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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory comes into the arena with It's a fight blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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190 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhumagaliev misses with a wild combination.
Dzhumagaliev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thory slips under a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Thory moves out of range easily.
Dzhumagaliev throws an off balance right hand
and Thory counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thory lands a nice short elbow.
Thory stalling.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thory scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dzhumagaliev's head.
Thory is looking to advance position but Dzhumagaliev won't allow it.
Thory slows the pace down in half guard.
Thory has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dzhumagaliev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thory.
Thory trying to control the action but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thory throws a strike but Dzhumagaliev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thory cracks Dzhumagaliev with a solid left hand.
Thory throws a big elbow that misses.
Thory wants to pass the guard but Dzhumagaliev is keeping the position.
Thory with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dzhumagaliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thory.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Thory is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thory feints and then cracks Dzhumagaliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to score with low kicks.
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory looks to throw the jab but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Thory moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Thory with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Thory lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dzhumagaliev will feel that in the morning.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Thory misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhumagaliev tries to bum rush Thory with a series of wild strikes but Thory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhumagaliev throws a shot from downtown. Thory moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Thory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzhumagaliev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thory looks to land a body kick but Dzhumagaliev moved away.
Thory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dzhumagaliev doesn't seem bothered though.
Thory wants to land a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Thory moves out of range easily.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Thory throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Thory blocks it.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to land body kicks.
Thory fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
That's time! Thory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a head kick.
It looked like Thory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thory.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook. Thory ducked under it nicely.
Thory tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land a front kick but Thory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thory.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a kick to the body.
Thory is looking to wear down Dzhumagaliev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thory blocks a jab.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dzhumagaliev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thory to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook to the side of Thory's head but Thory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dzhumagaliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dzhumagaliev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick that knocks Thory off balance momentarily.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Thory misses.
Dzhumagaliev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dzhumagaliev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Thory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzhumagaliev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dzhumagaliev gets tackled into the cage by Thory. Thory maintains the clinch.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Thory lands a shoulder strike.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Thory.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhumagaliev controls the action.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzhumagaliev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhumagaliev's elbow.
Thory lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dzhumagaliev.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory digs a good body shot into Dzhumagaliev's ribs.
Thory lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Dzhumagaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzhumagaliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev walks into a straight right hand from Thory.
Thory missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thory throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Dzhumagaliev misses its intended target.
Thory wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick
and Thory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dzhumagaliev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thory was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Thory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice head kick!
Thory scores with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thory.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thory.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body kick that misses
and Thory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Thory as he checks the leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Thory. That snapped Dzhumagaliev's head back.
Dzhumagaliev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick
and Thory counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thory.
Dzhumagaliev has had enough of the clinch but Thory keeps him there for the moment.
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev feints and then cracks Thory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thory down.
Dzhumagaliev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thory gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Thory.
Thory lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
Thory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Thory.
Thory scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Dzhumagaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Thory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thory lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory clobbers Dzhumagaliev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzhumagaliev can do to turn this around?
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.
Thory lands an overhand right.
Thory scores with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dzhumagaliev!
Dzhumagaliev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab from Thory.
Dzhumagaliev throws the kick towards the body but Thory avoids it.
Thory drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls and moves away.
Thory slips under a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
A little feinted left hand from Thory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Thory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Thory scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dzhumagaliev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thory scrambles back to his feet.
Vic Thory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dzhumagaliev wants to land a leg kick but Thory is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dzhumagaliev throws a right hand that misses
and Thory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thory slips under a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Thory changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Thory moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws a combination that misses
and Thory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhumagaliev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Thory.
Donk. Thory catches Dzhumagaliev right on the button with a cross.
Thory tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzhumagaliev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thory throws the left hand but Dzhumagaliev avoids the punch easily.
Thory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thory throws a hook to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head but Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thory backs off Dzhumagaliev throws a huge counter combo but Thory manages to avoid it all.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut
and Thory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Thory misses the jab.
Thory dips to his left and cracks Dzhumagaliev with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Thory.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dzhumagaliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dzhumagaliev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thory's head.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Thory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Thory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vic Thory thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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