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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen Rocky Tribune as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heinrich Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago drives through and clinches with Wolfe against the cage.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolfe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drago taking a breather.
Wolfe can't break the clinch.
Wolfe stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Drago manages to pull guard.
Wolfe wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Drago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolfe wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfe wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfe wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfe is looking to chop away at Drago's legs.
Drago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drago is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to advance to mount but Wolfe denies him.
Drago tries for a kimura but Wolfe is defending well.
Wolfe struggling a bit here.
Drago in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drago is staying tight to Wolfe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wolfe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drago is controlling him well.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drago forces Wolfe back against the cage and clinches.
Drago pulls guard.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfe is one step ahead there.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolfe wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Drago is trying to keep Wolfe in close.
Wolfe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drago's guard.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick from Drago lands but Wolfe takes it in his stride.
Wolfe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heinrich Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drago clinches up against the cage.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drago is pressed up against the cage. Wolfe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drago down to the mat. Drago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Drago.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago swinging wilding here.
Wolfe clinches but Drago breaks the clinch
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wolfe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drago is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wolfe to the mat. Wolfe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfe is retaining full guard.
Wolfe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drago looking to pass the guard.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolfe wriggles free and stands up.
Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
Drago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wolfe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drago has Wolfe in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolfe clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heinrich Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago drops Wolfe with a right and a left! Drago comes rushing in but Wolfe regains his composure and manages to keep Drago in guard.
Wolfe is rocked!
Wolfe can't keep his opponent in guard - Drago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Wolfe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago controlling the pace.
Drago is looking for a kimura but Wolfe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drago to get the leverage.
Drago is taking a breather. Wolfe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wolfe seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to kick Drago off but Drago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A good leg kick by Drago.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drago.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wolfe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wolfe lands a nice elbow.
Wolfe can't break the clinch.
Wolfe tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drago prevents Wolfe from breaking the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wolfe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wolfe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drago uses from the top position.
Drago postures up.
Wolfe wriggles free and stands up.
Wolfe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago tries to pass to full mount but Wolfe defends it.
Drago wants to stand but Wolfe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Drago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolfe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wolfe scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drago has managed to clinch.
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfe being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago controls Wolfe momentarily but Wolfe frees himself.
Wolfe preventing the sweep.
Drago controlling Wolfe's posture.
Wolfe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drago's guard.
Ivan Drago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drago.
Wolfe wriggles free and stands up.
Heinrich Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Wolfe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Wolfe fails to land with a series of punches.
Heinrich Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago feints and as Wolfe raises his hands in defense, Drago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolfe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet but Drago passes into half guard.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Drago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Drago postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wolfe to stand up.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago fails to pull guard.
Wolfe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wolfe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drago manages to pull guard.
Drago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolfe trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe is really struggling to control Drago but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Wolfe defends easily.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfe is one step ahead there.
Wolfe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drago is proving hard to escape from.
Drago wants to sweep here but Wolfe controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drago.
Wolfe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Wolfe tries to pull guard but Drago holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolfe drops back down to his feet.
Wolfe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Heinrich Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drago pulls guard effortlessly.
Drago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wolfe stands and steps away. Drago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolfe misses with a knee to the head.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Wolfe jumps into guard, dragging Drago to the mat.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet but Drago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Drago trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe is controlling Drago's posture.
Drago prevents Wolfe from getting back to his feet.
Wolfe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wolfe wants to stand but Drago is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wolfe doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfe, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Wolfe against the cage but Wolfe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe throws a lazy head kick
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wolfe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wolfe looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfe jumps guard.
Drago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drago pushing down on Wolfe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet.
Drago content to control rather than advance.
Drago wants to control but Wolfe is keeping him busy.
Drago is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drago trying to pass the guard but Wolfe defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolfe wants to control but Drago passes into side.
Drago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
Wolfe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drago is controlling him well.
Wolfe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wolfe throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfe.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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