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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Juranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen SuperBeast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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249 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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197 cm
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245 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luka Juranic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juranic misses with a looping right.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juranic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juranic.
Juranic moves into range and clinches up with Drago.
Drago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juranic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Juranic up against the cage.
Juranic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juranics head.
Juranic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drago just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Juranic takes a shot to the head.
Juranic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drago misses with the head strike.
Drago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juranic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land.
Juranic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drago up against the cage.
Juranic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Juranic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drago throws an elbow that misses.
Juranic lands a body shot.
Drago stalling in the clinch but Juranic improves position.
Juranic lands a left hand.
Juranic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drago clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Juranic is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
Drago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Juranic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drago's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.
Juranic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago tries to reverse the position but Juranic maintains control.
Juranic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Drago has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Drago!
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Juranic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Juranic.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drago stands up over Juranic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Juranic has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juranic is on top in guard.
Juranic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Juranic from controlling successfully.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juranic is one step ahead there.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juranic. 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.
Drago is striking from the bottom but Juranic uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago wants to get back to full guard.
Juranic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juranic.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drago tries to clinch
and Juranic counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Juranic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juranic clinches but Drago breaks the clinch
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.
Juranic walks into a left hand.
Drago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Juranic's shoulder, as Juranic tries to avoid the shot.
Juranic darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juranic thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juranic closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juranic managing to block the knees to the body from Drago.
Drago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Juranic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Drago.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Juranic avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juranic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drago lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juranic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago tries to stall but Juranic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drago stalling in the clinch.
Juranic dodges an elbow strike from Drago.
Juranic lands with a left to the head.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juranic is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Drago.
Drago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juranic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Juranic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. Juranic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juranic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juranic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Juranic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drago won't be happy with that.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Juranic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drago is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drago connects with a nice short shot to Juranic's temple.
Juranic is looking to improve his position.
Juranic wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Juranic is trying to control but can't.
Juranic tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Juranic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juranic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Drago.
Juranic moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drago.
Drago trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Drago as the two fighters clinch.
Juranic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Juranic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Juranic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juranic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drago smiles and moves away.
A big right from Drago misses.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Juranic moved out of range nicely.
Juranic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago drops Juranic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Juranic looks back up at him and smiles so Drago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Juranic is rocked!
Drago pushes Juranic up against the cage in a clinch.
Juranic tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Drago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Juranic.
Drago is working Juranic over against the cage.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Juranic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago is looking to control Juranic's arms but Juranic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drago has his back to the cage.
Juranic seems to have got his legs back now.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Juranic wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drago moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Juranic.
Drago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Drago.
Drago presses Juranic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juranic struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drago pushes Juranic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juranic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago pushes Juranic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Juranic avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drago presses Juranic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Drago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drago blocking some punches.
A short right from Drago.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juranic or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Drago lands a big right hand that drops Juranic! The killer instinct kicks in and Drago finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago! Ivan Drago retains his heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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