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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MIKE CROCOP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Werdumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Werdumov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIKE CROCOP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Werdumov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdumov tries to clinch but CROCOP is having none of it.
CROCOP tries to close the distance and clinch but Werdumov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov lands a nice knee to the body.
CROCOP could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. CROCOP is defending well for now.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
CROCOP can't break the clinch.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov unloads a knee to the mid-section. CROCOP lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werdumov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
CROCOP is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Werdumov.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
Werdumov landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdumov.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
CROCOP takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdumov working CROCOP over with knees to the body.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has CROCOP in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
CROCOP wants to break the clinch but can't.
Werdumov lands a knee to the body.
Werdumov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdumov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CROCOP is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Werdumov with a knee to the head.
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
CROCOP wants to get back to striking at distance but Werdumov won't allow it.
CROCOP wants to break free but Werdumov has control.
Werdumov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Werdumov with a knee to the head.
CROCOP misses with a knee to the head.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov tries to land knees in the clinch but CROCOP avoids the damage to the body.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
CROCOP wants to break free but Werdumov has control.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
CROCOP wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdumov has him pressed against the cage.
CROCOP trying to land knees to the body.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and CROCOP avoids it.
CROCOP can't break the clinch.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov connects with a nasty looking knee right to CROCOP's face.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CROCOP blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
Werdumov lands a knee to the body.
CROCOP takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdumov landing knees to the head.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
CROCOP takes a knee right on the jaw!
CROCOP is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on CROCOP's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
CROCOP is trying to force a seperation but Werdumov has the dominant position.
CROCOP misses with an elbow strike.
Werdumov connects with a knee to the head.
Werdumov prevents CROCOP from breaking the clinch.
Werdumov connects with a nasty looking knee right to CROCOP's face.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Werdumov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Werdumov lands a knee to the body.
CROCOP tries to break free but Werdumov pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CROCOP can't break the clinch.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
CROCOP wants to break free but Werdumov has control.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Werdumov.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
Werdumov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Werdumov misses with a knee to the head.
Werdumov avoids a wild elbow strike from CROCOP.
CROCOP is trying to break free.
Werdumov lands a knee to the body.
Werdumov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Werdumov connects with a knee to the head.
CROCOP takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
CROCOP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CROCOP blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdumov unloads a knee to the mid-section. CROCOP lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
CROCOP wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdumov has him pressed against the cage.
Werdumov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werdumov landing knees to the head.
Werdumov lands a good knee to the midsection. CROCOP won't want to take too many of those.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdumov obliges.
CROCOP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
CROCOP tries to break free but Werdumov pushes him back against the cage.
Werdumov with a knee to the head.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
CROCOP wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdumov has him pressed against the cage.
CROCOP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Werdumov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite CROCOP's efforts to push away.
Werdumov keeps control of CROCOP as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
Werdumov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
CROCOP wants to get back to striking at distance but Werdumov won't allow it.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Werdumov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
CROCOP misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Werdumov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Werdumov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with CROCOP, pushing him back against the cage.
Werdumov misses with a knee to the head.
Werdumov scores a nice knee to the body.
CROCOP wants to break free but Werdumov has control.
Werdumov lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdumov as CROCOP tries to tie him up.
CROCOP wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdumov has him pressed against the cage.
Werdumov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has CROCOP in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Werdumov connects with a nasty looking knee right to CROCOP's face.
CROCOP pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werdumov tries to clinch up but CROCOP circles away and keeps his distance.
Werdumov tries to clinch there but CROCOP circles away.
Werdumov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Werdumov moves in looking to clinch but CROCOP pushes him off.
CROCOP throws a sloppy head kick and Werdumov moves out of range easily.
CROCOP lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedor Werdumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdumov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
CROCOP on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdumov.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
CROCOP tries to circle away but Werdumov has him pinned against the cage.
CROCOP is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Werdumov lands a good knee to the midsection. CROCOP won't want to take too many of those.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov with a knee to the head.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head.
CROCOP can't break the clinch.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CROCOP blocks it with crossed arms.
CROCOP wants to get back to striking at distance but Werdumov won't allow it.
Werdumov lands a knee to the body.
Werdumov connects with a knee to the head.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
CROCOP is trying to break the clinch but Werdumov is controlling him.
Werdumov misses with a knee to the head.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Werdumov has CROCOP pressed against the cage, preventing CROCOP from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Werdumov blocks an elbow strike from CROCOP.
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werdumov crunches a lovely knee into CROCOP's ribcage.
Werdumov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
CROCOP takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov lands a nice knee to the body.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
Werdumov keeps control of CROCOP as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
CROCOP is looking to break free of the clinch but Werdumov has double underhooks.
CROCOP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
CROCOP wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdumov has him pressed against the cage.
CROCOP is looking to break free of the clinch but Werdumov has double underhooks.
Werdumov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CROCOP blocks it with crossed arms.
CROCOP tries to break free but Werdumov pushes him back against the cage.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CROCOP wants to break the clinch but can't.
Werdumov landing knees to the body.
CROCOP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov tries to land knees in the clinch but CROCOP avoids the damage to the body.
Werdumov landing knees to the body.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Werdumov connects with a knee to the head.
Werdumov lands a good knee to the midsection. CROCOP won't want to take too many of those.
Werdumov landing knees to the body.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov lands a knee to the body.
Werdumov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
CROCOP is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdumov.
CROCOP is trying to break the clinch but Werdumov is controlling him.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov misses with a knee to the head.
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.
Werdumov has CROCOP pressed against the cage, preventing CROCOP from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Werdumov connects with a knee to the head.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
CROCOP is trying to break the clinch but Werdumov has him pressed against the cage.
Werdumov crunches a lovely knee into CROCOP's ribcage.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Werdumov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Werdumov.
Werdumov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. CROCOP is defending well for now.
Werdumov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has CROCOP in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
CROCOP wants to break the clinch but can't.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Werdumov with a knee to the head.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and CROCOP avoids it.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov misses with a knee to the head.
CROCOP putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Werdumov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CROCOP blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Werdumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
CROCOP swats away the attempt to clinch by Werdumov.
Werdumov moves in looking to clinch but CROCOP pushes him off.
CROCOP tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Werdumov is able to avoid easily.
Werdumov needs to keep his hands up - CROCOP had a free shot at his head there.
Werdumov is looking to clinch.
Werdumov tries to close the distance and clinch up but CROCOP swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Werdumov tries to close the distance and clinch up but CROCOP swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Werdumov tries to clinch but CROCOP moves away
and CROCOP counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Werdumov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CROCOP swats away the attempt to clinch by Werdumov.
Werdumov tries to close the distance and clinch up but CROCOP swats him away and circles back towards the center.
CROCOP throws a nice outside leg kick.
CROCOP lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CROCOP tries a head kick but it misses.
CROCOP circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werdumov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Werdumov tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for CROCOP.
Werdumov has CROCOP up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Werdumov.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
CROCOP has had enough of the clinch but Werdumov keeps him there for the moment.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov misses with a knee to the head.
Werdumov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite CROCOP's efforts to push away.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
CROCOP managing to block the knees to the body from Werdumov.
CROCOP is trying to break free.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdumov landing knees to the head.
Werdumov looking to throw knees to the head but CROCOP is blocking nicely.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov misses with a knee to the head.
Werdumov misses with a knee to the head.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Werdumov.
CROCOP on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Werdumov connects with a nasty looking knee right to CROCOP's face.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
CROCOP can't break the clinch.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CROCOP blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdumov with a knee to the head.
Werdumov unloads a knee to the mid-section. CROCOP lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
CROCOP wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdumov has him pressed against the cage.
Werdumov landing knees to the body.
CROCOP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
CROCOP has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Werdumov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Werdumov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werdumov crunches a lovely knee into CROCOP's ribcage.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
CROCOP is trying to break the clinch but Werdumov is controlling him.
Werdumov connects with a knee to the head.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CROCOP blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fedor Werdumov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
CROCOP tries a body shot but Werdumov blocks it.
CROCOP is trying to break the clinch but Werdumov is controlling him.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
Werdumov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but CROCOP blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on CROCOP's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
Werdumov landing knees to the body.
CROCOP looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and CROCOP avoids it.
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werdumov throws a knee to the head but misses.
CROCOP is trying to force a seperation but Werdumov has the dominant position.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Werdumov connects with a nasty looking knee right to CROCOP's face.
Werdumov tries a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks it.
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
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.
Werdumov missing with knees to the body.
Werdumov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CROCOP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdumov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdumov misses with a knee strike.
Werdumov landing knees to the head.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
Werdumov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fedor Werdumov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Werdumov tries to land a knee to the head but CROCOP blocks with his arms.
MIKE CROCOP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Werdumov connects with a nasty looking knee right to CROCOP's face.
CROCOP wants to break free but Werdumov has control.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
CROCOP is trying to force a seperation but Werdumov has the dominant position.
CROCOP tries to break the clinch but Werdumov is controlling the position.
CROCOP can't break the clinch.
Werdumov with a knee to the head.
CROCOP has had enough of the clinch but Werdumov keeps him there for the moment.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdumov keeps control of CROCOP as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Werdumov scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdumov connects with a nasty looking knee right to CROCOP's face.
Werdumov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
CROCOP wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
MIKE CROCOP showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Werdumov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Werdumov!
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