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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Fedorenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Harper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Fedorenko! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fedorenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harper is defending against the submission attempts here by Fedorenko.
Harper tries to roll over but Fedorenko keeps him under control. Fedorenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Harper is looking to improve his position.
Harper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harper. Fedorenko trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Harper lands a glancing blow to the side of Fedorenko's head. Fedorenko fails with a takedown attempt. Fedorenko looks gassed! Fedorenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Fedorenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harper, as that shot connected.
Fedorenko slips under a jab from Harper. Fedorenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harper. A jab from Harper finds it's way through Fedorenko's defenses. Harper throws a shot from downtown. Fedorenko moves away and avoids it. John Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A nice combination there by Harper.
Fedorenko is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fedorenko tries to get into range but Harper steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Fedorenko! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Harper scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Harper!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
87% |
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