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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Klitschko (ranked 24036 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Ganador (ranked 17674 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganador has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Luis Ganador has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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247 lbs
4 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wladimir Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganador instigates a clinch.
Klitschko working aggressively here.
Klitschko wants to take the fight to the mat but Ganador manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Klitschko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ganador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschko fails to land.
Klitschko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ganador avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Klitschko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ganador gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganador ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ganador no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ganador has his hands on Klitschko's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klitschko chips away with some ground and pound.
Ganador trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klitschko postures up in Ganador's guard and throws a big left but Ganador blocks it.
Klitschko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klitschko postures up in Ganador's guard and throws a big left but Ganador blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganador is on top in guard.
Ganador drops back, looking for a kneebar! Klitschko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Klitschko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Klitschko!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganador pushes Klitschko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Klitschko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Klitschko with the ground and pound but Ganador regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Klitschko working Ganador over with strikes.
Klitschko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klitschko trying to control the pace.
Klitschko is trying to control the action in half guard but Ganador is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador has one foot on Klitschko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Luis Ganador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganador stuffs the takedown.
Ganador throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klitschko attempts a counter takedown but Ganador avoids it well and moves away.
Klitschko clinches.
Ganador pulls guard successfully.
Ganador looking to control.
Klitschko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ganador has momentary wrist control but Klitschko slips an elbow through the middle.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Ganador has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ganador controlling Klitschko's posture.
Klitschko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko trying to control the position but Ganador is working away.
Klitschko working the strikes but Ganador uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Klitschko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganador preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Klitschko wants to control but Ganador is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klitschko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ganador defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko thows a huge punch but Ganador dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Ganador will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Klitschko wants to clinch up but Ganador keeps it at a distance.
Ganador scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Klitschko is looking to control Ganador's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klitschko avoid being mounted?
Ganador scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ganador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klitschko is trying to control but can't.
Klitschko lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Ganador looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Klitschko is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ganador is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klitschko is trying to maintain the position but Ganador is very close to passing his half guard.
Ganador is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ganador throws a strike but Klitschko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
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.
Ganador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
Klitschko trying to control the position here.
Ganador throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganador trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Ganador from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ganador decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ganador lands a right hook to the body.
Klitschko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Klitschko lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador pushes Klitschko off looking to stand but Klitschko dives back in and keeps control.
Klitschko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ganador avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klitschko.
Ganador taking some punishment here, with Klitschko in his half guard.
Klitschko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ganador moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Klitschko lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klitschko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganador working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klitschko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klitschko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klitschko lands a couple of digs.
Ganador is breathing heavily.
Ganador trying to keep a closed guard but Klitschko is proving a slippery customer.
Klitschko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Klitschko trying to control but Ganador is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klitschko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klitschko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luis Ganador will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Klitschko moves into the clinch.
Ganador wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klitschko slows down the pace here.
Ganador breaks the clinch.
Ganador scores with a kick to the body.
No luck for Klitschko with that takedown attempt.
Ganador darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko wants to control but Ganador is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ganador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klitschko is trying to maintain the position but Ganador is very close to passing his half guard.
Ganador looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ganador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klitschko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ganador.
Klitschko tries to roll over but Ganador keeps him under control.
Klitschko trying to control but Ganador postures up.
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.
Ganador wants to take a breather but Klitschko is having none of it.
Ganador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klitschko sees it coming and defends easily.
Ganador is thwarting Klitschko's attempts to control the position.
Ganador looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klitschko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura but Klitschko is defending well.
Klitschko trying to control here.
Ganador seems to be looking for submissions.
Ganador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klitschko moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko looking to control.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klitschko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klitschko is trying to keep Ganador in close.
Ganador trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Ganador throwing strikes from guard but Klitschko blocks nicely.
Klitschko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klitschko dodges the punch combination from Ganador.
Ganador circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ganador counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganador connects with a jab.
Wladimir Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganador throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klitschko was covering up waiting for the punch and Ganador finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klitschko is pulling down on Ganador's head. It's preventing any offense from Ganador, at least for the moment.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klitschko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganador trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Luis Ganador is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ganador throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Ganador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ganador winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Ganador!
Luis Ganador decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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