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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komedor DKasada (ranked 2438 p4p, 1819 weight class) and David Khinchegashvili (ranked 341 p4p, 264 weight class). David Khinchegashvili has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Khinchegashvili!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DKasada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khinchegashvili's head.
Khinchegashvili dodges the punch combination from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DKasada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from DKasada. Those never looked like landing.
Khinchegashvili sizes up DKasada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Khinchegashvili misses.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DKasada misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada tests Khinchegashvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khinchegashvili slips a jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili tries a quick counter leg kick but DKasada is wise to it.
Khinchegashvili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khinchegashvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Khinchegashvili ducks down to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a right hand but DKasada moved out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a shot from downtown. DKasada moves away and avoids it.
Khinchegashvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DKasada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khinchegashvili avoids the head kick by DKasada.
Khinchegashvili throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada checks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy right hand. DKasada should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khinchegashvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
DKasada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and DKasada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body shot.
DKasada catches Khinchegashvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick but DKasada sees it coming and moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Khinchegashvili misses with a lunging right hand
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DKasada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DKasada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DKasada lands a left hand.
Khinchegashvili lands with a light punch inside.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khinchegashvili throws a punch but it's blocked by DKasada.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khinchegashvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DKasada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DKasada tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing DKasada back against the cage.
A body shot lands from DKasada.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
DKasada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khinchegashvili's elbow.
DKasada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Khinchegashvili is working DKasada over against the cage.
DKasada digs a right hand underneath Khinchegashvili's ribcage. Khinchegashvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khinchegashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Khinchegashvili controls his hands.
Khinchegashvili throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khinchegashvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for DKasada.
DKasada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DKasada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DKasada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khinchegashvili throws out the jab.
Khinchegashvili takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Khinchegashvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DKasada.
Jab from DKasada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from DKasada misses.
Khinchegashvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DKasada on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DKasada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DKasada misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili walks into a straight right hand from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab.
Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khinchegashvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Khinchegashvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DKasada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DKasada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khinchegashvili throws a jab but it's blocked by DKasada.
A telegraphed right hand from Khinchegashvili misses the target.
DKasada throws the left hand but Khinchegashvili avoids the punch easily.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DKasada throws an overhand right that lands on Khinchegashvili's shoulder, as Khinchegashvili tries to avoid the shot.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DKasada lands with a straight right. Khinchegashvili didn't see that one coming.
DKasada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khinchegashvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range as DKasada strikes.
Khinchegashvili is looking for the big counter here.
Khinchegashvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Khinchegashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khinchegashvili.
DKasada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
DKasada throws a sloppy head kick and Khinchegashvili moves out of range easily.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada throws a hook but Khinchegashvili blocks it.
DKasada misses with an uppercut. Khinchegashvili saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for DKasada. That snapped Khinchegashvili's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khinchegashvili throws out a leg kick but DKasada moves out of range and Khinchegashvili only half commits.
DKasada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khinchegashvili slips a jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Khinchegashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khinchegashvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khinchegashvili tries to clinch but DKasada is having none of it.
DKasada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Komedor DKasada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khinchegashvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DKasada throws a head kick that misses.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khinchegashvili.
It seemed like Khinchegashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada misses with a hook. Khinchegashvili ducked under it nicely.
Khinchegashvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Khinchegashvili misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DKasada is able to avoid easily.
DKasada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DKasada misses with a right hand
letting Khinchegashvili counter with a right hand.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
DKasada misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khinchegashvili lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from DKasada.
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
DKasada takes a swing at Khinchegashvili's ribcage but misses.
DKasada checks a leg kick.
It looked like DKasada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada swings for the body but Khinchegashvili moves out of range.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
Khinchegashvili throws a body punch but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a low kick.
DKasada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Khinchegashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
Khinchegashvili lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Khinchegashvili misses the shot to the body.
DKasada thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khinchegashvili.
A punch combination from Khinchegashvili misses.
Khinchegashvili blocks the body kick.
Khinchegashvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Khinchegashvili lands a body shot.
Khinchegashvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
A little jabbing left from Khinchegashvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khinchegashvili throws a leg kick but DKasada moved away.
Khinchegashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DKasada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DKasada slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DKasada.
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!
Khinchegashvili misses with a hook
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khinchegashvili's hands.
Khinchegashvili throws a right hand that DKasada ducks under and follows up with a left that DKasada also avoids with ease.
DKasada tries to bum rush Khinchegashvili with a series of wild strikes but Khinchegashvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Khinchegashvili.
Well DKasada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Komedor DKasada!
Komedor DKasada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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