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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Heimendahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Putin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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257 lbs
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Putin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Putin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heimendahl doesn't seem phased though.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimendahl swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heimendahl checks a leg kick.
Heimendahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heimendahl throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heimendahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimendahl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin.
Heimendahl misses with a left hand
and Putin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Putin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimendahl.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimendahl.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl misses with a head kick.
Heimendahl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heimendahl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Putin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Heimendahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Putin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Putin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Putin.
Heimendahl moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin connects with a body shot.
Heimendahl ducks right into an uppercut from Putin.
Heimendahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Putin lands a slapping body shot.
Putin with a hook.
Putin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heimendahl eats them both and turns towards Putin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Heimendahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heimendahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Heimendahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Heimendahl scores with a jab. Putin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heimendahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Heimendahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin slips under a jab from Heimendahl.
Putin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heimendahl looks to land a body kick but Putin moved away.
Putin thinks about the counter body kick.
Donk. Heimendahl catches Putin right on the button with a cross.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimendahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Heimendahl throws a big shot that misses.
Putin avoids the head kick by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Heimendahl connects with a body shot that sends Putin's belly button to the back.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Heimendahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimendahl misses with a body kick.
Putin checks a leg kick.
Heimendahl is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Heimendahl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin has a takedown stuffed.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimendahl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimendahl. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin cracks Heimendahl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heimendahl checks a leg kick nicely.
Heimendahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heimendahl moves forwards but Putin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Heimendahl misses.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Heimendahl quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Putin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin works the jab nicely.
Putin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heimendahl had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimendahl moves away.
The fighters circling - Heimendahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heimendahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Putin.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Heimendahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimendahl throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimendahl looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heimendahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heimendahl misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heimendahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Putin, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimendahl lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Heimendahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimendahl misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Putin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heimendahl misses with a wild combination.
Putin misses with a looping right.
Heimendahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heimendahl throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Heimendahl moves away and avoids it.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimendahl.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heimendahl.
Putin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heimendahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Heimendahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimendahl misses with a left hand
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Heimendahl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heimendahl misses with a head kick.
Heimendahl throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Heimendahl swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimendahl slips a straight right by Putin.
Putin throws a hook but Heimendahl blocks it.
Heimendahl pushes Putin up against the cage in a clinch.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Heimendahl.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin avoids a wild elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Heimendahl.
Putin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Putin manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Heimendahl is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Heimendahl will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Heimendahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Putin trying to control the action but Heimendahl is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin trying to control the action but Heimendahl is working from the bottom.
Heimendahl is looking to regain half guard here but Putin keeps moving and retains side control.
Putin takes a little break here. Heimendahl wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Heimendahl is trying to control Putin's posture but Putin avoids it.
Putin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heimendahl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Putin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimendahl blocks a jab.
Heimendahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Putin, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Putin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Putin moves away from the strike by Heimendahl.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Heimendahl moves away and avoids it.
Heimendahl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heimendahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Heimendahl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Putin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Putin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimendahl.
Putin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Putin wants to slow Heimendahl down by chopping away at his legs.
Heimendahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heimendahl swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Heimendahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Heimendahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Putin thuds his right hand into Heimendahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a head kick but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Heimendahl moves into the clinch successfully.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin has Heimendahl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heimendahl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Putin manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Heimendahl misses.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses.
Heimendahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heimendahl if he has to take too many more of those.
Heimendahl throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heimendahl's sensitive parts.
Putin misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Heimendahl misses the target.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Heimendahl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Putin.
Nice jab there from Heimendahl.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimendahl connects with a crisp jab.
Putin digs a good hook to Heimendahl's body.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl throws a big shot that misses.
Putin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Heimendahl tries to move into range but Putin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Putin catches Heimendahl right on the button with a cross.
Heimendahl looks to land a body kick but Putin moved away.
Heimendahl avoids a kick to the body.
Heimendahl wants to clinch.
Putin cracks Heimendahl with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Putin tries to counter with a clinch but Heimendahl shakes him off and moves away.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Putin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Putin cracks a nice hook into Heimendahl's ribs.
A punch combination from Heimendahl misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heimendahl tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Putin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heimendahl throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Heimendahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heimendahl clobbers Putin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Heimendahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin scores with a nice strike.
Heimendahl throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Heimendahl throws out a loose jab but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Heimendahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Beast Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Putin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heimendahl doesn't seem bothered though.
Putin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heimendahl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heimendahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimendahl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heimendahl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Putin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Heimendahl 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Putin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beast Putin!
In his post fight interview, Beast Putin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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