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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Vladimirovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cron Spliffton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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213 lbs
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Great 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cron Spliffton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimirovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliffton doesn't seem bothered though.
Vladimirovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vladimirovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vladimirovich misses with a wild body shot.
Spliffton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spliffton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladimirovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vladimirovich tries to counter with a takedown but Spliffton is quick to defend against it.
Spliffton misses with a hook to the body
and Vladimirovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladimirovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vladimirovich wants to clinch.
Vladimirovich throws a body punch but Spliffton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich tries to keep at a distance but Spliffton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vladimirovich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vladimirovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirovich tries to work over Spliffton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spliffton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vladimirovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vladimirovich has Spliffton pressed against the cage.
Spliffton can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
Spliffton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vladimirovich's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vladimirovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vladimirovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Vladimirovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spliffton as Vladimirovich tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich stalling the fight.
Vladimirovich works on Spliffton's body with a couple of short punches.
Spliffton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vladimirovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spliffton up against the cage.
Vladimirovich wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich controlling the action here for a moment.
Vladimirovich just leaning against Spliffton, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Vladimirovich.
Spliffton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spliffton - that will leave a mark!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spliffton.
Vladimirovich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spliffton's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladimirovich is looking for a sweep. Spliffton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spliffton controlling the action here.
Vladimirovich won't allow Spliffton to pass to mount.
Vladimirovich wants to improve his position but Spliffton is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich trying to control from the bottom.
Vladimirovich has his hands clasped together around Spliffton's back. He's all about the action.
Vladimirovich gets full guard.
Spliffton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vladimirovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spliffton postures up.
Vladimirovich wants to sweep here but Spliffton controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spliffton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vladimirovich pulls Spliffton in close to his closed guard and prevents Spliffton from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliffton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vladimirovich is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spliffton is looking to land body kicks.
Vladimirovich avoids a kick to the body.
Vladimirovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vladimirovich moves into range and clinches up with Spliffton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spliffton.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vladimirovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vladimirovich lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cron Spliffton will probably get the nod.
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.
A big left from Vladimirovich misses.
Spliffton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vladimirovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spliffton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spliffton flicks out a counter leg kick but Vladimirovich steps away.
Spliffton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spliffton thumps Vladimirovich with a low kick.
Spliffton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spliffton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vladimirovich's calf.
Spliffton throws a leg kick
and Vladimirovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vladimirovich preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladimirovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Spliffton is controlling Vladimirovich's posture.
Spliffton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirovich postures up in Spliffton's guard and throws a big left but Spliffton blocks it.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliffton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich looking to pass the guard.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Spliffton keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A clash of legs there as Vladimirovich blocks the low kick.
Vladimirovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliffton manages to avoid it.
Spliffton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cron Spliffton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spliffton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladimirovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladimirovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spliffton connects with an inside leg kick.
Spliffton lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vladimirovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Spliffton misses with a body punch.
Vladimirovich is working for takedown but Spliffton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spliffton scores with a shot to the side of Vladimirovich's head.
A head punch on the inside from Vladimirovich fails to land.
Spliffton swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladimirovich throws a head punch that misses.
Spliffton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Vladimirovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Spliffton on the inside.
Spliffton misses with a punch to the body.
Vladimirovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladimirovich jumps guard.
Spliffton wants to get up but he can't break Vladimirovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spliffton trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spliffton wants to control from the top but Vladimirovich keeps moving.
Vladimirovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spliffton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spliffton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vladimirovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spliffton controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spliffton lands a jab to Vladimirovich's midsection.
Spliffton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spliffton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladimirovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cron Spliffton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Spliffton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spliffton.
Vladimirovich digs a good hook to Spliffton's body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spliffton.
Spliffton controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cron Spliffton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Spliffton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vladimirovich connects with a body shot.
Spliffton connects with a leg kick. Vladimirovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vladimirovich 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.
Spliffton scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spliffton.
Vladimirovich missing with a left hand there. Spliffton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vladimirovich is looking to wear down Spliffton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffton ducks right into an uppercut from Vladimirovich.
Spliffton thumps Vladimirovich with a low kick.
Spliffton misses with a looping left.
Spliffton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffton scores with a hook to the body. Vladimirovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Spliffton lands but Vladimirovich takes it in his stride.
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Spliffton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vladimirovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vladimirovich lands with a nice combination. Spliffton backs away looking to recover.
Vladimirovich fails to land the takedown.
Spliffton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vladimirovich's sensitive parts.
Spliffton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spliffton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spliffton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spliffton jabs Vladimirovich right on the nose. Vladimirovich blinks but takes it well.
Spliffton misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton connects with a right hand. Vladimirovich shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffton with a hook.
Vladimirovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spliffton. That one must have hurt.
Vladimirovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spliffton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.
Spliffton tries a low kick but Vladimirovich avoids it.
Vladimirovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffton moves away.
Spliffton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spliffton throws a wild body kick that Vladimirovich sees coming a mile off.
Vladimirovich lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Spliffton. No joy for Vladimirovich on that attempt.
Vladimirovich throws an off balance right hand
and Spliffton counters with a left to the body.
Cron Spliffton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spliffton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Spliffton.
Spliffton misses with a wild body shot.
Vladimirovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spliffton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spliffton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spliffton gets caught flat footed, as Vladimirovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vladimirovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vladimirovich stopping the sweep attempt from Spliffton.
Vladimirovich passes Spliffton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spliffton defends it well.
Vladimirovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vladimirovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spliffton defending well though.
Spliffton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Spliffton tries to get to full guard but Vladimirovich has control of the leg.
Vladimir Vladimirovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimirovich throws a strike but Spliffton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cron Spliffton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spliffton 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cron Spliffton!
A victorious Cron Spliffton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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