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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Tuphuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis Frolov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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211 lbs
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190 cm
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247 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tuphuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denis Frolov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tuphuria counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Frolov's guard now.
Tuphuria looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tuphuria is looking to stand up but Frolov won't let him.
Frolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tuphuria throws a chopping leg kick but Frolov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frolov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tuphuria counters with a single leg into guard. Frolov didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frolov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because George Tuphuria wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Frolov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tuphuria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tuphuria tries to score a body lock takedown but Frolov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frolov stalling in the clinch but Tuphuria improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria keeps control of Frolov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frolov is trying to stall.
Tuphuria jumps guard.
Frolov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuphuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frolov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tuphuria's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Denis Frolov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tuphuria keeps the fight on the outside.
Frolov closes the distance but Tuphuria moves to the side
and Tuphuria counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tuphuria.
Frolov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuphuria gets an underhook and turns Frolov into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria throws a punch but it's blocked by Frolov.
Frolov trying to control the position but instead, Tuphuria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frolov into the cage.
Frolov gets underhooks to prevent Tuphuria's takedown attempt.
Frolov wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Tuphuria dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frolov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuphuria circles away.
Frolov closes the distance but Tuphuria moves to the side
and Tuphuria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frolov wants to stand up but Tuphuria is controlling him.
Frolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frolov wants to stand but Tuphuria is controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because George Tuphuria wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Frolov darts in trying to clinch
and Tuphuria counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov wants to stall.
Frolov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Frolov.
Frolov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tuphuria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denis Frolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frolov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuphuria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frolov wants to clinch but Tuphuria slips to the side
and Tuphuria moves into the clinch.
Tuphuria wants to get back to striking at distance but Frolov won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frolov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frolov wants to stall.
Tuphuria has Frolov pressed against the cage, preventing Frolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Frolov.
Frolov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frolov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuphuria.
Frolov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuphuria circles away.
Frolov wants to clinch.
Frolov tries to clinch but Tuphuria moves away
and Tuphuria counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frolov walks away with a smile on his face. Tuphuria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frolov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frolov fails with an attempt to clinch.
George Tuphuria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuphuria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frolov tries to clinch up but Tuphuria circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frolov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frolov moves in looking to clinch but Tuphuria pushes him off.
Frolov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denis Frolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frolov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuphuria swats away the attempt to clinch by Frolov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Frolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tuphuria keeps the fight on the outside.
Frolov darts in trying to clinch
and Tuphuria counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Frolov!
Frolov is looking to get to half guard.
Frolov wants to hold on but Tuphuria pushes him away.
Frolov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Frolov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Denis Frolov.
Tuphuria keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frolov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frolov tries to clinch up
and Tuphuria counters by clinching up.
Frolov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tuphuria is keeping busy.
Frolov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Tuphuria has denied him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Frolov.
Tuphuria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tuphuria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tuphuria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria tries to score a body lock takedown but Frolov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frolov taking a breather.
Frolov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Frolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frolov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tuphuria up against the cage.
Tuphuria tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frolov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tuphuria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frolov wants to clinch up but Tuphuria keeps it at a distance.
Frolov wants to clinch but Tuphuria slips to the side
and Tuphuria counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tuphuria.
Frolov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frolov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frolov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Frolov.
I think Frolov 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Frolov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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