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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falko Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Falko Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Estrada takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Datsik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Datsik.
Datsik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estrada, pushing him back against the cage.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Estrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Estrada jumps guard but Datsik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Estrada 's eye.
Datsik lands a knee 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!
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Estrada fails to pull guard.
Estrada takes an elbow to the temple.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Estrada's head.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Datsik pushes off an throws an elbow but Estrada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Estrada fails to pull guard.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada can't get the takedown.
Estrada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Datsik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Estrada taking a breather.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Datsik.
Estrada looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Datsik.
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!
Estrada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Datsik won't allow it.
Estrada takes a shot to the head.
Estrada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Datsik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Datsik lands an elbow that stopped Estrada in his tracks for a moment.
Estrada takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Estrada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Datsik to keep the fight standing.
Estrada can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Datsik pushes Estrada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
Estrada dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Estrada's head.
Datsik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Datsik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Estrada's defenses.
Datsik gets through Estrada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike.
Estrada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Datsik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Datsik misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Datsik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Estrada takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Datsik.
Datsik is pressed up against the cage. Estrada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Datsik down to the mat. Datsik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Estrada.
Datsik jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Datsik connects with a body shot.
Datsik works Estrada's body with a nice hook.
Datsik gets a clinch.
Estrada takes an elbow to the temple.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Datsik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Estrada wants to take the fight to the mat but Datsik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Estrada's brow.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Datsik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Estrada backwards.
Datsik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Estrada stalling in the clinch but Datsik improves position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estrada tries to work over Datsik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Estrada is trying to drag Datsik to the mat but Datsik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Estrada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Datsik keeps him there for the moment.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Datsik lands an elbow that stopped Estrada in his tracks for a moment.
Datsik lands an elbow inside that Estrada shrugs off.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik lands an elbow just above Estrada 's eye.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Datsik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Datsik lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Datsik lands with a good body shot.
Datsik misses with the combination.
Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
Datsik throws an elbow that misses.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Estrada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Datsik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Estrada 's eye.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
A short body shot lands from Estrada as the two fighters clinch.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike.
Estrada fails to pull guard.
Estrada pulls guard effortlessly.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Estrada can do to turn this around?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Datsik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estrada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Estrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Estrada, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Datsik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Estrada working a defensive guard but Datsik passes into half guard.
Estrada manages to get to full guard.
Datsik tries to free his leg and advance position but Estrada is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada has control of Datsik's left arm, preventing Datsik from doing any damage.
Estrada is looking for a triangle here but Datsik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Datsik has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Estrada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Datsik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Datsik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Datsik lands an elbow that stopped Estrada in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Estrada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Estrada.
Datsik gets underhooks to prevent Estrada's takedown attempt.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
Estrada misses with a punch on the inside.
Estrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Estrada swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Estrada blocks the elbow strike.
Datsik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Datsik.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Estrada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Estrada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Estrada is breathing heavily.
Estrada trying to control the position.
Estrada wants to sweep here but Datsik controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estrada is keeping the position for now.
Datsik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Datsik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Estrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Estrada, not yet.
Estrada trying to keep a closed guard but Datsik is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Datsik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estrada.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Estrada's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Estrada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Estrada tries to keep at a distance but Datsik has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Datsik.
It looks like Falko Estrada has been cut.
Estrada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Estrada takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Estrada's head.
Estrada takes an elbow to the temple.
Estrada takes an elbow to the temple.
Estrada takes an elbow to the temple.
Estrada ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Estrada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Datsik looking to pass the guard.
Estrada has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Datsik is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Estrada.
Estrada tries to buck Datsik off but Datsik is having none of it.
Estrada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Estrada's shoulder. That is not cool.
Estrada is looking to regain half guard here but Datsik keeps moving and retains side control.
Datsik controlling the position.
Estrada tries to buck Datsik off but Datsik is having none of it.
Datsik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Viacheslav Datsik has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Datsik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Estrada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
The crowd cheers as Datsik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Estrada doesn't seem phased though.
Datsik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Datsik digs a good hook to Estrada's body.
Datsik scores with a one two! Estrada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Estrada checks the leg kick.
Estrada walks into a left hand.
Datsik throws a body punch but Estrada moves out of range.
Datsik throws a one two combo.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Estrada slips a jab from Datsik.
Estrada tries to bum rush Datsik with a series of wild strikes but Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Datsik coming out on top.
Estrada tries to keep at a distance but Datsik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estrada trying to control the position but instead, Datsik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Estrada into the cage.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik lands a right hand.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik misses with an elbow strike.
Viacheslav Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Estrada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Datsik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Estrada thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Datsik trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estrada is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Datsik defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Even with his hooks in, Estrada manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Falko Estrada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Estrada has time to react.
Datsik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Estrada moves away.
Datsik is looking to clinch.
Estrada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Estrada.
Datsik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Estrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsik.
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Estrada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Estrada scores with a punch to the head.
Datsik stuffs the takedown.
Estrada walks into a left hand.
Datsik throws a right hand that Estrada ducks under and follows up with a left that Estrada also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Datsik.
Datsik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estrada.
The fight stays on the outside here - Datsik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Estrada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Estrada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch but Estrada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viacheslav Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch but Estrada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datsik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Datsik lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik swings for the body but Estrada moves out of range.
Datsik just misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Estrada throws a big shot that misses.
Estrada shoots in but Datsik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
Datsik scores with a nice right hand.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Estrada pushes him off.
Datsik throws a right hand that Estrada ducks under and follows up with a left that Estrada also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estrada lands a body shot.
Datsik tries to clinch there but Estrada circles away.
Datsik throws a low kick but Estrada moves out of range easily.
Datsik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estrada.
Estrada throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Estrada takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Datsik.
Datsik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Estrada backwards.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but Datsik has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Estrada backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Estrada's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada jumps guard but Datsik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Estrada avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Datsik holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Datsik won't allow it.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike from Datsik.
Estrada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Datsik walks away with a smile on his face. Estrada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Estrada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Datsik moves into the clinch successfully.
Estrada dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Estrada's head.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Estrada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Estrada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik had his way with Falko Estrada in that round.
The cut man is working on Falko Estrada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Estrada tries to keep at a distance but Datsik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estrada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Datsik smiles and moves away.
Estrada fails to land with a series of punches.
Datsik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Estrada takes one to the side of the head.
Estrada avoids the body shot from Datsik.
Estrada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Estrada looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
Datsik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Datsik swings for the body but Estrada moves out of range.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Estrada.
Estrada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Estrada keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik misses with a hook. Estrada ducked under it nicely.
Datsik connects with a single shot there.
Datsik lands with an overhand left.
Datsik connects with a nice looking jab.
Datsik wants to clinch up but Estrada keeps it at a distance.
Datsik tries to keep at a distance but Estrada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
Estrada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Datsik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Datsik misses with a looping right.
Viacheslav Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Estrada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Estrada keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Datsik.
Estrada ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Estrada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
Datsik is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik misses with an uppercut. Estrada saw that one coming.
Estrada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Datsik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Estrada pushes him off.
Datsik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Datsik wants it to stay on the feet.
Datsik slips a jab from Estrada.
Datsik lands a nice shot to the body.
Estrada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Estrada pushes him off.
Datsik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Estrada.
Datsik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Datsik wants it to stay on the feet.
Estrada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Estrada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Datsik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Datsik has Estrada up against the cage in a clinch.
Falko Estrada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Estrada misses with a body punch.
Estrada jumps guard.
Datsik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Datsik has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
Estrada is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Estrada throws his legs up looking for a submission but Datsik uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estrada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Datsik staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viacheslav Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viacheslav Datsik!
Viacheslav Datsik retains his light heavyweight title!
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