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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 19 p4p, 95 weight class) and Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 5 p4p, 16 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozhkov throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rozhkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rozhkov breaks the clinch.
Rozhkov moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Inhanamoto to regain full guard.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inhanamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Rozhkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Inhanamoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rozhkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Inhanamoto is looking to improve his position.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rozhkov is stalling here. Inhanamoto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rozhkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Inhanamoto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is looking to reverse the position.
Inhanamoto trying to control the action but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozhkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Inhanamoto controls the position from side control.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Rozhkov prevents Inhanamoto from moving into mount.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Rozhkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rozhkov with the ground and pound but Inhanamoto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Rozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rozhkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inhanamoto's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Inhanamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inhanamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inhanamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inhanamoto preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozhkov pulls Inhanamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rozhkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inhanamoto is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inhanamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inhanamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Donk. Rozhkov catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Rozhkov has his takedown stuffed
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Rozhkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Inhanamoto.
Rozhkov is rocked!
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rozhkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inhanamoto cracks Rozhkov with a left hook right on the temple and Rozhkov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Inhanamoto lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rozhkov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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