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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilije Kostic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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279 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucien Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilije Kostic!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kostic misses with the body kick
and Larson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kostic is looking to get back to full guard here but Larson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Larson prevents Kostic from escaping the position.
Larson lands some shots froms side control.
It looks like Vasilije Kostic has been cut.
Kostic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Larson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Larson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kostic is trying desperately to improve position.
Larson looking to finish Kostic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kostic!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is working for a guillotine from mount but Kostic frees his head quite easily.
Kostic wants to control but Larson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostic tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Larson has taken his back.
Larson working for a choke but Kostic is defending well.
Larson is trying to stick to Kostic's back but Kostic is turning into Larson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Larson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kostic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson has control of Kostic's left arm, preventing Kostic from doing any damage.
Kostic stops Larson from standing up.
Larson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larson really is a fat lump.
Larson controlling Kostic's posture.
Kostic gets to his feet - Larson follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostic wants to clinch up but Larson keeps it at a distance.
Larson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kostic defends well and Larson ends up having to push Kostic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kostic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kostic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larson keeps working.
Kostic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kostic blocks the strikes from Larson.
Larson wants to get back to full guard.
Kostic is thwarting Larson's attempts to control the position.
Kostic trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson tries to roll over but Kostic keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larson gets full guard.
Kostic postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Kostic coming out on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kostic lands in his opponent's guard.
Larson working a defensive guard here.
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 Lucien Larson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasilije Kostic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kostic lands a leg kick that knocks Larson off balance momentarily.
Larson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Larson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larson.
Vasilije Kostic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larson is trying to control the position but Kostic postures up.
Kostic wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Kostic trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Kostic tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larson has his hands on Kostic's head, controlling the position.
Larson looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kostic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kostic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kostic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson keeping full guard, as Kostic tries to pass.
Larson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Kostic from controlling successfully.
Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kostic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kostic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larson has control of Kostic's left arm, preventing Kostic from doing any damage.
Larson trying to keep a closed guard but Kostic is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larson.
Kostic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Larson drops back looking for a leg! Kostic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kostic manages to kick Larson off! Larson jumps back into Kostic's guard.
Larson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilije Kostic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasilije Kostic's cut.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kostic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Larson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kostic is in Larson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostic wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Kostic slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Larson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson wants to control but Kostic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kostic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kostic prevents Larson from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson actively working from the bottom here.
Kostic is looking for a kimura here.
Larson is looking to escape.
Kostic trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Larson with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kostic as Larson shoots in.
Kostic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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.
Kostic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kostic wants to stand up but Larson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Larson trying to control but Kostic postures up.
Larson is trying to get back to full guard.
Larson has his hands clasped together around Kostic's back. He's all about the action.
Larson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kostic is looking to stall here but Larson recovers full guard.
Larson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kostic manages to get himself to full guard.
Larson postures up.
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.
Larson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kostic has wrist control.
Kostic working a defensive guard here.
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kostic's guard.
Kostic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kostic wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kostic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larson controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilije Kostic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kostic 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilije Kostic!
Vasilije Kostic took some time post fight to say the following; 'I wanna thank my sponsors, my fans, and my family. Srbija!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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