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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albredo Bastiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonapart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napoleon Bonapart is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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194 cm
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233 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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198 cm
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albredo Bastiani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Napoleon Bonapart! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by Bonapart or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastiani which made him look bad. Bastiani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonapart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bonapart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastiani circles away quickly and effectively. We've been told by Bastiani's head coaches at Elite MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bastiani lands a right hook to the body.
Bonapart throws a sloppy head kick and Bastiani moves out of range easily. Bonapart shoots in and drives through. Bastiani sprawls well. Bastiani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bastiani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bastiani wants to take a breather but Bonapart is having none of it. Bastiani controlling the pace. Bastiani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bonapart has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Bastiani controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Albredo Bastiani just wasn't active enough. Bonapart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastiani swivels and escapes. Albredo Bastiani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonapart. Bonapart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastiani.
Bastiani misses with the combination.
Bastiani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bastiani lands with a right hand. Bastiani throws a hook but Bonapart avoids it easily. Bonapart slips a jab from Bastiani. Bonapart misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bastiani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bonapart looks for a takedown but Bastiani sprawls well. Bonapart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastiani. Bonapart throws a head kick but Bastiani moves out of range.
Bastiani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonapart ducks under a wild hook from Bastiani. Bastiani changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonapart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bastiani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bonapart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Bonapart wants to control but Bastiani postures up. Bastiani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bonapart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Bonapart is trying to get back to half guard. Bonapart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bastiani's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bastiani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonapart keeps working. Bastiani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonapart is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Albredo Bastiani has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Bastiani works Bonapart's body with a nice hook. Bastiani looks to land a right hand but Bonapart moved out of range. Bastiani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonapart doesn't seem bothered though. Bonapart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastiani is fending him off so far but Bonapart persists. Nope, Bastiani circles away and we're back to standing. Bastiani throws a head kick that misses. Bastiani stuns Bonapart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bastiani is looking to clinch but Bonapart is avoiding it.
Bastiani throws a body punch but Bonapart moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bastiani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonapart is just out of range. Bonapart fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bonapart dives in for a single leg takedown but Bastiani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bastiani drags the fight down to the ground.
Bastiani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bastiani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonapart manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bastiani throws a big right hand that misses. Bonapart looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonapart, not yet. Bastiani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bastiani is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonapart has wrist control. Bastiani trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonapart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bastiani 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albredo Bastiani dominated that round. That's time! Bastiani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice cross by Bonapart. Bastiani moves out of range of the body kick from Bonapart.
Bastiani digs a good body shot into Bonapart's ribs. Bastiani loads up on a big right hand but Bonapart slips the punch. Bastiani looks to land a right hand but Bonapart moved out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonapart. Napoleon Bonapart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bonapart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastiani swivels and escapes. Bastiani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonapart moves away. Bastiani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bonapart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Bastiani. Beautiful body shot. Bonapart misses with the combination.
Bonapart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastiani.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonapart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Napoleon Bonapart has been cut. Bastiani throws the left hand but Bonapart avoids the punch easily. Bonapart takes one on the button. Bastiani thows a left - swing and a miss! Albredo Bastiani is winning the standup battle so far. Bastiani misses with a hook. Bonapart ducked under it nicely. Bonapart checks a leg kick. Bonapart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastiani. Bonapart blocks a jab. Bonapart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastiani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bastiani throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonapart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Napoleon Bonapart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bonapart shoots in but Bastiani avoids the takedown attempt easily. Albredo Bastiani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonapart. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonapart.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonapart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonapart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bonapart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastiani. Bonapart avoids the body shot from Bastiani.
Bonapart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastiani avoids it really well and circles away. Nice defenses there by Bonapart. A left and a right from Bonapart both land. Nice combination. Bonapart throws a head kick that misses. Bastiani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bastiani jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sloppy strikes from Bonapart. Those never looked like landing. Bonapart is breathing heavily. Bonapart misses with a double jab.
Bonapart doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bastiani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bastiani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonapart moves away. Bastiani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bastiani lands a slapping body shot.
Bastiani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonapart. Bonapart shoots in for a takedown but Bastiani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A slapping leg kick lands for Bastiani.
Bonapart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastiani cracks Bonapart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bonapart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bonapart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonapart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bastiani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonapart manages to avoid it. Bastiani throws a jab when Bonapart was well out of range. Bastiani stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonapart. Bonapart gets slowly back to his feet. Bonapart is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bastiani is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bonapart.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bonapart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bonapart shoots in for a takedown but Bastiani shows good takedown defense. Bastiani blocks the body kick.
Bastiani throws a lazy right hand but Bonapart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bastiani misses with the combination.
Bonapart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastiani misses with a straight left. Bonapart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A punch combination from Bonapart misses. Bastiani throws a shot to the body.
Bastiani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albredo Bastiani dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonapart's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bastiani swinging wildly here.
Bastiani darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bastiani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonapart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastiani swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bastiani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonapart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Bonapart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastiani scores with a body shot.
Bonapart throws a right hand that Bastiani ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiani also avoids with ease. Bonapart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bonapart throws a series of punches but Bastiani moves out of range. Bastiani rushes Bonapart and presses him up against the cage. Bonapart tries to pull guard but Bastiani holds him up against the cage and eventually Bonapart drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonapart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastiani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastiani darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bastiani misses the jab. A jab from Bastiani does it's job there. Bastiani jabs Bonapart right on the nose. Bonapart blinks but takes it well. Bonapart tries to work over Bastiani's front leg with a kick but Bastiani checks it. Bastiani throws a jab when Bonapart was well out of range. Bastiani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastiani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bastiani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bastiani lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonapart throws a head kick that misses. Bonapart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bonapart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bastiani connects with a crisp jab. Bonapart shoots in but no luck this time. Albredo Bastiani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonapart. Bastiani has managed to clinch.
Bastiani is pushing Bonapart up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bonapart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bastiani has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bonapart tries to score a body lock takedown but Bastiani shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Bastiani misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Bastiani.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonapart goes for a takedown attempt but Bastiani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Bastiani scores with a four punch combination! Bonapart misses with a head kick.
Bastiani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonapart doesn't seem bothered though. Bastiani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bonapart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonapart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastiani. Bastiani lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bonapart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bastiani but Bastiani pushes him off and we're back to square one. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonapart. Bastiani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Bastiani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bastiani darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bastiani lands with an overhand left. Bonapart needs to keep his hands up - Bastiani had a free shot at his head there. Bonapart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonapart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albredo Bastiani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters circle momentarily. Bastiani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bonapart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiani moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bonapart shoots in for a takedown but Bastiani shows good takedown defense. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bastiani digs a good body shot into Bonapart's ribs. Bastiani lands a jab to the nose. Napoleon Bonapart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bastiani goes for a double leg but Bonapart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bonapart continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight! Albredo Bastiani showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bastiani 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albredo Bastiani! Albredo Bastiani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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