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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
23
197 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socha has Draugovich Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Draugovich Ii avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draugovich Ii.
A short left from Socha.
Socha wants a takedown but no success here.
Draugovich Ii prevents a body shot from Socha.
Socha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draugovich Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Socha won't allow it.
Draugovich Ii lands with a left to the head.
Socha misses with an elbow over the top.
Draugovich Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draugovich Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Draugovich Ii blocks the elbow strike.
Socha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draugovich Ii looking to slow down the pace here.
Socha tries to work over Draugovich Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Socha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draugovich Ii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Socha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Socha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socha is struggling to control the position.
Draugovich Ii prevents the takedown attempt.
Grigori Draugovich Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Socha.
Still in the clinch, Socha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draugovich Ii avoiding damage.
Draugovich Ii trying to control the position but instead, Socha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draugovich Ii into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draugovich Ii prevents a body shot from Socha.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a takedown.
Draugovich Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draugovich Ii is looking to control Socha's arms but Socha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Draugovich Ii has his back to the cage.
Draugovich Ii seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Socha is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Draugovich Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draugovich Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Draugovich Ii tries to pull guard but Socha holds him up against the cage and eventually Draugovich Ii drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Socha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draugovich Ii takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii misses with a body punch.
Socha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draugovich Ii backwards.
Socha scores with a hook to the body.
Socha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socha lands a nice knee to the body.
Socha scores with a hook to the body.
Socha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Socha misses with a punch to the body.
Draugovich Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Socha.
A right handed body shot lands from Socha.
Draugovich Ii is breathing heavily.
Draugovich Ii taking a breather.
Socha wants the takedown. Draugovich Ii is fighting it off but Socha persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Draugovich Ii's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha throwing strikes but missing.
Socha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a triangle but Socha pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Socha dominated that round.
That's time! Draugovich Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Draugovich Ii checks a leg kick.
Socha lands a head shot.
Socha rushes Draugovich Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Draugovich Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Socha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Draugovich Ii pulls Socha into guard.
Draugovich Ii keeping moving, preventing Socha from controlling successfully.
Socha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draugovich Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Socha has managed to get both his arms back between Draugovich Ii's legs - danger averted.
Socha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karl Socha.
Socha tries to clinch but Draugovich Ii is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii blocks a leg kick.
Socha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Socha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Socha scores with a decent looking hook.
Draugovich Ii catches Socha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Socha throws out a leg kick but Draugovich Ii moves out of range and Socha only half commits.
Socha tried to score with a low kick but Draugovich Ii checks it.
Socha lands a big right hand that sends Draugovich Ii crashing to the mat! Socha stays standing though and waves Draugovich Ii back to his feet!
Draugovich Ii is rocked!
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!
Socha clinches.
Oh Draugovich Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Socha creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Draugovich Ii with a big uppercut! Draugovich Ii tries to clinch up but Socha pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Draugovich Ii to the mat! Draugovich Ii covers up and Socha unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Socha!
A victorious Karl Socha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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