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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Goliathov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Redkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Goliathov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Redkin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redkin.
Goliathov misses with a straight right.
Redkin feints a jab promting Goliathov to slip. Redkin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goliathov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Redkin gets a clinch.
Redkin tries to break the clinch but Goliathov is controlling the position.
Goliathov is trying to push Redkin away but Redkin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redkin manages to break the clinch.
Redkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goliathov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Goliathov. No joy for Redkin on that attempt.
Anton Goliathov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goliathov tries to avoid it but Redkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goliathov to the ground. Goliathov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goliathov jabs at Redkin's 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!
Goliathov avoids the head kick by Redkin.
Redkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goliathov pinned against the cage. Goliathov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anton Goliathov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Redkin.
Goliathov throws a nice looking combination but Redkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goliathov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redkin misses with a body kick.
Goliathov lands a nice looking body shot.
Goliathov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redkin tries to clinch up but Goliathov circles away and keeps his distance.
Goliathov throws a right hand that Redkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Redkin also avoids with ease.
Redkin moves in looking to clinch but Goliathov pushes him off.
Goliathov throws a big shot that misses.
Redkin moves in looking to clinch but Goliathov pushes him off.
Nice shot by Goliathov.
Goliathov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Dave Redkin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goliathov blocks a head kick by Redkin.
Goliathov looks to land a combination but Redkin avoids it well.
Redkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goliathov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goliathov throws a nice looking combination but Redkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redkin instigates a clinch.
Goliathov has had enough of the clinch but Redkin keeps him there for the moment.
Goliathov wants to get back to striking at distance but Redkin won't allow it.
Goliathov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Goliathov is just out of range.
Redkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goliathov, pushing him back against the cage.
Goliathov breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Goliathov - just one landing.
Goliathov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redkin.
Goliathov lands with a straight right. Redkin didn't see that one coming.
Goliathov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redkin's hands.
Redkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goliathov slips a jab and a cross from Redkin.
Redkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Goliathov tries to sprawl out of it but Redkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goliathov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goliathov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goliathov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Redkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redkin shoots in but Goliathov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redkin is defended easily by Goliathov.
Goliathov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redkin tries for a takedown but Goliathov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goliathov throws a series of punches but Redkin avoids them all with ease.
Redkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redkin looks gassed!
Redkin shoots in looking for a takedown but Goliathov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redkin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Redkin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Goliathov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Redkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goliathov circles away quickly and effectively.
Goliathov digs a good body shot into Redkin's ribs.
Redkin throws a series of punches but Goliathov avoids them all with ease.
Goliathov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goliathov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goliathov throws a body punch but Redkin moves out of range.
Goliathov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Goliathov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Redkin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goliathov misses with a looping left.
Redkin wants to clinch up but Goliathov keeps it at a distance.
Goliathov misses with a double jab.
Redkin dodges the punch combination from Goliathov.
Goliathov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redkin counters with a three punch combo that has Goliathov backing up. Goliathov nods at Redkin to acknowledge the strikes.
Redkin shoots in but Goliathov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redkin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goliathov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Goliathov.
Redkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goliathov throws a series of punches but Redkin moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redkin.
Redkin blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goliathov fails to land with a series of punches.
Goliathov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redkin throws a series of punches but Goliathov moves out of range.
Redkin lands with a slapping head kick.
Redkin tries to clinch there but Goliathov circles away.
Goliathov misses with a left hand
and Redkin counters with a body kick that stops Goliathov in his tracks momentarily.
Redkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redkin darts in trying to clinch
and Goliathov counters with a nice uppercut.
Redkin shoots for a takedown but Goliathov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anton Goliathov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Redkin.
Redkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redkin is breathing heavily.
Goliathov misses with a straight right.
Redkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Goliathov circles away.
Goliathov lands a nice hook to Redkin's body. Redkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goliathov looks to land a combination. Redkin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Goliathov throws a series of punches but Redkin moves out of range.
Goliathov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redkin dodges the punch combination from Goliathov.
Redkin is looking to clinch but Goliathov is avoiding it.
Anton Goliathov is winning the standup battle so far.
Goliathov throws a right hand that Redkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Redkin also avoids with ease.
Redkin rushes Goliathov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goliathov breaks the clinch.
Anton Goliathov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goliathov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redkin in his tracks.
Goliathov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Redkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Redkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goliathov.
Goliathov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redkin.
Redkin tries for a takedown but Goliathov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redkin tries to clinch but Goliathov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Goliathov finds it's target.
Redkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick from Redkin.
Redkin throws a right hand that Goliathov ducks under and follows up with a left that Goliathov also avoids with ease.
Redkin tries to clinch but Goliathov moves out of range.
Goliathov throws a series of strikes that have Redkin backpedaling.
Redkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goliathov cracks Redkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redkin throws a head kick that Goliathov semi-blocks.
Goliathov jabs Redkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goliathov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goliathov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goliathov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goliathov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redkin throws a head kick but Goliathov moves out of range.
Goliathov misses the shot to the body.
Redkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goliathov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Redkin.
Redkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goliathov!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goliathov throws the left hand but Redkin avoids the punch easily.
Redkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goliathov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redkin has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Goliathov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Redkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Goliathov misses with a two punch combination.
Redkin is looking to clinch.
Redkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goliathov as he avoids it easily.
Redkin closes the distance but Goliathov moves to the side
and Goliathov counters with a nice uppercut.
Redkin moves in looking to clinch but Goliathov pushes him off.
Redkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goliathov.
No joy there for Goliathov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goliathov misses with a right hand
and Redkin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Redkin wants to clinch up but Goliathov keeps it at a distance.
Goliathov misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Goliathov both land. Nice combination.
Redkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goliathov circles away.
Redkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Goliathov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
A head kick misses from Redkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goliathov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redkin under the eye.
Goliathov misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redkin throws a nice head kick!
Goliathov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redkin tries for a takedown but Goliathov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anton Goliathov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Redkin.
Goliathov throws a right hand that Redkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Redkin also avoids with ease.
Redkin clinches up with Goliathov and pushes him back against the cage.
Redkin is trying to push Goliathov away but Goliathov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goliathov wants to break free but Redkin has control.
Goliathov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goliathov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Redkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Goliathov dips to his left and cracks Redkin with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goliathov misses with a hook. Redkin ducked under it nicely.
Goliathov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redkin on the side of the head.
Redkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goliathov throws out a powerful jab.
Redkin moves in looking to clinch but Goliathov pushes him off.
Goliathov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Redkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goliathov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Goliathov - just one landing.
Anton Goliathov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goliathov scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goliathov circles away.
Goliathov sizes up Redkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goliathov digs a good hook to Redkin's body.
Goliathov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Goliathov circles away.
A punch combination from Goliathov misses.
Goliathov swinging wildly here.
Redkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Goliathov connects with a crisp jab.
Dave Redkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Goliathov.
Redkin rushes Goliathov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goliathov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goliathov wants to break free but Redkin has control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redkin is trying to pull guard but Goliathov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Redkin is trying to push Goliathov away but Goliathov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goliathov blocking some punches.
Goliathov has had enough of the clinch but Redkin keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goliathov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anton Goliathov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Goliathov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goliathov, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Goliathov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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