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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcantonio Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tony Bennett - Rags To Riches. Drost is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Doomsday Drost is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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192 cm
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255 lbs
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205 cm
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcantonio Luciano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luciano was covering up waiting for the punch and Drost finishes the takedown easily into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Drost postures up in Luciano's guard and throws a big left but Luciano blocks it. Drost wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position. Drost is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Drost throws a strike but Luciano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Drost wants to improve his position but instead Luciano has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drost wants to control but Luciano is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luciano tries to stand and escape but Drost is controlling the position. Drost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luciano is working away from the top position though. Luciano wants to get back to his feet.
Drost is trying to control but Luciano passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drost can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Luciano tries to stand but Drost is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drost is trying to control Luciano's posture but Luciano avoids it. Drost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luciano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Drost manages to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drost trying to control but Luciano postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Drost wants to get back to full guard but Luciano has passed into side control. Luciano wants to stand but Drost is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Drost is working to get back to half guard.
Drost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Luciano is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doomsday Drost dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luciano was covering up waiting for the punch and Drost finishes the takedown easily into guard. Luciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Drost stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano. Luciano keeping moving, preventing Drost from controlling successfully. Drost is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drost wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving. Drost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Drost with a flurry of punches that miss. Drost throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Luciano has momentary wrist control but Drost slips an elbow through the middle. Drost trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom. Drost lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drost trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Drost looking to sit in guard and control but Luciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Luciano tries to stand but Drost is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drost wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment. Drost looking to control.
Drost has a closed guard, preventing Luciano from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Drost feints and as Luciano raises his hands in defense, Drost changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet. Drost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now. Drost won't allow Luciano to sweep him here. Drost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Drost trying to move into half guard but instead Luciano has managed to sweep! Luciano wants to stand but Drost is controlling his posture from full guard. Drost is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doomsday Drost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Drost doesn't succeed with the takedown and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Luciano thows a body shot but no joy. Drost closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Drost pushes Luciano against the cage but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Drost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drost.
Drost has his takedown stuffed and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Marcantonio Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doomsday Drost. Luciano tries to clinch there but Drost circles away.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luciano takes a swing at Drost's ribcage but misses. Luciano misses with a looping left. Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drost was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano. Luciano throws the left hand but Drost avoids the punch easily. Luciano throws a body punch but Drost moves out of range. Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Drost does a little dance to reset his feet. Drost takes a shot right to the bread basket. Drost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away. Luciano is looking to wear down Drost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Drost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Drost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano. Doomsday Drost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drost misses with a takedown attempt and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marcantonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Drost does a little dance to reset his feet. Drost takes a shot right to the bread basket. Luciano digs a good body shot into Drost's ribs. Drost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Drost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Drost doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target. Doomsday Drost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Drost gets tackled into the cage by Luciano. Luciano maintains the clinch. Luciano tries a body shot but Drost blocks it.
Luciano tries a body shot but Drost blocks it.
Drost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drost tries for a takedown but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drost doesn't seem bothered though. The fight stays on the outside here - Luciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drost moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Drost shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Luciano thows a body shot but no joy. Luciano throws a body punch but Drost moves out of range. Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Drost shoots in. Luciano cracks Drost with a good jab. Drost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Marcantonio Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcantonio Luciano showed his dominance in that final round. I think Drost has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doomsday Drost!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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