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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides's entrance music is War by Judas Priest. A fine choice. Drago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. James Brown - Living In America kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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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
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinides misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drago, right into the meat.
Constantinides misses the shot to the body.
Constantinides waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Constantinides blocks a low kick nicely.
Constantinides thows a leg kick but Drago checks it
and Drago counters with a left to the body.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinides.
Constantinides takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Constantinides misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely.
Drago throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Constantinides to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinides gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drago takes a swing at Constantinides's ribcage but misses.
Drago takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinides misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago lets loose with a powerful body kick. Constantinides will feel that in the morning.
Drago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Drago tenderised Constantinides's leg. Constantinides is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Drago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinides throws out the jab.
Constantinides closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Constantinides tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Constantinides avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Constantinides lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drago missing with knees to the body.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Drago.
Drago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Constantinides avoids it.
Constantinides working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands an elbow inside that Constantinides shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantinides lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Constantinides misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Constantinides is working for takedown but Drago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drago managing to block the knees to the body from Constantinides.
A right hook to the body lands for Drago.
Drago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinides blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Constantinides tries to throw a body punch but Drago avoids it by throwing Constantinides back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinides tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Constantinides misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinides working aggressively here.
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago blocks a body shot from Constantinides.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Constantinides avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drago.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Drago lands a right hand.
Constantinides blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinides prevents a body shot from Drago.
A short right from Constantinides on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinides blocks a body shot from Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinides.
Drago tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drago tries a knee to the head but Constantinides blocks it.
Drago tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Constantinides leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Constantinides lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
A short body shot lands from Constantinides as the two fighters clinch.
Drago pushes off an throws an elbow but Constantinides leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinides.
Constantinides blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinides struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Constantinides avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Constantinides throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ares Constantinides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Constantinides fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drago checks it well.
Constantinides misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinides misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Drago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Constantinides has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Constantinides pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drago forces Constantinides back against the cage and clinches.
Constantinides wants a takedown.
Drago dodges an elbow strike from Constantinides.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinides's elbow.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Constantinides scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Constantinides working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinides fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinides lands with a left to the head.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drago working Constantinides over with knees to the body.
Drago lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinides.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drago.
Constantinides blocks a body shot from Drago.
Drago swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinides uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinides blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides lands with a left to the head.
Drago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Constantinides goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinides blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Constantinides.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
A hook to the body from Drago.
Constantinides prevents a body shot from Drago.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Drago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinides fails to land.
Drago lands a hook that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Drago missing with knees to the body.
Constantinides tries to throw a body punch but Drago avoids it by throwing Constantinides back against the cage.
Drago scores a nice knee to the body.
Constantinides lands a left hand.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinides misses with an elbow strike.
Constantinides lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Constantinides cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Drago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivan Drago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantinides has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Drago lands an uppercut.
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Constantinides tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinides.
Drago is pressed up against the cage. Constantinides has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drago down to the mat. Drago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago thows a body shot but no joy.
Drago lands with a hook. Constantinides tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Drago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constantinides shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drago as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Constantinides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago with a jab.
Drago lands a high kick!
Drago lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Constantinides connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drago takes a swing at Constantinides's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinides. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinides forces Drago back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Constantinides's brow.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Constantinides lands a left hand.
Constantinides tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Constantinides has Drago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drago blocks the elbow strike.
Drago misses with the head strike.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinides prevents a body shot from Drago.
Drago tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drago swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinides uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides scores with a shoulder strike.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinides.
A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinides.
Constantinides's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Constantinides blocks a body shot from Drago.
Drago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Constantinides prevents a body shot from Drago.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Drago.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Constantinides avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinides tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Constantinides dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Drago.
Ares Constantinides has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
Drago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drago blocks a body shot from Constantinides.
Constantinides misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drago tries to work over Constantinides's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Constantinides misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago misses with the head strike.
Constantinides unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides looking to throw knees to the head but Drago is blocking nicely.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Constantinides drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Constantinides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Drago.
Drago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinides lands a nice elbow.
Constantinides misses with the head strike.
Constantinides misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides misses with the head strike.
Constantinides takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinides avoiding damage as Drago throws knees to the body.
Constantinides lands a nice uppercut.
Drago lands a nice elbow.
Drago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago pushes Constantinides back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantinides misses with a knee strike.
Drago lands a nice uppercut.
Drago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago presses Constantinides against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago blocks the elbow strike.
Drago lands a right hand.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
A very excited looking Ivan Drago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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