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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zurab Sergeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Batman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zurab Sergeev!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sergeev. Batman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sergeev throws a wild body kick that Batman sees coming a mile off.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batman as he jumps to the side.
Batman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batman is looking to clinch.
Zurab Sergeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batman misses with a head kick.
Sergeev fails to land the takedown.
Sergeev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batman defends well and Sergeev ends up having to push Batman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Batman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Sergeev.
Batman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sergeev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Batman lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Batman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sergeev's brow.
Batman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Batman is pressed up against the cage. Sergeev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Batman down to the mat. Batman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Batman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sergeev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sergeev misses with a takedown attempt - Batman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Batman.
Batman scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Batman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batman has Sergeev pushed against the cage.
Batman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batman lands a left hand.
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!
Batman misses with an elbow strike.
Batman is working Sergeev over against the cage.
Sergeev looks winded!
Batman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sergeev managing to block the knees to the body from Batman.
A short uppercut from Sergeev.
Batman lands a nice shot to the body.
Batman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batman lands a shoulder strike.
Batman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev managing to block the knees to the body from Batman.
Batman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batman is leaning against Sergeev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sergeev.
Sergeev takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Batman.
Batman digs a right hand underneath Sergeev's ribcage. Sergeev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sergeev's defenses.
Batman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sergeev backwards.
Sergeev tries to throw a body punch but Batman avoids it by throwing Sergeev back against the cage.
Batman presses Sergeev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Batman as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batman misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman scores with a shoulder strike.
Batman trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batman.
Sergeev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Batman works on Sergeev's body with a couple of short punches.
Batman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batman trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Batman.
Batman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Batman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batman lands with a light punch inside.
Sergeev trying to land knees to the body.
Batman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Batman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sergeev throws a leg kick but Batman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sergeev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sergeev somewhat.
Batman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sergeev tries a head kick but it misses.
Batman tries to clinch but Sergeev is having none of it.
Batman takes the fight into the clinch.
Batman lands an uppercut.
Batman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batman lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Batman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batman scores with a shoulder strike.
Batman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Batman to work.
A nice left hand lands by Batman.
Sergeev misses with the head strike.
Batman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sergeev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sergeev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Batman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sergeev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Batman after a bit of a struggle.
The Batman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Sergeev.
Sergeev is breathing heavily.
Batman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Batman tries to land knees in the clinch but Sergeev avoids the damage to the body.
Batman misses with a knee strike.
Batman looking to throw knees to the head but Sergeev is blocking nicely.
Batman slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Batman.
Batman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sergeev backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Batman.
Batman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sergeev backwards.
Batman lands a hook that snaps the head of Sergeev backwards.
A body shot lands from Batman.
Batman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sergeev avoids it.
Batman lands with a right to the head.
Sergeev has Batman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Batman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Batman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Batman on the inside.
A short left from Batman.
Batman is working Sergeev over against the cage.
A short right from Batman on the inside.
Batman misses with a knee strike.
Batman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Batman.
Nice body punch from Batman.
Batman scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batman works on Sergeev's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Batman.
Nice body punch from Batman.
Batman lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Batman.
Batman tries a knee to the head but Sergeev blocks it.
Batman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batman scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Batman as the two fighters clinch.
Batman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sergeev can do to turn this around?
Batman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sergeev avoiding damage as Batman throws knees to the body.
Batman trying to land knees to the body.
Sergeev trying to stall but Batman improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Batman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Batman avoids a kick to the body.
Sergeev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batman moves into the clinch.
Sergeev swings wildly with an uppercut but Batman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergeev blocks the elbow strike.
Sergeev is trying to stall.
Batman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Batman - that landed with a thud.
Sergeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Batman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batman just leaning against Sergeev, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sergeev.
A right hand to the body from Batman.
Batman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Batman.
Batman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
Batman scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zurab Sergeev has been cut.
Batman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
Batman works on Sergeev's body with a couple of short punches.
Batman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sergeev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batman.
A short right from Batman on the inside.
Batman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sergeev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batman pushes off an throws an elbow but Sergeev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Batman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sergeev or not.
A short left from Batman.
Batman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sergeev is rocked!
Sergeev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sergeev is still on wobbly legs! Can Batman finish him?
Batman lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Batman.
Batman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Batman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Batman.
Sergeev seems to have recovered his senses.
Batman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batman lands a nice uppercut.
Batman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sergeev backwards.
A short body shot lands from Batman as the two fighters clinch.
Batman trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Batman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batman pushes Sergeev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batman is keeping busy.
Batman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
Batman prevents the takedown attempt.
Batman lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sergeev's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sergeev goes for a takedown attempt but Batman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zurab Sergeev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batman drives through and clinches with Sergeev against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Batman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batman 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Batman!
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