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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 9 p4p, 13 weight class) and Radu Dracul (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Dracul fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Skurwysynowski lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul closes the distance and clinches up with Skurwysynowski, looking for a takedown. Dracul pushes Skurwysynowski against the cage but Skurwysynowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skurwysynowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dracul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skurwysynowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dracul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dracul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Dracul won't allow Skurwysynowski to sweep him here.
Dracul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dracul passes Skurwysynowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skurwysynowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Skurwysynowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dracul on the ground.
Dracul works his way into side control.
Skurwysynowski is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skurwysynowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dracul.
Dracul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski parries the strikes from Dracul easily there. Dracul is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skurwysynowski to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Dracul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Dracul.
Skurwysynowski being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skurwysynowski connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Dracul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Dracul counters with a single leg into guard. Skurwysynowski didn't expect that.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Skurwysynowski is keeping the position.
Skurwysynowski has control of Dracul's left arm, preventing Dracul from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dracul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul is working Skurwysynowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul content to stall in guard here.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is stalling in the full guard.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Skurwysynowski keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skurwysynowski but Skurwysynowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
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.
Dracul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dracul working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dracul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skurwysynowski keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
And Dracul tries to counter it with a takedown but Skurwysynowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dracul or perhaps it was just good defense by Skurwysynowski, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skurwysynowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Dracul's shoulder, as Dracul tries to avoid the shot.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul feints the counter takedown.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Dracul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skurwysynowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dracul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Skurwysynowski is keeping the position.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Skurwysynowski parries the strikes from Dracul easily there. Dracul is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skurwysynowski to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skurwysynowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skurwysynowski is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Skurwysynowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dracul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski trying to hold on to Dracul's head to control him but Dracul postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dracul.
And Skurwysynowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Dracul blocks it.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but Skurwysynowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dracul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skurwysynowski tests Dracul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dracul.
Skurwysynowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dracul just manages to avoid it.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
Dracul shoots in and drives through. Skurwysynowski sprawls well.
Skurwysynowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dracul dives in and grabs Skurwysynowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skurwysynowski pushes down on Dracul's head and hops out.
Skurwysynowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skurwysynowski as he avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick
and Dracul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Skurwysynowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skurwysynowski tries to get out of the position.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul drops back looking for a leg! Skurwysynowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skurwysynowski manages to kick Dracul off! Dracul jumps back into Skurwysynowski's guard.
Dracul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dracul stopping the sweep attempt from Skurwysynowski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski had his way with Radu Dracul in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski jabs Dracul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul misses with a takedown attempt - Skurwysynowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skurwysynowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skurwysynowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dracul.
That's two 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.
Dracul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skurwysynowski's waist but Skurwysynowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dracul off to one side.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Dracul.
Skurwysynowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dracul has his takedown stuffed
and Skurwysynowski counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Dracul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four 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.
Dracul gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skurwysynowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but Skurwysynowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Dracul backs away, Skurwysynowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Radu Dracul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul shoots in and gets a takedown into Skurwysynowski's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Radu Dracul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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