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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Kalvinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Randy Mars has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Kalvinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mars does no damage.
Mars will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mars swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalvinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Mars, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mars misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalvinson throws a nice looking combination but Mars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalvinson forces Mars back against the ropes and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalvinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kalvinson gets through Mars's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalvinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalvinson pushes Mars back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalvinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalvinson lands a left hand.
Kalvinson scores with a shot to the side of Mars's head.
Kalvinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mars wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalvinson lands with a right to the head.
Kalvinson lands a nice elbow.
Kalvinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mars is breathing heavily.
Kalvinson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalvinson is working Mars over against the ropes.
Kalvinson manages to break the clinch.
Kalvinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalvinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kalvinson breaks from the clinch.
Kalvinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalvinson.
Kalvinson throws a right hand that Mars ducks under and follows up with a left that Mars also avoids with ease.
Kalvinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalvinson has Mars up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalvinson.
Kalvinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Kalvinson misses.
Kalvinson swinging wilding here.
Kalvinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalvinson moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kalvinson.
Kalvinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Kalvinson lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalvinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalvinson.
Kalvinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalvinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalvinson clinches with his opponent.
Mars takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalvinson.
Kalvinson lands an elbow just above Mars 's eye.
Mars changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalvinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalvinson throws a series of punches but Mars avoids them all with ease.
Kalvinson clinches up with Mars and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kalvinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalvinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalvinson throws a leg kick but Mars moved away.
Kalvinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mars throws a series of punches but Kalvinson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalvinson.
Mars takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalvinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalvinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalvinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalvinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mars stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalvinson.
Kalvinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mars is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalvinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Mars both land. Nice combination.
Kalvinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kalvinson throws a leg kick but Mars moved away.
Kalvinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalvinson rushes Mars and presses him up against the ropes.
Kalvinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalvinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mars has had enough of the clinch but Kalvinson keeps him there for the moment.
Kalvinson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalvinson.
Kalvinson working aggressively here.
Kalvinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mars has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalvinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalvinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Mars drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalvinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mars drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Kalvinson on the inside.
Mars has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalvinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kalvinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalvinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mars.
Mars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalvinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalvinson. That's going to slow Mars down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalvinson feints and then cracks Mars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mars down.
Mars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mars tries to bum rush Kalvinson with a series of wild strikes but Kalvinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalvinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Kalvinson 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.
Kalvinson throws a leg kick which misses Mars's front leg but catches the back leg as Mars tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalvinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mars misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalvinson. That's going to slow Mars down.
Kalvinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mars on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalvinson. Kalvinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Robert Kalvinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalvinson. That's going to slow Mars down.
Randy Mars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalvinson scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalvinson. That's going to slow Mars down.
An inside leg kick from Kalvinson misses.
Kalvinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalvinson stalks Mars and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mars's face. Mars staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Randy Mars has been cut.
Kalvinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalvinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalvinson rushes Mars and presses him up against the ropes.
Kalvinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalvinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalvinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Mars misses.
A good leg kick by Kalvinson.
Mars throws a series of punches but Kalvinson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalvinson misses with a leg kick.
Kalvinson misses with a low kick.
Mars misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mars avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalvinson motions for Mars to come forward. Kalvinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mars misses with a double jab.
Kalvinson scores with a leg kick.
Mars misses with a wild body shot.
Mars looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalvinson throws a leg kick but Mars sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mars throws a series of punches but Kalvinson avoids them all with ease.
Mars lands with an overhand left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalvinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kalvinson is working Mars over against the ropes.
Kalvinson lands with a right to the head.
Mars tries to pull guard but Kalvinson won't allow it.
That's two 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalvinson.
Kalvinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalvinson keeps control of Mars as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mars is working for takedown but Kalvinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kalvinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mars blocks the elbow strike.
Kalvinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mars.
Mars has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalvinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mars wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalvinson won't allow it.
Kalvinson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kalvinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalvinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mars has Kalvinson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kalvinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalvinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Kalvinson lands a body punch.
Kalvinson working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalvinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mars wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalvinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mars throws a nice looking combination but Kalvinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalvinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mars misses with a double jab.
Mars misses with a two punch combination.
Kalvinson dodges the punch combination from Mars.
Kalvinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mars's calf.
Kalvinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mars. Mars gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalvinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robert Kalvinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalvinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalvinson lands a body shot.
A short left from Kalvinson.
Kalvinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mars scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mars fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kalvinson scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalvinson has managed to clinch.
Kalvinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalvinson misses with a low kick.
Mars displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A good leg kick by Kalvinson.
Mars throws a nice looking combination but Kalvinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mars throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalvinson swinging wilding here.
Kalvinson lands with a nice combination. Mars backs away looking to recover.
Mars lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalvinson at a distance.
Mars moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mars fails to land with a series of punches.
Mars pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalvinson closes the distance and pushes Mars back into the ropes.
Kalvinson is working Mars over against the ropes.
Mars drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalvinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Kalvinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Mars's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mars throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalvinson.
Kalvinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalvinson has Mars up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mars wants to break free but Kalvinson has control.
Kalvinson lands with a right to the head.
Kalvinson pushes Mars back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalvinson scores with a shot to the side of Mars's head.
Kalvinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalvinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mars tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mars wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalvinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalvinson breaks the clinch.
Mars swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mars throws a nice looking combination but Kalvinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalvinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalvinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalvinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalvinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mars checks a low kick from Kalvinson.
Good leg kick by Kalvinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kalvinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalvinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mars misses with a double jab.
Kalvinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mars.
A head kick misses from Mars.
Some bone on bone action there as Kalvinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mars lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mars.
Kalvinson has closed the distance and engaged Mars in a clinch.
Kalvinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mars misses with a double jab.
Kalvinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mars's calf.
Kalvinson closes the distance and pushes Mars back into the ropes.
Kalvinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mars avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalvinson.
Kalvinson keeps control of Mars as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalvinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalvinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mars wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kalvinson.
Mars is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kalvinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalvinson scores with a shot to the side of Mars's head.
Mars drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalvinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kalvinson lands an elbow just above Mars 's eye.
Kalvinson cracks Mars with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mars.
Kalvinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Kalvinson prevents Mars from breaking the clinch.
Kalvinson manages to break the clinch.
Mars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalvinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mars misses with a few strikes there.
Kalvinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mars goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mars swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Mars misses.
Mars checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mars.
Mars throws a one two combo.
A combination from Kalvinson does no damage.
Mars misses with a double jab.
Kalvinson is looking to slow Mars down with leg kicks.
Kalvinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalvinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalvinson tries a low kick but Mars avoids it.
Mars throws a nice looking combination but Kalvinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalvinson moves into range and clinches up with Mars.
A head punch on the inside from Kalvinson fails to land.
Mars blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalvinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalvinson tries a body shot but Mars blocks it.
Kalvinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mars wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalvinson manages to break the clinch.
Mars looks to land a combination but Kalvinson avoids it well.
Mars looks to land a combination but Kalvinson avoids it well.
Kalvinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mars's sensitive parts.
Mars tries to bum rush Kalvinson with a series of wild strikes but Kalvinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalvinson moves into the clinch.
Kalvinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kalvinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Kalvinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Mars, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy Mars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Kalvinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mars misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Kalvinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Kalvinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalvinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Kalvinson!
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