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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kruzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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157 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Kruzov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pope!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruzov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Kruzov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruzov tries to pass to full mount but Pope defends it.
Pope trying to control here.
Pope looking for submissions off his back.
Pope looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pope taking some punishment here, with Kruzov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruzov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kruzov is trying to control. Pope wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov is thwarting Pope's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope looking for submissions off his back.
Kruzov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pope is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruzov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruzov working over Pope with some ground and pound. Pope looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kruzov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruzov controlling the pace.
Kruzov working Pope over with strikes.
Pope wants to get back to full guard.
Kruzov is trying to control the action in half guard but Pope is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruzov working Pope over with strikes.
Pope wants to improve his position but Kruzov is controlling well.
Kruzov is nestled in close to Pope, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruzov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pope works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kruzov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruzov lands a couple of elbows.
Kruzov postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow.
Kruzov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pope is looking for a triangle but Kruzov pushes his legs off easily.
Kruzov with a nice head shot there.
Kruzov distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruzov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kruzov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruzov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pope had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruzov defends it easily.
Kruzov content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kruzov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruzov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kruzov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruzov landing some decent shots from guard.
Pope working for a triangle but Kruzov defends it easily.
Pope looks winded!
Kruzov lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov chips away with some ground and pound.
Pope trying to control the position.
Pope is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruzov is aware though and is defending well.
Kruzov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruzov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kruzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pope is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kruzov cracks Pope with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruzov is in close to Pope's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruzov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruzov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruzov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kruzov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viktor Kruzov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruzov throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Pope fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruzov throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruzov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruzov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pope moves in looking to clinch but Kruzov pushes him off.
Kruzov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruzov pulls his head out easily.
Pope is looking to control Kruzov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pope avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Kruzov there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kruzov is pressing down on Pope's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pope is holding on for now.
Kruzov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kruzov connects with a nice short shot to Pope's temple.
Pope trying to control here.
Pope is pressing down on Kruzov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kruzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruzov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kruzov is working Pope over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruzov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kruzov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruzov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kruzov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruzov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruzov stands up over Pope, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruzov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruzov has managed to get both his arms back between Pope's legs - danger averted.
Kruzov is in close to Pope's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruzov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruzov has managed to get both his arms back between Pope's legs - danger averted.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Kruzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruzov is in close to Pope's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruzov stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
Pope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruzov wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Kruzov working some strikes from top position.
Kruzov lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruzov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pope had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruzov defends it easily.
Kruzov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pope's head.
Kruzov lands a couple of digs.
Kruzov working some strikes from top position.
Pope working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruzov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruzov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pope is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruzov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruzov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruzov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pope is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruzov is working Pope over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruzov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruzov postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow.
Kruzov distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruzov wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Kruzov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruzov trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pope is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruzov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruzov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pope tries to clinch
and Kruzov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kruzov.
Pope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Viktor Kruzov has been cut.
Kruzov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kruzov takes an elbow to the temple.
Pope lands an elbow inside that Kruzov shrugs off.
Kruzov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pope pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Pope is looking to clinch but Kruzov is avoiding it.
Pope misses with a two punch combination.
Kruzov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kruzov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pope works over Kruzov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kruzov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pope sprawls well. He's pushed Kruzov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Kruzov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruzov throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely.
No luck for Kruzov with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Pope both land. Nice combination.
Kruzov fails with a takedown attempt.
John Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope is looking to clinch.
John Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pope throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pope tries to clinch up.
Pope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pope looks to clinch
and Kruzov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kruzov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruzov's defenses.
Pope is pressed up against the cage. Kruzov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pope down to the mat. Pope avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pope doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruzov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pope cracks Kruzov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pope tries to clinch there but Kruzov circles away.
Pope ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruzov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope looks to clinch
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope tries to clinch but Kruzov is having none of it.
Pope wants to clinch up but Kruzov keeps it at a distance.
Pope tries to clinch but Kruzov moves away
and Kruzov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pope is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Kruzov.
Pope lands a damaging elbow.
Viktor Kruzov's cut is getting worse.
Kruzov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Pope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruzov pulls his head out easily.
Kruzov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pope looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruzov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viktor Kruzov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruzov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruzov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kruzov!
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FIGHT
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