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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Foxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foxx kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the tiger. Konstantin Gluhov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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243 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Foxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Foxx misses.
Foxx throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gluhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foxx looks to land a left hand but Gluhov moved out of range nicely.
Foxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gluhov moves away.
Gluhov tries to clinch but Foxx is having none of it.
Gluhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gluhov instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gluhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foxx avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foxx misses with some punches.
Gluhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foxx wants to get back to striking at distance but Gluhov won't allow it.
Foxx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gluhov lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Steve Foxx has been cut.
Gluhov is struggling to control the position.
Gluhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foxx's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gluhov has Foxx pressed against the cage, preventing Foxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gluhov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gluhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Foxx is breathing heavily.
Gluhov lands a damaging elbow.
Gluhov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foxx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gluhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gluhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gluhov controlling the action here for a moment.
Gluhov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foxx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gluhov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gluhov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd are getting on Gluhov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Konstantin Gluhov.
Gluhov has closed the distance and engaged Foxx in a clinch.
Gluhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gluhov has Foxx pressed against the cage.
Gluhov lands a damaging elbow.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Gluhov.
Gluhov lands an elbow that stopped Foxx in his tracks for a moment.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gluhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gluhov tries a knee to the head but Foxx blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Gluhov.
Foxx tries to break the clinch but Gluhov is controlling the position.
Foxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gluhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Foxx won't want to take too many of those.
Gluhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov forces Foxx back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov tries to pull guard but Foxx holds him up against the cage and eventually Gluhov drops back down to his feet.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Gluhov keeps him there for the moment.
Gluhov working Foxx over with knees to the body.
Gluhov breaks from the clinch.
Gluhov tries to clinch there but Foxx circles away.
Foxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foxx scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gluhov in his tracks.
Foxx misses with a looping right.
Foxx throws a series of punches but Gluhov avoids them all with ease.
Gluhov gets a clinch.
Gluhov stalling the fight.
Foxx tries to circle away but Gluhov has him pinned against the cage.
Gluhov tries to land a knee to the head but Foxx blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Gluhov keeps him there for the moment.
Gluhov lands a knee to the head.
Gluhov lands a knee to the body.
Gluhov lands a knee to the body.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Foxx's ribcage.
Gluhov is struggling to control the position.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Gluhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foxx working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gluhov slowing the pace effectively.
Gluhov misses with the head strike.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Foxx shrugs off.
Foxx manages to break the clinch.
Gluhov tries to clinch but Foxx moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foxx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foxx looks to land a left hand but Gluhov moved out of range nicely.
Foxx thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Foxx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gluhov moves into the clinch.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Gluhov keeps him there for the moment.
Foxx working hard to break the clinch.
Gluhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gluhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foxx's efforts to push away.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Foxx shrugs off.
Gluhov looking to slow down the pace here.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foxx wants to break free but Gluhov has control.
Gluhov avoiding damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gluhov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice elbow from Gluhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Foxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gluhov slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gluhov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foxx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gluhov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foxx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gluhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gluhov needs to keep his hands up - Foxx had a free shot at his head there.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foxx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foxx missing with a left hand there. Gluhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foxx swinging wilding here.
Gluhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foxx throws out the jab.
Foxx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch but Foxx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gluhov drives through and clinches with Foxx against the cage.
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.
Gluhov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gluhov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Foxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gluhov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Foxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foxx tries to break free but Gluhov pushes him back against the cage.
Gluhov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foxx is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foxx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Konstantin Gluhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Foxx working hard to break the clinch.
Foxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gluhov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Foxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Foxx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foxx takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Foxx's ribcage.
Gluhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Foxx avoids the damage to the body.
Gluhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foxx's defenses.
Foxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Foxx shrugs off.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Gluhov misses with a knee to the head.
Foxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foxx is trying to break the clinch but Gluhov is controlling him.
Gluhov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Gluhov.
Foxx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gluhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov moves in looking to clinch but Foxx pushes him off.
Foxx scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Foxx is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Foxx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gluhov drives through and clinches with Foxx against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gluhov trying to stall but Foxx improves his position.
Gluhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foxx's efforts to push away.
Gluhov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Foxx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov slips a jab and a cross from Foxx.
Steve Foxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gluhov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foxx swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gluhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gluhov.
Gluhov tries to stand but Foxx is controlling from the bottom.
Foxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gluhov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Foxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Foxx's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
The crowd cheers as Foxx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gluhov doesn't seem phased though.
Foxx misses with the combination.
Gluhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foxx throws out the jab.
Foxx misses with a series of wild punches.
Foxx misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhov tries to clinch up but Foxx circles away and keeps his distance.
Gluhov wants to clinch.
Gluhov blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Gluhov is just out of range.
Gluhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gluhov throws a lazy right hand but Foxx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gluhov moves out of range as Foxx strikes.
Foxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gluhov moves away.
Gluhov closes the distance and clinches.
Gluhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Foxx takes an elbow to the temple.
Gluhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gluhov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gluhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside.
Gluhov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foxx up against the cage.
Gluhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foxx manages to break the clinch.
Gluhov moves into range and clinches up with Foxx.
Foxx takes a knee right on the jaw!
Foxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluhov tries to work over Foxx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Gluhov to work.
Gluhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Foxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluhov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gluhov has Foxx pressed against the cage, preventing Foxx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gluhov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foxx is defending well for now.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foxx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gluhov has Foxx pushed against the cage.
Gluhov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foxx.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Foxx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gluhov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Foxx takes an elbow to the temple.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch but Gluhov keeps him there for the moment.
Foxx is trying to break free.
Gluhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foxx's defenses.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foxx can't break the clinch.
Foxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Foxx managing to block the knees to the body from Gluhov.
Foxx breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Foxx.
Foxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gluhov manages to avoid it.
Foxx moves out of range of the body kick.
Foxx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gluhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Foxx.
Gluhov wants to clinch.
Konstantin Gluhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Gluhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foxx.
A punch combination from Foxx misses.
Gluhov misses with a kick to the body.
Gluhov clinches.
Gluhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foxx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gluhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gluhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Foxx's ribcage.
Foxx takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve Foxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foxx working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Gluhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gluhov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Konstantin Gluhov!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Konstantin Gluhov!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Konstantin Gluhov!
Konstantin Gluhov wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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