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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man Yes (ranked 23224 p4p, 210 weight class) and Vitaly Lebedev (ranked 23734 p4p, 211 weight class). Super Man Yes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 cm
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300 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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192 cm
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284 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Man Yes ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Lebedev! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lebedev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yes to the ground. Lebedev is now in Yes 's guard. Lebedev preventing the sweep. Yes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lebedev wants to pass the guard but Yes is keeping the position. Lebedev throwing strikes from guard but Yes blocks nicely. Yes has a closed guard, preventing Lebedev from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Yes working a defensive guard but Lebedev passes into half guard.
Lebedev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lebedev is working for a kimura but Yes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lebedev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lebedev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lebedev controlling the pace. Yes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yes tries to get out of the position. Lebedev trying to mount his opponent but Yes defends it. Yes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lebedev pulls his head out easily. Lebedev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Yes looking for subs from the bottom but Lebedev mounts him! Yes is working to get back to half guard.
Yes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lebedev.
Lebedev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Lebedev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Lebedev content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lebedev.
Yes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lebedev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lebedev content just to control the position here. Poor strikes thrown by Lebedev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lebedev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yes is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lebedev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yes is desperately trying to improve his position but Lebedev has a good base and remains in mount. Lebedev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Lebedev unloads with some shots from mount but Yes bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lebedev looking to control and managing it successfully. Yes wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Lebedev dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yes tries for a takedown but Lebedev circles away easily and Lebedev counters with a shoot takedown. Yes fights it but they end up in guard. Lebedev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Yes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lebedev prevents Yes from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lebedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lebedev controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've been informed that Lebedev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yes keeping moving, preventing Lebedev from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lebedev throws a nice looking combination but Yes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Some wild striking there from Lebedev.
Lebedev misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Yes lands but Lebedev takes it in his stride.
It looks like Vitaly Lebedev has been cut. Yes throws a head kick that misses and Lebedev counters with a nice double leg into guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yes holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lebedev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses. Lebedev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Lebedev swinging wildly here.
Yes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lebedev just manages to avoid it. Yes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lebedev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yes .
Yes tries to clinch and Lebedev counters with a shoot takedown. Yes fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lebedev controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lebedev stopping the sweep attempt from Yes . Lebedev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lebedev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lebedev content to stall in guard here. Lebedev postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Lebedev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vitaly Lebedev's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Lebedev.
Yes tries to clinch but Lebedev moves away and Lebedev counters with a shoot takedown. Yes fights it but they end up in guard. Yes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lebedev dives into side control.
Lebedev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lebedev but great work by Yes . Lebedev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Lebedev trying to hold on to Yes 's head to control him but Yes postures up.
Lebedev wants to improve his position but Yes is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yes controlling the action here. Lebedev is trying is best to control the position here. Yes passes into side control, despite Lebedev's attempt to control the position.
Lebedev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Yes prevents Lebedev from improving his position.
That's two 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. Lebedev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lebedev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Yes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lebedev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Yes passes into half guard. Lebedev is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lebedev pushes Yes off looking to stand but Yes dives back in and keeps control.
Lebedev is trying to control but Yes manages to pass to mount!
Lebedev suckers Yes into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Lebedev is now in Yes 's guard!
Lebedev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitaly Lebedev has got the better of the ground game so far. Yes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yes keeping moving, preventing Lebedev from controlling successfully. Yes tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lebedev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lebedev controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Yes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lebedev. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Lebedev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yes wants to stand up but Lebedev is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Vitaly Lebedev. Well Lebedev 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Lebedev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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