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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raitis Ivanans (ranked 6164 p4p, 487 weight class) and Oakley Fisher (ranked 6014 p4p, 477 weight class). Fisher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bolt Thrower - Spearhead. Raitis Ivanans has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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271 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raitis Ivanans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oakley Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanans quickly recovers to half guard.
Ivanans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fisher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fisher's back!
Ivanans biding his time, controlling Fisher.
Fisher is in bad spot here.
Ivanans controlling from the back.
Fisher is in bad spot here.
Fisher keeps trying to improve his position.
Ivanans connects with a big shot to the side of Fisher's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ivanans.
Fisher looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Fisher right now.
Ivanans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ivanans missing with punches from the back.
Ivanans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanans keeps control of the position as Fisher tries to break free.
Fisher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to control Ivanans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fisher avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanans lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanans winds up and cracks Fisher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Ivanans has control of the leg.
Ivanans is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher is pressing down on Ivanans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivanans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is working an open guard so Ivanans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivanans throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.
Fisher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fisher won't allow Ivanans to get back to his feet.
Fisher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ivanans dives on top into guard.
Ivanans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanans wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivanans controls the pace.
Fisher looking to control.
Ivanans stands up over Fisher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fisher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanans defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanans trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanans. Ivanans gets slowly back to his feet.
Raitis Ivanans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanans as he avoids it easily.
Ivanans is looking to counter the offense by Fisher and move into the clinch.
Ivanans tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ivanans is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivanans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanans throws the kick towards the body but Fisher avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanans circles away.
Raitis Ivanans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Fisher.
Ivanans misses with a head kick.
Oakley Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanans moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Ivanans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ivanans lands in his opponent's guard.
Ivanans postures up.
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.
Fisher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ivanans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fisher trying to control but Ivanans postures up.
Ivanans trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher is pressing down on Ivanans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanans stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.
Fisher wants to hit a sweep here but Ivanans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fisher there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fisher is still trying to improve position.
Ivanans stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ivanans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Ivanans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ivanans here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fisher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ivanans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fisher is in Ivanans's guard.
Ivanans pulls Fisher in to control the position.
Fisher postures up in Ivanans's guard and throws a big left but Ivanans blocks it.
Ivanans is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ivanans dives on top into guard.
Raitis Ivanans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fisher working for a triangle but Ivanans defends it easily.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Ivanans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Ivanans controlling him for the moment.
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.
Fisher is working an open guard so Ivanans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivanans does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fisher has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ivanans is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ivanans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fisher can't get the takedown.
Fisher jumps into guard, dragging Ivanans to the mat.
Ivanans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanans manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanans controlling the position.
Fisher won't allow Ivanans to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivanans rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanans breaks from the clinch.
Ivanans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanans shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisher closes the distance but Ivanans moves to the side
and Ivanans counters with a body kick that stops Fisher in his tracks momentarily.
Ivanans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanans off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ivanans counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ivanans to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanans quickly recovers to half guard.
Fisher is working for a kimura but Ivanans is defending it quite comfortably.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanans wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanans trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Fisher prevents Ivanans from improving his position.
Ivanans trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
Ivanans is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanans wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fisher 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.
Ivanans landing rabbit punches to the side of Fisher's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanans defends the submission attempt.
Fisher wants to control but Ivanans is keeping him busy.
Ivanans trying to control but Fisher postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanans is positioning himself well to prevent Fisher advancing to mount.
Fisher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanans is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raitis Ivanans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Fisher.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanans defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fisher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Ivanans manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fisher.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher stands and throws Ivanans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ivanans is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher tries to advance to mount but Ivanans instead regains half guard.
Oakley Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raitis Ivanans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fisher is looking to pass Ivanans's guard but actually Ivanans recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raitis Ivanans.
Well Ivanans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raitis Ivanans!
Oakley Fisher was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank my opponent for this good fight'.
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RATING
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