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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzbek Krasavchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Till I Collapse. Chaz Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uzbek Krasavchik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chaz Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasavchik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krasavchik defends it nicely.
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krasavchik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Krasavchik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson fails to land the takedown.
Uzbek Krasavchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Swanson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swanson is defended easily by Krasavchik.
Swanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krasavchik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krasavchik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson. Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krasavchik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swanson looks winded!
Krasavchik lands with a shot to the body.
Krasavchik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swanson dives in and grabs Krasavchik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krasavchik pushes down on Swanson's head and hops out.
Krasavchik lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Krasavchik there.
Uzbek Krasavchik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Krasavchik, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Krasavchik against the cage but Krasavchik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krasavchik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krasavchik finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Krasavchik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swanson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Krasavchik is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Swanson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krasavchik lands a body shot.
Krasavchik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Krasavchik lands a big right hand that sends Swanson crashing to the mat! Krasavchik stays standing though and waves Swanson back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swanson is defended easily by Krasavchik.
Krasavchik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzbek Krasavchik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krasavchik!
Krasavchik can't do much from the bottom here.
Krasavchik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Krasavchik is looking for a sweep.
Krasavchik struggling a bit here.
Krasavchik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swanson connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Krasavchik pushes Swanson off looking to stand but Swanson dives back in and keeps control.
Swanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swanson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Swanson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krasavchik squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krasavchik wants to get back to his feet.
Krasavchik tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Krasavchik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krasavchik landing small, sideways elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands strikes from half guard.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krasavchik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swanson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Krasavchik to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasavchik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik wants to improve his position but instead Swanson has moved into half guard.
Krasavchik tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
Krasavchik trying to hold on to Swanson's head to control him but Swanson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krasavchik is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swanson shoots in for a double leg but Krasavchik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krasavchik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krasavchik wants it to stay on the feet.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Krasavchik, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Krasavchik against the cage but Krasavchik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uzbek Krasavchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Swanson.
Swanson shoots for a takedown but Krasavchik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uzbek Krasavchik is winning the standup battle so far.
Krasavchik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krasavchik digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krasavchik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krasavchik scores with a shot to the body.
Krasavchik connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krasavchik lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krasavchik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krasavchik finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Krasavchik lands a body shot.
Krasavchik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krasavchik.
Krasavchik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krasavchik is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krasavchik punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Krasavchik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krasavchik.
Krasavchik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krasavchik lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krasavchik lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Krasavchik both land. Nice combination.
Krasavchik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krasavchik digs a good body shot into Swanson's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzbek Krasavchik clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krasavchik lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Krasavchik throws a combination. Swanson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krasavchik cracks Swanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krasavchik tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krasavchik connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasavchik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krasavchik defends it nicely.
Swanson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swanson looks for a takedown but Krasavchik sprawls well.
Krasavchik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson dives in and grabs Krasavchik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krasavchik pushes down on Swanson's head and hops out.
Uzbek Krasavchik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Swanson.
Krasavchik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krasavchik tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krasavchik to the ground. Krasavchik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krasavchik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Krasavchik scores with a four punch combination!
Krasavchik lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Krasavchik. Beautiful body shot.
Chaz Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson needs to keep his hands up - Krasavchik had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krasavchik scores with a shot to the body.
Krasavchik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krasavchik to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzbek Krasavchik had his way with Chaz Swanson in that round.
That's time! Krasavchik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Krasavchik cracks Swanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krasavchik looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson has a takedown stuffed.
Krasavchik swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Krasavchik lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Swanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krasavchik sprawls well initially but Swanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krasavchik trying to control from the bottom.
Krasavchik pushes Swanson off looking to stand but Swanson dives back in and keeps control.
Swanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Krasavchik trying desperately to get to his feet.
Krasavchik tries to hold on but Swanson postures up.
You get the feeling that Krasavchik really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Swanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krasavchik?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson lands a couple of good shots and Krasavchik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Krasavchik is taking damage to the body and head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Swanson is looking to control Krasavchik but Krasavchik is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Swanson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Uzbek Krasavchik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik trying to get back to his feet but Swanson is in full control for now.
Krasavchik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krasavchik grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaz Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krasavchik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chaz Swanson.
I think Krasavchik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:44
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:43
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uzbek Krasavchik!
Uzbek Krasavchik is the new heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Chaz Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my all and they still came out on top, I guess they were just the better man tonight.'.
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energy
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