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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 671 p4p, 1166 weight class) and Nathan Fedorov (ranked 38 p4p, 37 weight class). Nathan Fedorov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Beardsley.
Fedorov lands with a short shot to the head.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedorov controls his hands.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Fedorov.
Beardsley throws a head punch that misses.
Beardsley pulls guard successfully.
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Fedorov postures up.
Beardsley is really struggling to control Fedorov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fedorov is fighting to break Beardsley's control of his arms but Beardsley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beardsley being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov is continuing to stall.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedorov preventing the sweep.
Beardsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beardsley is trying to hold Fedorov in close to prevent damage but Fedorov has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardsley is pressing down on Fedorov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beardsley is adopting a defensive guard.
Fedorov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beardsley controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.
Beardsley keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fedorov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beardsley looking for a guillotine here but Fedorov defends easily.
Beardsley being controlled here, momentarily.
Beardsley has his hands on Fedorov's head, controlling the position.
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedorov defends well.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley trying to control the position.
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beardsley pulls Fedorov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedorov won't allow Beardsley to sweep him here.
Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beardsley slips a jab from Fedorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fedorov. That's going to slow Beardsley down.
Fedorov tries to land a front kick but Beardsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beardsley is looking for a counter combo.
Beardsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beardsley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fedorov.
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Fedorov pushes him off.
Fedorov lands an overhand right.
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fedorov. That's going to slow Beardsley down.
Fedorov swings widly with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a three punch combo that has Fedorov backing up. Fedorov nods at Beardsley to acknowledge the strikes.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Fedorov manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Beardsley's head but Beardsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedorov tries to land a front kick but Beardsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beardsley walks into a left hand.
Beardsley misses with a straight left.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Beardsley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fedorov looks for the body kick but Beardsley saw that one coming.
Beardsley misses with a head kick.
Beardsley is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fedorov swings widly with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a three punch combo that has Fedorov backing up. Fedorov nods at Beardsley to acknowledge the strikes.
Fedorov feints and then cracks Beardsley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beardsley down.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley wants to clinch
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fedorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beardsley's head.
Beardsley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beardsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Beardsley blocks the body kick.
Fedorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fedorov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slow jab from Beardsley misses its intended target.
Fedorov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beardsley blocks it well.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Beardsley's shoulder, as Beardsley tries to avoid the shot.
Beardsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedorov.
Beardsley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fedorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fedorov throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov misses with a body punch
and Beardsley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to throw a body punch but Beardsley avoids it by throwing Fedorov back against the cage.
Fedorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beardsley has him pressed against the cage.
Beardsley can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beardsley lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Beardsley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Beardsley is controlling him.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beardsley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Beardsley prevents Fedorov from breaking the clinch.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Beardsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov tries to break the clinch but Beardsley is controlling the position.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beardsley tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Beardsley.
Fedorov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beardsley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fedorov can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beardsley.
Fedorov working aggressively here.
Beardsley misses with a body punch.
Beardsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beardsley jumps guard and drags Fedorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fedorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beardsley working for a triangle but Fedorov defends it easily.
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fedorov defends it easily.
Fedorov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beardsley controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beardsley is trying to keep Fedorov in close.
Fedorov wants to pass the guard but Beardsley is keeping the position.
Fedorov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedorov defends well.
Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov throws a push kick but Beardsley slaps the foot to one side.
Beardsley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Beardsley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedorov doesn't seem phased though.
Beardsley thuds his right hand into Fedorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Fedorov manages to avoid it.
Beardsley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab-cross combination lands for Beardsley and sends Fedorov crashing to the mat! Beardsley follows him down to the mat - Fedorov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov is holding on to half guard well.
Beardsley is looking to take a break and control but Fedorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beardsley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fedorov trying to hold on to Beardsley's head to control him but Beardsley postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fedorov defends it well.
Beardsley wants to free his trapped foot but Fedorov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beardsley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beardsley prevents Fedorov from improving his position.
Peter Beardsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beardsley moves into full mount! Fedorov won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley looking to secure an arm triangle but Fedorov defends it well.
Beardsley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedorov is looking to escape.
Beardsley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fedorov is controlling an arm, preventing Beardsley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fedorov tries to hold on but Beardsley postures up.
Fedorov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beardsley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Beardsley wants to finish this one by submission but Fedorov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beardsley.
Beardsley prevents Fedorov from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beardsley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorov wants to control but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fedorov is working to get back to half guard.
Fedorov wants to control but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedorov is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fedorov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beardsley unloads with some shots from mount but Fedorov bucks and avoids them well.
Beardsley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fedorov can't escape the position.
Beardsley controlling the position easily from mount.
Beardsley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fedorov because Beardsley loaded up on that one.
Fedorov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beardsley.
Fedorov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fedorov is looking for a sweep. Beardsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beardsley seems to be looking for submissions.
Beardsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedorov's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedorov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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