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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 457 p4p, 329 weight class) and Yago Steve (ranked 8 p4p, 5 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yago Steve!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve throws out a leg kick but Murhapuro moves out of range and Steve only half commits.
Murhapuro blocks a head kick by Steve.
Murhapuro throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Murhapuro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steve is looking to slow Murhapuro down with leg kicks.
Murhapuro lands with a nice body kick.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Murhapuro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Steve defending well as Murhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a hook but Murhapuro avoids it easily.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhapuro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Murhapuro.
A nice leg kick from Murhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Murhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Murhapuro's ribs.
Steve misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murhapuro or perhaps it was just good defense by Steve, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhapuro fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauke Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Murhapuro is looking to land body kicks.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Murhapuro was not able to check.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhapuro cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murhapuro works over Steve's head and body with a nice combination.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
A head kick by Murhapuro misses
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Murhapuro was not able to check.
Murhapuro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Murhapuro shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve lands a jab to Murhapuro's midsection.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve throws a hook but Murhapuro blocks it.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Murhapuro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhapuro thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhapuro.
A low kick from Murhapuro misses
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Steve has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhapuro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhapuro wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve leaves Murhapuro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhapuro 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.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murhapuro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhapuro takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Murhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Murhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Murhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhapuro slips under a jab from Steve.
Murhapuro is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Murhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Steve.
Murhapuro trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Steve tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhapuro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve misses with a hook
and Murhapuro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Murhapuro needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Murhapuro finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick.
Yago Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhapuro slips under a jab from Steve.
Murhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Murhapuro slams his shin into Steve's torso.
Steve scores with a head kick.
Steve is looking to chop away at Murhapuro's legs.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steve up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Murhapuro's ribcage. Murhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Murhapuro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steve up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhapuro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses with a hook. Murhapuro ducked under it nicely.
Steve cracks Murhapuro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murhapuro's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steve explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Murhapuro misses with a looping left.
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhapuro connects with a body shot.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Murhapuro scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhapuro lands an overhand right.
Murhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhapuro on the side of the head.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhapuro throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters with an inside leg kick.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhapuro tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Steve throws a chopping leg kick but Murhapuro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve scores with a jab. Murhapuro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhapuro digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pauke Murhapuro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murhapuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
Murhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve tries to work over Murhapuro's front leg with a kick but Murhapuro checks it.
Murhapuro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Murhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
It appears Murhapuro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Murhapuro looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
A jab from Steve misses.
Murhapuro misses with a body punch
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a series of punches but Murhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick.
Steve throws a hook but Murhapuro avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro misses with a hook
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Murhapuro lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Steve sizes up Murhapuro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Murhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Murhapuro fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhapuro throws out the jab.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Steve throws a head kick but Murhapuro moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Yago Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murhapuro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauke Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Murhapuro moves out of range easily.
Murhapuro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steve just manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
A cross from Steve lands.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhapuro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws out a counter right but Murhapuro avoids it with no problem.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steve enables Murhapuro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steve manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steve wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murhapuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steve is on top in guard.
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve is aware though and is defending well.
Steve is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhapuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steve doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steve manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steve is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Murhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhapuro with a hook.
Steve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Murhapuro is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murhapuro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murhapuro throws a body kick that misses.
Steve stuns Murhapuro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhapuro punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Murhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
Murhapuro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murhapuro pushing down on Steve's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murhapuro to get the leverage.
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
Murhapuro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Steve defends the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well.
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murhapuro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murhapuro's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murhapuro tries to break free.
Murhapuro trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Murhapuro is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro wants to control his opponent's hands but Steve gets his hands free.
Murhapuro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yago Steve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steve has the hooks in. Murhapuro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steve trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Murhapuro doesn't escape.
Steve gets his hands free as Murhapuro looks to control.
Steve trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Murhapuro doesn't escape.
Murhapuro tries to escape but Steve has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Murhapuro's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Steve controlling well, preventing Murhapuro from escaping the position.
Murhapuro turns into Steve and is now in his guard.
Steve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Murhapuro wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Steve controls Murhapuro momentarily but Murhapuro frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murhapuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhapuro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yago Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Murhapuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve thuds his right hand into Murhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Murhapuro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Murhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murhapuro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve is out of range and Murhapuro settles back down.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Murhapuro.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve slips a straight right by Murhapuro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve jabs Murhapuro right on the nose. Murhapuro blinks but takes it well.
Murhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhapuro misses with a double jab
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve misses with the combination.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve defending well as Murhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Murhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhapuro under the eye.
Steve misses with a hook. Murhapuro ducked under it nicely.
Murhapuro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhapuro as he connects with a hook.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Murhapuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhapuro tries to avoid it.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro shoots in looking for a takedown. Steve tries to sprawl out of it but Murhapuro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Murhapuro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro wants to clinch.
Steve only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro misses with a head kick.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve cracks Murhapuro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murhapuro slips under a jab.
Steve just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurhapuro.
Yago Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Steve misses the jab.
Murhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Murhapuro misses
and Steve counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve tries a quick counter leg kick but Murhapuro is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve throws out a counter right but Murhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhapuro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhapuro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes.
Murhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve lands with a straight right. Murhapuro didn't see that one coming.
Pauke Murhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steve blocks a head kick by Murhapuro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Steve! Yago Steve retains his super heavyweight title!
Yago Steve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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