's head and hops out.
Le Boulder tries for a takedown but La Vie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. La Vie defends it nicely.
La Vie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Le Boulder manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Boulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Boulder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
La Vie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Le Boulder.
La Vie swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and La Vie counters by clinching up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sey La Vie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from La Vie. No joy for Le Boulder on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Vie is trying to drag Le Boulder to the mat but Le Boulder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
La Vie can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le Boulder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sey La Vie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Vie is looking to take this one to the mat.
La Vie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Boulder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Le Boulder pushes La Vie up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder wants a takedown but no success here.
La Vie wants a takedown.
Le Boulder is looking for a takedown.
Le Boulder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La Vie is defending well.
Le Boulder can't get the takedown.
La Vie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Boulder after a bit of a struggle.
La Vie is looking for a takedown.
La Vie goes for a takedown attempt but Le Boulder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown but La Vie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Boulder with a poor takedown
and La Vie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Le Boulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Boulder is defending well.
La Vie is trying to drag Le Boulder to the mat but Le Boulder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Le Boulder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La Vie is defending well.
Le Boulder is trying to drag La Vie to the mat but La Vie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Le Boulder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. La Vie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
La Vie tries for a takedown but Le Boulder manages to get underhooks.
La Vie tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Boulder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
La Vie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Boulder after a bit of a struggle.
Le Boulder is looking to take this one to the mat.
La Vie looking for a takedown.
La Vie gets underhooks to prevent Le Boulder's takedown attempt.
La Vie tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Boulder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Boulder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Le Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La Vie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by La Vie.
La Vie can't get the takedown.
Le Boulder prevents a takedown attempt there.
La Vie prevents a takedown attempt there.
La Vie wants a takedown but no success here.
La Vie wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Boulder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
La Vie wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Boulder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
La Vie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Boulder prevents it.
La Vie is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder goes for a takedown in the clinch but La Vie prevents it.
Le Boulder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. La Vie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Le Boulder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Le Boulder manages to end up in side control.
Bob Le Boulder has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Vie tries to escape but Le Boulder is in control.
La Vie is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Vie is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Le Boulder really dominated that round.
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.
Le Boulder clinches up against the cage.
La Vie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
La Vie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Boulder prevents it.
La Vie has clasped his hands together around Le Boulder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
La Vie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Le Boulder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
La Vie is trying to control the action in half guard but Le Boulder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vie slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder is trying to control but can't.
La Vie is looking to take a break and control but Le Boulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vie seems to be working for a kimura but Le Boulder defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vie slows the pace down in half guard.
Le Boulder is controlling La Vie's trapped leg to prevent La Vie from advancing to side control.
La Vie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Boulder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but La Vie has control of the leg.
Le Boulder regains full guard. Nicely done.
La Vie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Le Boulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vie is one step ahead there.
La Vie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Boulder pulls La Vie in close to his closed guard and prevents La Vie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Vie trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vie stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
La Vie tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Boulder is retaining full guard.
Le Boulder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Le Boulder prevents La Vie from standing back up.
Le Boulder is taking a breather. La Vie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
La Vie is looking to escape.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vie tries to kick Le Boulder off but Le Boulder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Boulder stops La Vie from getting back to his feet.
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Le Boulder fails with a takedown attempt.
La Vie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Le Boulder fails with the takedown
and La Vie counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
La Vie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Le Boulder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sey La Vie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Boulder looking for a takedown.
Le Boulder is pressed up against the cage. La Vie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Boulder down to the mat. Le Boulder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le Boulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
La Vie tries to counter by clinching up but Le Boulder breaks away and moves out of range.
Le Boulder is trying hard to land a takedown here. La Vie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Boulder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and La Vie moves into the clinch.
Le Boulder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder tries to score a body lock takedown but La Vie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bob Le Boulder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Le Boulder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming La Vie to the mat! La Vie manages to get full guard.
La Vie wants to stand but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
Le Boulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
La Vie wants to stand but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Le Boulder stops La Vie from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Vie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vie wants to stand but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Boulder wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Le Boulder.
As Le Boulder tries to get set, La Vie tries to push him back and clinch up but Le Boulder manages to avoid the attempt.
Le Boulder shoots in and gets a takedown into La Vie's guard.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
La Vie is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but La Vie is defending well.
La Vie is trying to stand back up but Le Boulder is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
La Vie tries to keep at a distance but Le Boulder has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Vie can't get the takedown.
Le Boulder has La Vie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Le Boulder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending La Vie tumbling to the mat - Le Boulder dives into La Vie's guard.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder stops La Vie from standing up.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder passes into half guard.
Le Boulder stalling.
Le Boulder prevents La Vie from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.
Le Boulder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. La Vie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Le Boulder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Le Boulder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Boulder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Sey La Vie!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!
Bob Le Boulder wins by split decision!
Bob Le Boulder is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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