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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Krukiov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 cm
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264 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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192 cm
25
247 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Krukiov! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krukiov missing with a left hand there. F was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Krukiov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Krukiov misses with a low kick as F jumps back. F has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krukiov finds it's way round the side to connect with F's head. Krukiov looks to land a left hand but F moved out of range nicely. Nice shot lands for Krukiov. Krukiov throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. F jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krukiov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as F throws out the jab. Krukiov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from F.
That's one minute gone in the round. F gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Krukiov takes one to the side of the head.
Krukiov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from F. Krukiov lands with an uppercut that bounces F off the cage and back into rage. F loads up on a big right hand but Krukiov slips the punch. Krukiov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by F. Krukiov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from F misses its intended target. Krukiov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. F misses with a straight left. F throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Krukiov counter with a right hand. Good exchange - F coming out on top. Krukiov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. F uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krukiov.
Krukiov thows a body shot but no joy. A jab from F misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krukiov lands with a hook. F tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. F misses with a body punch
and F takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. F slips a jab from Krukiov. Krukiov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!F had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. F ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Krukiov digs a good hook to F's body.
Nice shot lands for Krukiov. F misses with a hook. F misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krukiov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Krukiov scores with a nice strike. Krukiov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. F takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - F throws out the jab but it was never going to land. F doesn't manage to clinch there - Krukiov circles away.
Krukiov lands with a shot to the body. Krukiov thows a left - swing and a miss! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Krukiov dominated that round. That's time! F's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
F misses with an uppercut. A lazy left from Krukiov finds it's target. Krukiov throws a right and a left that both miss. Krukiov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Krukiov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but F moves away. Krukiov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krukiov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Krukiov misses with a hook to the body
and F counters with a nice double leg into guard. Krukiov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krukiov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Krukiov looking to control.
Krukiov looking to hit a scissor sweep but F is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Krukiov misses the shot to the body. Krukiov cracks F with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. F throws the left hand but Krukiov avoids the punch easily. F loads up on a big right hand but Krukiov slips the punch. Krukiov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Krukiov tries a low kick but F avoids it. Krukiov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krukiov misses with a body shot.
F ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krukiov moves away. F throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Krukiov takes a swing at F's ribcage but misses. Krukiov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from F is defended easily by Krukiov. Krukiov throws a sloppy head kick and F moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. F throws a body punch but Krukiov moves out of range. Krukiov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but F manages to avoid it. Krukiov throws out a loose jab but F uses good head movement to avoid it. F misses with a looping right. Krukiov looks to score with a jab to the body but F is just out of range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krukiov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Krukiov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from F. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor F dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krukiov. Krukiov throws the left hand but F avoids the punch easily. Krukiov throws a series of punches but F moves out of range. F is really struggling to find his range with his punches. F's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. F misses with a hook. F shoots in and bounces Krukiov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Krukiov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Krukiov working a defensive guard here.
Krukiov trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. F wants to control from the top but Krukiov keeps moving. Krukiov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Krukiov wants to sweep here but F controlling him for the moment. Krukiov is trying to control the position but F postures up. Krukiov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krukiov, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. F takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vlad Krukiov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. F is looking to take this fight into the clinch. F avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krukiov moves out of range of the strikes. Krukiov ducks under a wild hook from F. Krukiov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from F misses. F thows a body shot but no joy. Nice defenses there by Krukiov. F closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krukiov did well to prevent F getting side control. Krukiov is pressing down on F's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. F controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. F preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krukiov trying to keep a closed guard but F is proving a slippery customer.
Krukiov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but F has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Krukiov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but F is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight! Professor F showed his dominance in that final round. I think F has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Professor F! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Vlad Krukiov! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Professor F!
Professor F wins by split decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
22% |
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