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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big BiLL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luther's entrance music is Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones. A fine choice. Big BiLL has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kristoffer Luther's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristoffer Luther!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big BiLL!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BiLL.
Luther throws a looping overhand right but BiLL ducks down to avoid it.
BiLL uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luther.
Some wild striking there from Luther.
BiLL doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luther lands a nice looking body shot.
BiLL will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luther takes a swing at BiLL's ribcage but misses.
Luther misses with a wild body shot.
Luther displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Big BiLL has been cut.
Luther lands a nice shot to the body.
BiLL tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luther swivels and escapes.
Kristoffer Luther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big BiLL.
Luther cracks BiLL with a good jab.
BiLL shoots in for a takedown but Luther shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Luther as BiLL shoots in.
Luther lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther misses with a wild body shot.
Kristoffer Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luther lands a jab to BiLL's midsection.
BiLL doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luther fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luther's corner calls for a 1-2. Luther obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BiLL has a takedown stuffed.
BiLL is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luther sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
BiLL looks gassed!
Luther just misses with a punch to the body.
Luther scores with a nice right hand.
BiLL fails to land the takedown.
Luther stuffs the takedown attempt from BiLL. BiLL gets slowly back to his feet.
Luther thuds a left hand into BiLL's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther 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.
Luther misses with the combination.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BiLL takes a shot right to the bread basket.
BiLL takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luther throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luther lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Luther - just one landing.
BiLL keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luther looks to score with a jab to the body but BiLL is just out of range.
Luther stuns BiLL with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luther lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
BiLL misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
BiLL closes the distance and clinches up with Luther, looking for a takedown. BiLL pushes Luther against the cage but Luther circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Luther, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luther with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luther fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luther lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for BiLL.
Luther takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luther. BiLL does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BiLL.
Donk. Luther catches BiLL right on the button with a cross.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BiLL moves away.
BiLL shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luther but Luther pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luther misses with a wild combination.
Luther connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther scores with a hook.
BiLL takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luther digs a good hook to BiLL's body.
Luther scores with a body shot.
BiLL fails with a takedown attempt.
Luther misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Luther as BiLL shoots in.
Luther fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
BiLL shoots for a takedown but Luther saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BiLL drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luther working for a triangle but BiLL defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BiLL wants to pass the guard but Luther is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Luther dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big BiLL's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luther scores with a body shot.
Luther fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BiLL looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BiLL closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
BiLL wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luther keeps working.
Luther regains half guard.
Luther looking for submissions off his back.
Luther actively working from the bottom here.
Luther looking for submissions off his back.
Luther actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther is looking to get back to full guard here but BiLL has managed to pass to side control instead.
Luther is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luther regains half guard.
Luther is in trouble now - BiLL has advanced to mount!
Luther is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Luther that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BiLL tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BiLL is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Luther can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BiLL wants to take Luther's back here but Luther is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Luther is working to get back to half guard.
Luther manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Luther is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BiLL pulls his head out easily.
BiLL looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
BiLL trying to control the action but Luther is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BiLL pulls his head out easily.
BiLL is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luther actively working from the bottom here.
Luther actively working from the bottom here.
BiLL is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luther sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luther punishes BiLL's body with a nice straight punch.
Kristoffer Luther is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luther lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Big BiLL is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luther throws a series of strikes that have BiLL backpedaling.
BiLL throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luther's waist but Luther gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BiLL off to one side.
Luther looks to score with a jab to the body but BiLL is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BiLL.
BiLL takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luther fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BiLL takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luther fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luther thows a body shot but no joy.
Luther tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BiLL was well out of range. Poor timing from Luther.
BiLL shoots in and drives through. Luther sprawls well.
Kristoffer Luther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big BiLL.
Luther looks to score with a jab to the body but BiLL is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kristoffer Luther will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big BiLL's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luther misses with a wild body shot.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BiLL needs to keep his hands up - Luther had a free shot at his head there.
Luther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luther fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luther just misses with a punch to the body.
Luther misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BiLL dives in and grabs Luther's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luther pushes down on BiLL's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luther fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BiLL manages to avoid it.
Luther swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BiLL counters with a single leg into guard. Luther didn't expect that.
BiLL takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luther working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BiLL doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BiLL manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luther is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BiLL is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther looking for submissions from the bottom but instead BiLL passes into half guard.
BiLL moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Luther.
BiLL is staying tight to Luther's torso, preventing him from escaping.
BiLL landing a few strikes.
Luther looking for a sweep but BiLL has passed into full mount! Oh no!
BiLL trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther is looking to get to half guard.
BiLL is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Luther has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Luther manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Luther looking for submissions off his back.
BiLL is working for a kimura but Luther is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther is refusing to be controlled, as BiLL sits in half guard.
Luther looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BiLL is working for a submission of some sort.
Luther looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luther looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
BiLL looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
BiLL closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luther circles away.
Kristoffer Luther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big BiLL.
BiLL tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luther sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BiLL somewhat.
BiLL wants to clinch.
BiLL takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big BiLL really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big BiLL's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
BiLL is looking to clinch.
BiLL fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luther avoids it really well and circles away.
Luther fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BiLL manages to avoid it.
Luther swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BiLL.
Luther throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luther is looking to wear down BiLL with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luther throws a shot to the body.
BiLL is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luther scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Luther. Beautiful body shot.
Luther dodges the punch combination from BiLL.
Luther cracks BiLL with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
BiLL swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther with a nice cross.
Luther misses with a body shot.
Luther lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Luther does it's job there.
BiLL shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BiLL is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
BiLL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kristoffer Luther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big BiLL.
Luther jabs at BiLL's body.
Luther connects with a right hand. BiLL shakes it off.
Luther scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luther lands with a cross.
Luther misses with a wild body shot.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luther throws a sloppy body shot
and BiLL counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
BiLL avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BiLL avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luther is looking for a triangle here but BiLL uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Luther takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
BiLL gets to mount! Luther was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
BiLL sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BiLL is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Luther is surviving well by controlling BiLL's body position as best he can.
Luther tries to reverse the position but BiLL maintains control.
BiLL lands a big shot there that rocks Luther but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Luther is looking to get to half guard.
Luther sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
BiLL is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BiLL pulls his head out easily.
BiLL slows the pace down in half guard.
Luther actively working from the bottom here.
BiLL is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luther looking for submissions off his back.
Luther looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Big BiLL will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big BiLL's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
BiLL fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Luther.
A combination from BiLL does no damage.
BiLL throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luther's waist but Luther gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BiLL off to one side.
BiLL avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luther throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so BiLL counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
BiLL drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and BiLL jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
BiLL is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Luther is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BiLL drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and BiLL jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luther manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luther is going oldschool here, as he tries to force BiLL to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so BiLL shrugs it off.
BiLL tries to hold on but Luther pushes him away.
Luther goes for an armbar but BiLL turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from BiLL.
BiLL wants to control from the top but Luther keeps moving.
Luther is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BiLL is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther has an active guard here but BiLL has managed to pass into half guard.
BiLL is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BiLL controlling the position easily from mount.
Luther is looking to improve his position but BiLL isn't that keen on the idea.
BiLL unloads with some shots from mount but Luther bucks and avoids them well.
BiLL unloads with some shots from mount but Luther bucks and avoids them well.
Luther looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BiLL doesn't have the hooks in and Luther manages to turn into his guard.
BiLL working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luther doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luther manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luther drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but BiLL manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luther has BiLL in his guard.
BiLL not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
BiLL tries to free his leg and advance position but Luther is retaining full guard.
Luther keeping moving, preventing BiLL from controlling successfully.
Luther throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! BiLL escapes and throws Luther's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther looks to move to half guard but instead BiLL has passed into mount! Damn!
BiLL looking to control but Luther is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BiLL cracks Luther with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Luther is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luther is trying to reverse the position but instead BiLL has taken his back - oops!
Luther can't escape the position.
BiLL is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Luther has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big BiLL comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think BiLL 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big BiLL!
Big BiLL is the new heavyweight champion!
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