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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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289 lbs
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210 lbs
28 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspov lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Kaspov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaspov somewhat.
A head kick misses from Kaspov.
Kaspov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Veron misses.
Kaspov walks into a jab.
Kaspov connects with a single shot there.
Kaspov closes the distance and clinches up with Veron, looking for a takedown. Kaspov pushes Veron against the cage but Veron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergei Kaspov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Kaspov tries for a takedown but Veron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron cracks a nice hook into Kaspov's ribs.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspov moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Kaspov.
Veron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Kaspov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov misses with a looping right.
Kaspov avoids the head kick by Veron.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaspov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaspov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veron works the jab nicely.
Kaspov fails to land the takedown.
Veron connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaspov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veron throws a nice looking combination but Kaspov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Kaspov misses its intended target.
A big left from Veron misses.
Kaspov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaspov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Kaspov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaspov on the side of the head.
Veron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaspov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juan Sebastien Veron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaspov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Veron lands with a hook. Kaspov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaspov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Veron tries to avoid it but Kaspov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Veron to the ground. Veron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaspov's head.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Kaspov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaspov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veron in his tracks.
That has opened up Juan Sebastien Veron's cut even more.
Kaspov moves forwards but Veron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaspov throws a right hand that misses
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veron lands a jab to Kaspov's midsection.
Jab, jab by Veron - just one landing.
Veron jabs Kaspov right on the nose. Kaspov blinks but takes it well.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Kaspov throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Kaspov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veron moves out of range as Kaspov strikes.
Kaspov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Veron to counter with a crisp jab.
Veron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veron slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaspov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four 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!
Veron jabs Kaspov right on the nose. Kaspov blinks but takes it well.
Kaspov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaspov looks to land a left hand but Veron moved out of range nicely.
Kaspov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veron throws a shot to the body.
Veron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaspov.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron feints and then cracks Kaspov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaspov down.
Veron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaspov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veron counters with a thumping low kick.
Veron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veron wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaspov backing away here, and Veron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kaspov is breathing heavily.
Veron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaspov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veron scores with a shot to the body.
Kaspov avoids the head kick by Veron.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Veron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veron.
Veron moves away from the strike by Kaspov.
Kaspov misses with a takedown attempt
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Veron.
Kaspov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veron cracks a nice hook into Kaspov's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaspov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veron.
Veron lands a jab to the head.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Veron - that will leave a mark!
Veron lands a slapping body shot.
Veron throws a leg kick which misses Kaspov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaspov tries to avoid it.
Veron thumps Kaspov with a low kick.
Veron avoids the head kick by Kaspov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kaspov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veron.
Veron lands a really nice looking cross but Kaspov seems unphased.
Veron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaspov doesn't seem bothered though.
Veron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaspov throws a head kick but Veron moves out of range.
Veron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veron lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaspov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veron counters with a right hand to the body.
Veron scores with a leg kick.
Veron lands a nice hook to Kaspov's body. Kaspov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron cracks Kaspov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaspov misses with a looping right.
Veron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaspov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron is looking to land body kicks.
Veron 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.
Veron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaspov's head backwards.
Veron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron scores with a jab to the head.
Kaspov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaspov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaspov throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a good low kick that Kaspov was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov shoots for a double leg takedown but Veron sprawls well. He's pushed Kaspov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Veron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaspov's calf.
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaspov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Kaspov.
Kaspov throws a body kick that misses.
Veron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaspov.
Nice uppercut there from Veron.
Kaspov needs to keep his hands up - Veron had a free shot at his head there.
Kaspov has his takedown stuffed
and Veron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Veron. That's going to slow Kaspov down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veron lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaspov off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaspov lands in his opponent's guard.
Veron wants to stand but Kaspov is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaspov manages to avoid it.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaspov with a body shot.
Veron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Veron.
Veron throws a sloppy head kick and Kaspov moves out of range easily.
Kaspov misses the jab.
Kaspov throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaspov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Veron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspov is looking to land body kicks.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron scores with a nice strike.
Veron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaspov throws a right hand that Veron ducks under and follows up with a left that Veron also avoids with ease.
Kaspov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaspov misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Veron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaspov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kaspov throws a lazy head kick
and Kaspov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaspov looks to land a combination but Veron avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veron! But no joy.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Veron lands with a straight right. Kaspov didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Kaspov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Veron counters with a good low kick that Kaspov was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron cracks the inside of Kaspov's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaspov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaspov throws an overhand right that lands on Veron's shoulder, as Veron tries to avoid the shot.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaspov should have avoided that one.
Veron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veron pushes Kaspov away with a front kick.
Kaspov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot by Veron.
Sergei Kaspov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
Veron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaspov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Veron.
Kaspov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veron manages to avoid it.
Veron slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaspov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron clobbers Kaspov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veron scores with a punch to the head.
Veron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaspovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaspov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaspov.
Kaspov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veron defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaspov. That did some damage!
Kaspov throws the left hand but Veron avoids the punch easily.
Veron throws a big counter head kick but Kaspov avoids it with no problem.
Veron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Veron to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaspov tries to bum rush Veron with a series of wild strikes but Veron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Kaspov misses with a straight right.
Veron sizes up Kaspov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaspov ducks right into an uppercut from Veron.
Veron lands a head shot.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Veron connects with a nice looking jab.
Juan Sebastien Veron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaspov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veron slips a jab from Kaspov.
A nice side step and Veron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Veron.
Veron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Sebastien Veron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veron 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sebastien Veron!
A relieved looking Juan Sebastien Veron 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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