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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Newgate (ranked 2153 p4p, 226 weight class) and Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 2444 p4p, 246 weight class). Edward Newgate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Newgate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newgate moves in looking to clinch but Stepanov pushes him off.
Newgate throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
Newgate is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepanov is looking to take a break and control but Newgate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Stepanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stepanov is looking for a kimura but Newgate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stepanov to get the leverage.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Newgate's hands, connecting with Newgate's forehead.
Stepanov content to control rather than advance.
Newgate tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newgate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stepanov connects with a nice short shot to Newgate's temple.
Newgate is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Newgate is holding on to half guard well.
Newgate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Newgate tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stepanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Newgate's hands, connecting with Newgate's forehead.
Newgate wants to improve his position but Stepanov is controlling well.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stepanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newgate is looking to improve his position.
Stepanov wants to free his trapped foot but Newgate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newgate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanov working Newgate over with strikes.
Newgate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newgate is not content to let Stepanov control the position.
Newgate tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Newgate trying to control from the bottom.
Newgate wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newgate is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov avoids the attempt from Newgate to control.
Stepanov with shots to the head and body - Newgate looks very uncomfortable down there.
Newgate taking shots to the head.
Stepanov dominating with strikes here.
Newgate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newgate is bucking up trying to escape but Stepanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Newgate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stepanov softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Newgate is out cold! Stepanov jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
An out of breath Konstantin Stepanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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