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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaBrecce TV (ranked 24859 p4p, 4394 weight class) and Viktor Spopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBrecce TV has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LaBrecce TV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Spopovich!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TV shoots in looking for a takedown. Spopovich tries to sprawl out of it but TV keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spopovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TV.
Spopovich has closed the distance and engaged TV in a clinch.
Spopovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
TV is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TV jumps into guard, dragging Spopovich to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TV pulls Spopovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Spopovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
TV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spopovich is controlling him.
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.
TV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spopovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spopovich preventing the sweep.
Spopovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TV is on top in guard.
TV passes Spopovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
TV throwing shots but Spopovich is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TV controlling the pace.
TV has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spopovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and TV pushes past his half guard into mount!
Poor strikes thrown by TV there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
TV tries to control but Spopovich wriggling away.
Spopovich wants to hold on but TV pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TV controlling the pace for now.
Spopovich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by TV.
TV prevents Spopovich from getting the reversal.
Spopovich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as TV tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
TV throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
TV controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich tries to reverse the position but TV maintains control.
TV sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
TV is working for a guillotine from mount but Spopovich frees his head quite easily.
Spopovich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by TV.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spopovich is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaBrecce TV dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spopovich moves into the clinch successfully.
TV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spopovich tries to clinch but TV is having none of it.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spopovich can do to turn this around?
Spopovich tries to clinch up but TV circles away and keeps his distance.
TV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spopovich but Spopovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
TV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spopovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TV rushes Spopovich and presses him up against the cage.
Spopovich jumps guard but TV stands there with Spopovich around his waist. Spopovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TV pulls guard effortlessly.
TV manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spopovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Spopovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TV is aware though and is defending well.
TV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
TV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spopovich has TV pulled in close to control his posture.
TV works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TV decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Spopovich is looking to clinch.
TV keeps the fight on the outside.
Spopovich clinches up against the cage.
TV tries for a takedown but Spopovich manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by TV after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich is breathing heavily.
TV decides to pull guard.
TV is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
TV wants to work for an arm triangle but Spopovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TV controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TV stands up out of the half guard.
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with TV.
Spopovich missing with knees to the body.
Spopovich is working for takedown but TV is calmly controlling the position for now.
TV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TV avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
TV looks to score with a jab to the body but Spopovich is just out of range.
TV is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TV avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
TV has managed to clinch.
TV trying to land knees to the body.
TV gets control of Spopovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. TV will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TV holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spopovich looking to sit in guard and control but TV gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaBrecce TV dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
TV is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TV shoots in but no luck this time.
Spopovich clinches.
TV manages to pull guard.
TV looking to control.
TV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spopovich postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TV is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
TV keeping moving, preventing Spopovich from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spopovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spopovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spopovich throws a head kick that misses.
Spopovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spopovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TV dives in and grabs Spopovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spopovich pushes down on TV's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaBrecce TV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TV shoots in but Spopovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spopovich doesn't manage to clinch there - TV circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Spopovich as TV shoots in.
Spopovich tries to clinch but TV moves out of range.
Spopovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TV, pushing him back against the cage.
Spopovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
TV has Spopovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spopovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TV fails to pull guard.
TV breaks from the clinch.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but TV keeps it at a distance.
Spopovich rushes TV and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown.
Spopovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by TV after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich is fighting off a takedown attempt but TV is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spopovich to the mat. Spopovich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Spopovich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
TV preventing the sweep.
TV stands and throws Spopovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by TV.
Spopovich tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
TV working for a submission but Spopovich is keeping him at bay.
TV tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spopovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spopovich is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, TV has taken his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. TV controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TV throwing sloppy strikes.
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 LaBrecce TV.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for TV, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaBrecce TV!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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