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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harcore Prawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergiusz Ataman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harcore Prawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergiusz Ataman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataman blocks a head kick by Prawn.
Ataman wants to counter the offense by Prawn and move into the clinch position.
Ataman jabs at Prawn's body.
Prawn closes the distance and pushes Ataman back into the cage.
Ataman gets through Prawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ataman trying to land knees to the body.
Prawn misses with a punch to the body.
Prawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ataman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ataman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Prawn fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ataman.
Prawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ataman's elbow.
Prawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ataman lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prawn throws a head punch that misses.
Prawn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ataman tries to throw a body punch but Prawn avoids it by throwing Ataman back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prawn misses with a punch to the body.
Prawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ataman tries to work over Prawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ataman misses with a knee strike.
Prawn blocks an uppercut.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ataman pushes Prawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ataman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Prawn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
Ataman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ataman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.
Ataman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ataman lands a hook that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Prawn misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman missing with knees to the body.
Ataman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn lands a right hand.
Ataman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman lands a right hand.
Ataman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with some punches.
Prawn can't find room to land a body shot as Ataman controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Prawn fails to land.
Prawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prawn tries a body shot but Ataman blocks it.
Prawn scores with a shoulder strike.
Ataman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Ataman scores with a hook to the body.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prawn has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Prawn avoiding damage as Ataman throws knees to the body.
Prawn working aggressively here.
Ataman misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman has a couple of punches blocked by Prawn.
Ataman digs a right hand underneath Prawn's ribcage. Prawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prawn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ataman tries to stall but Prawn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ataman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ataman wants to clinch up but Prawn keeps it at a distance.
Prawn looks for the body kick but Ataman saw that one coming.
Ataman checks a low kick from Prawn.
Ataman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prawn on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Prawn misses.
Ataman lands with a shot to the body.
Prawn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ataman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ataman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ataman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prawn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Prawn moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ataman - that landed with a thud.
Prawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ataman tries to land knees in the clinch but Prawn avoids the damage to the body.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Prawn.
Prawn taking a breather.
Ataman lands a body punch.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
Prawn throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman struggles to land a body shot inside as Prawn controls his hands.
Ataman tries a knee to the head but Prawn blocks it.
Prawn misses with the head strike.
Ataman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prawn prevents a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Prawn.
Prawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Prawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prawn tries to throw a body punch but Ataman avoids it by throwing Prawn back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Prawn is pressed up against the cage. Ataman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prawn down to the mat. Prawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ataman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prawn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Prawn clinches up against the cage.
Prawn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ataman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prawn cracks Ataman with a nice body shot.
Prawn has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Ataman with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Ataman.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman misses with a body punch.
Ataman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prawn's face.
Prawn takes a shot to the head.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ataman working aggressively here.
Prawn blocks the elbow strike.
Ataman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ataman missing with knees to the body.
Prawn misses with some punches.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Prawn.
Ataman gets underhooks to prevent Prawn's takedown attempt.
Prawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ataman blocks a body shot from Prawn.
Prawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ataman blocks a body shot from Prawn.
A right hook to the body lands for Prawn.
Prawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ataman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Prawn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prawn looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harcore Prawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Ataman can't find room to land a body shot as Prawn controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
Ataman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prawn's face.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn blocks an uppercut.
Prawn wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ataman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prawn.
Prawn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ataman misses with a body shot.
Ataman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ataman controls his hands.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman has Prawn pressed against the cage.
Prawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ataman controls his hands.
Prawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prawn is looking for a takedown.
Ataman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Prawn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ataman tumbling to the mat - Prawn dives into Ataman's guard.
Prawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prawn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ataman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ataman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ataman!
Prawn tries to buck Ataman off but Ataman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ataman working away.
Harcore Prawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prawn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Prawn gets back to half guard.
Prawn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prawn is on top in guard.
Ataman pushes Prawn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman throws a body punch but Prawn moves out of range.
Ataman lands an overhand right.
Ataman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prawn under the eye.
Ataman tries to clinch but Prawn moves out of range.
Prawn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prawn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prawn counters with an inside leg kick.
Sergiusz Ataman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.
Ataman works Prawn's body with a nice hook.
Prawn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ataman is able to avoid easily.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ataman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ataman tries to clinch there but Prawn circles away.
Prawn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ataman lands with a good body shot.
Ataman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ataman lands a really nice looking cross but Prawn seems unphased.
Ataman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prawn rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ataman doesn't manage to clinch there - Prawn circles away.
Prawn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prawn throws a body kick that misses.
Ataman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ataman lands a leg kick that knocks Prawn off balance momentarily.
Ataman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ataman tries to clinch up.
Prawn takes a swing at Ataman's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiusz Ataman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ataman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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