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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhirinovsky has chosen Zhirinovsky and Serega - Murka as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirinovsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhirinovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhirinovsky somewhat.
Zhirinovsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhirinovsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhirinovsky misses with a straight right.
Zhirinovsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romanov but Romanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhirinovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanov.
Zhirinovsky drives through with a takedown into Romanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Romanov is trying to control the position but Zhirinovsky postures up.
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zhirinovsky wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Zhirinovsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirinovsky prevents Romanov from getting back to his feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vladimir Zhirinovsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab lands there for Zhirinovsky.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhirinovsky blocks the leg kick.
Romanov takes one on the button.
Romanov defending well as Zhirinovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Zhirinovsky misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov tries to score with a low kick but Zhirinovsky moves his leg out of the way.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov is letting Zhirinovsky control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhirinovsky controls the position.
Zhirinovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
Zhirinovsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zhirinovsky working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position but Romanov is working away.
Zhirinovsky misses with the ground and pound.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Zhirinovsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zhirinovsky wants to control but Romanov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov tries to escape but Zhirinovsky is in control.
Zhirinovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
Romanov defending against the ground and pound.
Zhirinovsky just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romanov cracks Zhirinovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Romanov.
Zhirinovsky lands with a hook. Romanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhirinovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky connects with a jab.
Romanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhirinovsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhirinovsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirinovsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zhirinovsky stops Romanov from getting back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Romanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Zhirinovsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zhirinovsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romanov's head backwards.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Zhirinovsky moves out of range.
Romanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Zhirinovsky should have avoided that one.
Zhirinovsky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Zhirinovsky finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romanov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov looks to land a left hand but Zhirinovsky moved out of range nicely.
Zhirinovsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to avoid it but Zhirinovsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanov to the ground. Romanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhirinovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhirinovsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhirinovsky scores with a jab to the body.
Romanov jabs at Zhirinovsky's body.
Romanov throws a leg kick which misses Zhirinovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhirinovsky tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Romanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zhirinovsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhirinovsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zhirinovsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhirinovsky stops Romanov from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhirinovsky throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhirinovsky controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vladimir Zhirinovsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zhirinovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romanov throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky throws a lazy right hand but Romanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romanov misses the jab.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhirinovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov throws a solid leg kick but Zhirinovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romanov.
Zhirinovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Zhirinovsky.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhirinovsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhirinovsky lands a jab to Romanov's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhirinovsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zhirinovsky has closed the distance and engaged Romanov in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhirinovsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Zhirinovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zhirinovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Romanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhirinovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhirinovsky somewhat.
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Zhirinovsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Romanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhirinovsky counters with a straight right hand.
Zhirinovsky lands a head shot.
Romanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zhirinovsky back to the cage. Romanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zhirinovsky wants to control but Romanov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky is just content to waste time from the top position. Romanov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zhirinovsky is controlling him.
Zhirinovsky wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zhirinovsky throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Zhirinovsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vladimir Zhirinovsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Romanov throws a lazy right hand but Zhirinovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhirinovsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zhirinovsky is in Romanov's guard.
Zhirinovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky won't allow Romanov to get back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Zhirinovsky content to stall in guard here.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zhirinovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
A lazy left from Romanov finds it's target.
Romanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Romanov as Zhirinovsky shoots in.
Zhirinovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhirinovsky avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Zhirinovsky.
Romanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhirinovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zhirinovsky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zhirinovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhirinovsky throws a right and a left that Romanov avoids nicely.
Zhirinovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romanov's half guard.
Romanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov is not content to let Zhirinovsky control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alexandr Romanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Romanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhirinovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zhirinovsky cracks a nice hook into Romanov's ribs.
Romanov connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Romanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zhirinovsky.
Romanov throws a head kick but Zhirinovsky moves out of range.
Zhirinovsky scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhirinovsky. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhirinovsky lands a really nice looking cross but Romanov seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirinovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romanov but Romanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romanov.
Zhirinovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhirinovsky. That did some damage!
Romanov misses with a hook.
Romanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Romanov drops his hands momentarily and Zhirinovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhirinovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and Zhirinovsky moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Romanov. No joy for Zhirinovsky on that attempt.
Romanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Zhirinovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky throwing shots but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Zhirinovsky controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Romanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhirinovsky off the cage and back into range.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab by Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhirinovsky looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
Romanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhirinovsky under the eye.
Romanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhirinovsky doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Zhirinovsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romanov lands with a cross.
Romanov missing with a left hand there. Zhirinovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanov tries to work over Zhirinovsky's front leg with a kick but Zhirinovsky checks it.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhirinovsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhirinovsky is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov had his way with Vladimir Zhirinovsky in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zhirinovsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirinovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
Zhirinovsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhirinovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhirinovsky stays in close to Romanov's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhirinovsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhirinovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Zhirinovsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirinovsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Zhirinovsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Zhirinovsky stops Romanov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zhirinovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanov has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zhirinovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Zhirinovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Romanov throws a leg kick but Zhirinovsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhirinovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zhirinovsky's calf.
Zhirinovsky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zhirinovsky slips under a jab.
Zhirinovsky misses with an uppercut.
Zhirinovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Romanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Romanov scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romanov.
Zhirinovsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romanov, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhirinovsky.
Romanov feints and then cracks Zhirinovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhirinovsky down.
Romanov lands a head kick. Zhirinovsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zhirinovsky slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhirinovsky is rocked!
Romanov scores with a nice body kick.
Zhirinovsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Romanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Romanov.
Zhirinovsky throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Zhirinovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanov manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Romanov scores with a nice strike.
Romanov pounces like a tiger and cracks Zhirinovsky with a vicious hook! Zhirinovsky is down but not out! Romanov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexandr Romanov!
Alexandr Romanov retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alexandr Romanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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