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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stupka comes to the cage accompanied by Red Army March. Drost is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 cm
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250 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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205 cm
24
280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocco Stupka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drost missing with a left hand there. Stupka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Drost thows a body shot but no joy. A big right from Drost misses. Drost lands a slapping body shot.
Drost throws a right hand that misses
and Stupka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stupka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drost shoots in but Stupka avoids the takedown attempt easily. Stupka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nice defenses there by Drost. Drost shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stupka is trying to defend but Drost finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Drost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stupka trying to hold on to Drost's head to control him but Drost postures up.
Stupka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drost. Drost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stupka defending well though. Stupka wants to get back to full guard but Drost has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drost working the ground and pound. Drost working the ground and pound. An elbow from Drost crashes against the mat.
Drost looks up at the clock and then as Stupka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drost smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stupka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drost off and has taken his back! I really don't envy Drost right now.
Stupka is not going to allow Drost to sit and survive in this position. Drost is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stupka wants to control the position but Drost frees himself and scrambles - Stupka manages to regain control in side control.
Stupka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drost's legs. Drost regains half guard. Drost is looking to improve his position.
Drost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Stupka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Stupka trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drost desperately trying to maintain half guard. Drost is trying to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Rocco Stupka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Drost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stupka. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stupka avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Drost gets a takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doomsday Drost dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stupka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Drost slips under a jab from Stupka. Stupka blocks a jab. Nice body punch from Stupka. Stupka throws a jab but it's blocked by Drost. Drost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drost there as he acknowledges the shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice sprawl there from Stupka as Drost shoots in. Stupka misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stupka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sloppy strikes from Stupka. Those never looked like landing. Stupka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocco Stupka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stupka misses with a low kick. Drost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice straight punches there by Stupka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stupka.
That has opened up Doomsday Drost's cut even more. Drost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rocco Stupka's cut is getting worse. 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! Drost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stupka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drost somewhat. Drost closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drost tries for a takedown but Stupka manages to get underhooks.
Rocco Stupka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doomsday Drost. Stupka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stupka can't break the clinch.
Stupka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A battle for position here, against the cage. Drost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stupka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by Drost.
Rocco Stupka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Drost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Stupka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drost. Drost takes a swing at Stupka's ribcage but misses. Stupka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drost. Drost shoots for a takedown but Stupka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Stupka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drost circles away quickly and effectively. Drost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Drost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stupka after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drost tries for a takedown but Stupka manages to get underhooks.
Stupka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drost is keeping busy. Drost misses with a punch to the body.
Stupka is looking to control Drost's arms but Drost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stupka has his back to the cage. Stupka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Stupka misses with a hook from the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Stupka misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Drost is trying to drag Stupka to the mat but Stupka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. 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! Drost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stupka pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Stupka dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Drost throws a shot from downtown. Stupka moves away and avoids it. Drost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stupka pinned against the cage. Stupka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Drost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stupka. Donk. Drost catches Stupka right on the button with a cross. Drost has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drost fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rocco Stupka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doomsday Drost. Drost jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stupka throws a series of punches but Drost moves out of range. Drost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stupka as he jumps to the side. Stupka stuffs the takedown attempt from Drost. Drost gets slowly back to his feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drost.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drost feints a jab promting Stupka to slip. Drost then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stupka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Drost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stupka counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Doomsday Drost's eye is starting to cause him problems now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stupka throws a sloppy head kick and Drost counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stupka won't be happy with that. Stupka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drost off and has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drost is keeping busy.
Drost tries to escape but Stupka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drost is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Drost manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stupka's guard. Nice work there by Drost.
Drost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stupka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stupka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drost is working to get back to half guard.
Drost wants to hold on but Stupka pushes him away. Drost is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doomsday Drost has got the better of the ground game so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stupka avoids the attempt from Drost to control. Stupka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drost is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Doomsday Drost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Drost has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doomsday Drost! Doomsday Drost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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RATING
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