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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dead Pool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Rasskazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Rasskazov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dead Pool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Rasskazov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Pool.
Pool tries to bum rush Rasskazov with a series of wild strikes but Rasskazov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasskazov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pool moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pool throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pool stalks Rasskazov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rasskazov's face. Rasskazov staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ivan Rasskazov has been cut.
Pool throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rasskazov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pool throws a series of punches but Rasskazov moves out of range.
Pool throws a leg kick that misses.
Pool swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasskazov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pool wants to slow Rasskazov down by chopping away at his legs.
Pool is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pool scoring well with a low kick there.
Rasskazov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasskazov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pool looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead Pool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasskazov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pool is fending him off so far but Rasskazov persists. Nope, Pool circles away and we're back to standing.
Dead Pool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rasskazov.
Pool throws a right hand that Rasskazov ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasskazov also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Pool. No joy for Rasskazov on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasskazov.
Rasskazov dives in and grabs Pool's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pool pushes down on Rasskazov's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasskazov blocks a head kick by Pool.
Pool closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pool throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pool as Rasskazov shoots in.
Pool leaves Rasskazov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pool misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pool throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pool throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasskazov counters with a big head kick but Pool shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasskazov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pool circles away.
Dead Pool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pool scores with a one two! Rasskazov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasskazov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
Pool swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rasskazov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pool looks to land a combination. Rasskazov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A leg kick checked by Rasskazov.
Pool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rasskazov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pool but Pool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good leg kick by Pool there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Rasskazov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
Rasskazov fails with the takedown.
Pool throws a nice looking combination but Rasskazov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rasskazov tries to clinch up.
Rasskazov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pool is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rasskazov.
Pool misses with a head kick.
Rasskazov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Pool manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pool misses with a low kick as Rasskazov jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pool defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasskazov.
Donk. Pool catches Rasskazov right on the button with a cross.
Rasskazov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dead Pool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Rasskazov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pool lands a jab-cross combination.
Pool jabs Rasskazov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pool stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pool wants it to stay on the feet.
Dead Pool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasskazov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pool pinned against the ropes. Pool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pool!
Pool lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasskazov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pool pinned against the ropes. Pool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dead Pool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rasskazov.
Pool wants to land a leg kick but Rasskazov is out of range.
Dead Pool is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pool misses with a low kick.
Pool throws a nice looking combination but Rasskazov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pool throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pool stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasskazov. Rasskazov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pool pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pool throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pool scores with a hook to the body. Rasskazov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Pool misses.
Some wild striking there from Pool.
No luck for Rasskazov with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasskazov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasskazov slips a jab and a cross from Pool.
Pool stuffs the takedown.
Pool misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Pool. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pool.
Rasskazov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pool's waist but Pool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasskazov off to one side.
Rasskazov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasskazov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pool circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasskazov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pool sprawls well. He's pushed Rasskazov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
Rasskazov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pool thuds a left hand into Rasskazov's body.
Pool is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasskazov.
Pool tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasskazov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pool looks to land a combination but Rasskazov avoids it well.
Pool scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rasskazov in his tracks.
Rasskazov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pool's waist but Pool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasskazov off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pool moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pool scores with a leg kick.
Pool throws out a leg kick but Rasskazov moves out of range and Pool only half commits.
A combination from Pool does no damage.
Rasskazov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pool throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pool misses with a head kick.
Pool throws a lazy head kick
and Rasskazov counters with a head kick. That will keep Pool thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rasskazov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pool but Pool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dead Pool dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Rasskazov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pool swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasskazov dodges the punch combination from Pool.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasskazov.
Rasskazov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pool.
Pool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasskazov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pool scores with a jab to the body.
Pool rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasskazov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasskazov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pool is fending him off so far but Rasskazov persists. Nope, Pool circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasskazov.
Dead Pool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rasskazov.
Pool misses with a few strikes there.
Pool lands a jab to the head.
Rasskazov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pool defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Pool misses.
Pool swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasskazov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pool throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasskazov.
Pool tries to work over Rasskazov's front leg with a kick but Rasskazov checks it.
Rasskazov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rasskazov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pool has got the better of the exchanges.
Rasskazov shoots in for a double leg but Pool sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Pool. Those never looked like landing.
Rasskazov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pool connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rasskazov scrambles back to his feet.
Pool keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasskazov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pool misses with a two punch combination.
Rasskazov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rasskazov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasskazov somewhat.
Pool fails to land with a series of punches.
Rasskazov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pool pinned against the ropes. Pool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pool scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pool walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rasskazov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pool throws a low kick but Rasskazov moves out of range easily.
Pool stuffs the takedown.
Pool stuffs the takedown.
Pool misses with a two punch combination.
Pool displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rasskazov.
Pool misses with a few strikes there.
Pool connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Pool, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivan Rasskazov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead Pool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pool misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dead Pool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pool has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dead Pool!
In his post fight interview, Dead Pool gave a big smile as he said 'thanks everybody'.
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energy
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hype
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