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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles DaCoca (ranked 635 p4p, 17 weight class) and Beast Putin (ranked 1141 p4p, 27 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 cm
39
243 lbs
32 - 18 - 0 |
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225 cm
33
257 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beast Putin! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Putin lands with a nice body kick. DaCoca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaCoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin. Putin scoring well with a low kick there.
Putin connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut. Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DaCoca.
DaCoca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. DaCoca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Putin tries to score a power double leg takedown but DaCoca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Putin somewhat. DaCoca tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it. Putin lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Putin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DaCoca has time to react. Putin shoots and misses and DaCoca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow. Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Putin breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Putin finds it's way through DaCoca's defenses. Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Putin avoids the head kick by DaCoca.
Putin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Putin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DaCoca. Putin throws a leg kick and DaCoca counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Putin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Putin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Putin controlling the action here. DaCoca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Putin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DaCoca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Putin. DaCoca has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though. Putin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DaCoca is trying to control but can't.
DaCoca is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Putin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! DaCoca wants to get back to full guard but Putin has mounted him! DaCoca gets back to half guard. DaCoca won't allow Putin to pass to mount. Putin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DaCoca gets full guard. Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but DaCoca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. DaCoca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putin is one step ahead there. DaCoca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but DaCoca is retaining full guard. DaCoca looking to sweep here. No luck so far. DaCoca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. DaCoca looks to land a strike but Putin avoids it nicely and regains full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Putin dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Putin tenderised DaCoca's leg. DaCoca is trying to keep his angry face on. Putin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and DaCoca counters with a stiff right hand. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
DaCoca takes one to the chin there. Putin lands the left hand. Putin connects with an inside leg kick. Putin looks to land a left hand but DaCoca moved out of range nicely. DaCoca tries to counter by clinching up but Putin breaks away and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick from DaCoca lands but Putin takes it in his stride. Putin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Putin swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from DaCoca misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Putin misses with a wild body shot. DaCoca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. DaCoca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Putin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Putin showed some decent athleticism there. Putin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Putin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DaCoca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putin. DaCoca is looking to control Putin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DaCoca avoid being mounted? Putin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DaCoca to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DaCoca keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass. DaCoca controls Putin momentarily but Putin frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. DaCoca working a defensive guard here.
Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. DaCoca keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DaCoca wants to sweep but no luck. Putin passes DaCoca's left leg - he's now in half guard. Putin wants to work for an arm triangle but DaCoca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DaCoca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DaCoca. Putin won't allow DaCoca to sweep him here. DaCoca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Putin is just content to waste time from the top position. DaCoca takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. DaCoca keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now DaCoca is on top in guard.
Putin trying to control the position.
Putin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Putin has his foot on DaCoca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DaCoca works his way back into a safe position though. Putin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DaCoca is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Putin 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DaCoca darts in and out, connecting with a jab. DaCoca misses the jab. DaCoca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Putin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DaCoca's hands. Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin. A low kick from Putin misses and DaCoca counters with a solid body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Putin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. DaCoca misses with a body shot.
Putin throws a counter combo. DaCoca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round. DaCoca lands a nice shot to the body.
DaCoca lands a big head kick that sends Putin tumbling to the mat! DaCoca takes a step backwards and waves Putin back to his feet - he wants the finish! DaCoca throws the left hand but Putin avoids the punch easily. Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DaCoca's waist but DaCoca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side. Putin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DaCoca scores with a counter punch that sends Putin to the canvas! DaCoca smells blood - he's punishing Putin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Putin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles DaCoca! After winning the bout, Charles DaCoca thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
52% |
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