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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hells Bells . Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoliy Lapikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros throws a push kick but Lapikov slaps the foot to one side.
Lapikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quadros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Quadros.
Quadros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lapikov under the eye.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapikov takes a swing at Quadros's ribcage but misses.
As Lapikov backs off Quadros throws a huge counter combo but Lapikov manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Quadros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lapikov blocks a jab.
No joy there for Quadros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lapikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quadros misses with an uppercut
and Lapikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Planet Granite in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quadros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lapikov.
Quadros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quadros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lapikov counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov ducks right into an uppercut from Quadros.
Quadros connects with the punch.
Lapikov looks to throw the jab but Quadros is out of range.
Quadros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quadros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lapikov's head backwards.
Quadros is looking to clinch but Lapikov is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Quadros.
Lapikov is rocked!
Quadros throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lapikov clean off his feet! He's out cold! Quadros stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Quadros!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Quadros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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