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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Susan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Victorino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susan comes to the cage accompanied by Beautiful Machine - Shihad. Mike Susan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Susan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitor Victorino!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Susan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Susan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Victorino tries to avoid it but Susan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Victorino to the ground. Victorino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Susan fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Victorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Victorino has closed the distance and engaged Susan in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Victorino.
Victorino scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Susan has been cut.
Come on Victorino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Victorino landing knees to the body.
Susan being controlled against the cage.
Victorino can't get the takedown.
Victorino connects with a knee to the head.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victorino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorino scores a nice knee to the body.
Victorino with a knee to the head.
Victorino with a knee to the head.
Victorino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Victorino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Victorino.
Victorino scores with a knee to the head.
Victorino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Susan blocks an elbow strike.
Victorino with a knee to the head.
Victorino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susan's face.
Victorino'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.
Susan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Victorino scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Victorino.
A bit of stalling here from Victorino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Susan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Victorino.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Victorino.
Victorino has Susan up against the cage in a clinch.
Victorino pushes off an throws an elbow but Susan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Victorino lands a knee to the body.
Victorino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susan's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susan's face.
Victorino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Victorino just leaning against Susan, taking a breather.
Victorino landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Victorino connects with a knee to the head.
Victorino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susan's face.
Victorino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Victorino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorino connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Victorino.
Victorino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susan's face.
Victorino throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Victorino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Victorino pushes off an throws an elbow but Susan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Susan being controlled against the cage.
Victorino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Victorino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Victorino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Susan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Victorino has managed to clinch.
Victorino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Victorino lands a knee to the head.
Victorino lands a nice knee to the body.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Victorino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Victorino throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Victorino just leaning against Susan, taking a breather.
Victorino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Victorino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Susan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Susan wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susan keeping moving, preventing Victorino from controlling successfully.
Victorino preventing the sweep.
Victorino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Victorino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Victorino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Victorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Victorino tries to clinch up.
Susan misses with a takedown attempt - Victorino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Victorino moves in looking to clinch but Susan pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Victorino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Victorino clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Victorino.
Victorino slowing the pace effectively.
Victorino landing knees to the body.
Susan being controlled against the cage.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Victorino stalling.
Victorino crunches a lovely knee into Susan's ribcage.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Victorino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Victorino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorino lands a knee to the body.
Victorino stalls.
Victorino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Victorino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Victorino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Victorino lands a knee to the head.
Victorino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Susan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Victorino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Victorino.
Victorino has Susan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Susan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Susan is trying to drag Victorino to the mat but Victorino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Susan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorino scores a nice knee to the body.
Susan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Victorino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Susan tries for a takedown but Victorino manages to get underhooks.
Victorino throws an elbow but it misses.
Victorino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Victorino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Susan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Victorino prevents it.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Victorino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Victorino.
Vitor Victorino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Victorino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Victorino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Susan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Susan tries for a takedown but Victorino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victorino rushes Susan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Victorino scores a nice knee to the body.
Victorino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Victorino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Victorino with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Victorino.
Knees to the body from Victorino.
Victorino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Victorino lands a nice knee to the body.
Susan is pressed up against the cage. Victorino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Susan down to the mat. Susan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Susan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Victorino is fending him off so far but Susan persists. Nope, Victorino circles away and we're back to standing.
Victorino tries to clinch but Susan moves out of range.
Victorino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Victorino scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorino is pressed up against the cage. Susan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Victorino down to the mat. Victorino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Susan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victorino tries to clinch up.
Susan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Susan tries to keep at a distance but Victorino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Victorino pushes off an throws an elbow but Susan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Victorino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Victorino scores a nice knee to the body.
Victorino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Victorino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Susan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Victorino lands a knee to the head.
Victorino landing knees to the body.
Victorino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vitor Victorino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Victorino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Victorino tries to land knees in the clinch but Susan avoids the damage to the body.
Victorino stalling.
Victorino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Susan blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Victorino has Susan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Susan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Susan blocks an elbow strike from Victorino.
Victorino looking to throw knees to the head but Susan is blocking nicely.
Victorino misses with an elbow over the top.
Victorino misses with a knee strike.
Victorino tries to land a knee to the head but Susan blocks with his arms.
Victorino stops a takedown attempt from Susan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Victorino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Victorino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Susan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Victorino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Victorino landing knees to the head.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Victorino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Victorino stops a takedown attempt from Susan.
Susan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Victorino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susan's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Victorino.
Victorino is pressed up against the cage. Susan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Victorino down to the mat. Victorino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Victorino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Victorino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Susan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Susan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Victorino landing knees to the head.
Victorino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Susan's face.
Victorino tries to land a knee to the head but Susan blocks with his arms.
Victorino tries for a takedown but Susan manages to get underhooks.
Mike Susan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Susan is trying to drag Victorino to the mat but Victorino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Victorino slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Victorino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Victorino 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Victorino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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