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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Smacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Smacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smacker shoots for a double leg takedown but Rasputin sprawls well. He's pushed Smacker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dick Smacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rasputin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smacker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rasputin.
Smacker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasputin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasputin's back!
Smacker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rasputin is defending well though. Smacker let's go of the attempt for now.
Rasputin staying busy and making it hard for Smacker to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rasputin has eaten all the pies!
Smacker lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin breaks Smacker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rasputin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smacker is keeping the position for now.
Smacker wants to stand up but Rasputin is controlling him.
Smacker keeping full guard, as Rasputin tries to pass.
Rasputin postures up and lands a big shot to Smacker's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smacker is trying to keep Rasputin in close.
Smacker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smacker tries to get out of the position.
Smacker wants to get back to his feet but Rasputin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dick Smacker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smacker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rasputin swivels and escapes.
Rasputin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smacker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rasputin is in Smacker's guard.
Smacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasputin defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rasputin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smacker is keeping the position for now.
Rasputin postures up in Smacker's guard and throws a big left but Smacker blocks it.
Smacker keeping full guard, as Rasputin tries to pass.
Smacker pushes Rasputin off and gets back to his feet.
Smacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smacker is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smacker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rasputin fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Rasputin as Smacker shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Smacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smacker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rasputin is trying to defend but Smacker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smacker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Smacker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smacker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rasputin counters with a shoot takedown. Smacker fights it but they end up in guard.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
Smacker has his foot on Rasputin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasputin works his way back into a safe position though.
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but Smacker is keeping the position.
Smacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rasputin tries to free his leg and advance position but Smacker is retaining full guard.
Smacker is trying to control the position but Rasputin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin throws a strike but Smacker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rasputin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smacker trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rasputin trying to keep a closed guard but Smacker is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rasputin gets tackled into the cage by Smacker. Smacker maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Smacker.
Smacker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rasputin after a bit of a struggle.
Rasputin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smacker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rasputin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smacker to the mat. Smacker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smacker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
Rasputin preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smacker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but Smacker is keeping the position.
Rasputin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rasputin is pushing down on Smacker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smacker is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasputin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but Smacker defending well.
Smacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but Smacker is defending well.
Rasputin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smacker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smacker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smacker manages to get to full guard.
Smacker pushes Rasputin off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin misses with a takedown attempt - Smacker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smacker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smacker content to control rather than advance.
Smacker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rasputin to get to his feet.
Smacker shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smacker cracks the inside of Rasputin's front leg.
Rasputin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasputin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smacker is trying to control but can't.
Smacker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Smacker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasputin pulls his head out easily.
Rasputin throwing shots but Smacker is blocking nicely.
Smacker is in trouble now - Rasputin has advanced to mount!
Rasputin lands a big shot there that rocks Smacker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smacker is desperately trying to improve his position but Rasputin has a good base and remains in mount.
Rasputin working Smacker over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rasputin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rasputin landing strikes from the mount and Smacker is in trouble!
Rasputin raining down shots from the mount!
Rasputin is landing with some decent strikes but Smacker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smacker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a big elbow.
Rasputin lands a big elbow.
Rasputin scoring with strikes but Smacker is staying in there.
Smacker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smacker tries to hold on but Rasputin pushes him away.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the head.
Smacker wants to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rasputin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smacker's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smacker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rasputin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smacker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smacker and Rasputin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rasputin working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Rasputin lands a few punches from side control.
Rasputin working the head with strikes.
Rasputin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin misses with the ground and pound.
Smacker is looking for a sweep.
Rasputin tries to advance to mount but Smacker denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasputin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin!
Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin wins by unanimous decision!
Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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