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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Reznov (ranked 1072 p4p, 2991 weight class) and Wesley Clark (ranked 157 p4p, 389 weight class). Viktor Reznov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Reznov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Clark!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov scores with a jab to the head.
Reznov fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Reznov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Reznov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
It looks like Viktor Reznov has been cut.
Reznov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Reznov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reznov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reznov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clark, who protects the arm well.
Reznov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reznov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clark has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reznov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reznov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clark is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reznov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reznov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reznov but great work by Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reznov regains half guard.
It looks like Clark is going to stand back up.
Reznov trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up.
Clark wants to stand up but Reznov is controlling the position.
Reznov wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reznov wants to get back to full guard.
Clark wants to stand up but Reznov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Reznov wants to control but Clark is keeping busy.
Reznov is controlling Clark's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov trying to control here.
Clark wants to stand up but Reznov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Clark decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reznov doesn't seem phased though.
We've been told by Reznov's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reznov or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Reznov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Reznov persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Reznov counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
Clark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reznov controls the pace.
Reznov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reznov has Clark in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reznov, up you get!
Reznov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clark's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reznov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short left from Clark.
A short left from Clark.
Reznov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Reznov's takedown attempt.
Reznov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reznov blocking some punches.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
Reznov tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
Clark prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Clark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Reznov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reznov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Clark throws a jab when Reznov was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Reznov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark misses with a hook.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a hook but Reznov blocks it.
No luck for Reznov with that takedown attempt.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark throws a jab when Reznov was well out of range.
Reznov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reznov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznov moves away.
Reznov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznov slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Reznov as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Reznov.
Reznov slips a jab from Clark.
Reznov throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Reznov fails with the takedown.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Reznov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Reznov attempts a counter takedown but Clark avoids it well and moves away.
Reznov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reznov off to one side.
Wesley Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reznov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clark explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wesley Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reznov fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Reznov's shoulder, as Reznov tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznov manages to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Clark has knocked Reznov down with a huge combo! Clark steps away and waves a wobbly Reznov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Reznov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Reznov shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Reznov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reznov sprawling to the canvas! Reznov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clark finish him?!
Reznov is rocked!
Viktor Reznov's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznov defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Reznov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Reznov misses.
Reznov seems to have got his legs back now.
Reznov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clark counters with a huge left! Reznov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Clark isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Reznov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Clark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
Wesley Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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