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ITFL 2 - Individual Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stride Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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240 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stride Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spillane slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Spillane.
It looks like Stride Orlov has been cut.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Spillane blocks a low kick nicely.
Spillane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orlov's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Spillane and Orlov goes tumbling to the canvas! Spillane follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Orlov is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spillane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orlov is still in real trouble! Can Spillane finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orlov trying to get back to full guard but Spillane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Orlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Spillane looking to finish Orlov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orlov!
That has opened up Stride Orlov's cut even more.
Spillane unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Orlov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Spillane celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Governale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bokya Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Back - Ludacris. Bokya Kersikov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sal Governale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bokya Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Governale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Governale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Governale checks the leg kick.
Governale shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Governale with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Governale didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Governale blocks nicely.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Governale has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov postures up in Governale's guard and throws a big left but Governale blocks it.
Governale has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Governale fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Governale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Governale was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Governale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Governale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Governale.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kersikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Governale is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Governale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Governale trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Governale being controlled here momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Governale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Governale misses with a straight right.
Good work by Governale as he checks the leg kick.
Governale missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Governale is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Governale checks it
and Governale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Governale off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Governale tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kersikov.
Governale covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Governale covering up well and avoiding damage.
Governale is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governale is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bokya Kersikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Governale thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Governale fights it but they end up in guard.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Governale pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Governale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Governale 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governale is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Governale feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Governale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
Governale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Governale.
Nice straight punches there by Governale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Governale.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Governale has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Governale is defended easily by Kersikov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Governale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Governale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Governale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Governale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Governale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Governale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Governale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Governale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governale throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov trying to control but Governale is working from the bottom.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Governale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov postures up in Governale's guard and throws a big left but Governale blocks it.
Governale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Governale working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governale keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Governale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Governale's front leg.
A big left from Governale misses.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Governale slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Governale off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Governale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Governale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Governale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bokya Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Governale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Governale throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Governale misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Governale keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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!
Kersikov throwing shots but Governale is blocking nicely.
Governale is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Governale defends it.
Governale taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Governale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sal Governale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governale preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Governale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Governale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov throws a strike but Governale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Governale keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Governale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov distracts Governale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Governale is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Governale trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Governale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Governale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Bokya Kersikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Governale missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bokya Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bokya Kersikov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrell comes into the arena with Can't Touch This blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Stanley Burrell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrell thuds his right hand into McDermot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDermot lands with a cross.
Burrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDermot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDermot throws a shot from downtown. Burrell moves away and avoids it.
Burrell looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermot is just out of range.
McDermot misses the shot to the body.
Burrell lands with a cross.
Burrell scores with a hook to the body. McDermot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDermot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burrell tries to land a leg kick but McDermot saw it coming and moves away.
McDermot misses with a straight left.
Burrell has McDermot up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermot blocks an uppercut.
McDermot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burrell tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermot avoids the damage to the body.
Burrell swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermot uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell misses with a punch to the body.
Burrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDermot misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Burrell .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burrell .
Burrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermot's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Burrell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Burrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDermot blocks a body shot from Burrell .
Burrell tries to throw a body punch but McDermot avoids it by throwing Burrell back against the cage.
McDermot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Burrell .
Burrell tries to work over McDermot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burrell misses with the head strike.
Burrell lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDermot lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Burrell .
McDermot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Burrell .
Burrell scores with a shot to the side of McDermot's head.
Burrell crunches a lovely knee into McDermot's ribcage.
Burrell misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McDermot on the inside.
Burrell misses with the head strike.
Burrell lands with a right to the head.
McDermot prevents a body shot from Burrell .
McDermot working aggressively here.
Burrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDermot cracks Burrell with a nice body shot.
Burrell lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Burrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermot avoids it.
Burrell blocking some punches.
McDermot lands a nice shot to the body.
Burrell digs a right hand underneath McDermot's ribcage. McDermot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDermot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDermot misses with some punches.
McDermot managing to block the knees to the body from Burrell .
Burrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Burrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burrell pushes McDermot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burrell misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McDermot.
McDermot scores with a hook to the body.
McDermot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from McDermot.
Burrell is breathing heavily.
McDermot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from McDermot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermot trying to land knees to the body.
McDermot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burrell s head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrell .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermot avoids it.
Burrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDermot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDermot.
A head punch on the inside from McDermot fails to land.
Burrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDermot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burrell scores with a hook to the body.
McDermot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burrell backwards.
McDermot stalling the fight.
Burrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermot's elbow.
McDermot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDermot trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDermot.
A head punch on the inside from Burrell fails to land.
McDermot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burrell backwards.
McDermot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burrell up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrell .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for McDermot to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDermot lands with a short shot to the head.
McDermot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burrell backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stanley Burrell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burrell staying out of range there.
Burrell punishes McDermot's body with a nice straight punch.
Burrell throws a solid leg kick but McDermot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burrell .
Burrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burrell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burrell moves out of range of the body kick from McDermot.
McDermot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burrell throws a body punch but McDermot moves out of range.
A big right from Burrell misses.
McDermot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burrell lands with an uppercut that bounces McDermot off the cage and back into range.
Burrell looks to land a left hand but McDermot moved out of range nicely.
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!
McDermot throws the left hand but Burrell avoids the punch easily.
Burrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley Burrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermot wants to slow Burrell down by chopping away at his legs.
McDermot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burrell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermot misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from McDermot finds it's target.
McDermot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermot misses with a low kick.
McDermot misses with an uppercut. Burrell saw that one coming.
Burrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDermot misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrell counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrell .
McDermot looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrell is just out of range.
McDermot moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrell misses with a low kick as McDermot jumps back.
McDermot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrell .
Burrell lands a nice hook to McDermot's body. McDermot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burrell scores with a nice head shot.
McDermot misses with a low kick as Burrell jumps back.
McDermot misses with a low kick.
McDermot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDermot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrell manages to avoid it.
McDermot checks a leg kick.
Burrell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burrell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDermot counters with a body kick.
Burrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDermot. McDermot obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermot moves away.
Burrell scores with the left hand. McDermot knows he should have avoided that one.
Burrell lands with an overhand left.
Burrell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDermot momentarily.
McDermot throws a hook to the side of Burrell 's head but Burrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrell connects with a jab.
A low kick from Burrell misses
and Burrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrell lands a really nice looking cross but McDermot seems unphased.
McDermot throws a leg kick
and Burrell counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Burrell !
Burrell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDermot tries a low kick but Burrell avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrell misses with a wild body shot.
Burrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Burrell throws a leg kick but McDermot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDermot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDermot circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrell throws out a powerful jab.
McDermot throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDermot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burrell under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burrell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDermot checks it well.
Burrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDermot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Burrell misses its intended target.
Burrell tries to score with a low kick but McDermot moves his leg out of the way.
McDermot throws a chopping leg kick but Burrell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDermot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burrell sizes up McDermot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDermot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burrell missing with a left hand there. McDermot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by McDermot.
Burrell works the jab nicely.
Burrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burrell connects with a body shot that sends McDermot's belly button to the back.
Burrell walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDermot.
Burrell misses with a lunging right hand
and McDermot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDermot scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrell is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burrell defending well as McDermot loads up on a big left hand.
McDermot thumps Burrell with a low kick.
Burrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDermot looks for a takedown but Burrell sprawls well.
Burrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDermot, pushing him back against the cage.
McDermot blocks a body shot from Burrell .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Burrell tries to throw a body punch but McDermot avoids it by throwing Burrell back against the cage.
Burrell tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermot avoids the damage to the body.
Burrell swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Burrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDermot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pat McDermot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDermot trying to control the position but instead, Burrell has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDermot into the cage.
McDermot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDermot is trying to stall.
McDermot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McDermot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burrell .
Knees to the body from Burrell .
McDermot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burrell is looking to control McDermot's arms but McDermot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burrell has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermot.
Burrell digs a right hand into McDermot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDermot's gas tank.
Burrell misses with a body punch.
McDermot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burrell tries to work over McDermot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDermot throws a punch but it's blocked by Burrell .
Burrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDermot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burrell blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrell .
A shot in the inside from Burrell .
McDermot lands with a light punch inside.
McDermot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDermot lands a body shot.
McDermot avoiding damage as Burrell throws knees to the body.
McDermot cracks Burrell with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burrell s head.
Stanley Burrell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from McDermot.
McDermot misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burrell lands a shoulder strike.
Burrell blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burrell .
McDermot tries to work over Burrell 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDermot lands a shot to the body.
A short left from McDermot.
McDermot misses with some punches.
Burrell works on McDermot's body with a couple of short punches.
Burrell misses with some punches.
McDermot misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermot is leaning against Burrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDermot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDermot stalling.
McDermot misses with the head strike.
A short right from Burrell .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot lands an elbow that stopped Burrell in his tracks for a moment.
McDermot lands a right hand.
Burrell is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from McDermot fails to land.
Oh Burrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burrell throws a head punch that misses.
McDermot pushes Burrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burrell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat McDermot.
I think Burrell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Burrell !
Stanley Burrell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton has chosen Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body punch from Templeton.
Malkin connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Malkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Malkin.
Malkin scores with a body shot.
Malkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton swings for the body but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Malkin throws a solid leg kick but Templeton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malkin.
Evgeniy Malkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Malkin thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Templeton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malkin. Malkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Templeton throws a low kick but Malkin moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malkin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Templeton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malkin.
Templeton checks a low kick from Malkin.
Malkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Templeton takes a swing at Malkin's ribcage but misses.
Malkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Malkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Malkin misses the shot to the body.
Malkin misses with a hook.
Templeton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lance Templeton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malkin throws a head kick but Templeton moves out of range.
Malkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templeton throws a wild body kick that Malkin sees coming a mile off.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Templeton doesn't seem bothered though.
Malkin moves forwards but Templeton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malkin misses with a leg kick.
Malkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malkin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malkin.
Templeton checks a low kick from Malkin.
Templeton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malkin lands a nice shot that snaps Templeton's head back.
Malkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Malkin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malkin is trying to control. Templeton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Templeton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Templeton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Malkin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Templeton!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Templeton turns into him and now he's in Malkin's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malkin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Templeton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Malkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malkin feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down.
A leg kick checked by Templeton.
Templeton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malkin rather than just go for the knockout.
Malkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templeton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Malkin.
Templeton throws a hook but Malkin avoids it easily.
Templeton digs a good body shot into Malkin's ribs.
Templeton avoids the body shot from Malkin.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Malkin misses with a hook.
That kick from Templeton tenderised Malkin's leg. Malkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templeton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Templeton lands a nice hook to Malkin's body. Malkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malkin!
Malkin tries to land a front kick but Templeton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Malkin misses.
Templeton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malkin throws a leg kick but Templeton checks it.
Malkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Templeton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malkin.
Malkin moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
Templeton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Templeton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malkin checks it well.
Templeton walks into a straight right hand from Malkin.
Templeton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Malkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Templeton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Malkin tries to score with a low kick but Templeton moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Malkin. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of Malkin's head but Malkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Malkin.
Malkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Malkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Malkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templeton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Templeton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malkin throws a big shot that misses.
Malkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templeton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malkin.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkin.
Malkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton walks into a straight right hand from Malkin.
Malkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malkin misses the shot to the body.
Templeton swings for the body but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin walks into a stiff left hand from Templeton.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Templeton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malkin throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
A good leg kick by Templeton.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton misses with a hook. Malkin ducked under it nicely.
Malkin throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a nice looking body shot.
Templeton lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malkin throws a chopping leg kick but Templeton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Evgeniy Malkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Templeton misses with a looping left.
Malkin swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Templeton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Templeton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Templeton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton scores with a hook to the body. Malkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Templeton scores with a leg kick.
Malkin throws a lazy head kick
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Malkin throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Templeton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Templeton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Templeton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Templeton lands a body shot.
Malkin jabs Templeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Malkin's knee but Malkin avoids it well.
Malkin misses with a body kick.
Malkin throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Templeton.
Templeton throws a leg kick which misses Malkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Malkin tries to avoid it.
Templeton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Templeton misses with a low kick as Malkin jumps back.
Templeton lands a jab to Malkin's midsection.
Templeton avoids the body shot from Malkin.
Templeton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton throws a leg kick but Malkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malkin looks to land a combination. Templeton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Malkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Templeton tenderised Malkin's leg. Malkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Templeton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Malkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Templeton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Templeton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malkin scores with a shot to the body.
Malkin throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Malkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Templeton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Malkin as he checks the leg kick.
Malkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Templeton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Templeton.
Templeton looks for the body kick but Malkin saw that one coming.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Malkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton lands with a nice body punch.
Malkin swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Malkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Templeton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Templeton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Templeton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Templeton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Malkin.
Malkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Templeton's waist but Templeton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malkin off to one side.
Malkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Templeton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Templeton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Templeton scores with the left hand. Malkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Templeton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Malkin's knee but Malkin avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Malkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templeton checks a leg kick.
Templeton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malkin throws a head kick but Templeton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin throws a low kick, looking for Templeton's leg but Templeton calmly moves out of range.
Templeton lands a slapping body shot.
Templeton digs a good hook to Malkin's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malkin ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Malkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Templeton lands with a nice body punch.
Templeton lands with a shot to the body.
Templeton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Malkin.
Malkin moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Templeton pushes Malkin away with a front kick.
Malkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Templeton throws a hook but Malkin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Templeton really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Templeton lands an overhand right.
Malkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by Templeton.
Malkin throws a leg kick but Templeton checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Templeton.
Templeton throws a leg kick but Malkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malkin misses with a head kick.
Templeton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Templeton scores with a nice head shot.
Malkin throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Templeton digs a good body shot into Malkin's ribs.
Malkin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malkin throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Malkin finds it's way through Templeton's defenses.
Malkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Templeton has time to react.
Malkin misses with a hook
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Templeton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Templeton misses the target.
Malkin throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malkin moves away.
Good leg kick by Templeton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Templeton throws a leg kick but Malkin checks it.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton takes one to the side of the head.
Malkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Templeton slaps away a takedown attempt from Malkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Templeton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Templeton thumps Malkin with a low kick.
Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton digs a good hook to Malkin's body.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
Templeton dips to his left and cracks Malkin with an uppercut!
Templeton lands with a shot to the body.
Templeton throws an overhand right that lands on Malkin's shoulder, as Malkin tries to avoid the shot.
Malkin misses with an uppercut
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malkin throws a leg kick but Templeton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malkin throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Malkin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Malkin misses the target.
Malkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton throws a shot from downtown. Malkin moves away and avoids it.
Templeton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malkin misses with a body kick.
Templeton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malkin tries to score with a low kick but Templeton moves his leg out of the way.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Templeton connects with a solid leg kick.
Malkin throws a leg kick which misses Templeton's front leg but catches the back leg as Templeton tries to avoid it.
Templeton thows a body shot but no joy.
Templeton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Templeton tenderised Malkin's leg. Malkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malkin lands a slapping body shot.
Templeton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malkin if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton connects with a body shot that sends Malkin's belly button to the back.
Malkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
Templeton moves away from the strike by Malkin.
Malkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Templeton.
Templeton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malkin closes the distance and clinches up with Templeton, looking for a takedown. Malkin pushes Templeton against the cage but Templeton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Templeton lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton scores with a push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Templeton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Templeton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Templeton dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Malkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templeton was well out of range. Poor timing from Malkin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Templeton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malkin.
Malkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Malkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Malkin misses
and Templeton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Templeton thows a body shot but no joy.
Templeton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Templeton lands with a hook. Malkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malkin thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
Malkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Templeton avoids it really well and circles away.
Malkin throws a chopping leg kick but Templeton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkin throws a chopping leg kick but Templeton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Templeton misses with a low kick as Malkin jumps back.
Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Malkin - just one landing.
Malkin thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Malkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malkin connects with a jab.
Malkin throws out a leg kick but Templeton moves out of range and Malkin only half commits.
Templeton connects with a body shot.
Evgeniy Malkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin checks the leg kick.
Malkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Templeton.
Templeton blocks the body kick.
Templeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Templeton misses.
Malkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malkin cracks the inside of Templeton's front leg.
Templeton feints and then cracks Malkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malkin down.
Malkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton takes a swing at Malkin's ribcage but misses.
Templeton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Malkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Templeton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Templeton avoids the body shot from Malkin.
A low kick from Malkin misses
and Templeton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Malkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malkin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Malkin walks into a straight right hand from Templeton.
Malkin thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malkin jabs at Templeton's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Malkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands with a good body shot.
Templeton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Templeton.
Templeton throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but Malkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malkin misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Malkin.
Templeton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malkin is defended easily by Templeton.
Nice body kick from Malkin.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evgeniy Malkin.
I think Templeton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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