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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Walcott (ranked 2286 p4p, 2632 weight class) and Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 306 p4p, 337 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zuev swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
It looked like Walcott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott instigates a clinch.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Zuev.
Walcott pushes Zuev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Walcott is blocking nicely.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Zuev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Zuev pushes Walcott back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuev stalling in the clinch but Walcott improves position.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
Zuev blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Zuev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev tries to land knees in the clinch but Walcott avoids the damage to the body.
Zuev lands a right hand.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walcott is keeping busy.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Zuev.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Walcott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zuev can turn it around.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuev prevents Walcott from breaking the clinch.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev slows down the pace here.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Zuev tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Zuev back against the ropes.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev is looking to control Walcott's arms but Walcott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the ropes.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zuev scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zuev is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Zuev.
Zuev is looking to clinch.
Zuev misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zuev lands a really nice looking cross but Walcott seems unphased.
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walcott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev slips a straight right by Walcott.
Walcott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Zuev finds it's target.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walcott. That's going to slow Zuev down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Walcott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zuev swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walcott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zuev thinking.
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Walcott.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuev throws a fast counter high kick but Walcott manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott avoids the body shot from Zuev.
Zuev is looking to land body kicks.
Zuev throws a lazy head kick
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walcott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Tommy Walcott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walcott works on Zuev's body with a couple of short punches.
Walcott is working Zuev over against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zuev is trying to maintain a safe position but Walcott gets an underhook and turns Zuev into the ropes.
Zuev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Zuev avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Zuev blocking some punches.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Zuev.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zuev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuev's elbow.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Zuev gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zuev misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zuev throws a nice looking combination but Walcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Walcott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuev throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Zuev.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zuev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott misses with a left hand
and Zuev counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a glancing blow to the side of Walcott's head.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zuev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zuev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuev moves away.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Zuev wants to clinch up but Walcott keeps it at a distance.
Walcott tries to score with a low kick but Zuev moves his leg out of the way.
Zuev looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Walcott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zuev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zuev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Zuev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Zuev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walcott is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuev throws out the jab.
Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev defending well as Walcott loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott seems to have got his legs back now.
Walcott slips under a jab from Zuev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Zuev's body.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev thows a body kick. Walcott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Walcott wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Zuev works over Walcott's head and body with a nice combination.
Walcott slips a straight right by Zuev.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Walcott lands.
Walcott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zuev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
Zuev lands a big head kick that sends Walcott to the canvas! Zuev follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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