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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spazstor has chosen 2Pac feat. T.I. - Changed Man (Jazze Pha Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Caiaphas Caine has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caiaphas Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Spazstor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spazstor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Caine misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Caine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spazstor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Spazstor regains half guard.
Well, if Caine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caine trying to control the action but Spazstor is working from the bottom.
Caine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spazstor has one foot on Caine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spazstor lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Caine moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine shoots for a double leg takedown but Spazstor sprawls well. He's pushed Caine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spazstor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spazstor throws a hook but Caine blocks it.
Spazstor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spazstor misses with a low kick as Caine jumps back.
Spazstor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Spazstor moves out of range of the body kick.
Caine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caine thuds a left hand into Spazstor's body.
Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spazstor!
Spazstor throws Caine to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caine throws a body punch but Spazstor moves out of range.
Caine digs a good hook to Spazstor's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor scores with a nice strike.
Caine lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Spazstor
and Caine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spazstor's guard.
Spazstor pushes Caine off and gets back to his feet.
Spazstor throws a shot from downtown. Caine moves away and avoids it.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caine.
It looks like Zlatan Spazstor has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spazstor.
Caine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caiaphas Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spazstor throws out a leg kick but Caine moves out of range and Spazstor only half commits.
Spazstor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caine. That's going to slow Spazstor down.
Spazstor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caine.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
Caine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caine checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Caine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caine is looking to wear down Spazstor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spazstor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caine.
Spazstor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caine throws a wild body kick that Spazstor sees coming a mile off.
Caine digs a good hook to Spazstor's body.
Caine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Caine tests Spazstor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spazstor's head.
Spazstor is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor wants to land a leg kick but Caine is out of range.
Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Caine. Beautiful body shot.
Spazstor throws a hook but Caine blocks it.
Caine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spazstor manages to avoid it.
Spazstor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Caine misses with a right hand
and Spazstor counters with a left to the body.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caine counters with a takedown into side control.
Caine tries for a kimura but Spazstor is defending well.
Caine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caine trying to control the position but Spazstor is working away.
Caine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zlatan Spazstor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spazstor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caine checks it well.
Spazstor throws a front kick aimed at Caine's knee but Caine avoids it well.
Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Caine with that takedown attempt.
Spazstor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spazstor throws a hook but Caine blocks it.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caine throws a wild body kick that Spazstor sees coming a mile off.
Caine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spazstor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caine tries to score with some ground and pound. Spazstor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Caine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spazstor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spazstor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spazstor keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine is working Spazstor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Spazstor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Caine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spazstor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spazstor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caine's guard! Nice work there by Spazstor!
Spazstor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Caine controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor preventing the sweep.
Caine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spazstor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Caine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spazstor trying to control the position but Caine is working away.
Caine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spazstor's best efforts.
Caine actively working from the bottom here.
Caine gets full guard.
Caine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spazstor stacks Caine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spazstor!
Caine is looking to regain half guard here but Spazstor keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor controlling the position from side mount.
Caine is looking for a sweep.
Caine struggling a bit here.
Spazstor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Spazstor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor lands with a shot to the body.
Caine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Caine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spazstor throws a low kick but Caine moves out of range easily.
Spazstor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spazstor counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caine feints and then cracks Spazstor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spazstor down.
Caine connects with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Spazstor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Caine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spazstor slips under a jab.
Caine misses with a hook
and Spazstor counters with a low kick, right behind Caine 's knee.
Caine tries for a takedown but Spazstor circles away easily
enabling Spazstor to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Spazstor misses
and Caine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caine.
Spazstor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Caine has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Spazstor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caiaphas Caine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spazstor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caine shoots in for a takedown but Spazstor shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spazstor is fending him off so far but Caine persists. Nope, Spazstor circles away and we're back to standing.
Spazstor scores with a kick to the body.
Spazstor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor tries a low kick but Caine avoids it.
Spazstor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spazstor cracks the inside of Caine's front leg.
Caine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caine scores with a hook.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Caine's leg but Caine calmly moves out of range.
Spazstor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Spazstor.
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caine moves away.
Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spazstor throws a leg kick
and Caine counters with a single leg into guard. Spazstor didn't expect that.
Caine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spazstor wants to stand up but Caine is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine tries to free his leg and advance position but Spazstor is retaining full guard.
Spazstor wants to stand but Caine is controlling the position.
Caine throwing strikes from guard but Spazstor blocks nicely.
Caine throws an elbow that misses. Spazstor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caine's guard. Nice move by Spazstor!
Caine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Spazstor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Caine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spazstor passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine struggling a bit here.
Caine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spazstor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Caine wants to get back to full guard.
Spazstor is trying to control. Caine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caine wants to control but Spazstor is keeping busy.
Spazstor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Caine is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine has a hand on Spazstor's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spazstor takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Spazstor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Caine is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Caine regains half guard.
Caiaphas Caine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlatan Spazstor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spazstor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatan Spazstor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spazstor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Spazstor!
A victorious Zlatan Spazstor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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