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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Egor Khorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egor Khorov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Khorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khorov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
Khorov gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khorov is trying to force a seperation but Hawk has the dominant position.
Khorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Khorov won't allow it.
Egor Khorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hawk.
Khorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Khorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khorov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khorov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khorov tries to work over Hawk's front leg with a kick but Hawk checks it.
Hawk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khorov's waist but Khorov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawk off to one side.
Khorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Mike Hawk has been cut.
Hawk tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawk looks gassed!
Khorov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body 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!
Khorov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khorov, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khorov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khorov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khorov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khorov delivers a nice body kick.
Khorov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khorov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Khorov scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khorov.
Khorov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Khorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khorov lands a front kick.
Khorov throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khorov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khorov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khorov.
Khorov scores with a head kick. Hawk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk moves to clinch but Khorov breaks away
and Khorov counters with a nice leg kick.
Egor Khorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Khorov as he connects with a hook.
Hawk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khorov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crunch! Khorov slams his shin into Hawk's torso.
Khorov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khorov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khorov lands a front kick.
Khorov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Khorov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khorov.
Egor Khorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khorov lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khorov delivers a nice body kick.
Hawk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Khorov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hawk.
Khorov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Khorov. No joy for Hawk on that attempt.
Khorov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawk's calf.
Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khorov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Khorov.
Khorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Khorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khorov throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khorov lands a nice looking body kick.
Khorov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Khorov.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Khorov.
Khorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Khorov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khorov throws a good cross that connects.
Mike Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khorov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk throws a one two combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Khorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khorov lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khorov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khorov throws a head kick that misses.
Khorov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khorov swivels and escapes.
Khorov scores with a jab. Hawk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Khorov.
Khorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Khorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khorov is trying to stand back up but Hawk is controlling him
Khorov is trying to escape back to his feet but Hawk uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Khorov is pushing Hawk's head away, looking to escape. Hawk manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khorov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Khorov.
Khorov stands up and beckons Hawk to his feet.
Khorov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khorov lands a jab to the head.
Khorov is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
That kick from Khorov tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khorov. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Khorov throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawk.
Khorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Egor Khorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hawk.
Khorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Khorov.
Khorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into rage.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khorov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Khorov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Khorov fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawk in the body.
Khorov throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khorov.
Horrible takedown by Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Khorov which made him look bad.
Khorov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Khorov.
Khorov scores with a head kick.
Hawk misses with the body kick
and Khorov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk takes a kick to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khorov!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Khorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khorov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khorov - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khorov. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khorov lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khorov, right into the meat.
Khorov lands a head shot.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Hawk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Egor Khorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hawk.
Khorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khorov jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Khorov misses with a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a single leg into guard. Khorov didn't expect that.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khorov wriggles free and stands up.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Khorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
Khorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egor Khorov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khorov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khorov lands with an overhand left.
Khorov scores with a leg kick.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khorov fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawk in the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawk is defended easily by Khorov.
Khorov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mike Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Khorov.
Khorov connects with a leg kick. Hawk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khorov swivels and escapes.
Khorov lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khorov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khorov lands a head kick. Hawk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khorov.
Khorov tries a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khorov.
Khorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khorov lands with an overhand left.
Khorov scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Khorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Khorov!
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