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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sherkov (ranked 3763 p4p, 4331 weight class) and Romario Brazil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sherkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romario Brazil!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazil misses with a hook
and Sherkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brazil's guard.
Sherkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brazil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brazil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sherkov.
Sherkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brazil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sherkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brazil is retaining full guard.
Sherkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brazil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazil is pulling down on Sherkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherkov, at least for the moment.
Brazil keeping moving, preventing Sherkov from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherkov is really struggling to control Brazil but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sherkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Brazil counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Brazil as Sherkov shoots in.
Sherkov takes one on the button.
Sherkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brazil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sherkov.
Sherkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brazil throws out the jab.
Sherkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Romario Brazil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazil moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brazil as the two fighters clinch.
Brazil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sherkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brazil is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Sherkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherkov is breathing heavily.
Brazil lands a nice uppercut.
Brazil is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brazil lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brazil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brazil lands with a left to the head.
Sherkov is trying to drag Brazil to the mat but Brazil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brazil lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brazil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherkov or not.
Brazil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brazil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Victor Sherkov has been cut.
Sherkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Brazil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brazil.
Brazil drops Sherkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sherkov looks back up at him and smiles so Brazil waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sherkov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brazil grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Sherkov takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Brazil cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romario Brazil!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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