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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Egorov (ranked 6114 p4p, 170 weight class) and Svend Berthelsen (ranked 5250 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Egorov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexey Egorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svend Berthelsen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Egorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berthelsen.
Egorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berthelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berthelsen jabs Egorov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Egorov tries to clinch up.
Berthelsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Egorov should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Egorov.
Berthelsen with a hook.
Berthelsen lands a slapping body shot.
Egorov slips a straight right by Berthelsen.
Egorov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Egorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berthelsen misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berthelsen scores with a shot to the body.
Egorov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berthelsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egorov misses with a takedown attempt - Berthelsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Egorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svend Berthelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berthelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egorov at a distance.
Egorov throws a sloppy head kick and Berthelsen moves out of range easily.
Egorov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Egorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berthelsen defends it nicely.
Berthelsen 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.
Berthelsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Berthelsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Berthelsen finds it's target.
Egorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berthelsen connects with a body shot that sends Egorov's belly button to the back.
Egorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Berthelsen looks to land a left hand but Egorov moved out of range nicely.
Egorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Egorov dives in for a single leg takedown but Berthelsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Egorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berthelsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Egorov counters with an inside leg kick.
Berthelsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Egorov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Berthelsen works over Egorov's head and body with a nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Berthelsen.
A punch lands to the side of Egorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berthelsen lands a nice hook to Egorov's body. Egorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Egorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berthelsen throws out a loose jab but Egorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthelsen lands an overhand right.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berthelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egorov looks for a takedown but Berthelsen sprawls well.
Egorov moves into the clinch.
Berthelsen is trying to break free.
Berthelsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Egorov won't allow it.
Egorov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but Berthelsen blocks with his arms.
Egorov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berthelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berthelsen breaks the clinch.
Egorov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berthelsen throws a hook but Egorov avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Egorov misses the target.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Berthelsen.
Berthelsen thuds his right hand into Egorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berthelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egorov moves forwards but Berthelsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berthelsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Berthelsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berthelsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egorov manages to avoid it.
Berthelsen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Berthelsen lands a slapping body shot.
Berthelsen scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berthelsen connects with a looping right hand.
Egorov tries to clinch up but Berthelsen circles away and keeps his distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Egorov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Berthelsen throws a right and a left that Egorov avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Berthelsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Egorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Egorov tries for a takedown but Berthelsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexey Egorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berthelsen tries to avoid it but Egorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berthelsen to the ground. Berthelsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berthelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Egorov.
Berthelsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egorov.
Berthelsen scores with a three punch combo!
Egorov is looking to clinch but Berthelsen is avoiding it.
Egorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Svend Berthelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egorov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egorov walks into a jab.
Egorov takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berthelsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egorov's head.
Jab by Berthelsen.
Berthelsen misses with a double jab.
Egorov is looking for a counter combo.
Berthelsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Egorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berthelsen.
Egorov throws a quick counter head kick but Berthelsen was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svend Berthelsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Berthelsen.
Berthelsen digs a good hook to Egorov's body.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with an open hand slap.
A big right from Berthelsen misses.
Egorov feinted with a counter takedown.
Berthelsen thuds his right hand into Egorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Berthelsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egorov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Egorov.
Berthelsen scores with a hook.
Egorov tries for a takedown but Berthelsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berthelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Egorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berthelsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Egorov back to the cage. Berthelsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Egorov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berthelsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egorov.
Berthelsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berthelsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthelsen with a jab.
Egorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berthelsen swivels and escapes.
Egorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berthelsen circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berthelsen throws a hook to the side of Egorov's head but Egorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Berthelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berthelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berthelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berthelsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Egorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berthelsen lands a body shot.
Egorov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berthelsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berthelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berthelsen lands a nice hook to Egorov's body. Egorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Egorov slips a jab and a cross from Berthelsen.
Berthelsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Egorov backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berthelsen defends well and Egorov ends up having to push Berthelsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berthelsen.
Berthelsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egorov has time to react.
Berthelsen misses with a hook. Egorov ducked under it nicely.
Egorov takes one to the chin there.
Berthelsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berthelsen sizes up Egorov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Egorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egorov shoots in for a double leg but Berthelsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Egorov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egorov looks for a takedown but Berthelsen sprawls well.
Egorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berthelsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berthelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berthelsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Egorov under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berthelsen scores with a three punch combo!
Berthelsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Egorov slips a jab from Berthelsen.
Berthelsen throws a shot from downtown. Egorov moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Egorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Egorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Berthelsen as Egorov shoots in.
A shot to the liver by Berthelsen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berthelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Egorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Berthelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berthelsen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Egorov with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Berthelsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Egorov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Berthelsen. Beautiful body shot.
Berthelsen throws a right hand that Egorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Egorov also avoids with ease.
Berthelsen misses with a looping left.
Egorov throws a counter high kick but Berthelsen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berthelsen thuds a left hand into Egorov's body.
Berthelsen tests Egorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berthelsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berthelsen misses with a straight right.
Berthelsen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEgorov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Egorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egorov at a distance.
Berthelsen gets caught napping as Egorov dives in and scores a takedown. Berthelsen manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egorov won't allow Berthelsen to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egorov stands and throws Berthelsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berthelsen bucks up and tries to throw Egorov off but instead Egorov has got his back!
Berthelsen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Egorov.
Berthelsen is trying to stand back up.
Berthelsen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egorov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Berthelsen is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Egorov!
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hype
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