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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer - Rush. Kaspars Daugavins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikhail Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugavins swings for the body but Popov moves out of range.
Popov takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Popov. That's going to slow Daugavins down.
Popov lands a jab-cross combination.
Daugavins throws a hook but Popov avoids it easily.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daugavins was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
Popov connects with a body shot.
Daugavins looks to score with a jab to the body but Popov is just out of range.
Popov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Daugavins.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daugavins was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
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!
Daugavins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popov finds it's way round the side to connect with Daugavins's head.
Popov walks into a left hand.
Daugavins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popov circles away quickly and effectively.
Popov thows a body shot but no joy.
Popov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Popov.
Daugavins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daugavins.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daugavins.
Popov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popov digs a good hook to Daugavins's body.
Jab, jab by Popov - just one landing.
Popov misses with a few strikes there.
Daugavins sizes up Popov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daugavins looks to score with a jab to the body but Popov is just out of range.
A punch combination from Popov misses.
Popov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugavins.
Popov lands a leg kick that knocks Daugavins off balance momentarily.
Popov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daugavins finds it's way round the side to connect with Popov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugavins.
A big left from Popov misses.
Daugavins throws a lazy uppercut
and Popov counters with a good low kick that Daugavins was not able to check.
Mikhail Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov thows a body shot but no joy.
Popov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daugavins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popov in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Daugavins throws a poor cross that misses
and Popov counters with a nice leg kick.
Popov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Popov. Those never looked like landing.
Popov tries to bum rush Daugavins with a series of wild strikes but Daugavins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daugavins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Popov on the side of the head.
Daugavins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Popov slips under a jab from Daugavins.
Popov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daugavins. Daugavins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daugavins misses with a right hand
and Popov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Popov just misses with a punch to the body.
Daugavins throws a big shot that misses.
Popov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daugavins.
Daugavins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Daugavins lands with a nice combination. Popov backs away looking to recover.
Popov slips a straight right by Daugavins.
A bone on bone clash there as Daugavins blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Daugavins misses its intended target.
Daugavins looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.
A combination from Daugavins does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daugavins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Popov has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daugavins counters with a one-two to the body.
Popov throws a big shot that misses.
Popov looks to score with a jab to the body but Daugavins is just out of range.
Popov staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Daugavins.
Popov is looking to wear down Daugavins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Popov walks into a straight right hand from Daugavins.
Daugavins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Popov can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daugavins counters with a nice uppercut.
Popov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daugavins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Daugavins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daugavins looks to throw the jab but Popov is out of range.
A punch combination from Popov misses.
Popov throws a right and a left that Daugavins avoids nicely.
Daugavins misses with a straight left.
Popov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kaspars Daugavins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut.
Popov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daugavins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daugavins throws an off balance right hand
and Popov counters with an outside leg kick.
Popov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daugavins.
Daugavins throws a lazy right hand but Popov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Popov misses with a wild body shot.
Popov misses with a combination
and Daugavins counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Daugavins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daugavins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popov.
Daugavins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daugavins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popov tries to bum rush Daugavins with a series of wild strikes but Daugavins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popov cracks the inside of Daugavins's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popov. Daugavins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daugavins is out of range.
Daugavins looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.
A punch combination from Popov misses.
Popov slips a straight right by Daugavins.
Daugavins throws a hook to the side of Popov's head but Popov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daugavins counters with a nice uppercut.
Daugavins looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.
Popov misses with a shot to the body
and Daugavins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popov moves away from the strike by Daugavins.
A slow jab from Daugavins misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Daugavins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daugavins scores with a nice right hand.
Popov fails to land with a series of punches.
Popov swinging wildly here.
Popov digs a good hook to Daugavins's 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!
Daugavins loads up on a big right hand but Popov slips the punch.
Popov slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Popov.
Daugavins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daugavins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daugavins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Popov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daugavins manages to avoid it.
Popov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daugavins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daugavins was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
Daugavins checks the leg kick.
Popov throws a series of punches but Daugavins moves out of range.
Popov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daugavins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popov misses with a double jab
and Daugavins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov looks to score with a jab to the body but Daugavins is just out of range.
Daugavins looks to throw the jab but Popov is out of range.
Daugavins throws a jab when Popov was well out of range.
Daugavins throws a hook to the side of Popov's head but Popov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daugavins thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daugavins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popov misses with a wild body shot.
Popov ducks under a wild hook from Daugavins.
Popov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popov misses with a body shot
and Popov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daugavins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daugavins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Daugavins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Popov.
Popov scores with a one two! Daugavins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daugavins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daugavins misses the jab.
Popov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daugavins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhail Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Daugavins there.
Daugavins connects with the punch.
Popov throws a sloppy body shot
and Daugavins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daugavins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popov lands a body shot.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Daugavins misses with a straight left.
Daugavins looks to score with a jab to the body but Popov is just out of range.
Daugavins scores with a hook to the body. Popov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov moves out of range of the strikes.
Daugavins lands with a good body shot.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Daugavins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov slips under a jab.
Popov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daugavins counters with a straight right hand.
Popov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popov throws a hook but Daugavins blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Popov misses the target.
Daugavins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Popov - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Daugavins. Those never looked like landing.
Popov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daugavins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins misses with a hook. Popov ducked under it nicely.
Popov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daugavins throws a jab when Popov was well out of range.
Daugavins misses with a straight left.
Daugavins misses with a looping left.
Popov throws a body punch but Daugavins moves out of range.
Popov misses with a low kick.
Popov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daugavins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daugavins misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Popov.
Daugavins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov throws a right hand that Daugavins ducks under and follows up with a left that Daugavins also avoids with ease.
Popov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popov digs a good body shot into Daugavins's ribs.
Popov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Popov misses its intended target.
Daugavins blocks a leg kick.
Kaspars Daugavins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daugavins slips a jab and a cross from Popov.
Popov throws a body punch but Daugavins moves out of range.
Popov thumps Daugavins with a low kick.
Popov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Popov lands a nice hook to Daugavins's body. Daugavins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daugavins misses with a looping left.
Daugavins throws a hook but Popov avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Popov misses with a combination
and Daugavins counters with a series of strikes. Popov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daugavins lands with a nice body punch.
Daugavins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daugavins.
Daugavins looks to throw the jab but Popov is out of range.
Mikhail Popov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daugavins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Daugavins throws a hook but Popov blocks it.
Daugavins misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daugavins misses with an uppercut. Popov saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Daugavins misses.
Daugavins scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaspars Daugavins.
Well Daugavins 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Daugavins!
A very excited looking Kaspars Daugavins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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