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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ushenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dupree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ushenin comes into the arena with The Godfather blaring out of the sound system. Marcus Dupree has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Ushenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree scores with a punch to the head.
Ushenin throws out a powerful jab.
Dupree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dupree.
Dupree throws a right and a left that Ushenin avoids nicely.
Dupree showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ushenin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ushenin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Dupree.
Dupree throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ushenin moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ushenin stalls.
Dupree avoiding damage as Ushenin throws knees to the body.
Dupree tries to break the clinch but Ushenin is controlling the position.
Ushenin has Dupree pressed against the cage, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dupree is trying to push Ushenin away but Ushenin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dupree misses with a shot to the body
and Ushenin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Dupree. Those never looked like landing.
Dupree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ushenin circles away quickly and effectively.
Ushenin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ushenin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ushenin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupree misses with a takedown attempt - Ushenin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dupree misses with a kick to the body.
Dupree scores with a jab to the body.
Ushenin closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage.
Ushenin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ushenin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree can't break the clinch.
Ushenin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Ushenin lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupree drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ushenin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dupree fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Dupree with that takedown attempt.
Alex Ushenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dupree.
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ushenin moves to clinch but Dupree breaks away
and Dupree counters with a three punch combo that has Ushenin backing up. Ushenin nods at Dupree to acknowledge the strikes.
Dupree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ushenin moves away.
Dupree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ushenin moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Dupree.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ushenin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dupree misses with an uppercut. Ushenin saw that one coming.
A low kick from Dupree misses
and Ushenin counters with a straight right hand.
Ushenin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dupree misses with a wild body shot.
Ushenin ducks under a wild hook from Dupree.
Ushenin moves into range and clinches up with Dupree.
Dupree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupree misses with a takedown attempt
and Ushenin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ushenin leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Ushenin fails to land.
Ushenin misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dupree prevents a body shot from Ushenin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ushenin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dupree can't break the clinch.
Ushenin prevents Dupree from breaking the clinch.
Ushenin blocks a body shot from Dupree.
Dupree goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ushenin prevents it.
Ushenin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ushenin looking to stall.
Ushenin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ushenin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dupree's efforts to push away.
Ushenin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ushenin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Dupree will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dupree with a poor takedown
and Ushenin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ushenin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ushenin wants to clinch up but Dupree keeps it at a distance.
Dupree is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ushenin rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dupree.
Dupree cracks Ushenin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dupree scores with a punch to the head.
Dupree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alex Ushenin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dupree throws a series of punches but Ushenin avoids them all with ease.
Dupree misses with a takedown attempt
and Ushenin counters with a leg kick.
Alex Ushenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dupree.
Ushenin tries to clinch but Dupree moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ushenin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dupree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dupree has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dupree is breathing heavily.
Dupree swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ushenin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ushenin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ushenin lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree can't break the clinch.
Ushenin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dupree is looking to break free of the clinch but Ushenin has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Ushenin.
Ushenin pushes Dupree back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dupree tries to circle away but Ushenin has him pinned against the cage.
Alex Ushenin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ushenin lands a shoulder strike.
Dupree is trying to break the clinch but Ushenin is controlling him.
Dupree is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dupree is looking to break free of the clinch but Ushenin has double underhooks.
Ushenin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ushenin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dupree blocks it with crossed arms.
Ushenin lands with a right to the head.
Dupree is rocked!
A short right from Ushenin on the inside.
Dupree is still on wobbly legs! Can Ushenin finish him?
Dupree goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ushenin prevents it.
Dupree is trying to push Ushenin away but Ushenin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree letting Ushenin take a breather here.
Dupree seems to have recovered his senses.
Ushenin has Dupree pressed against the cage, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Ushenin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree wants to break free but Ushenin has control.
A frustrated look appears on Dupree's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ushenin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dupree has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ushenin stalling against the cage.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.
Ushenin stalling against the cage.
Ushenin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ushenin has Dupree pressed against the cage, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dupree tries to break the clinch but Ushenin is controlling the position.
Ushenin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ushenin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ushenin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ushenin gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ushenin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ushenin has closed the distance and engaged Dupree in a clinch.
A short left from Ushenin.
Dupree is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ushenin can't fight it off and eventually Dupree manages to take the fight to the floor. Ushenin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ushenin is adopting a defensive guard.
Ushenin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ushenin tries to get out of the position.
Ushenin wants to stand but Dupree is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree pushing down on Ushenin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ushenin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ushenin sees it coming and defends easily.
Ushenin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dupree is working for a kimura but Ushenin is defending it quite comfortably.
Dupree thows a huge punch but Ushenin dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ushenin trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Ushenin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ushenin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupree fails with the takedown
and Ushenin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupree feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ushenins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dupree misses the jab.
Marcus Dupree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dupree keeps the fight on the outside.
Ushenin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dupree connects with a body shot.
Dupree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Ushenin does no damage.
Marcus Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ushenin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dupree shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ushenin as he avoids it easily.
Ushenin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ushenin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dupree's knee momentarily.
Dupree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dupree misses with the combination.
Ushenin tries to clinch but Dupree is having none of it.
Ushenin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ushenin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dupree is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ushenin is looking to clinch but Dupree is avoiding it.
Dupree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ushenin tries to clinch but Dupree is having none of it.
Dupree throws a body punch but Ushenin moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dupree. Those never looked like landing.
Ushenin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alex Ushenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dupree.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushenin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ushenin lunges at Dupree with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dupree's hand.
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!
Ushenin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ushenin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dupree misses with a wild combination.
Dupree will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ushenin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alex Ushenin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dupree misses with a few strikes there.
Dupree looks to land a left hand but Ushenin moved out of range nicely.
Dupree shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ushenin as he jumps to the side.
Ushenin moves in looking to clinch but Dupree pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree keeps the fight on the outside.
Dupree shoots in looking for a takedown. Ushenin tries to sprawl out of it but Dupree keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ushenin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dupree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ushenin counters by clinching up.
Ushenin tries to work over Dupree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ushenin lands a left hand.
Dupree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ushenin's elbow.
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ushenin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dupree is working for takedown but Ushenin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ushenin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupree's elbow.
Nice body punch from Ushenin - that landed with a thud.
Ushenin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ushenin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dupree avoids the damage to the body.
Ushenin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ushenin lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ushenin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ushenin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Marcus Dupree has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Ushenin.
Ushenin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ushenin lands a damaging elbow.
Ushenin stalling against the cage.
Ushenin dips a shoulder and cracks Dupree with a mighty uppercut! Dupree falls back against the cage and Ushenin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dupree is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ushenin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Ushenin!
Our winner, Alex Ushenin, 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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