ESPN2 FNF: Ruslan Provodnikov vs. Ivan Popoca RBR

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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Round 7

    Popoca is landing his jab pretty regularly, keeping Provodnikov turning clockwise (from a bird's eye view). Ruslan is trying to line up big right hands but sacrificing volume for the big power he's charging it up with. Good left hook to the body by Provodnikov. They stand and trade as Popoca steps in, and Provodnikov gets the better of it when they hook simultaneously. Popoca eats a big right hand. Popoca pushes him to the ropes with a couple of uppercuts. Now straight shots from Popoca, alternating hands and missing with both as Provodnikov circles outside and lands a hard counter right.

    Provodnikov just barely - better punches but far fewer of them.

    68-65
     
    IntentionalButt, Apr 15, 2011
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  2. Exactabox

    Exactabox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    68-65 Provodnikov. Popoca loses every time he stays outside right at the end of the russians punches.
     
    Exactabox, Apr 15, 2011
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  3. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't see Provodnikov going far in his career, he gets hit WAY too easy and is having trouble with an unknown
     
    paloalto00, Apr 15, 2011
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  4. RobsGhost

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    wow!
     
    RobsGhost, Apr 15, 2011
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  5. Боксёр

    Боксёр Boxing Addict Full Member

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    F*ck yeah !
     
    Боксёр, Apr 15, 2011
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  6. IntentionalButt

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    Round 8

    Provodnikov stands in and bangs away at Popoca's body. Popoca is unable to circle away as Provodnikov has his lead foot penetrating his stance and threatening to trip him up if he tries a quick lateral move. Popoca manages to tiptoe his way carefully back outside leaving a breadcrumb trail of jabs. Popoca tries to edge his way back in with his straight flurries but gets DOWNED WITH A HARD STRAIGHT RIGHT HAND! Popoca gets up quickly but looks a little hurt. Popoca turns southpaw to try and defend but is FINISHED OFF AGAINST THE ROPES!!! HARD STUFF FROM PROVODNIKOV, HEADHUNTING!! OVER!
     
    IntentionalButt, Apr 15, 2011
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  7. RobsGhost

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    it's OVAH!
     
    RobsGhost, Apr 15, 2011
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  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Did you miss his loss to Mauricio Herrera or something? :huh

    He already got "exposed".
     
    IntentionalButt, Apr 15, 2011
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  9. Exactabox

    Exactabox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Provodnikov stops Popoca.
    * Provodnikov will have trouble with a good in-fighter he does not seems comfortable when he can't use his range
     
    Exactabox, Apr 15, 2011
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  10. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    Good fight.
     
    PetethePrince, Apr 15, 2011
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  11. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Herrera got a gift. Provodnikov should really be undefeated. But, against the elite... Provodnikov will lose.
     
    Xplosive, Apr 15, 2011
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  12. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Good win, nice finish.
    Defo still a work in progress, fun to watch.

    He gets hit alot = exciting.
     
    Hatesrats, Apr 15, 2011
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  13. boxingfanneato

    boxingfanneato what would MORALES do! Full Member

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    provodnikov looked pretty good. happy to see him good. his style could produce good fights. getting with buddy might have been a good thing for him.
     
    boxingfanneato, Apr 15, 2011
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  14. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Good 1-2 from Ruslan for the kd. Well done Ruslan
     
    J Griz 757, Apr 15, 2011
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  15. paloalto00

    paloalto00 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He lost the "match" but he beat the **** out of Herrera
     
    paloalto00, Apr 15, 2011
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