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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zangiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenard Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangiev's entrance music is DMX - Ain't No Sunshine. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Zangiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenard Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangiev cracks Ellis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Lenard Ellis has been cut.
Zangiev walks into a left hand.
It looks like Victor Zangiev has been cut.
Ellis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ellis dodges the punch combination from Zangiev.
A telegraphed right hand from Zangiev misses the target.
Zangiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Zangiev misses with a hook. Ellis ducked under it nicely.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Zangiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zangiev misses with a shot to the body
and Ellis moves into the clinch.
Zangiev lands a nice shot to the body.
Zangiev has a couple of punches blocked by Ellis.
A right hook to the body lands for Zangiev.
Zangiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zangiev misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Zangiev.
Zangiev lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangiev tries a body shot but Ellis blocks it.
Zangiev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ellis working aggressively here.
Zangiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
Zangiev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zangiev has a couple of punches blocked by Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangiev misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis trying to control the position but instead, Zangiev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ellis into the cage.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zangiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zangiev cracks Ellis with a nice body shot.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Zangiev backwards.
Zangiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis misses with some punches.
Ellis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ellis is looking to control Zangiev's arms but Zangiev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellis has his back to the cage.
Ellis working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zangiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
Zangiev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Zangiev as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zangiev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zangiev blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Zangiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Ellis controls his hands.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis throws a punch but it's blocked by Zangiev.
Zangiev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Ellis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Zangiev on the inside.
Zangiev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zangiev lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis stalling in the clinch but Zangiev improves position.
Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zangiev's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zangiev tries to work over Ellis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis has a couple of punches blocked by Zangiev.
Zangiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
A short right from Zangiev on the inside.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis is looking to control Zangiev's arms but Zangiev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellis has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis misses with the head strike.
Zangiev misses with a punch to the body.
Zangiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zangiev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zangiev's elbow.
Zangiev gets through Ellis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zangiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zangiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zangiev pushes Ellis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zangiev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ellis or not.
A short left from Zangiev.
Ellis is rocked!
Zangiev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis is still on wobbly legs! Can Zangiev finish him?
Zangiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis seems to have recovered his senses.
Zangiev lands an uppercut.
Zangiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis tries to work over Zangiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zangiev.
Zangiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zangiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangiev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ellis working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Zangiev.
Zangiev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zangiev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis takes a shot to the head.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Zangiev misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zangiev.
Zangiev misses with some punches.
Ellis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zangiev fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short body shot lands from Zangiev as the two fighters clinch.
Zangiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zangiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis swings wildly with an uppercut but Zangiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zangiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Ellis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zangiev can't find room to land a body shot as Ellis controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zangiev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zangiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ellis slips under a jab from Zangiev.
Zangiev misses with a two punch combination.
Ellis throws a body punch but Zangiev moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ellis.
Zangiev scores with a hook.
Zangiev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ellis just misses with a punch to the body.
Zangiev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zangiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ellis circles away quickly and effectively.
Zangiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zangiev misses with a body shot.
Zangiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Ellis tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zangiev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Victor Zangiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zangiev misses the jab.
Ellis wants to counter with a clinch but Zangiev pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zangiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zangiev at a distance.
Zangiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Zangiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ellis.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zangiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zangiev throws a hook but Ellis avoids it easily.
Zangiev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Lenard Ellis's cut even more.
Decent striking displayed by Zangiev there.
Zangiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellis can do to turn this around?
Zangiev throws a nice looking combination but Ellis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zangiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Ellis wants to counter the offense by Zangiev and move into the clinch position.
Zangiev misses with a shot to the body
and Ellis moves into the clinch.
Zangiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
A head punch on the inside from Zangiev fails to land.
Zangiev throws a head punch that misses.
Ellis tries a body shot but Zangiev blocks it.
Zangiev lands a body punch.
Zangiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Ellis controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zangiev.
Zangiev misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zangiev.
Zangiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zangiev lands with a light punch inside.
Zangiev working aggressively here.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zangiev misses with some punches.
Zangiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zangiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Zangiev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Zangiev.
Zangiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellis misses with some punches.
Zangiev digs a right hand into Ellis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ellis's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Zangiev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliss head.
Good body shot from Ellis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis misses with the head strike.
Zangiev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zangiev.
Zangiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zangiev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zangiev is leaning against Ellis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zangiev misses with the head strike.
Ellis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Victor Zangiev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zangiev tries a body shot but Ellis blocks it.
Zangiev throws a head punch that misses.
Ellis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zangiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis blocks an uppercut.
Zangiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zangiev misses with the head strike.
Zangiev throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zangiev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zangiev misses with some punches.
Zangiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
Zangiev lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis blocks an uppercut.
Zangiev lands with a short shot to the head.
Zangiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zangiev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zangiev throws a head punch that misses.
Zangiev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Ellis prevents a body shot from Zangiev.
Ellis has a couple of punches blocked by Zangiev.
Ellis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zangiev blocking some punches.
Ellis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zangiev lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zangiev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ellis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zangiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zangiev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Zangiev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zangiev misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis tries to work over Zangiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Zangiev.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Zangiev scores with a hook to the body.
Zangiev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zangiev misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zangiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
Zangiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Zangiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellis.
Zangiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zangiev.
Zangiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zangiev as Ellis tries to tie him up.
Zangiev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliss head.
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
Zangiev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zangiev.
Zangiev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zangiev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zangiev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ellis is trying to maintain a safe position but Zangiev gets an underhook and turns Ellis into the cage.
Zangiev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zangiev pushes Ellis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zangiev blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Ellis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zangiev misses with a punch to the body.
Zangiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zangiev digs a right hand into Ellis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ellis's gas tank.
Zangiev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zangiev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zangiev lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Zangiev.
Zangiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zangiev lands a left hand.
Zangiev lands a big right hand that drops Ellis! The killer instinct kicks in and Zangiev finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zangiev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Zangiev!
Victor Zangiev gave a mention to Underworld Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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