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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serg Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader comes to the cage accompanied by Same Ol' Road. Lord Vader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 cm
34
295 lbs
23 - 14 - 2 |
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195 cm
30
300 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lord Vader! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Serg Ramirez! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vader throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease. Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Vader on that attempt. Vader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ramirez pushes Vader away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vader gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vader is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez won't allow Vader to pass to mount. The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ramirez 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. Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vader stands up from guard. Let's bang! Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing. A shot to the body from Ramirez misses and Vader counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Vader to acknowledge the strikes. Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vader scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Vader counters by moving into the clinch. Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader. Vader has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ramirez uses from the top position. Vader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vader is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Vader wants to get back to his feet but Ramirez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ramirez tries to stand but Vader is controlling from the bottom. Vader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramirez wants to stand but Vader is controlling his posture from full guard. Ramirez trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom. Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Vader's legs - danger averted. Ramirez is pushing down on Vader's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vader is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through. Vader punching from the bottom.
Ramirez stands up out of the half guard. Left hook, right uppercut from Vader.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vader throws a series of strikes that have Ramirez backpedaling.
Vader bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Serg Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Vader lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vader throws a right and a left that both miss. Vader slips a straight right by Ramirez. Vader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage! Ramirez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vader. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vader's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye. Vader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vader moves out of range as Ramirez strikes. Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramirez throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily. Vader scores with a kick to the midsection. Ramirez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Vader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Vader does no damage. Vader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez misses with a hook
and Vader counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt. Lord Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vader scores with a shot to the body.
Ramirez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vader counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramirez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ramirez misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Vader dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target. Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lord Vader is winning the standup battle so far. Ramirez throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily. Ramirez misses the body punch and Vader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking. Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ramirez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vader checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Vader moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ramirez leaves Vader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Vader looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vader throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease. Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Vader scores with a push kick. Vader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez. Vader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vader avoids a kick to the body.
Vader shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Vader is nestled in close to Ramirez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though. Lord Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vader is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer. Ramirez is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ramirez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Vader saw it coming and moves away.
Vader slips under a jab from Ramirez. Vader throws a nice inside leg kick. Ramirez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vader can pounce on him.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab. Vader will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily. Nice cross by Vader. No joy there for Vader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramirez swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Ramirez is looking to slow Vader down with leg kicks. Ramirez thows a body shot but no joy. Vader scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Good shot there by Vader. Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away. A slapping body kick lands there for Vader. Ramirez avoids the head kick by Vader.
Vader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Vader misses. Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramirez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vader. Vader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Vader shoots in. Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vader is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vader fails with the takedown. Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vader blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Vader is working the combinations to good effect here. Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Vader dominated that second round. That's time! Vader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Lord Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses. Vader lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vader. Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around? Jab by Vader. Ramirez throws a low kick but Vader moves out of range easily. Ramirez throws a wild body kick that Vader sees coming a mile off. Ramirez digs a good body shot into Vader's ribs. Vader lands with a nice body punch. Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Vader does no damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ramirez lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid body kick from Ramirez. Ramirez dips to his left and cracks Vader with an uppercut! Vader takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vader throws a half hearted mid kick. Vader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez. Ramirez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vader will feel that in the morning. Ramirez cracks Vader with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vader looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ramirez finish him?
Vader is rocked! Ramirez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Oh Vader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ramirez throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader seems to have got his legs back now. Vader misses with a head kick.
Serg Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it. Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it. Ramirez misses with a hook. Ramirez misses with a wild body shot. Ramirez misses with a body kick. Vader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vader misses with the combination.
Ramirez misses with a kick to the body.
Ramirez works Vader's body with a nice hook. Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it. Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramirez thuds a left hand into Vader's body. Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ramirez fakes the leg kick and cracks Vader in the body. Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab. Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader. Lord Vader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vader fails with a takedown attempt. Vader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vader moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it. Ramirez lands a jab to Vader's midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ramirez swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively. Ramirez misses with a body kick. Vader throws a leg kick and Ramirez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vader really felt that one! Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vader avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez tries to move into range but Vader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Serg Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Vader 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Vader! Our winner, Lord Vader, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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