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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Hardenov (ranked 4196 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Jason Swift (ranked 422 p4p, 433 weight class). Sergi Hardenov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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188 cm 26 258 2 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm 25 245 2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergi Hardenov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Swift! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardenov scores with a decent looking hook. Swift doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Hardenov counter with a right hand. Swift tries to clinch up. Swift shoots in and bounces Hardenov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Swift is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swift forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swift missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Swift with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Swift is keen to just control but Hardenov is a slippery customer. Swift throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hardenov is looking to control Swift's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardenov avoid being mounted? Swift controlling the pace. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hardenov's coaches at Bad Education have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hardenov scores with a jab. Swift acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hardenov lands a nice hook to Swift's body. Swift takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hardenov scores with a decent looking hook. Sergi Hardenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hardenov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jab by Hardenov. Hardenov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good shot there by Hardenov. Swift tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Swift tries to clinch there but Hardenov circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardenov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hardenov counters with a nice body shot. Sergi Hardenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Swift. Hardenov lands a right hook to the body.
Hardenov connects with a jab. Hardenov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hardenov jabs at Swift's body. A jab from Hardenov finds it's way through Swift's defenses. Hardenov lands a right hook to the body.
Hardenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Swift looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Swift shoots in for a takedown but Hardenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hardenov is looking to counter punch. Swift with a lazy takedown attempt and Hardenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swift thinking. Hardenov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardenov connects with a jab. Hardenov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swift at a distance.
Swift tries to move into range but Hardenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hardenov catches Swift with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Jason Swift has been cut. Hardenov drops Swift with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Swift! Hardenov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergi Hardenov! Sergi Hardenov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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43% |
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