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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Luatua (ranked 202 p4p, 7 weight class) and Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 211 p4p, 8 weight class). Robbie Luatua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmitri Zaitsev's chin.
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258 lbs
30 - 13 - 0 |
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278 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Luatua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luatua misses with an uppercut.
Zaitsev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaitsev misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Luatua misses the target.
Luatua moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaitsev blocks an uppercut.
Luatua misses with a body punch.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
Zaitsev presses Luatua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luatua lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Zaitsev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luatua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luatua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Nice body punch from Luatua - that landed with a thud.
Luatua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Luatua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaitsev is trying to stall.
Luatua can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitsev controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Zaitsev.
A head punch on the inside from Luatua fails to land.
Zaitsev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luatua up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Luatua.
Luatua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaitsev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luatua lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev pushes Luatua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitsev.
Luatua tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Luatua tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Luatua being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev blocking some punches.
Luatua misses with the head strike.
Luatua prevents a body shot from Zaitsev.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaitsev.
Luatua misses with a punch to the body.
Luatua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaitsev is trying to stall.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Luatua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luatua swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luatua.
Luatua throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luatua throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaitsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Zaitsev.
Luatua letting Zaitsev take a breather here.
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the side of Luatua's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luatua.
Luatua lands a right hand.
Zaitsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Luatua struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaitsev controls his hands.
Luatua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Zaitsev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Luatua scores with a shot to the side of Zaitsev's head.
A short right from Luatua on the inside.
Zaitsev blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch but Luatua improves position.
Zaitsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luatua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaitsev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luatua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitsev's elbow.
Zaitsev has Luatua pressed against the cage.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
Luatua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitsev's elbow.
Luatua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luatua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luatua.
Luatua is breathing heavily.
Luatua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaitsev lands a body shot.
Zaitsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luatua backwards.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Zaitsev.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaitsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Luatua tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot.
Luatua swings widly with a right hand
and Zaitsev counters with a stiff right hand.
Luatua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luatua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luatua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luatua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luatua with a jab.
Luatua throws a combination that misses
and Zaitsev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Luatua.
Luatua throws out a loose jab but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev digs a good hook to Luatua's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luatua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luatua.
A big left from Luatua misses.
Luatua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luatua swings widly with a right hand
and Zaitsev counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zaitsev fails to land.
Luatua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luatua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaitsev breaks the clinch.
Zaitsev sizes up Luatua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robbie Luatua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Luatua's head but Luatua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luatua is looking to counter punch.
Zaitsev lands a nice looking body shot.
Luatua misses with the body kick
and Zaitsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbie Luatua is winning the standup battle so far.
Luatua slips a straight right by Zaitsev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luatua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luatua throws a hook but Zaitsev avoids it easily.
Good work by Luatua as he checks the leg kick.
Luatua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luatua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Luatua.
Luatua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luatua thuds his shin into the meat of Zaitsev's side.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev throws a looping overhand right but Luatua ducks down to avoid it.
Luatua thinks about countering with a body kick.
Luatua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaitsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Luatua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaitsev doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luatua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaitsev blocks the body kick.
Zaitsev is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Luatua moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua 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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mgr
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FIGHT
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