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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Scherbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Groo Roman Groo Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groo Roman Groo Roman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
28
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Scherbakov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Groo Roman Groo Roman! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scherbakov shoots in but Groo Roman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Scherbakov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Groo Roman clinches. Groo Roman leaning his opponent against the ropes. Scherbakov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Groo Roman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Scherbakov to the mat. Scherbakov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Groo Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Groo Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Groo Roman with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Groo Roman is looking to work some ground and pound but Scherbakov has wrist control. Groo Roman chips away with some ground and pound. Groo Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scherbakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Groo Roman landing with the ground and pound. 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! Groo Roman works over Scherbakov with some ground and pound from guard. Groo Roman postures up and lands a big shot to Scherbakov's brow. Groo Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Groo Roman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Scherbakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Groo Roman. Groo Roman scoring with some ground and pound. Groo Roman throws a big right hand that misses. Groo Roman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Groo Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Groo Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Groo Roman connects with a couple of short punches. Groo Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Scherbakov has his foot on Groo Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Groo Roman works his way back into a safe position though. Scherbakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Groo Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Groo Roman throwing strikes but missing. Groo Roman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Groo Roman throws a big right hand that misses. Groo Roman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Groo Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Scherbakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Groo Roman lands a couple of elbows. Groo Roman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Groo Roman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scherbakov is rocked! Groo Roman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Oh Scherbakov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Groo Roman loads up on a big left hand. Scherbakov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Groo Roman looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Scherbakov can't hide his disappointment, as Groo Roman celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Groo Roman Groo Roman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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