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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Krutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandr Krutov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Breneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Krutov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breneman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breneman.
Breneman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krutov, pushing him back against the cage.
Breneman is looking to break free of the clinch but Krutov has double underhooks.
Breneman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Breneman is trying to trip Krutov. He has hold of a leg but Krutov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Breneman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Breneman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Breneman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breneman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krutov sprawls well. Krutov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breneman gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Breneman throws a wild body kick that Krutov sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutov connects with a right hand. Breneman shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krutov.
Krutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breneman.
Krutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krutov throws a body kick that misses.
Krutov lands a jab to the head.
Krutov misses with a low kick.
Breneman is looking to clinch but Krutov is avoiding it.
Breneman shoots in for a takedown but Krutov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krutov tries a low kick but Breneman avoids it.
Krutov misses with a hook. Breneman ducked under it nicely.
Breneman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Breneman is just out of range.
Krutov throws a wild body kick that Breneman sees coming a mile off.
Krutov gets caught napping as Breneman dives in and scores a takedown. Krutov manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breneman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krutov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breneman has managed to get both his arms back between Krutov's legs - danger averted.
Breneman passes Krutov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krutov wants to get back to his feet.
Breneman decides to stand up.
Krutov avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Breneman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krutov's waist but Krutov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breneman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breneman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krutov.
Krutov lands a jab to Breneman's midsection.
Breneman is breathing heavily.
Breneman tries for a takedown but Krutov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krutov throws a leg kick that misses.
Breneman throws a low kick but Krutov moves out of range easily.
Krutov misses with a body kick.
Breneman takes one to the side of the head.
Breneman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Krutov misses with a body kick.
Krutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krutov, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Breneman takes a step back to recover.
Breneman misses with a takedown attempt - Krutov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Krutov lands the left hand.
Krutov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Breneman. That did some damage!
Krutov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Breneman on the side of the head.
Krutov cracks Breneman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Breneman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krutov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breneman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krutov scores with a body shot.
Breneman avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Krutov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krutov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breneman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krutov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breneman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krutov tries to advance to mount but Breneman denies him.
Breneman is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutov working away.
Krutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breneman keeps working.
Krutov lands an elbow.
Breneman tries to bench press Krutov off him but Krutov keeps the position.
Krutov trying to control the action but Breneman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breneman defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Krutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breneman keeps working.
Krutov is staying tight to Breneman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Adam Breneman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krutov is working Breneman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Breneman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Krutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Breneman is just out of range.
Breneman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krutov. That one must have hurt.
Krutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breneman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breneman lands in his opponent's guard.
Breneman tries to free his leg and advance position but Krutov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breneman trying to control but Krutov is working from the bottom.
Breneman gets to his feet - Krutov follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Krutov.
Breneman darts in and clinches Krutov up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krutov.
Krutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breneman tries to break free but Krutov pushes him back against the cage.
Breneman wants to take the fight to the mat but Krutov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krutov looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Krutov 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! This is the final round!
Krutov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Krutov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Breneman gets the takedown into side control.
Krutov is not content to let Breneman control the position.
Breneman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Breneman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Breneman wants to control but Krutov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman tries for a kimura but Krutov is defending well.
Breneman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krutov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breneman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Breneman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krutov keeps working.
Krutov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breneman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexandr Krutov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman taking a break here but Krutov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Krutov is looking for a sweep. Breneman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breneman wants to pass to mount but Krutov is defending the position.
Krutov is looking to control Breneman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krutov avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krutov blocks a head kick by Breneman.
Krutov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Breneman.
Alexandr Krutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breneman shoots in but no luck this time.
Breneman lands a right hook to the body.
Krutov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krutov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam Breneman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breneman misses with a takedown attempt - Krutov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krutov, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Breneman.
I think Krutov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Krutov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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