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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olbrzymi Vlad has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vitali Klitschko's chin.
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300 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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200 cm
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313 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Vlad rushes Klitschko and presses him up against the cage.
Vlad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Vlad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Klitschko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vlad but great work by Klitschko.
Vlad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vlad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vlad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vlad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klitschko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vlad.
Vlad wants to work for an arm triangle but Klitschko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vlad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad is looking for a kimura but Klitschko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vlad to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vlad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vlad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vlad stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vlad slaps away a takedown attempt from Klitschko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klitschko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vlad to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Vitali Klitschko has been cut.
Vlad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vlad lands in his opponent's guard.
Vlad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klitschko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vlad is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko wants to stand but Vlad is controlling the position.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vlad throws a big right hand that misses.
Vlad stands up from Klitschko's guard - Vlad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vlad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klitschko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vlad is in Klitschko's guard.
Vlad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Klitschko, up you get!
Vlad staying out of range there.
Vlad dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
Klitschko has had enough of the clinch but Vlad keeps him there for the moment.
Vlad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vlad manages to end up in side control.
Vlad tries to score with some ground and pound. Klitschko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Klitschko dodges the ground and pound from Vlad.
Vlad has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Klitschko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vlad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Vlad fakes the leg kick and cracks Klitschko in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad gets a double leg takedown into Klitschko's guard.
Vlad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vlad stands up and waves to Klitschko to follow him.
Crunch! Vlad slams his shin into Klitschko's torso.
Vitali Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad closes the distance and pushes Klitschko back into the cage.
Vlad lands a shot to the body.
Vlad with a knee to the head.
Vlad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Klitschko regains guard immediately.
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlad working some strikes from top position.
Vlad stands up and waves to Klitschko to follow him.
Vlad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olbrzymi Vlad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Klitschko's cut.
That's time! Klitschko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vlad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klitschko did well to prevent Vlad getting side control.
Ground and pound from Vlad.
Vlad working over Klitschko with some ground and pound. Klitschko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vlad with the ground and pound but Klitschko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vlad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet but Vlad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Klitschko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vlad postures up in Klitschko's guard and throws a big left but Klitschko blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vlad slips nicely into half guard.
Vlad passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vlad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vlad landing punches.
Vitali Klitschko's cut is getting worse.
Klitschko is trying to escape the mount.
Vlad postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Klitschko out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Vlad goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olbrzymi Vlad!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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