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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saifulla Rakhmonov (ranked 24514 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Kickboxer (ranked 6308 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
4 - 11 - 1 |
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158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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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
4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saifulla Rakhmonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Kickboxer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakhmonov ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakhmonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kickboxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kickboxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rakhmonov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kickboxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rakhmonov blocks the leg kick.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch there but Kickboxer circles away.
Rakhmonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kickboxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakhmonov throws a quick counter head kick but Kickboxer was just out of range.
Kickboxer ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer throws a low kick, looking for Rakhmonov's leg but Rakhmonov calmly moves out of range.
Rakhmonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kickboxer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kickboxer throws a low kick but Rakhmonov moves out of range easily.
Kick Kickboxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmonov shoots in but Kickboxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rakhmonov darts in trying to clinch
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kickboxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmonov takes one to the side of the head.
Rakhmonov moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Kickboxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kickboxer misses the shot to the body.
Rakhmonov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rakhmonov is in Kickboxer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakhmonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rakhmonov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kickboxer wants to sweep but no luck.
Rakhmonov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmonov slips nicely into half guard.
Rakhmonov working the head and body with strikes.
Kickboxer is trying to maintain the position but Rakhmonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
Rakhmonov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rakhmonov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rakhmonov manages to pass to mount!
Kickboxer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rakhmonov controlling the pace for now.
Kickboxer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rakhmonov with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakhmonov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kickboxer tries to hold on but Rakhmonov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kick Kickboxer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kickboxer misses with a hook
and Rakhmonov counters with a two punch combo.
Kickboxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown but Kickboxer circles away easily
and Kickboxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Kickboxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov avoids the body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with a straight left.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense.
Kickboxer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kickboxer clinches up with Rakhmonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Rakhmonov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kickboxer uses from the top position.
Kickboxer trying to control but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmonov trying to control the position.
Rakhmonov tries to strike from the bottom.
Rakhmonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kickboxer defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kickboxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakhmonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakhmonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rakhmonov tries to get out of the position.
Rakhmonov controls Kickboxer momentarily but Kickboxer frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer trying to control but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rakhmonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick as Rakhmonov jumps back.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kickboxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rakhmonov is looking to land body kicks.
Kickboxer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rakhmonov's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but Rakhmonov checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhmonov checks a low kick from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer throws a wild body kick that Rakhmonov sees coming a mile off.
Kickboxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kick Kickboxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Rakhmonov.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rakhmonov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Rakhmonov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kickboxer!
Kickboxer regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Kickboxer 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rakhmonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kickboxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rakhmonov somewhat.
Kickboxer lands with an uppercut that bounces Rakhmonov off the cage and back into range.
Kickboxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rakhmonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rakhmonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kickboxer misses with a hook. Rakhmonov ducked under it nicely.
Rakhmonov checks a leg kick.
Rakhmonov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Rakhmonov tries to stall but Kickboxer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rakhmonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kickboxer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from Kickboxer misses.
Kickboxer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Kickboxer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov checks a low kick from Kickboxer.
A quick step to the side and Rakhmonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kickboxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rakhmonov under the eye.
Rakhmonov throws a right hand that misses
and Kickboxer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kickboxer swings widly with a right hand
and Rakhmonov counters with a big head kick but Kickboxer shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmonov shoots in but Kickboxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kickboxer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rakhmonov ducks right into an uppercut from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rakhmonov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kickboxer smiles and moves away.
Rakhmonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kickboxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer scores with a hook to the body. Rakhmonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kickboxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rakhmonov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to avoid it but Rakhmonov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kickboxer to the ground. Kickboxer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRakhmonov.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmonov avoids the body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rakhmonov under the eye.
Rakhmonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kickboxer defends well and Rakhmonov ends up having to push Kickboxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kickboxer tries to land a leg kick but Rakhmonov saw it coming and moves away.
Rakhmonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kickboxer moves into the clinch.
Kickboxer misses with a punch to the body.
Rakhmonov has Kickboxer pressed against the cage, preventing Kickboxer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Kickboxer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Kickboxer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kickboxer digs a right hand into Rakhmonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rakhmonov's gas tank.
Kickboxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rakhmonov blocks a body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer just leaning against Rakhmonov, taking a breather.
Rakhmonov fails to pull guard.
Kickboxer lands with a left to the head.
Kickboxer misses with a body punch.
Rakhmonov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kickboxer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kick Kickboxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rakhmonov missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Kickboxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kickboxer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Kickboxer!
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