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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryant Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakob Mezerolovskionivch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mezerolovskionivch has chosen betcha can't do it like me as his entrance music. Yakob Mezerolovskionivch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryant Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yakob Mezerolovskionivch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mezerolovskionivch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Mezerolovskionivch. Mezerolovskionivch gets slowly back to his feet.
Mezerolovskionivch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whitaker wants to stand but Mezerolovskionivch is controlling the position.
Mezerolovskionivch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mezerolovskionivch throwing strikes from guard but Whitaker blocks nicely.
Whitaker wants to stand and escape but Mezerolovskionivch is having none of it.
Whitaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mezerolovskionivch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whitaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mezerolovskionivch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to stand up but Mezerolovskionivch isn't so interested in that idea.
Whitaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mezerolovskionivch.
Mezerolovskionivch postures up in Whitaker's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker blocks it.
Whitaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mezerolovskionivch is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitaker has wrist control.
Mezerolovskionivch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mezerolovskionivch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitaker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitaker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitaker!
Mezerolovskionivch is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whitaker wants to control for a moment but Mezerolovskionivch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Whitaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mezerolovskionivch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mezerolovskionivch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whitaker works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker looking to ground and pound but Mezerolovskionivch is blocking nicely.
Mezerolovskionivch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Whitaker.
Poor strikes thrown by Whitaker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Whitaker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Whitaker looking to control but Mezerolovskionivch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whitaker is trying to control here but Mezerolovskionivch has managed to regain half guard.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Mezerolovskionivch is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mezerolovskionivch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitaker.
Whitaker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mezerolovskionivch reverses the position - he's now on top in Whitaker's guard.
Mezerolovskionivch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mezerolovskionivch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mezerolovskionivch landing with the ground and pound.
Mezerolovskionivch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yakob Mezerolovskionivch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Whitaker.
Mezerolovskionivch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mezerolovskionivch shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mezerolovskionivch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mezerolovskionivch misses with a takedown attempt - Whitaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakob Mezerolovskionivch.
Mezerolovskionivch fails to land the takedown.
Mezerolovskionivch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakob Mezerolovskionivch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mezerolovskionivch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitaker.
Whitaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker wants to clinch up but Mezerolovskionivch keeps it at a distance.
Mezerolovskionivch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitaker's waist but Whitaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mezerolovskionivch off to one side.
Mezerolovskionivch shoots in but no luck this time.
Mezerolovskionivch is breathing heavily.
Whitaker lands an overhand right.
It looks like Yakob Mezerolovskionivch has been cut.
Whitaker is looking to clinch.
Mezerolovskionivch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitaker defends it nicely.
Whitaker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Whitaker.
Mezerolovskionivch slaps away a takedown attempt from Whitaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mezerolovskionivch shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitaker sprawls well. He's pushed Mezerolovskionivch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whitaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mezerolovskionivch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Whitaker dives on top into guard.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Mezerolovskionivch is retaining full guard.
Whitaker is stalling in the full guard.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Mezerolovskionivch keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker wants to stand but Mezerolovskionivch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whitaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mezerolovskionivch is looking to regain half guard here but Whitaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Mezerolovskionivch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Whitaker.
Whitaker trying to control the position but Mezerolovskionivch is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mezerolovskionivch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mezerolovskionivch throwing shots but Whitaker is blocking nicely.
Mezerolovskionivch throwing shots but Whitaker is blocking nicely.
Mezerolovskionivch thows a huge punch but Whitaker dodges it nicely.
Mezerolovskionivch looks to land a strike but Whitaker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mezerolovskionivch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mezerolovskionivch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Whitaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yakob Mezerolovskionivch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mezerolovskionivch shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker shows good takedown defense.
Mezerolovskionivch fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitaker stalks Mezerolovskionivch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mezerolovskionivch's face. Mezerolovskionivch staggers backwards, shaken.
Mezerolovskionivch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mezerolovskionivch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that Mezerolovskionivch avoids nicely.
Whitaker stuffs the takedown.
Bryant Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakob Mezerolovskionivch.
Whitaker lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mezerolovskionivch shoots in but Whitaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mezerolovskionivch fails to land the takedown.
Whitaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Whitaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mezerolovskionivch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Whitaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mezerolovskionivch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitaker defends it nicely.
Mezerolovskionivch with a poor takedown
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mezerolovskionivch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mezerolovskionivch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mezerolovskionivch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Whitaker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mezerolovskionivch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mezerolovskionivch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Mezerolovskionivch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker is in a horrible position here. Mezerolovskionivch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mezerolovskionivch breaks from Whitaker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mezerolovskionivch lands a nice shot to the head.
Mezerolovskionivch raining down shots from the mount!
Mezerolovskionivch with shots to the head and body - Whitaker looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is bucking up trying to escape but Mezerolovskionivch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mezerolovskionivch lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mezerolovskionivch.
Whitaker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mezerolovskionivch looking to secure an arm triangle but Whitaker defends it well.
Mezerolovskionivch looking to ground and pound but Whitaker is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mezerolovskionivch raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Mezerolovskionivch throwing strikes but Whitaker bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Whitaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mezerolovskionivch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mezerolovskionivch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitaker is aware though and is defending well.
Mezerolovskionivch is working an open guard so Whitaker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mezerolovskionivch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mezerolovskionivch dives in and grabs Whitaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whitaker pushes down on Mezerolovskionivch's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Mezerolovskionivch or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitaker which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yakob Mezerolovskionivch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mezerolovskionivch 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakob Mezerolovskionivch!
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