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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vasyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and olrax recto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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254 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Vasyanovich! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, olrax recto! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vasyanovich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vasyanovich lands in his opponent's guard. Vasyanovich prevents recto from getting back to his feet. Vasyanovich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Vasyanovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. recto looking for a sweep. Not yet recto, not yet. Vasyanovich stops recto from standing up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vasyanovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Vasyanovich is working recto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
It looks like olrax recto has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vasyanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vasyanovich throws a big right hand that misses. Vasyanovich scoring with punches to the head and body. Vasyanovich scoring with punches to the head and body. Vasyanovich lands a couple of decent looking shots. Vasyanovich postures up in recto's guard and throws a big left but recto blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vasyanovich is pushing down on recto's leg trying to pass to half guard. recto is fighting to maintain full guard but Vasyanovich has managed to sneak the leg through. Vasyanovich slips a nice elbow through recto's hands, connecting with recto's forehead. recto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vasyanovich scores with a couple of nice shots. Vasyanovich 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. Vasyanovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. recto tries to get to full guard but Vasyanovich has control of the leg. Vasyanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Vasyanovich is nestled in close to recto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Vasyanovich stops recto from getting back to his feet.
Vasyanovich misses with a head shot. recto uses the momentum to regain guard. Vasyanovich is in close to recto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vasyanovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Vasyanovich is working recto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Vasyanovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. recto controls Vasyanovich momentarily but Vasyanovich frees himself. Vasyanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vasyanovich won't allow recto to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vasyanovich thows a big elbow that misses. Vasyanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. recto wants to get back to his feet but Vasyanovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Vasyanovich lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of recto's head. Vasyanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. recto swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vasyanovich throws a strike but recto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Vasyanovich trying to strike off his back.
Vasyanovich throws a couple of heel strikes.
Vasyanovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vasyanovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in recto's guard. recto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Vasyanovich with a flurry of punches that miss. Vasyanovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. recto is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. recto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. recto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Vasyanovichis looking to pass into half guard but recto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now recto is in guard. Vasyanovich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. recto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. recto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasyanovich. recto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for recto. Vasyanovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! recto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! recto has escaped and now he's on top! Vasyanovich is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round. recto throws a big right hand that misses. Vasyanovich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Vasyanovich connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vasyanovich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
recto manages to regain half guard. Good work. Vasyanovich throwing shots but recto is blocking nicely. recto trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich lands with a punch from half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if recto can do anything to dispel that myth. Vasyanovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Vasyanovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. recto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vasyanovich scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vasyanovich passes to side control. Vasyanovich working the head and body with strikes. Vasyanovich looks up at the clock and then as recto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vasyanovich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vasyanovich working the head with strikes. Vasyanovich lands an elbow. Vasyanovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at recto to see if he's OK. Vasyanovich is working recto over with some ground and pound from side control. recto is trying to get back to half guard. Vasyanovich cracks recto with a big right hand but recto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vasyanovich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Vasyanovich working the head and body with strikes. Vasyanovich landing a few strikes. Vasyanovich working the body and head with strikes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! recto is trying to control Vasyanovich's posture but Vasyanovich avoids it. Vasyanovich throws an elbow but recto slips to the side and avoids it well. Vasyanovich scores with a couple of short elbows. recto is trying to control Vasyanovich's posture but Vasyanovich avoids it. Vasyanovich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Vasyanovich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Vasyanovich misses with the ground and pound. recto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That has opened up olrax recto's cut even more.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. recto is not in a great position here, taking some shots. recto tries to bench press Vasyanovich off him but Vasyanovich keeps the position. Vasyanovich throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and recto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. recto is looking for a sweep. Vasyanovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. recto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Vasyanovich working over recto with some ground and pound. recto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Vasyanovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Vasyanovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vasyanovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. recto defending well though. recto taking some punishment here, with Vasyanovich in his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vasyanovich dominated that round. The cut man is working on olrax recto's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
recto throws a series of punches but Vasyanovich avoids them all with ease. Vasyanovich looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Vasyanovich connects with a couple of short punches. recto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. recto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
recto has his feet on Vasyanovich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Vasyanovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasyanovich showed some decent athleticism there. Vasyanovich throwing shots but recto is blocking nicely. Ground and pound from Vasyanovich. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. recto is looking to improve his position.
Igor Vasyanovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. recto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Vasyanovich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Vasyanovich throws a strike but recto avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Vasyanovich won't allow recto to sweep him here. Vasyanovich postures up and lands a big shot to recto's brow. recto wants to stand and escape but Vasyanovich is having none of it. Vasyanovich trying to move into half guard but instead recto has managed to sweep! Vasyanovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in recto's guard. Vasyanovich with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. recto swivels though and keeps the full guard. recto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. recto wants to stand and escape but Vasyanovich is having none of it. Vasyanovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Vasyanovich throws a big right hand that misses. Vasyanovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Vasyanovich lands a couple of decent looking shots. recto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Vasyanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vasyanovich connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich cracks recto with a solid left hand. Vasyanovich is looking to advance position but recto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! recto prevents Vasyanovich from getting the reversal. recto lands a big elbow. recto landing strikes from the mount and Vasyanovich is in trouble! Vasyanovich tries to get back to half guard but can't. recto is landing with some decent strikes but Vasyanovich is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. recto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! recto throwing strikes here but Vasyanovich is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vasyanovich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Vasyanovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as recto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich scores with a nice shot. Vasyanovich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vasyanovich wants to sweep here but recto controlling him for the moment. recto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vasyanovich's guard. Vasyanovich is working an open guard so recto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Vasyanovich scores with a takedown into recto's guard. recto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vasyanovich won't allow recto to get back to his feet. Vasyanovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Vasyanovich looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Vasyanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vasyanovich throws a big right hand that misses. recto has momentary wrist control but Vasyanovich slips an elbow through the middle. recto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich throws a big right hand that misses. recto is trying to control the position but Vasyanovich postures up. Vasyanovich throwing strikes from guard but recto blocks nicely. Vasyanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. recto wants to stand and escape but Vasyanovich is having none of it. Vasyanovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Vasyanovich lands a couple of decent looking shots. Vasyanovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as recto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vasyanovich stopping the sweep attempt from recto. Vasyanovich is working recto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Vasyanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that recto can do to turn this around? Vasyanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vasyanovich throwing strikes but missing. Vasyanovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Vasyanovich throws a strike but recto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. recto with a flurry of punches that miss. recto distracts Vasyanovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. recto tries to stand but Vasyanovich is controlling from the bottom. recto preventing the sweep. Vasyanovich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
recto wants to get up but he can't break Vasyanovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Vasyanovich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vasyanovich wants to sweep here but recto controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. recto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vasyanovich's guard. Vasyanovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in recto's guard. Vasyanovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Vasyanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vasyanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vasyanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. recto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Vasyanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vasyanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vasyanovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich with a flurry of punches that miss. Vasyanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vasyanovich is looking to work some ground and pound but recto has wrist control. Vasyanovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as recto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vasyanovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. recto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Vasyanovich thows a big elbow that misses. Vasyanovich throws and elbow that misses. recto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasyanovich's guard. Nice move by recto! Vasyanovich striking off his back but it's not causing recto any problems. recto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. recto landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vasyanovich dominated that second round. The cut man is working on olrax recto's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
recto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasyanovich moves into the clinch successfully.
recto is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasyanovich gets an underhook and turns recto into the cage. Vasyanovich manages to pull guard.
recto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vasyanovich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Vasyanovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. recto defending well though. Vasyanovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vasyanovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. recto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. recto manages to escape and get back to his feet! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vasyanovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. recto tries to bum rush Vasyanovich with a series of wild strikes but Vasyanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault. recto wants to clinch. Vasyanovich feints and as recto raises his hands in defense, Vasyanovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Vasyanovich lands a couple of elbows. Vasyanovich passes into half guard. Vasyanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Vasyanovich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. recto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. recto wants to get back to full guard. Vasyanovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. recto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Vasyanovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Vasyanovich slips a nice elbow through recto's hands, connecting with recto's forehead. Ground and pound from Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vasyanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Vasyanovich thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing recto to regain full guard. Vasyanovich with a flurry of punches that miss. Vasyanovich wants to pass the guard but recto is keeping the position. Vasyanovich throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vasyanovich working some strikes from top position. Vasyanovich throws and elbow that misses. recto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasyanovich's guard. Nice move by recto! Vasyanovich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vasyanovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as recto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vasyanovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. recto with a flurry of punches that miss. Vasyanovich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
recto stands and steps away. Vasyanovich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Vasyanovich closes the distance and clinches up with recto, looking for a takedown. Vasyanovich pushes recto against the cage but recto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from recto. recto throws a head kick but Vasyanovich moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Vasyanovich dominating with strikes here. recto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
recto really wants to buck Vasyanovich off and get back to his feet. recto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Vasyanovich scoring with strikes but recto is staying in there. Vasyanovich jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but recto manages to avoid the submission attempt. The strikes coming from Vasyanovich are missing the target in this wave of attacks. recto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vasyanovich.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Vasyanovich working the ground and pound. Vasyanovich tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Vasyanovich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but recto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vasyanovich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. recto regains half guard. recto wants to control but Vasyanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it. Vasyanovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. recto kicks off Vasyanovich and gets to his feet. Vasyanovich dips to his left and cracks recto with an uppercut! Vasyanovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasyanovich showed some decent athleticism there. recto tries to kick Vasyanovich off but Vasyanovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. recto taking some punishment here, with Vasyanovich in his half guard. Vasyanovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. recto tries to kick Vasyanovich off but Vasyanovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Vasyanovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. recto is trying to stand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich is nestled in close to recto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Vasyanovich not landing any meaningful shots this time. 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. Vasyanovich connects with a nice short shot to recto's temple. Vasyanovich passes to full mount! Vasyanovich is in the full mount, landing strikes. Vasyanovich looking to finish recto with some ground and pound. This is bad for recto! Vasyanovich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Vasyanovich. Vasyanovich cracks recto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich landing punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vasyanovich working away from the top, dropping strikes. Vasyanovich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
recto is trying to escape the mount.
Vasyanovich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vasyanovich scores with a couple of good head shots there.
recto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vasyanovich landing shots from mount. Vasyanovich unloading with bombs! Vasyanovich working the ground and pound effectively.
recto is rocked!
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Vasyanovich loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have recto scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Vasyanovich land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Vasyanovich stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Vasyanovich! Igor Vasyanovich is the new heavyweight champion!
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