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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dos Santos Ceva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koo Von (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Dos Santos Ceva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelo Dos Santos Ceva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koo Von!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos Ceva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos Ceva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Von drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos Ceva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos Ceva manages to kick Von off! Von jumps back into Dos Santos Ceva's guard.
Von is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos Ceva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos Ceva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos Ceva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos Ceva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos Ceva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos Ceva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dos Santos Ceva thows a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos Ceva throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos Ceva postures up in Von's guard and throws a big left but Von blocks it.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing strikes from guard but Von blocks nicely.
Von working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos Ceva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos Ceva wants to get back to full guard.
Von seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos Ceva defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von looks gassed!
Von wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos Ceva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Von is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos Ceva is defending well.
Dos Santos Ceva moves into full guard.
Von drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos Ceva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos Ceva manages to kick Von off! Von jumps back into Dos Santos Ceva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos Ceva has his hands on Von's head, controlling the position.
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos Ceva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos Ceva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dos Santos Ceva controls Von momentarily but Von frees himself.
Dos Santos Ceva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von!
Dos Santos Ceva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Von to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Von shrugs it off.
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.
Von wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dos Santos Ceva.
Dos Santos Ceva working the ground and pound effectively.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing strikes here but Von is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dos Santos Ceva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dos Santos Ceva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von and Dos Santos Ceva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dos Santos Ceva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Dos Santos Ceva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dos Santos Ceva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dos Santos Ceva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos Ceva is defending against the submission attempts here by Von.
Von is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dos Santos Ceva tries to roll over but Von keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Von is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos Ceva is just riding it out for now. Von eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos Ceva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos Ceva.
Von is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos Ceva trying to keep a closed guard but Von is proving a slippery customer.
Von thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos Ceva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos Ceva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos Ceva fails with the takedown
and Von counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Santos Ceva didn't expect that.
Dos Santos Ceva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Santos Ceva controls Von momentarily but Von frees himself.
Von thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos Ceva is trying to keep Von in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos Ceva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von's guard.
Dos Santos Ceva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dos Santos Ceva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Santos Ceva throws a strike but Von rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Von thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Von is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dos Santos Ceva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dos Santos Ceva has escaped and now he's on top!
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos Ceva postures up in Von's guard and throws a big left but Von blocks it.
Dos Santos Ceva stands up over Von, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Santos Ceva works over Von with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von trying to control the position.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos Ceva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koo Von has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos Ceva is looking to work some ground and pound but Von has wrist control.
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Santos Ceva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dos Santos Ceva!
Von swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dos Santos Ceva is now in Von's guard. A big mistake from Von there, giving up the dominant position!
Dos Santos Ceva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos Ceva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos Ceva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koo Von showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Von feints and as Dos Santos Ceva raises his hands in defense, Von changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von wants to control from the top but Dos Santos Ceva keeps moving.
Von sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dos Santos Ceva's guard.
Von wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos Ceva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dos Santos Ceva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dos Santos Ceva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dos Santos Ceva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dos Santos Ceva!
Dos Santos Ceva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos Ceva throws a strike aimed at the side of Von's head but Von avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von defending against the ground and pound.
Von dodges the ground and pound from Dos Santos Ceva.
Dos Santos Ceva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Von's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos Ceva working the head with strikes.
Dos Santos Ceva tries for a kimura but Von is defending well.
Dos Santos Ceva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos Ceva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Santos Ceva but great work by Von.
Von is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos Ceva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos Ceva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos Ceva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dos Santos Ceva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von's guard! Nice work there by Dos Santos Ceva!
Dos Santos Ceva throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos Ceva throwing strikes from guard but Von blocks nicely.
Dos Santos Ceva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos Ceva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dos Santos Ceva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Von counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos Ceva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von won't allow Dos Santos Ceva to sweep him here.
Von is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dos Santos Ceva trying to keep a closed guard but Von is proving a slippery customer.
Von stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos Ceva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koo Von comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koo Von!
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mgr
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