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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Ritzik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Kaspov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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289 lbs
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265 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Ritzik!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritzik misses with a body shot.
Ritzik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kaspov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ritzik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ritzik wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaspov misses with a left hand
and Ritzik counters with a good low kick that Kaspov was not able to check.
Ritzik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaspov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaspov throws a head kick but Ritzik moves out of range.
Kaspov misses with an uppercut
and Ritzik counters with a right hand to the body.
Ritzik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ritzik wants it to stay on the feet.
Ritzik throws out a counter right but Kaspov avoids it with no problem.
Kaspov slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ritzik.
Ritzik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritzik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ritzik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaspov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaspov moves out of range as Ritzik strikes.
Kaspov walks into a straight right hand from Ritzik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov drives through with a takedown into Ritzik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kaspov looking to sit in guard and control but Ritzik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ritzik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ritzik stopping the sweep attempt from Kaspov.
Ritzik stays in close to Kaspov's body and controls the position.
Kaspov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ritzik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritzik tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaspov is retaining full guard.
Ritzik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaspov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ritzik has managed to get both his arms back between Kaspov's legs - danger averted.
Ritzik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaspov is trying to keep Ritzik in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov keeping full guard, as Ritzik tries to pass.
Ritzik stands and steps away. Kaspov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ritzik punishes Kaspov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ritzik throws a head kick but Kaspov moves out of range.
Kaspov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaspov is breathing heavily.
Ritzik tries to work over Kaspov's front leg with a kick but Kaspov checks it.
Donk. Kaspov catches Ritzik right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritzik misses with an uppercut.
Ritzik digs a good body shot into Kaspov's ribs.
Ritzik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergei Kaspov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritzik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaspov fails with the takedown
and Ritzik counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritzik tries to bum rush Kaspov with a series of wild strikes but Kaspov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaspov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritzik defends it nicely.
Rupert Ritzik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ritzik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaspov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ritzik.
Kaspov throws a right hand that misses
and Ritzik counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sergei Kaspov has been cut.
A combination from Kaspov does no damage.
Kaspov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaspov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Kaspov misses.
Kaspov throws a sloppy body shot
and Ritzik counters with a nice right hand that sends Kaspov toppling to the canvas! Kaspov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ritzik finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaspov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov ducks under a wild hook from Ritzik.
Kaspov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritzik.
Ritzik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ritzik drops Kaspov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ritzik follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Ritzik!
Rupert Ritzik managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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