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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Gornev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gornev's choice of entrance music: Grot - The winners. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Gornev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gornev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kang back to the cage. Gornev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gornev throws a lazy head kick
and Kang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kang.
Gornev has had enough of the clinch but Kang keeps him there for the moment.
Kang with a knee to the head.
Kang prevents Gornev from breaking the clinch.
Gornev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gornev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gornev tries to circle away but Kang has him pinned against the cage.
Kang effectively controlling the action here.
Kang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ivan Gornev has been cut.
Kang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kang.
Gornev is trying to force a seperation but Kang has the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gornev tries to break the clinch but Kang is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kang obliges.
Kang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gornev is defending well for now.
Kang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gornev tries to break free but Kang pushes him back against the cage.
Kang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gornev.
Gornev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kang lands an elbow that stopped Gornev in his tracks for a moment.
Gornev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gornev is trying to break the clinch but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
Kang just leaning against Gornev, taking a breather.
Gornev working hard to break the clinch.
Gornev has had enough of the clinch but Kang keeps him there for the moment.
Kang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gornev working hard to break the clinch.
Kang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gornev is trying to force a seperation but Kang has the dominant position.
Gornev is trying to push Kang away but Kang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gornev is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.
Gornev is trying to break the clinch but Kang is controlling him.
Kang lands a nice elbow.
Kang crunches a lovely knee into Gornev's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kang stalling against the cage.
Gornev is trying to force a seperation but Kang has the dominant position.
Kang crunches a lovely knee into Gornev's ribcage.
Kang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kang.
Kang gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Kang.
Gornev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gornev drives through and clinches with Kang against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kang.
Gornev takes an elbow to the temple.
Stalling in the clinch from Kang.
Gornev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gornev is trying to break the clinch but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
Kang crunches a lovely knee into Gornev's ribcage.
Kang lands a good knee to the midsection. Gornev won't want to take too many of those.
Kang avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gornev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gornev looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gornev is trying to push Kang away but Kang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gornev manages to break the clinch.
Kang catches Gornev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kang closes the distance and clinches.
Kang tries to land knees in the clinch but Gornev avoids the damage to the body.
Kang is struggling to control the position.
Kang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kang landing knees to the head.
Kang slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Gornev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kang moves into the clinch successfully.
Kang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A frustrated look appears on Gornev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gornev tries to circle away but Kang has him pinned against the cage.
Gornev blocks an elbow strike from Kang.
Kang is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from Kang.
Gornev is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Kang.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Kang.
Kang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gornev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gornev shoots in for a takedown but Kang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gornev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang forces Gornev back against the cage and clinches.
Gornev is trying to break the clinch but Kang is controlling him.
Kang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kang obliges.
Gornev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gornev wants to get back to striking at distance but Kang won't allow it.
Kang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gornev is trying to break free.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gornev's defenses.
Kang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gornev up against the cage.
Kang lands a knee to the body.
Kang has Gornev pressed against the cage, preventing Gornev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kang slowing the pace effectively.
Kang lands a good knee to the midsection. Gornev won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gornev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gornev is trying to push Kang away but Kang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gornev has had enough of the clinch but Kang keeps him there for the moment.
Kang has Gornev pressed against the cage, preventing Gornev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gornev wants to get back to striking at distance but Kang won't allow it.
Kang stalling.
Gornev wants to get back to striking at distance but Kang won't allow it.
Gornev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kang to keep the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kang.
Gornev is breathing heavily.
Kang lands a knee to the body.
Kang lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kang landing knees to the head.
Kang keeps control of Gornev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kang is struggling to control the position.
Gornev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
Kang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kang is stalling here.
Kang prevents Gornev from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gornev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Gornev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gornev takes an elbow to the temple.
Kang tries to land a knee to the head but Gornev blocks with his arms.
Kang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gornev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kang obliges.
Gornev has had enough of the clinch but Kang keeps him there for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kang stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gornev is trying to force a seperation but Kang has the dominant position.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Gornev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gornev lands with a kick to the temple. Kang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ivan Gornev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gornev moves into the clinch.
Gornev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gornev is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.
Gornev can't break the clinch.
Kang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gornev tries to break the clinch but Kang is controlling the position.
Gornev tries to break the clinch but Kang is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gornev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gornev's face.
The referee calls for Kang to work.
Gornev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kang obliges.
Kang lands an elbow that stopped Gornev in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Gornev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kang prevents Gornev from breaking the clinch.
Kang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gornev is trying to push Kang away but Kang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gornev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kang.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kang has Gornev pressed against the cage, preventing Gornev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kang lands an elbow inside that Gornev shrugs off.
Gornev wants to break free but Kang has control.
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!
Kang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gornev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kang just leaning against Gornev, taking a breather.
Gornev is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.
Kang working Gornev over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kang.
Kang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gornev's defenses.
Kang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang lands a knee to the head.
Kang pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Kang.
Gornev clinches up against the cage.
Gornev wants to get back to striking at distance but Kang won't allow it.
Kang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Gornev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Victor Kang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gornev is trying to push Kang away but Kang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang has Gornev pressed against the cage.
Gornev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kang crunches a lovely knee into Gornev's ribcage.
Kang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gornev has had enough of the clinch but Kang keeps him there for the moment.
Kang lands a knee to the body.
Kang crunches a lovely knee into Gornev's ribcage.
A frustrated look appears on Gornev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gornev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gornev jumps guard but Kang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Victor Kang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivan Gornev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kang controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Kang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kang, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Kang!
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energy
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hype
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