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Strikes at a pace: Russians won all four fights within the framework of "REN TV Fight Club"
Another tournament of REN TV's Fight Club took place in Moscow, this time in fist fights. It was a match confrontation Russia vs USA, where a Brazilian fought for the Americans. As a result, none of the fights went to the judges' decision, and in the main fight of the evening Sergey Kuzmin easily demolished 135-kilogram Seveidzh.
Kuzmin vs Sevage
Sergey Kuzmin is one of the best Russian super featherweight boxers of recent years. 19 wins and two losses in the professional ring. Decided to try his hand at a fist fight. Deandre Sevage is a huge (135 kg) boxer with a professional record of 6-0. The American was not shy in expressions at the press conference, noting that he would knock out the Russian.
Experts predicted an interesting and persistent confrontation, but Kuzmin won in 90 seconds. First, Sevage fell down in the 20th second of the fight, grabbing the back of his head. The referee didn't bother to open the scoring. "Get up!" - urged the referee. Sevage got up and a minute later collapsed already knocked out - after a right overhand from Kuzmin. In the ring-interview Sergey said that he would like to continue to participate in fist fights.
Бойцы Деандре Севейдж (на первом плане) и Сергей Кузьмин
- Before the fight, we looked into each other's eyes for quite a long time," said Sergey Kuzmin to Izvestia. - It's like two predators look before the battle, trying to read in his eyes what he sends. I sent him: "I will only deliver the hardest blows." That's how it worked. Realized the plan for the fight, implemented almost all the tactical ideas. I liked the experience of fist fights, I would not refuse to fight someone else in this format.
Seveij expressed his respect to the Russian fans and tournament organizers, and also stated that he is ready to go on tour in Russian cities.
- My fight with Kuzmin didn't work out, but I'm not getting discouraged," Deandre said after the fight. - My plans are to go on tour in Russian cities, to make a number of fights. You know, it's a great country, good people. I want changes in my life, I want to see how life is organized in your country.
Fomichev vs Morrow
Oleg Fomichev, Top Dog bantamweight champion, and Rob Morrow, former Bellator and BKFC fighter, faced off in the evening's co-main event. The American's record in MMA is an impressive 25-22-1. Morrow called himself an unqualified favorite, so he rushed forward, for which he was punished. He went down in the 13th second. The fight continued, the rivals got into a clinch, and from there Fomichev landed two hard lefts, after which the referee stopped the fight.
Слева направо: бойцы Олег Фомичев и Роб Морроу
- In the U.S., fighters try to work on technique, keep their hands safe, afraid to strike," Morrow said. - Here guys are confident, energized, they are constantly moving forward. So I was not used to it, but I got a good experience.
Ionov vs Oliveira
Igor Ionov nicknamed Imel is a Top Dog star, Alex (Cowboy) Oliveira is a former UFC fighter. He was in the UFC 2.5 years ago, but now he is traveling - he fights in Russia, then in Serbia, then somewhere else. This was the Brazilian's first fist fight, and he also weighed 10-15 kilograms less. Exactly how much less is unknown, because Imelia did not show up for the weigh-in. And in general this fight was not planned, it was formed at the last moment. The fight lasted a minute and a half and ended with a knockout: Ionov hit the nose area - and Oliveira fell down.
Слева направо: бойцы Игорь Ионов и Алекс Оливейра
- He hit hard, but missed," Ionov emphasized after the fight. - When I hit him and he fell down for the first time, it was already a knockdown, but it didn't count. I would have liked to have a drink with him, but he said his wife would scold him. It doesn't matter who you are - your wife should be obeyed.
Kalajokov vs Pastore
Kantemir Kalazhokov is the Top Dog lightweight champion and undefeated fist fighter. Brett Pastore is an MMA fighter (three wins, three losses) from the Tiger Muay Thai gym.
Слева направо: бойцы Бретт Пасторе и Кантемир Калажоков
Cantemir said before the fight that he wanted more serious opposition, and his prediction came true. Kalajokov controlled the course of the fight, played with the American, and in the third round he split his eyebrow so badly that the fight had to be stopped.
