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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Handsome CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Smirnoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitaly Smirnoff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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138 lbs
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180 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Handsome CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnoff slips a jab and a cross from CPW.
CPW keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smirnoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. CPW sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but CPW moves out of range.
Smirnoff shoots for a double leg takedown but CPW sprawls well. He's pushed Smirnoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Handsome CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Smirnoff.
Smirnoff closes the distance and clinches up with CPW, looking for a takedown. Smirnoff pushes CPW against the cage but CPW circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CPW getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? CPW is fending him off so far but Smirnoff persists. Nope, CPW circles away and we're back to standing.
CPW throws a good cross that connects.
CPW pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnoff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? CPW is fending him off so far but Smirnoff persists. Nope, CPW circles away and we're back to standing.
Smirnoff shoots in for a double leg but CPW sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smirnoff looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnoff is defended easily by CPW.
CPW throws a body kick that misses.
CPW scores with a nice strike.
Handsome CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
CPW lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smirnoff blocks the body kick.
CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smirnoff backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from CPW.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts CPW, as that shot connected.
Smirnoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
CPW throws a front kick aimed at Smirnoff's knee but Smirnoff avoids it well.
CPW works over Smirnoff's head and body with a nice combination.
CPW cracks Smirnoff with an open hand slap.
CPW scores with a decent looking hook.
Smirnoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CPW.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smirnoff checks a low kick from CPW.
Decent striking displayed by CPW there.
Smirnoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
CPW paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
CPW is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
CPW lands a nice shot that snaps Smirnoff's head back.
Smirnoff is trying desperately to land a takedown but CPW is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smirnoff.
CPW is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
CPW throws a series of punches but Smirnoff avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as CPW sprawls well. CPW wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smirnoff gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Smirnoff blocks the leg kick.
CPW tests Smirnoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but CPW is having none of it.
Smirnoff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smirnoff is looking to clinch but CPW is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handsome CPW dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
CPW throws a leg kick but Smirnoff moved away.
Smirnoff has a takedown stuffed.
CPW misses with a wild combination.
Smirnoff shoots in but no luck this time.
CPW lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CPW swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnoff.
A head kick misses from CPW.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. CPW defends it nicely.
Handsome CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Smirnoff.
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.
Smirnoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Smirnoff blocks the leg kick.
CPW scores with a jab to the body.
Smirnoff wants to clinch.
Smirnoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by CPW.
That's two 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.
Smirnoff shoots in looking for a takedown. CPW tries to sprawl out of it but Smirnoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. CPW manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnoff.
CPW comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
CPW connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smirnoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CPW.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smirnoff has time to react.
Smirnoff wants to clinch.
CPW goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
CPW misses with a two punch combination.
CPW digs a good body shot into Smirnoff's ribs.
CPW throws a lazy head kick
and Smirnoff counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. CPW is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four 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.
A jab from CPW does it's job there.
CPW throws a chopping leg kick but Smirnoff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smirnoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
CPW lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
CPW throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnoff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. CPW smiles and moves away.
Smirnoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts CPW as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handsome CPW dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
CPW fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smirnoff is out of range.
Smirnoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CPW but CPW pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CPW scores with a hook to the body. Smirnoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - CPW coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CPW sizes up Smirnoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
CPW lands with an overhand left.
CPW scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smirnoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CPW connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
CPW throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smirnoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
CPW is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for CPW.
CPW misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts CPW, as that shot connected.
CPW looks to land a combination. Smirnoff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smirnoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
CPW connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from CPW as Smirnoff shoots in.
CPW slips under a jab from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but CPW sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnoff somewhat.
Handsome CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Smirnoff.
CPW connects with a nice looking jab.
CPW scores with a nice strike.
CPW fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smirnoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but CPW circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW lands a jab to the nose.
Handsome CPW is winning the standup battle so far.
CPW throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnoff counters with a one-two to the body.
CPW throws out a leg kick but Smirnoff moves out of range and CPW only half commits.
CPW throws a chopping leg kick but Smirnoff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smirnoff ducks right into an uppercut from CPW.
CPW fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smirnoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
CPW fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smirnoff is out of range.
CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smirnoff backs up against the cage.
CPW fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CPW lands a two punch combo.
CPW scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smirnoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
CPW darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
CPW connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Handsome CPW showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for CPW, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handsome CPW!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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