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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepez has chosen Ministry - NWO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vlad Tepez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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188 cm
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257 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Brawler
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Good low kicks
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Tepez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver throws a head kick that misses
and Tepez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliver is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice body kick from Tepez.
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliver takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Tepez moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tepez misses with a head kick.
Tepez lands with a right hand.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Tepez moves out of range easily.
Tepez fakes the leg kick and cracks Oliver in the body.
Tepez connects with a high kick.
Oliver tries to move into range but Tepez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
A head kick from Tepez lands but Oliver takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Oliver avoids the head kick by Tepez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepez looks gassed!
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Tepez moves out of range easily.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tepez scores with a nice right hand.
Tepez blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Oliver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepez throws a right and a left that Oliver avoids nicely.
Tepez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliver.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Tepez avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Tepez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Tepez.
Tepez avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Tepez tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tepez loads up on a big right hand but Oliver slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tepez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Tepez moves out of range easily.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Tepez moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliver was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepez.
Tepez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepez blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Tepez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliver throws a lazy head kick
and Oliver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepez connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Tepez throws a head kick but Oliver moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Tepez moves out of range easily.
Oliver avoids the head kick by Tepez.
Tepez blocks a head kick by Oliver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan Oliver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepez avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Tepez throws a sloppy head kick and Oliver moves out of range easily.
Oliver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepez. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Tepez finds it's way through Oliver's defenses.
Tepez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliver had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tepez lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliver blocks a head kick by Tepez.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Tepez throws a head kick but Oliver moves out of range.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tepez misses.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepez lands a really nice looking cross but Oliver seems unphased.
Tepez throws a hook but Oliver avoids it easily.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tepez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepez prevents Oliver from improving his position.
Tepez wants to stand up but Oliver is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliver is pressing down on Tepez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Oliver misses
and Tepez counters with a head kick.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepez works the jab nicely.
Tepez cracks Oliver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepez avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Oliver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepez blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Tepez tries to clinch up.
Oliver tries to move into range but Tepez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan Oliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepez avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tepez shoots in for a double leg but Oliver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tepez throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Tepez moves out of range easily.
Tepez throws a sloppy head kick and Oliver moves out of range easily.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliver throws a lazy head kick
and Tepez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliver takes one to the side of the head.
Tepez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Tepez lands.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oliver.
Tepez avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Oliver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver moves away from the strike by Tepez.
Tepez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oliver.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Tepez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepez fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Tepez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Tepez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliver's guard.
Tepez wants to get up but he can't break Oliver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tepez trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver working for a triangle but Tepez defends it easily.
Tepez chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four 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.
Tepez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tepez has managed to get both his arms back between Oliver's legs - danger averted.
Tepez is looking to stand up but Oliver won't let him.
Oliver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tepez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliver!
Oliver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oliver throws a lazy head kick
and Tepez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliver takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliver defending well as Tepez loads up on a big left hand.
Tepez misses with an uppercut. Oliver saw that one coming.
Jab from Tepez.
Oliver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepez blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Oliver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Tepez moves out of range easily.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Tepez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepez misses with a wild body shot.
Oliver throws a lazy head kick
and Tepez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tepez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepez tries a head kick but it misses.
Vlad Tepez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepez blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Oliver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tepez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliver scrambles back to his feet.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Tepez lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Oliver.
Tepez throws a sloppy head kick and Oliver moves out of range easily.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Oliver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepez.
Tepez blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Nice shot by Tepez.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepez scores with a head kick. Oliver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepez lands with a slapping head kick.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Jab by Tepez.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Tepez does no damage.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Oliver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tepez.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Tepez lands but Oliver takes it in his stride.
Oliver blocks a head kick by Tepez.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Oliver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tepez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick
and Tepez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Oliver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Tepez lands a head kick!
Oliver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
A big right from Tepez misses.
Tepez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepez clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tepez.
Tepez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vlad Tepez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepez throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliver.
Tepez has Oliver pressed against the cage, preventing Oliver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver avoids a wild elbow strike from Tepez.
Oliver breaks from the clinch.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliver throws a head kick but Tepez moves out of range.
Tepez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepez blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Tepez cracks Oliver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tepez lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliver is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepez 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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