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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantins Gluhovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner Stevens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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233 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantins Gluhovs!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Gluhovs circles away.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Gluhovs.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Gluhovs.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gluhovs scoring well with a low kick there.
Gluhovs clinches with his opponent.
Gluhovs has had enough of the clinch but Stevens keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gluhovs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevens's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stevens pushes Gluhovs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Gluhovs avoids it well.
Tanner Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gluhovs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gluhovs's waist but Gluhovs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses
and Gluhovs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Gluhovs shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Gluhovs slams his shin into Stevens's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gluhovs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stevens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gluhovs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gluhovs wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Gluhovs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gluhovs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but Gluhovs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs tries to stand but Stevens is controlling from the bottom.
Stevens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stevens looking to control.
Gluhovs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Gluhovs isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gluhovs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stevens has Gluhovs pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tanner Stevens just wasn't active enough.
Gluhovs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stevens's half guard.
Gluhovs is trying to work for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but Gluhovs is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens tries to roll over but Gluhovs keeps him under control.
Gluhovs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantins Gluhovs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gluhovs lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gluhovs slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stevens wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gluhovs as Stevens shoots in.
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but Gluhovs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Gluhovs circles away.
Tanner Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens misses with a double jab
and Gluhovs counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhovs tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Gluhovs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stevens jumps guard but Gluhovs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gluhovs.
Gluhovs is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
Gluhovs has clasped his hands together around Stevens's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gluhovs off and has taken his back!
Stevens is not going to allow Gluhovs to sit and survive in this position.
Gluhovs tries to roll but Stevens sticks to his back.
Gluhovs defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stevens's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens keeps control of the position as Gluhovs tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs trying to control the hands but Stevens won't let him.
Stevens is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gluhovs won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Stevens off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tanner Stevens!
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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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