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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zheko Melondov (ranked 162 p4p, 185 weight class) and Leonardo Narushima (ranked 11 p4p, 11 weight class). Melondov comes to the cage accompanied by Exploration of Space by Cosmic Gate. Narushima has chosen Little Sis Nora - MDMA (Erikootsa Hardstyle Remix) | as his entrance music. 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zheko Melondov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Narushima !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melondov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Narushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Narushima tries to counter by closing the distance.
Melondov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Narushima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melondov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melondov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Melondov throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Narushima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melondov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Narushima .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima moves out of range of the body kick from Melondov.
Both fighters circling a little - Narushima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Melondov lands a glancing blow to the side of Narushima 's head.
Narushima is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab from Melondov.
Melondov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melondov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima moves out of range of the body kick from Melondov.
Narushima tries to counter with a clinch but Melondov shakes him off and moves away.
Melondov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melondov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Narushima staying out of range there.
Narushima tries to counter with a clinch but Melondov shakes him off and moves away.
Melondov with a hook.
Narushima thuds his shin into the meat of Melondov's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melondov misses with a hook to the body
and Narushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Narushima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melondov connects with a body shot.
Melondov throws a looping overhand right but Narushima ducks down to avoid it.
Melondov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narushima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melondov throws a jab but it's blocked by Narushima .
Melondov sets himself, and Narushima steps forward looking for the clinch! Melondov avoids it this time.
Melondov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Narushima counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melondov swings widly with a right hand
and Narushima counters with a stiff right hand.
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov avoids the body shot from Narushima .
Melondov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narushima moves away.
Narushima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melondov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zheko Melondov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narushima . Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narushima lands with a right hand.
Melondov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima misses with a body punch
and Melondov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Narushima thinking.
Melondov misses with a kick to the body
and Narushima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonardo Narushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melondov takes the fight into the clinch.
Melondov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Melondov lands a right hand.
Melondov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Narushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narushima misses with the head strike.
Melondov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melondov misses with a punch to the body.
Melondov throws a punch but it's blocked by Narushima .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melondov lands an uppercut.
Melondov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Narushima .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melondov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Narushima fails to land.
Narushima taking a breather.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melondov misses with a body punch.
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima controlling the action here for a moment.
Melondov misses with some punches.
Narushima digs a right hand into Melondov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melondov's gas tank.
Narushima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Narushima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Narushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Melondov can't find room to land a body shot as Narushima controls the action.
Narushima taking a breather.
Narushima slowing the pace effectively.
Narushima lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Narushima .
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Melondov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Melondov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narushima .
A nice right hand lands inside from Narushima .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melondov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
Melondov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Melondov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
Melondov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Narushima fails to land.
Melondov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narushima blocks an uppercut.
Narushima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Narushima .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zheko Melondov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
That's time! Melondov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Narushima looks to land a left hand but Melondov moved out of range nicely.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melondov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narushima scores with a hook to the body. Melondov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melondov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima lands a jab to Melondov's midsection.
Narushima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Narushima .
Melondov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narushima replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Melondov blocks it well.
Narushima tests Melondov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov moves out of range of the body kick from Narushima .
Narushima throws a front kick that sends Melondov stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
As Narushima looks to move away, Melondov throws a big counter combo but Narushima just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melondov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Narushima takes a swing at Melondov's ribcage but misses.
Melondov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Narushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Narushima misses with a shot to the body
and Melondov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Narushima is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab by Melondov.
Narushima gets a clinch.
Narushima throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Narushima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Narushima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Narushima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Narushima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Narushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narushima .
Melondov struggles to land a body shot inside as Narushima controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melondov has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima .
Melondov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Narushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Narushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Melondov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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