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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 712 p4p, 789 weight class) and Jack Reaper (ranked 96 p4p, 104 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 cm 43 220 35 - 22 - 0 |
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178 cm 35 226 14 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Reaper! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reaper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vinogradov. Vinogradov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut. The fighters circling - Vinogradov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Reaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Reaper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Reaper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Vinogradov throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily. Vinogradov scores with a jab to the body. Reaper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vinogradov thuds a left hand into Reaper's body. Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Reaper. Reaper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Vinogradov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vinogradov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Reaper misses the target. Vinogradov swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Reaper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Vinogradov misses with a looping right. Vinogradov misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand. Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it. Reaper lands a head shot. Vinogradov lands a jab. We've been hearing reports that Vinogradov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Reaper slips under a jab. Reaper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vinogradov. Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch. A little jabbing left from Reaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vinogradov slips a straight right by Reaper.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Reaper. Vinogradov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reaper. Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper. Vinogradov lands a head shot. Reaper on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vinogradov connects with a right hand. Reaper shakes it off. Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
letting Reaper counter with a right hand. Vinogradov misses with a hook. Vinogradov misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand. Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaper. Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vinogradov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Reaper. Reaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov. Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vinogradov misses with a wild body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Vinogradov as he connects with a hook. Vinogradov takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Reaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Reaper does it's job there. Reaper moves forwards but Vinogradov connects with a nice, crisp jab. Reaper tries to move into range but Vinogradov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming. Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range. Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Vinogradov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinogradov throws a sloppy body shot
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vinogradov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. This has been an exciting period of action! Vinogradov throws a series of punches but Reaper moves out of range. Vinogradov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Vinogradov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinogradov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Reaper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Vinogradov takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses. Reaper slips under a jab. Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here. Reaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
As Vinogradov backs off Reaper throws a huge counter combo but Vinogradov manages to avoid it all. The fighters circling - Vinogradov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reaper now looks to counter with a shot at the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut. 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.
Reaper thuds his right hand into Vinogradov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vinogradov misses with a looping right. Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov. Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
and Reaper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vinogradov! Reaper lets Vinogradov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Vinogradov is rocked! Vinogradov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Oh Vinogradov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Reaper counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Reaper!
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