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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Stupka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stupka comes to the cage accompanied by Red Army March. Tatov has chosen Soundgarden - Superunknown as his entrance music. Igor Tatov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Stupka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tatov misses.
Tatov scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Rocco Stupka has been cut.
Stupka throws a hook but Tatov avoids it easily.
Stupka throws out a powerful jab.
Stupka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stupka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Stupka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stupka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stupka jabs Tatov right on the nose. Tatov blinks but takes it well.
Tatov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stupka.
Tatov jabs Stupka right on the nose. Stupka blinks but takes it well.
Stupka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tatov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tatov.
Tatov checks a low kick from Stupka.
Tatov defending well as Stupka loads up on a big left hand.
Stupka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stupka misses with a hook. Tatov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stupka works Tatov's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Stupka coming out on top.
Stupka looks to land a right hand but Tatov moved out of range.
Stupka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatov lands a really nice looking cross but Stupka seems unphased.
Stupka throws a combination that misses
and Tatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stupka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stupka looking for a sweep. Not yet Stupka, not yet.
Tatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stupka is retaining full guard.
Tatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stupka keeping moving, preventing Tatov from controlling successfully.
Stupka working a defensive guard but Tatov passes into half guard.
Tatov trying to mount his opponent but Stupka defends it.
Tatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stupka defending well though.
Tatov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stupka wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov throwing shots but Stupka is blocking nicely.
Stupka won't allow Tatov to pass to mount.
Stupka trying to control here.
Stupka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stupka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatov wants to pass the guard but Stupka is keeping the position.
Stupka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stupka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stupka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatov trying to control but Stupka is working from the bottom.
Stupka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stupka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatov.
Stupka keeping moving, preventing Tatov from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stupka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tatov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Stupka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stupka misses with a looping right.
Stupka throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatov.
Nice shot lands for Tatov.
Stupka misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stupka.
Stupka throws a shot from downtown. Tatov moves away and avoids it.
Stupka throws a jab when Tatov was well out of range.
Tatov throws a head kick that misses.
Tatov shoots in for a takedown but Stupka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stupka in his tracks.
Rocco Stupka's cut is getting worse.
Tatov ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
Good exchange - Stupka coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatov swings for the body but Stupka moves out of range.
Tatov moves away from the strike by Stupka.
Tatov is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stupka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatov moves away.
Tatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stupka.
Tatov stuns Stupka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stupka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stupka on the side of the head.
Stupka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tatov cracks Stupka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tatov misses the jab.
Tatov throws a head kick that misses.
Tatov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Stupka throws a body punch but Tatov moves out of range.
Stupka stalks Tatov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tatov's face. Tatov staggers backwards, shaken.
Stupka throws a hook to the side of Tatov's head but Tatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stupka misses with a looping right.
Tatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stupka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stupka loads up on a big right hand but Tatov slips the punch.
Stupka ducks under a wild hook from Tatov.
Tatov defending well as Stupka loads up on a big left hand.
Stupka throws a right hand that Tatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatov also avoids with ease.
Tatov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tatov checks a leg kick.
Stupka staying out of range there.
Tatov defending well as Stupka loads up on a big left hand.
Stupka moves out of range as Tatov strikes.
Stupka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tatov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tatov is looking to clinch but Stupka is avoiding it.
Stupka jabs Tatov right on the nose. Tatov blinks but takes it well.
Tatov ducks under a wild hook from Stupka.
A bone on bone clash there as Tatov blocks the leg kick.
Tatov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stupkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tatov pushes Stupka up against the cage in a clinch.
Stupka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatov's elbow.
Stupka avoids a wild elbow strike from Tatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stupka wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatov won't allow it.
Stupka is pressed up against the cage. Tatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stupka down to the mat. Stupka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tatov closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stupka is defending well for now.
Stupka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stupka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatov is one step ahead there.
Stupka trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stupka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stupka wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatov wants to control from the top but Stupka keeps moving.
Tatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatov landing with the ground and pound.
Stupka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Tatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocco Stupka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stupka.
Stupka looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatov is just out of range.
Stupka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatov.
Tatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatov throws a looping overhand right but Stupka ducks down to avoid it.
Stupka misses with an uppercut
and Tatov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stupka!
Tatov controlling the position from side mount.
Stupka is trying to get back to half guard.
Tatov throws an elbow but Stupka slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stupka keeps working.
Tatov cracks Stupka with a big elbow.
Stupka is trying to control Tatov's posture but Tatov avoids it.
Stupka stops Tatov from passing to mount.
Stupka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stupka is trying to control Tatov's posture but Tatov avoids it.
Stupka tries to buck Tatov off but Tatov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov moves into full mount!
Tatov punching from mount but Stupka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stupka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tatov landing punches.
Rocco Stupka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocco Stupka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Tatov!
A victorious Igor Tatov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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