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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petr Vondrachek has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Rampage's chin.
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Vondrachek!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vondrachek sprawls well initially but Rampage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rampage connects with a nice short shot to Vondrachek's temple.
Vondrachek trying to control here.
Rampage thows a huge punch but Vondrachek dodges it nicely.
Vondrachek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rampage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vondrachek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rampage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vondrachek keeping moving, preventing Rampage from controlling successfully.
Rampage preventing the sweep.
Vondrachek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rampage defends it easily.
Vondrachek working a defensive guard here.
Rampage pushing down on Vondrachek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rampage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rampage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampage working the body and head with strikes.
Rampage lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rampage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rampage trying to control the position but Vondrachek is working away.
Rampage lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Vondrachek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rampage lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vondrachek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rampage works his way into side control.
Rampage working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vondrachek tries to improve position but can't.
Rampage is putting a hurting on Vondrachek here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rampage working away.
Rampage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vondrachek gets back to half guard.
Rampage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Rampage there.
Rampage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vondrachek is trying to get back to full guard.
Rampage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rampage moves nicely into side control.
Vondrachek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rampage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is just content to waste time from the top position. Vondrachek takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rampage scoring with some ground and pound.
Rampage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vondrachek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rampage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vondrachek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rampage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vondrachek working for submissions but it's allowed Rampage to get to half guard.
Rampage is nestled in close to Vondrachek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is trying to control the action in half guard but Vondrachek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Rampage.
Rampage slips a nice elbow through Vondrachek's hands, connecting with Vondrachek's forehead.
Rampage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vondrachek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rampage is really struggling to control Vondrachek but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rampage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rampage is nestled in close to Vondrachek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rampage wants to control but Vondrachek is keeping him busy.
Vondrachek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rampage is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rampage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vondrachek keeps working.
Vondrachek manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rampage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rampage misses with a hook.
Vondrachek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rampage.
Vondrachek connects with a jab.
Rampage shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vondrachek is trying to defend but Rampage finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rampage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vondrachek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vondrachek is looking for a triangle but Rampage pushes his legs off easily.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Vondrachek keeps moving.
Vondrachek trying to keep a closed guard but Rampage is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vondrachek is on top in guard.
Rampage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vondrachek trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.
Rampage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vondrachek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rampage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rampage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rampage!
Vondrachek tries to buck Rampage off but Rampage is having none of it.
Vondrachek can't do much from the bottom here.
Rampage is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek struggling a bit here.
Vondrachek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rampage lands an elbow.
Vondrachek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vondrachek is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rampage working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vondrachek sneaks back into half guard.
Vondrachek is trying to get back to full guard.
Rampage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rampage controlling the pace.
Mike Rampage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vondrachek is trying to control but can't.
Rampage not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek manages to get to full guard.
Vondrachek keeping moving, preventing Rampage from controlling successfully.
Vondrachek controls Rampage momentarily but Rampage frees himself.
Rampage trying to control but Vondrachek is working from the bottom.
Rampage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vondrachek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vondrachek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rampage kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vondrachek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rampage is out of range and Vondrachek settles back down.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vondrachek as he avoids it easily.
Rampage scores with a body shot.
Rampage shoots in but Vondrachek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rampage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vondrachek swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rampage lands a really nice looking cross but Vondrachek seems unphased.
Vondrachek misses with a hook.
Rampage looks to land a left hand but Vondrachek moved out of range nicely.
Rampage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rampage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vondrachek is fending him off so far but Rampage persists. Nope, Vondrachek circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vondrachek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rampage dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rampage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vondrachek throws out a leg kick but Rampage moves out of range and Vondrachek only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek throws a front kick that sends Rampage stumbling back into the cage.
Mike Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rampage. Vondrachek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vondrachek as Rampage shoots in.
Rampage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vondrachek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rampage. Rampage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vondrachek swinging wildly here.
Vondrachek shoots in but Rampage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vondrachek misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Vondrachek.
Rampage misses with a combination
and Vondrachek counters with a right hand to the body.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown but Vondrachek shows good takedown defense.
Vondrachek connects with the punch.
A jab from Vondrachek finds it's way through Rampage's defenses.
Vondrachek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vondrachek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rampage.
Vondrachek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rampage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rampage takes one to the side of the head.
Rampage misses with a takedown attempt - Vondrachek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petr Vondrachek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vondrachek.
Vondrachek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rampage counters with a shoot takedown. Vondrachek fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vondrachek trying to keep a closed guard but Rampage is proving a slippery customer.
Vondrachek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rampage manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vondrachek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vondrachek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rampage keeping moving, preventing Vondrachek from controlling successfully.
Vondrachek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vondrachek throwing strikes from guard but Rampage blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage looking for a sweep. Not yet Rampage, not yet.
Vondrachek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rampage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vondrachek is one step ahead there.
Vondrachek is working Rampage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vondrachek stands up over Rampage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vondrachek throws a strike but Rampage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vondrachek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rampage wants to control but Vondrachek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vondrachek is working for a submission of some sort.
Vondrachek tries to pass to full mount but Rampage defends it.
Mike Rampage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek is working for a submission of some sort.
Rampage is defending against the submission attempts here by Vondrachek.
Rampage wants to improve his position but Vondrachek is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rampage wants to control but Vondrachek is keeping busy.
Rampage is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Vondrachek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rampage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rampage!
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