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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The RocknRolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RocknRolla comes into the arena with Colonna Sonora blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The RocknRolla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poroshenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
RocknRolla misses with a body shot.
RocknRolla darts in and clinches Poroshenko up against the cage.
RocknRolla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
RocknRolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
RocknRolla throws out a powerful jab.
Poroshenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by RocknRolla. RocknRolla obviously looking to wear him down.
RocknRolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RocknRolla looks to land a left hand but Poroshenko moved out of range nicely.
Poroshenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
RocknRolla lands with a right hand.
RocknRolla is looking to clinch but Poroshenko is avoiding it.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but RocknRolla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as RocknRolla sprawls well. RocknRolla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poroshenko gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from RocknRolla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The RocknRolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla throws a chopping leg kick but Poroshenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poroshenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
RocknRolla wants to clinch but Poroshenko slips to the side
and Poroshenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
RocknRolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poroshenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poroshenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poroshenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RocknRolla looking to control.
Poroshenko wants to control from the top but RocknRolla keeps moving.
Poroshenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as RocknRolla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko cracks RocknRolla with a solid left hand.
RocknRolla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
RocknRolla looking for a sweep. Not yet RocknRolla, not yet.
RocknRolla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
RocknRolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poroshenko's guard.
RocknRolla won't allow Poroshenko to sweep him here.
Poroshenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
RocknRolla controlling from the top position.
Poroshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poroshenko, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla passes into half guard.
It looks like RocknRolla is going to stand back up.
RocknRolla trying to control the pace.
RocknRolla prevents Poroshenko from improving his position.
Poroshenko is trying to stand back up but RocknRolla is controlling him
RocknRolla is trying to control the action in half guard but Poroshenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poroshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RocknRolla.
Poroshenko throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice uppercut there from RocknRolla.
Poroshenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poroshenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
RocknRolla wants to clinch.
RocknRolla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poroshenko.
It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
RocknRolla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from RocknRolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The RocknRolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko'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.
Poroshenko tries to keep at a distance but RocknRolla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poroshenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
RocknRolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RocknRolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The RocknRolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poroshenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poroshenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko won't allow RocknRolla to get back to his feet.
Poroshenko with a nice head shot there.
Poroshenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko throws a strike but RocknRolla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Poroshenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Poroshenko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Our sources have told us that RocknRolla has been working on his elbows in the gym.
RocknRolla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poroshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but RocknRolla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
RocknRolla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poroshenko has clasped his hands together around RocknRolla's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Poroshenko scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Poroshenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on RocknRolla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
RocknRolla is trying to escape the position but Poroshenko is controlling the position.
Petro Poroshenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poroshenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
RocknRolla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Poroshenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on RocknRolla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poroshenko throws a strike aimed at the side of RocknRolla's head but RocknRolla avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko lands a nice forearm strike.
Poroshenko trying to control the action but RocknRolla is working from the bottom.
Poroshenko working the head with strikes.
Poroshenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla parries the strikes from Poroshenko easily there. Poroshenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable RocknRolla to escape.
An elbow from Poroshenko crashes against the mat.
Poroshenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poroshenko working the strikes but RocknRolla uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Poroshenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed RocknRolla's head.
RocknRolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for RocknRolla.
Poroshenko throws an elbow that misses. RocknRolla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poroshenko's guard. Nice move by RocknRolla!
RocknRolla wanted to stand there but Poroshenko had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving.
Poroshenko wants to stand up but RocknRolla is controlling him.
Poroshenko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. RocknRolla is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Poroshenko is trying to push RocknRolla away but RocknRolla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poroshenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. RocknRolla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The RocknRolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
Poroshenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poroshenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
RocknRolla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poroshenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petro Poroshenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from RocknRolla misses
and Poroshenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poroshenko ducks under a wild hook from RocknRolla.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but RocknRolla avoids it easily.
Poroshenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
RocknRolla is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Poroshenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
RocknRolla misses with an uppercut.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but RocknRolla defends it well.
RocknRolla throws the left hand but Poroshenko avoids the punch easily.
Poroshenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
RocknRolla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poroshenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla misses with an uppercut.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
RocknRolla lands with a kick to the temple. Poroshenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poroshenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
RocknRolla tries to clinch there but Poroshenko circles away.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but RocknRolla defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla lands with an overhand left.
Poroshenko blocks a leg kick.
Poroshenko throws out a counter right but RocknRolla avoids it with no problem.
RocknRolla wants to land a leg kick but Poroshenko is out of range.
Poroshenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
RocknRolla misses with an uppercut. Poroshenko saw that one coming.
Poroshenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts RocknRolla as he jumps to the side.
RocknRolla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poroshenko trying to control the action but RocknRolla is working from the bottom.
RocknRolla trying to hold on to Poroshenko's head to control him but Poroshenko postures up.
Poroshenko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla keeping full guard, as Poroshenko tries to pass.
RocknRolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poroshenko's guard.
Poroshenko wants to stand and escape but RocknRolla is having none of it.
RocknRolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
RocknRolla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
RocknRolla won't allow Poroshenko to sweep him here.
Poroshenko wants to stand up but RocknRolla is controlling him.
RocknRolla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poroshenko is on top in guard.
Poroshenko won't allow RocknRolla to sweep him here.
Poroshenko postures up in RocknRolla's guard and throws a big left but RocknRolla blocks it.
Poroshenko trying to control but RocknRolla is working from the bottom.
RocknRolla has momentary wrist control but Poroshenko slips an elbow through the middle.
RocknRolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poroshenko throws a strike but RocknRolla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
RocknRolla stopping the sweep attempt from Poroshenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla won't allow Poroshenko to get back to his feet.
Poroshenko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but RocknRolla puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Poroshenko pushes RocknRolla off but RocknRolla dives into side control.
RocknRolla is looking to take a break and control but Poroshenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poroshenko tries to escape but RocknRolla is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RocknRolla wants to control but Poroshenko is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The RocknRolla clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
RocknRolla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RocknRolla takes a swing at Poroshenko's ribcage but misses.
Poroshenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poroshenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
RocknRolla moves into the clinch successfully.
Poroshenko blocks a body shot from RocknRolla.
Poroshenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but RocknRolla pulls his leg out and moves away.
Poroshenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but RocknRolla defends well and Poroshenko ends up having to push RocknRolla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
RocknRolla throwing a counter right hand but Poroshenko manages to avoid it.
The RocknRolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poroshenko wants to counter the offense by RocknRolla and move into the clinch position.
RocknRolla throws a combination that misses
and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in RocknRolla's guard.
RocknRolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
RocknRolla would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Poroshenko wants to stand and escape but RocknRolla is having none of it.
Poroshenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Poroshenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Poroshenko working a defensive guard here.
RocknRolla trying to control but Poroshenko is working from the bottom.
RocknRolla won't allow Poroshenko to sweep him here.
RocknRolla would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poroshenko swats away the attempt to clinch by RocknRolla.
RocknRolla connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla throws an overhand right that lands on Poroshenko's shoulder, as Poroshenko tries to avoid the shot.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but RocknRolla defends it well.
RocknRolla throws a nice head kick!
RocknRolla tries to land a leg kick but Poroshenko saw it coming and moves away.
Poroshenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
RocknRolla tries to land a leg kick but Poroshenko saw it coming and moves away.
RocknRolla misses with a series of wild punches.
RocknRolla scores with a head kick.
A low kick from RocknRolla is predictable there
and Poroshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick
and Poroshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla misses with a wild body shot.
RocknRolla is looking to clinch.
RocknRolla cracks Poroshenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The RocknRolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Poroshenko fails with a takedown attempt.
RocknRolla connects with a leg kick. Poroshenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poroshenko blocks a jab.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but RocknRolla avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The RocknRolla had his way with Petro Poroshenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
That's time! RocknRolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
RocknRolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
RocknRolla slaps away a takedown attempt from Poroshenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poroshenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poroshenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by RocknRolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
RocknRolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
RocknRolla throws out a leg kick but Poroshenko moves out of range and RocknRolla only half commits.
As RocknRolla backs off Poroshenko throws a huge counter combo but RocknRolla manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla misses with a body shot.
RocknRolla closes the distance and pushes Poroshenko back into the cage.
RocknRolla struggles to land a body shot inside as Poroshenko controls his hands.
RocknRolla gets through Poroshenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poroshenko has RocknRolla pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Poroshenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending RocknRolla tumbling to the mat - Poroshenko dives into RocknRolla's guard.
Poroshenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poroshenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poroshenko cracks RocknRolla with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko is looking to work some ground and pound but RocknRolla has wrist control.
RocknRolla keeping moving, preventing Poroshenko from controlling successfully.
RocknRolla is trying to keep Poroshenko in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
RocknRolla tries to clinch but Poroshenko is having none of it.
Poroshenko feints the counter takedown.
RocknRolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
RocknRolla does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
RocknRolla throws a hook but Poroshenko blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Poroshenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
RocknRolla instigates a clinch.
Poroshenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poroshenko blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from RocknRolla.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but RocknRolla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
RocknRolla throws a shot from downtown. Poroshenko moves away and avoids it.
Poroshenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Poroshenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poroshenko slips under a jab.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The RocknRolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
RocknRolla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
RocknRolla misses with a hook
and Poroshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick
and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
RocknRolla is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Poroshenko dives into side control.
RocknRolla struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko landing a few strikes.
Poroshenko grinds an elbow into RocknRolla's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poroshenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Poroshenko trying to control the action but RocknRolla is working from the bottom.
Poroshenko misses with the ground and pound.
Petro Poroshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poroshenko grinds an elbow into RocknRolla's temple.
RocknRolla is looking to reverse the position.
RocknRolla can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
The RocknRolla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think RocknRolla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The RocknRolla!
The RocknRolla is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath The RocknRolla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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