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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Zalachenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the EXPENDIBLE comes to the ring accompanied by Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zalachenko's choice of entrance music: Torture Chamber. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Zalachenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalachenko instigates a clinch.
the EXPENDIBLE breaks the clinch.
the EXPENDIBLE goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from the EXPENDIBLE misses.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zalachenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zalachenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zalachenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. the EXPENDIBLE is defending well for now.
Zalachenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zalachenko misses with a knee strike.
Zalachenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
the EXPENDIBLE is trying to break free.
Zalachenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the EXPENDIBLE avoids it.
the EXPENDIBLE trying to land knees to the body.
Zalachenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the EXPENDIBLE.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
the EXPENDIBLE working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Zalachenko on the inside.
Zalachenko misses with an elbow over the top.
the EXPENDIBLE has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the EXPENDIBLE managing to block the knees to the body from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko lands a knee to the body.
Zalachenko blocks an uppercut.
Zalachenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zalachenko.
the EXPENDIBLE working Zalachenko over with knees to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE working hard to break the clinch.
Zalachenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but the EXPENDIBLE has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
the EXPENDIBLE is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zalachenko is defending well for now.
Zalachenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for the EXPENDIBLE.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the EXPENDIBLE is trying to push Zalachenko away but Zalachenko has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zalachenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has the EXPENDIBLE in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE is breathing heavily.
the EXPENDIBLE is trying to break the clinch but Zalachenko is controlling him.
the EXPENDIBLE is trying to maintain a safe position but Zalachenko gets an underhook and turns the EXPENDIBLE into the ropes.
Zalachenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zalachenko landing knees to the body.
Zalachenko trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zalachenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the EXPENDIBLE.
Zalachenko misses with a knee strike.
Zalachenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the EXPENDIBLE rushes Zalachenko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
the EXPENDIBLE lands an elbow just above Zalachenko 's eye.
the EXPENDIBLE crunches a lovely knee into Zalachenko's ribcage.
Zalachenko stalling in the clinch but the EXPENDIBLE improves position.
Zalachenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE has been cut.
Zalachenko takes a shot to the head.
Zalachenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zalachenko trying to land knees to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE avoids a wild elbow strike from Zalachenko.
the EXPENDIBLE takes an elbow to the temple.
Zalachenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through the EXPENDIBLE's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zalachenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zalachenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zalachenko connects with a crisp jab.
the EXPENDIBLE gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zalachenko.
Zalachenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE pushes Zalachenko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zalachenko misses with a knee to the head.
Zalachenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zalachenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the EXPENDIBLE lands an elbow just above Zalachenko 's eye.
It looks like Alexander Zalachenko has been cut.
Knees to the body from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko blocks an elbow strike from the EXPENDIBLE.
Zalachenko looking to throw knees to the head but the EXPENDIBLE is blocking nicely.
Zalachenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zalachenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zalachenko blocks the elbow strike.
the EXPENDIBLE wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zalachenko has him pressed against the ropes.
Zalachenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalachenko trying to land knees to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE scores with a shot to the side of Zalachenko's head.
Zalachenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE letting Zalachenko take a breather here.
Zalachenko prevents the EXPENDIBLE from breaking the clinch.
Zalachenko looking to throw knees to the head but the EXPENDIBLE is blocking nicely.
Zalachenko trying to land knees to the body.
Zalachenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. the EXPENDIBLE is defending well for now.
Zalachenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the EXPENDIBLE avoids it.
Zalachenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Zalachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zalachenko managing to block the knees to the body from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
the EXPENDIBLE lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zalachenko or not.
Zalachenko is breathing heavily.
the EXPENDIBLE blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the EXPENDIBLE's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zalachenko avoids the head kick by the EXPENDIBLE.
Zalachenko throws a big shot that misses.
the EXPENDIBLE scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalachenko doesn't manage to clinch there - the EXPENDIBLE circles away.
the EXPENDIBLE blocks a leg kick.
Zalachenko cracks the EXPENDIBLE with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
the EXPENDIBLE slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Zalachenko blocks the leg kick.
Zalachenko closes the distance and clinches.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to stall but Zalachenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
the EXPENDIBLE on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zalachenko tries a knee to the head but the EXPENDIBLE blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the EXPENDIBLE wants to stall.
the EXPENDIBLE pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zalachenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zalachenko moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Zalachenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zalachenko misses with a combination
and the EXPENDIBLE connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
the EXPENDIBLE swats away the attempt to clinch by Zalachenko.
Zalachenko tries to clinch up.
A head kick from the EXPENDIBLE lands but Zalachenko takes it in his stride.
the EXPENDIBLE uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zalachenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the EXPENDIBLE wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zalachenko slows down the pace here.
Zalachenko avoids a wild elbow strike from the EXPENDIBLE.
Zalachenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but the EXPENDIBLE blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zalachenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zalachenko stalls.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to stall but Zalachenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalachenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from the EXPENDIBLE.
Knees to the body from Zalachenko.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zalachenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zalachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. the EXPENDIBLE lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Zalachenko lands a knee to the body.
Zalachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zalachenko lands a knee to the body.
Zalachenko lands an elbow inside that the EXPENDIBLE shrugs off.
Alexander Zalachenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zalachenko lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by the EXPENDIBLE as Zalachenko tries to tie him up.
Zalachenko blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the EXPENDIBLE.
Zalachenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to the EXPENDIBLE's face.
the EXPENDIBLE is looking to break free of the clinch but Zalachenko has double underhooks.
Zalachenko tries to work over the EXPENDIBLE's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zalachenko avoids it.
Zalachenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zalachenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the EXPENDIBLE avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zalachenko.
Zalachenko looking to throw knees to the head but the EXPENDIBLE is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko lands an elbow inside that the EXPENDIBLE shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zalachenko looking to slow down the pace here.
the EXPENDIBLE can't break the clinch.
Zalachenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the EXPENDIBLE avoids it.
the EXPENDIBLE swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zalachenko really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zalachenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Zalachenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Zalachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with the EXPENDIBLE's elbow.
Knees to the body from Zalachenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
the EXPENDIBLE on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zalachenko lands an elbow that stopped the EXPENDIBLE in his tracks for a moment.
Zalachenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has the EXPENDIBLE in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Zalachenko blocks an elbow strike.
Zalachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zalachenko missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Zalachenko.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE's cut is getting worse.
Zalachenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zalachenko stalling against the ropes.
Zalachenko avoids a wild elbow strike from the EXPENDIBLE.
Zalachenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalachenko crunches a lovely knee into the EXPENDIBLE's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zalachenko working the EXPENDIBLE over with knees to the body.
Zalachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zalachenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. the EXPENDIBLE is defending well for now.
Zalachenko trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Zalachenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zalachenko trying to land knees to the body.
Zalachenko missing with knees to the body.
Zalachenko lands a knee to the head.
Zalachenko lands an elbow just above the EXPENDIBLE 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the EXPENDIBLE throws an elbow that misses.
the EXPENDIBLE breaks from the clinch.
the EXPENDIBLE has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zalachenko blocks an elbow strike from the EXPENDIBLE.
Zalachenko tries to land knees in the clinch but the EXPENDIBLE avoids the damage to the body.
Zalachenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has the EXPENDIBLE in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalachenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE is winning the standup battle so far.
Zalachenko clinches with his opponent.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a knee to the head.
the EXPENDIBLE is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
the EXPENDIBLE takes a shot to the head.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zalachenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but the EXPENDIBLE is keeping busy.
Zalachenko trying to land knees to the body.
Zalachenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but the EXPENDIBLE is keeping busy.
the EXPENDIBLE is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the EXPENDIBLE's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to move into range but Zalachenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
the EXPENDIBLE checks a low kick from Zalachenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zalachenko dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
the EXPENDIBLE throws a leg kick but Zalachenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zalachenko wants to land a leg kick but the EXPENDIBLE is out of range.
Zalachenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zalachenko loads up on a big right hand but the EXPENDIBLE slips the punch.
Zalachenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
the EXPENDIBLE works Zalachenko's body with a nice hook.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick but Zalachenko moves out of range.
A head kick misses from the EXPENDIBLE.
A head kick misses from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a chopping leg kick but Zalachenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zalachenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zalachenko missing with knees to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zalachenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zalachenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zalachenko throws a leg kick
and the EXPENDIBLE counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zalachenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalachenko darts in trying to clinch
and the EXPENDIBLE counters with a three punch combo that has Zalachenko backing up. Zalachenko nods at the EXPENDIBLE to acknowledge the strikes.
Zalachenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice jab there from Zalachenko.
the EXPENDIBLE looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zalachenko throws a body punch but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range.
Zalachenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
the EXPENDIBLE on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE thows a body shot but no joy.
the EXPENDIBLE takes a swing at Zalachenko's ribcage but misses.
Zalachenko looks to throw the jab but the EXPENDIBLE is out of range.
Zalachenko blocks a head kick by the EXPENDIBLE.
Zalachenko throws a head kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range.
Zalachenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zalachenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent the EXPENDIBLE stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalachenko throws a lazy right hand but the EXPENDIBLE sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zalachenko checks a leg kick nicely.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a half hearted mid kick.
the EXPENDIBLE closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the EXPENDIBLE pushes off an throws an elbow but Zalachenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zalachenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zalachenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but the EXPENDIBLE has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the EXPENDIBLE is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for the EXPENDIBLE.
Alexander Zalachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the EXPENDIBLE scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the EXPENDIBLE tests Zalachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from the EXPENDIBLE, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zalachenko 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Zalachenko!
Alexander Zalachenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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