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Event:
SFC24 - Nam vs Logan 2
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Radev.
Radev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Radev throws a front kick aimed at Heun's knee but Heun avoids it well.
Radev delivers a nice body kick.
Heun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heun.
Heun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Radev.
Heun scores with a jab.
Radev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heun dips to his left and cracks Radev with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Radev misses its intended target.
Radev throws a head kick but Heun moves out of range.
Radev wants to slow Heun down by chopping away at his legs.
Heun throws a fast counter high kick but Radev manages to duck under it in time.
Radev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heun.
Radev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heun circles away.
Heun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Radev lands with a shot to the body.
Heun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Heun coming out on top.
Heun throws a right hand that misses
and Radev counters with a nice leg kick.
Radev misses with a hook. Heun ducked under it nicely.
Radev thuds a left hand into Heun's body.
Radev lands with a cross.
Radev misses with a body kick.
Heun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Radev.
Radev misses with a looping right.
A cross from Heun lands.
Heun looks to land a body kick but Radev moved away.#T2#
Heun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heun throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Radev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Radev throws a body kick that misses.
Heun takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by Radev.
Heun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Radev misses with an uppercut. Heun saw that one coming.
Radev scores with a nice head shot.
Radev lands with an uppercut that bounces Heun off the cage and back into range.
Nice cross by Heun.
Radev tries to score with a low kick but Heun moves his leg out of the way.
Heun throws a right hand that misses
and Radev counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Radev is looking to slow Heun down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Radev blocks the low kick.
Radev slips a jab and a cross from Heun.
Heun walks into a stiff left hand from Radev.
Heun tries to clinch
and Radev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heun 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.
Radev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Radev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heun tries to move into range but Radev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Heun is rocked!
Heun wants to stay close but Radev steps back to make room for something. Heun seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Radev and Heun drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nikolai Radev!
Our winner, Nikolai Radev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SFC18 - Bowman vs Morozov
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ceomo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Radev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ceomo moves out of range as Radev strikes.
Radev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Radev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ceomo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Radev throws a lazy uppercut
and Ceomo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Radev thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Ceomo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ceomo.
Radev digs a good body shot into Ceomo's ribs.
Radev throws a good cross that connects.
Ceomo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ceomo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Radev misses with a low kick as Ceomo jumps back.
Radev blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Radev misses
and Radev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceomo misses with a body shot.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ceomo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Radev circles away quickly and effectively.
Ceomo avoids the head kick by Radev.
#T1#
Radev leaves Ceomo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donk. Ceomo catches Radev right on the button with a cross.
Ceomo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Radev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ceomo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Radev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ceomo misses the target.
Radev throws a low kick but Ceomo avoids it.
Ceomo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ceomo tries to clinch up.
Ceomo stuffs the takedown.
Radev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ceomo misses with a few strikes there.
Ceomo throws a lazy right hand but Radev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Ceomo moves into range and clinches up with Radev.
Radev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Radev can't find room to land a body shot as Ceomo controls the action.
Ceomo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ceomo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ceomo lands a body punch in 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!
Radev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ceomo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ceomo scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Ceomo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Radev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ceomo connects with a big shot to the side of Radev's head.
Ceomo wants to control but Radev is keeping busy.#SUB#
Radev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Radev trying to control the hands but Ceomo won't let him. #T3#
Radev breaks Ceomo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Radev postures up.
Radev stopping the sweep attempt from Ceomo.
Radev trying to control but Ceomo is working from the bottom.
Ceomo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radev is one step ahead there.
Radev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Radev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ceomo wants to sweep here but Radev controlling him for the moment.
Ceomo is working hard here to advance position.
Ceomo keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Radev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ceomo is keeping the position for now.
Ceomo keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Ceomo controlling Radev's posture.
Radev landing some decent shots from guard.
Ceomo has his hands on Radev's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastol Ceomo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ceomo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ceomo sets himself, and Radev steps forward looking for the clinch! Ceomo avoids it this time.
Ceomo scores with a jab to the head.
Ceomo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ceomo misses the shot to the body.
Radev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ceomo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sebastol Ceomo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ceomo blocks a head kick by Radev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ceomo.
Ceomo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ceomo scrambles back to his feet.
Ceomo moves away from the strike by Radev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev is looking to score with low kicks.
Radev tries a head kick but it misses.
Radev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ceomo's calf.
Radev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ceomo.
Ceomo sets himself, and Radev steps forward looking for the clinch! Ceomo avoids it this time.#T1#
Radev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ceomo.
Radev is looking to slow Ceomo down with leg kicks.
Radev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ceomo is able to avoid easily.
Radev avoids the body shot from Ceomo.
Ceomo blocks a head kick by Radev.
Ceomo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ceomo ducks under a wild hook from Radev.
Radev is looking to land body kicks.
Ceomo attempts a counter takedown but Radev avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Radev misses the target.
Radev scores with a nice body kick.
Ceomo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Nice body kick from Ceomo.
Radev misses with a lunging right hand
and Ceomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Radev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ceomo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radev misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Ceomo counters with a quick kick to the body but Radev blocks it.
Radev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ceomo.
Ceomo throws a right and a left that Radev avoids nicely.
Ceomo swings for the body but Radev moves out of range.
Radev tries to counter with a clinch but Ceomo shakes him off and moves away.
Ceomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ceomo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Radev moves out of range of the leg kick from Ceomo.
Ceomo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Radev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Radev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Radev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ceomo momentarily.
#T3#
Radev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ceomo moves away.
Radev missing with a left hand there. Ceomo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ceomo tries a low kick but Radev avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ceomo. Radev shrugs it off though. #CL#
Radev tries to keep at a distance but Ceomo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ceomo struggles to land a body shot inside as Radev controls his hands.
Radev blocks a body shot from Ceomo.
Radev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ceomo can't find room to land a body shot as Radev controls the action.
Ceomo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radevs head.
Radev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Radev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Ceomo lands an uppercut.
Ceomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Radev.
Ceomo misses with the head strike.
Radev wants to take the fight to the mat but Ceomo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Radev misses with a punch on the inside.
Ceomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radev. #BC#
Ceomo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ceomo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!#TD#
Ceomo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ceomo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Radev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ceomo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastol Ceomo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Radev throws a hook but Ceomo avoids it easily.
Radev throws a front kick that sends Ceomo stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radev. Ceomo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ceomo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ceomo. Radev shrugs it off though.
Radev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ceomo's hands.
Ceomo throws a solid leg kick but Radev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ceomo.
Ceomo walks into a straight right hand from Radev.
Ceomo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Radev's waist but Radev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ceomo off to one side.
Ceomo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Radev if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev wants to slow Ceomo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ceomo misses with a jab to the body
and Radev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ceomo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Radev.
Radev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ceomo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Radev misses with a low kick.
Radev avoids a kick to the body.
Radev connects with an inside leg kick.
Ceomo blocks a low kick nicely.
Ceomo throws a nice looking combination but Radev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radev throws a leg kick but Ceomo checks it.
Ceomo tries to counter with a takedown but Radev is quick to defend against it.
Ceomo throws a lazy right hand but Radev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Radev clobbers Ceomo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Radev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ceomo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ceomo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Radev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Radev throws an overhand right that lands on Ceomo's shoulder, as Ceomo tries to avoid the shot.
Ceomo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Radev.
Nikolai Radev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Ceomo clinches up against the cage.
Ceomo blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ceomo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Radev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radev is working for takedown but Ceomo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ceomo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Radev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ceomo lands with a light punch inside.
Sebastol Ceomo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Radev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ceomo.
Ceomo lands with a left to the head.
Radev misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radev.
Ceomo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceomo.
Radev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Radev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radev misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Ceomo lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ceomo.
Ceomo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radev backwards.
Radev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceomo.
Radev misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Radev.
Radev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ceomos head.
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!
Radev misses with the head strike.
Radev taking a breather.
Ceomo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ceomo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastol Ceomo!
Sebastol Ceomo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Malaya misses with a double jab.
Radev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Malaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Radev backs off Malaya throws a huge counter combo but Radev manages to avoid it all.
Radev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malaya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Radev scrambles back to his feet.
Radev blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Radev, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
Radev avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Radev throws a push kick but Malaya slaps the foot to one side.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malaya.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Radev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Radev.
A little feinted left hand from Radev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya lands with a hook. Radev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Radev is out of range.
Radev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malaya throws a hook but Radev avoids it easily.#T1#
Radev scores with a sloppy right hand. Malaya should have avoided that one.
Radev cracks Malaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radev moves out of range as Malaya throws a body kick.
Radev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Radev counters with a nice leg kick.
Malaya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya defending well as Radev loads up on a big left hand.
Malaya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Radev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radev misses with a looping left.
Malaya checks the leg kick.
Radev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Radev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Radev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malaya.
Malaya misses with a body punch
and Radev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya misses with a jab to the body
and Radev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malaya throws out a powerful jab.
Radev avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Radev lands.
Radev throws a sloppy head kick and Malaya moves out of range easily.
Radev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
Malaya tries to work over Radev's front leg with a kick but Radev checks it.
Radev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Malaya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malaya wants it to stay on the feet.
Radev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Radev's head.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
Malaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev. #T3#
Malaya lands a leg kick that knocks Radev off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Radev. Beautiful body shot.
Malaya looks for the body kick but Radev saw that one coming.
Radev misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Malaya misses #CL#
and Radev counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Radev fails to land.
Malaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malaya can't find room to land a body shot as Radev controls the action.
Radev scores with a shoulder strike.
Malaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radev lands a shot to the body.
Radev wants to take the fight to the mat but Malaya manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malaya lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Radev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malaya blocks a head kick by Radev.
Radev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Radev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crunch! Radev slams his shin into Malaya's torso.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Some bone on bone action there as Radev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malaya throws a lazy head kick
and Radev counters with a nice uppercut.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Radev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radev connects with the punch.
Radev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malaya with the counter takedown but Radev avoids it easily.
Malaya throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Radev checks it
letting Radev counter with a right hand.
Malaya thows a leg kick but Radev checks it
letting Radev counter with a right hand.
Malaya throws a push kick but Radev slaps the foot to one side.
Radev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radev misses with a hook. Malaya ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Radev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Radev checks the leg kick.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
Radev thumps Malaya with a low kick.
Malaya misses with a few strikes there.
Radev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya cracks Radev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Radev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Radev moves out of range easily.
Malaya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malaya wants it to stay on the feet.
Malaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Radev. That's going to slow Malaya down.
Donk. Radev catches Malaya right on the button with a cross.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Radev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Radev trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Radev with a nice head shot there.
Radev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Radev postures up.
Radev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Radev postures up.
Radev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Radev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Radev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Radev throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Radev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Radev throws a big elbow that misses.
Radev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malaya's head.
Radev throws a big right hand that misses.
Radev wants to control from the top but Malaya keeps moving. #T3#
Radev throwing strikes from guard but Malaya blocks nicely.
Malaya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Malaya pushes Radev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Radev looks to land a body kick but Malaya moved away.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
As Malaya backs away, Radev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Radev's calf.
Malaya scores with a head kick.
Radev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Radev can pounce on him.
Malaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
#T4#
Malaya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Radev.
Malaya fails to land with a series of punches.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya throws a leg kick but Radev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Radev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Malaya finds it's way through Radev's defenses.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Radev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Radev avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Radev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
Malaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Radev as he connects with a hook.
Radev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Radev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Radev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaya's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Radev.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Radev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Radev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Radev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Radev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Radev moves out of range easily.
Radev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Radev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Radev is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Radev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Radev tenderised Malaya's leg. Malaya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Radev connects with a nice looking jab.
Malaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radev.
Malaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malaya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radev.
Radev throws a head kick but Malaya moves out of range.
Radev tries to score with a low kick but Malaya moves his leg out of the way.
Nikolai Radev is winning the standup battle so far.
Radev tries a head kick but it misses.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Radev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Radev's calf.
Malaya looks to throw the jab but Radev is out of range.
Malaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malaya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radev counters with a good low kick that Malaya was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Radev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Malaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malaya throws out a leg kick but Radev moves out of range and Malaya only half commits.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev lands the left hand.
Radev shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Radev.
#TD#
Radev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malaya controls Radev momentarily but Radev frees himself.
Radev with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Malaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Radev throws a big right hand that misses.
Radev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Radev trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Radev looking to pass the guard.
Radev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malaya looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malaya holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malaya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Radev.
A head kick from Radev lands but Malaya takes it in his stride.
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malaya tries to bum rush Radev with a series of wild strikes but Radev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radev dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Malaya misses.
Malaya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Radev.
Malaya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radev 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
Nikolai Radev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SFC12 - Chigg vs Radev
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Chigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chigg stuffs the takedown attempt from Radev. Radev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chigg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Radev missing with a left hand there. Chigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radev.
Radev tries a head kick but it misses.
Chigg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for Radev.
Radev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chigg has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chigg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radev throws a hook but Chigg blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chigg.
Radev fails with a takedown attempt.
Maya Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.#T1#
Radev staying out of range there.
Radev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chigg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chigg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chigg lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Chigg.
Radev misses with a left hand
and Chigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Radev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Chigg misses.
Radev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chigg was well out of range. Poor timing from Radev.
Radev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Radev connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chigg under the eye.
Chigg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chigg.
Chigg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Radev.
Maya Chigg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chigg looks to land a combination but Radev avoids it well.
Radev throws a nice head kick!
Chigg blocks a leg kick.
Chigg throws a lazy uppercut
and Radev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chigg misses with a head kick.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.
Chigg misses with a head kick.
Jab from Radev.#T3#
Radev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chigg.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chigg takes a swing at Radev's ribcage but misses.
Chigg misses with a wild body shot.
Radev tries to land a front kick but Chigg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chigg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Radev manages to circle out of the way.
Radev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radev looks for a takedown but Chigg sprawls well.
Chigg misses with a hook. Radev ducked under it nicely.
Chigg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Radev.
Radev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Radev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chigg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Radev looks to throw the jab but Chigg is out of range. #T4#
Radev keeps the fight on the outside.
Radev has his takedown stuffed
and Chigg counters with a left to the body.
Chigg looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.
Chigg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRadev.
Radev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chigg walks into a straight right hand from Radev.
Radev tries to land a body kick
and Chigg counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD2#
Radev gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Chigg pushes Radev off and gets back to his feet.#KD#
Chigg sends Radev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chigg is motioning to the referee to let Radev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Radev is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Radev throws a solid leg kick but Chigg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Radev.
Radev is looking to land body kicks.
Radev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chigg as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Chigg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radev, pushing him back against the cage.
Radev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Radev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev tries to score a body lock takedown but Chigg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Chigg.
Radev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chigg prevents a body shot from Radev.
Chigg lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Chigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maya Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Chigg has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Chigg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Radev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Radev wants a takedown but no success here.
Radev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chigg misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chigg scores with a hook to the body.
Maya Chigg has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC#
Chigg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chigg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radev.
Nice uppercut there from Radev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Radev does it's job there.
Chigg connects with a crisp jab.
Chigg throws a head kick but Radev moves out of range.
Chigg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chigg is looking to land body kicks.
Chigg throws an off balance right hand
and Radev counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Radev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Radev.
Radev is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Radev shoots in but no luck this time.
Chigg slips a jab from Radev.
Chigg tries a head kick but it misses.
Radev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chigg. That did some damage!
Nikolai Radev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chigg's head backwards.
Radev throws a head kick but Chigg moves out of range.
Chigg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chigg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
Radev lands a really nice looking cross but Chigg seems unphased.
Chigg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Radev slips under a jab.
Radev looks to land a right hand but Chigg moved out of range.#T4#
Radev misses with a leg kick
and Chigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chigg. Radev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Radev tenderised Chigg's leg. Chigg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Radev misses with a hook.
Chigg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Radev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Radev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Radev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Radev cracks the inside of Chigg's front leg.
Radev shoots in for a takedown but Chigg shows good takedown defense.
Radev lands with an overhand left.
Radev scoring well with a low kick there.
Chigg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radev manages to avoid it.
Chigg throws a body kick that misses.
Radev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chigg counters with a left to the body.
Chigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chigg is looking to wear down Radev 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.
Radev misses with a right hand
and Chigg counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Chigg.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chigg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Radev misses with a low kick.
Radev lands with an overhand left.
Radev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Chigg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chigg checks a leg kick nicely.
Chigg scores with a nice body kick.
Radev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radev.
Chigg is looking to counter the offense by Radev and move into the clinch.
Radev motions for Chigg to come forward. Radev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Chigg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chigg tries to counter by clinching up but Radev breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Chigg. Beautiful body shot.
Chigg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Radev lands a really nice looking cross but Chigg seems unphased.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.#KD#
Chigg lands a big right hand that sends Radev crashing to the mat! Chigg stays standing though and waves Radev back to his feet!
Radev is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chigg circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Radev tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Chigg wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maya Chigg!
Maya Chigg gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
VFA 5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Risley misses with a two punch combination.
Risley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radev.
Risley lands a right hook to the body.
Radev connects with the punch.#CL#
Risley clinches up with Radev and pushes him back against the cage.
Risley misses with a punch on the inside.
Radev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Radev blocks an uppercut.
Risley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radev backwards.
Risley blocks a body shot from Radev.
Radev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radev misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Radev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
Risley moves in looking to clinch but Radev pushes him off.
Risley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radev scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radev.#T1#
Radev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Risley is out of range and Radev settles back down.
A jab lands there for Risley.
Radev throws a big shot that misses.
Risley cracks Radev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Risley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radev.
Risley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radev circles away.
Radev tries to land a front kick but Risley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Risley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Risley looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.#TD#
Risley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Risley showed some decent athleticism there.
Radev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Risley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Radev is looking to improve his position.
Risley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Radev's head.
Risley 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.
Risley is thwarting Radev's attempts to control the position.
Radev is looking to improve his position.
Risley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Risley slips a nice elbow through Radev's hands, connecting with Radev's forehead.#T3#
Risley is just content to waste time from the top position. Radev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Risley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Radev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Risley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Risley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Radev keeping moving, preventing Risley from controlling successfully.
Radev has his hands on Risley's head, controlling the position.
Risley wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
Radev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Risley is one step ahead there. #T4#
Risley trying to control but Radev is working from the bottom.
Radev working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Risley.
Radev blocks a head kick by Risley.
Risley connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Radev.
Risley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Risley is out of range.
Risley attempts a counter takedown but Radev avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Risley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Risley moves out of range of the leg kick from Radev.
Risley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Radev's hands.
Risley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radev can do to turn this around?
Risley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Risley sets himself, and Radev steps forward looking for the clinch! Risley avoids it this time.
A head kick from Risley lands but Radev takes it in his stride.
Radev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Risley.
An inside leg kick lands from Radev.
Radev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Radev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Risley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Risley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Risley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Risley throws a chopping leg kick but Radev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Radev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Risley.
Risley moves out of range as Radev strikes.
Risley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Risley moves away from the strike by Radev.
Risley thumps Radev with a low kick.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Radev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Radev checks a low kick from Risley.
Radev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Risley.
Risley loads up on a big right hand but Radev slips the punch.
Radev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Risley throws a leg kick which misses Radev's front leg but catches the back leg as Radev tries to avoid it.
Risley misses with an uppercut.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Risley wants to clinch.
Radev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Radev is looking to slow Risley down with leg kicks.
Radev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Risley as he jumps to the side.
Radev stuffs the takedown attempt from Risley. Risley gets slowly back to his feet.
Radev throws a hook but Risley blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley fails with a takedown attempt.
Radev clobbers Risley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Radev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radev 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.
Radev motions for Risley to come forward. Radev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Risley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Radev throws a leg kick that misses.
Risley ducks under a wild hook from Radev.
Risley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Radev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Risley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Radev avoids the head kick by Risley.
Radev lands a jab to Risley's midsection.
Radev digs a good body shot into Risley's ribs.
Radev misses with a head kick.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Risley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Radev.
Risley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Risley lands with a right hand.
Risley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Radev throws a hook to the side of Risley's head but Risley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Risley tries to counter with a takedown but Radev is quick to defend against it.
Radev throws a series of punches but Risley moves out of range.
Nikolai Radev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Risley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev throws a leg kick which misses Risley's front leg but catches the back leg as Risley tries to avoid it.
Radev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Risley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Radev scrambles back to his feet.
Risley moves in looking to clinch but Radev pushes him off.
Risley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Radev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radev lands with a right hand.
Risley scores with the left hand. Radev knows he should have avoided that one.
Radev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Risley misses with a combination
and Radev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Radev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Risley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Radev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Radev misses with an uppercut
and Risley counters with a straight right hand.
Risley scores with a jab to the head.
Risley connects with a solid leg kick.
Radev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Risley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
Radev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Radev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Risley can pounce on him.
Radev checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radev.
Risley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Risley looks for the body kick but Radev saw that one coming.
Radev misses with an uppercut. Risley saw that one coming.
Radev checks a leg kick. #T1#
Radev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radev misses with an uppercut. Risley saw that one coming.
Risley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Radev is out of range and Risley settles back down.
Radev wants to counter with a clinch but Risley pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Risley.
Radev misses with an uppercut. Risley saw that one coming.
Risley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Radev.
Radev scoring well with a low kick there.
Radev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Risley.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Radev.
Radev misses with a straight left.
Radev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Radev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Risley walks into a jab.
Risley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Risley lands with an overhand left.
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!
Radev checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Risley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Risley showed some decent athleticism there.
Risley is trying to control the action in half guard but Radev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Radev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Risley is looking to stall here but Radev recovers full guard.
Joe Risley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Risley wants to pass the guard but Radev is keeping the position.#T3#
Radev seems keen to control Risley's posture.
Risley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Radev's guard.
Radev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Radev wants to sweep but no luck.
Radev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Risley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Radev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Risley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Risley winds up and cracks Radev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risley is keen to just control but Radev is a slippery customer.
Risley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Radev is not content to let Risley control the position.
Risley tries to pass to full mount but Radev defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Risley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Risley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Risley!
Joe Risley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Holmgang 17
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
LeVass throws out a powerful jab.
LeVass walks into a straight right hand from Radev.
LeVass cracks Radev with a good jab.
LeVass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radev.
LeVass fails to land with a series of punches.
LeVass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radev closes the distance and clinches up with LeVass, looking for a takedown. Radev pushes LeVass against the ropes but LeVass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Radev throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeVass misses with a hook. Radev ducked under it nicely.
LeVass misses the jab.
Radev tries a quick counter leg kick but LeVass is wise to it.
LeVass scores with a hook to the body. Radev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Radev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev throws a head kick that half lands.
Radev throws an overhand right that lands on LeVass's shoulder, as LeVass tries to avoid the shot.
Radev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeVass.#T1#
Radev lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeVass's sensitive parts.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
Radev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Radev throws a nice head kick!
Radev stuffs the takedown.
LeVass checks the leg kick.
Radev tried to score with a low kick but LeVass checks it.
Radev throws a low kick but LeVass moves out of range easily.
LeVass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Radev's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Radev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Radev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LeVass to the mat! LeVass manages to get full guard.
LeVass is pulling down on Radev's head. It's preventing any offense from Radev, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeVass is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev wants to sweep here but LeVass controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Radev keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.
Radev keeping full guard, as LeVass tries to pass.
Radev managing to control the position.
Radev is trying to control the position but LeVass postures up.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
LeVass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
LeVass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeVass with a nice head shot there.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Radev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeVass's guard. #REVB#
Radev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeVass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radev with a nice head shot there.
LeVass looking for a sweep. Not yet LeVass, not yet.
LeVass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Radev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
LeVass postures up in Radev's guard and throws a big left but Radev blocks it. #T4#
Radev is trying to control the position but LeVass postures up.
Radev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Radev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
LeVass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeVass throws a big elbow that misses.
LeVass throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Radev controlling LeVass's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
LeVass swings for the body but Radev moves out of range.
A big right from Radev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from LeVass misses the target.
Radev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ka'Ra LeVass is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from LeVass misses.
Radev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeVass closes the distance and clinches up with Radev, looking for a takedown. LeVass pushes Radev against the ropes but Radev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Radev connects with a right hand. LeVass shakes it off.
LeVass throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev shoots in and drives through. LeVass sprawls well.
LeVass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeVass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Radev lands with a good body shot.#T1#
LeVass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radev defends it nicely.
LeVass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeVass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Radev slips under a jab from LeVass.
LeVass thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeVass slips under a jab.
LeVass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Radev lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeVass doesn't seem phased though.
LeVass checks a leg kick.
LeVass is looking to counter punch.
Radev misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from LeVass misses.
Radev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeVass.
LeVass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
Radev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeVass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by LeVass as he checks the leg kick.
LeVass misses the jab.
Radev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeVass looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.
Radev throws a leg kick but LeVass checks it.
Radev scores with a decent looking hook.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeVass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LeVass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Radev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeVass.
A big right from LeVass misses.
Radev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Radev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - LeVass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radev takes a swing at LeVass's ribcage but misses.
LeVass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Radev throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev throws a hook but LeVass avoids it easily.
Radev throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeVass's corner calls for a 1-2. LeVass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Radev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Radev.
Radev misses with a looping left.
Radev looks to land a left hand but LeVass moved out of range nicely.
LeVass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Radev lands a glancing blow to the side of LeVass's head.
LeVass shoots in looking for a takedown but Radev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LeVass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ka'Ra LeVass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeVass takes a swing at Radev's ribcage but misses.
LeVass checks the leg kick.
Radev throws a looping overhand right but LeVass ducks down to avoid it.
Radev thuds a left hand into LeVass's body.
Radev thows a leg kick but LeVass checks it
and LeVass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeVass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeVass lands a jab to Radev's midsection.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeVass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Radev finds it's way round the side to connect with LeVass's head.
LeVass throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev looks to throw the jab but LeVass is out of range.
Radev feints and then cracks LeVass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeVass down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev 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!
#R3#
Radev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeVass. That did some damage!
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Radev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radev wants to land a leg kick but LeVass is out of range.
LeVass lands a nice hook to Radev's body. Radev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Radev slips a jab and a cross from LeVass.
LeVass looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev misses with a looping right.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Radev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeVass moves away.
LeVass changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass throws a hook but Radev avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Radev.
LeVass throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
LeVass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by LeVass.#T1#
LeVass throws a hook but Radev blocks it.
Radev tries to counter by closing the distance.
LeVass misses with a hook.
Radev avoids the body shot from LeVass.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Radev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radev avoids the body shot from LeVass.
It seemed like Radev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Radev, as that shot connected.
Radev lands a leg kick that knocks LeVass off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from LeVass misses the target.
LeVass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeVass.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeVass misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Radev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by LeVass.
Radev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LeVass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Radev throws a nice looking combination but LeVass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeVass throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
Radev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeVass misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by LeVass.
LeVass tries to counter with a takedown but Radev is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeVass.
LeVass jabs at Radev's body.
LeVass throws a lazy right hand but Radev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radev cracks LeVass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radev throws a shot from downtown. LeVass moves away and avoids it.#T3#
LeVass moves out of range as Radev throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by LeVass.
Some wild striking there from LeVass.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
Radev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LeVass.
Radev cracks LeVass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
LeVass connects with the punch.
Radev slips under a jab.
Radev lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Radev.
LeVass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeVass misses with a straight right.
Radev looks to land a left hand but LeVass moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeVass attempts a counter takedown but Radev avoids it well and moves away.
Radev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radev there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from LeVass.
Radev scores with the left hand. LeVass knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Radev. Those never looked like landing.
LeVass checks a leg kick.
Radev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeVass throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeVass takes a swing at Radev's ribcage but misses.
Radev looks to score with a jab to the body but LeVass is just out of range.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radev moves away.
Radev wants to counter the offense by LeVass and move into the clinch position.
LeVass tries for a takedown but Radev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Radev.
I think Radev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
Our winner, Nikolai Radev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Holmgang 11
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude moves away from the strike by Radev.
Radev throws a head kick that misses
and Dude counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dude shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Radev blocks the leg kick.
Dude throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dude just manages to avoid it.
Radev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dude lands with a thumping leg kick.
Radev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dude's hands.
Dude misses with a leg kick
and Radev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Dude misses.
Dude has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Radev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Radev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dude's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radev throwing strikes but missing.
Dude wants to sweep but no luck.
Dude pulls Radev in close to his closed guard and prevents Radev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Radev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Radev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radev.
Radev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Radev lands a couple of elbows.
Radev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Radev looking to sit in guard and control but Dude gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Radev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Radev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dude stopping the sweep attempt from Radev.
Dude trying to control but Radev is working from the bottom.
Radev 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.
Radev managing to control the position. #T3#
Radev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Radev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Radev throws a body punch but Dude moves out of range.
Dude throws out a counter right but Radev avoids it with no problem.
Radev misses with a straight right.
Radev scores with a shot to the body.
Radev throws out a leg kick but Dude moves out of range and Radev only half commits.
Radev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dude swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radev tries to counter by clinching up but Dude breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Radev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radev.
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dude throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev throws a jab when Dude was well out of range.
Dude cracks Radev with an open hand slap.
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!
Radev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dude lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Radev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dude's head backwards.
Dude throws a body punch but Radev moves out of range.
Dude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Radev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Radev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dude lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Radev circles away quickly and effectively.
Radev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dude scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dude scores with a punch to the head.
Radev throws a hook but Dude blocks it.
Radev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radev keeps the fight on the outside.
Radev throws a leg kick that misses.
Radev checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dude. Dude obviously looking to wear him down.
Radev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dude throws a head kick that Radev semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Radev.
Dude unleashes a big counter combination but Radev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Radev lands a glancing blow to the side of Dude's head.
Radev jabs Dude right on the nose. Dude blinks but takes it well.
Radev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dude fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Radev on the side of the head.
Radev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Radev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude connects with a looping right hand.
Dude walks into a left hand.
Radev walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Radev is rocked!#T2#
Radev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dude throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
Radev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Radev throws a shot from downtown. Dude moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Radev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Radev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Radev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Radev stopping the sweep attempt from Dude.
Dude utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Radev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Radev throws an elbow that misses. Dude uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Radev's guard. Nice move by Dude!#REVB#
Radev keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.
Nikolai Radev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dude has passed into side control.
Radev is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Dude working away.
Dude sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Radev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dude throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Radev wants to control but Dude postures up.
Dude wants to control but Radev is keeping him busy.
Radev tries to improve position but can't.
Radev is working hard here to advance position.
Radev struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Radev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dude thows a body kick. Radev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dude misses with a leg kick.
Radev throws a sloppy head kick and Dude moves out of range easily.
Dude tries to counter with a clinch but Radev shakes him off and moves away.
Dude throws an off balance right hand
enabling Radev to counter with a crisp jab.
Radev misses with the combination.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Dude.
Dude takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Radev throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radev.
Dude looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dude checks it well.
Radev thuds a left hand into Dude's body.#T1#
Radev thuds a left hand into Dude's body.
Dude takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dude misses with a looping right.
Radev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dude throws a leg kick but Radev checks it.
Dude walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dude scores with a spinning back kick!
Radev throws a leg kick but Dude checks it.
Dude avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radev throws a chopping leg kick but Dude manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crunch! Dude slams his shin into Radev's torso.
Dude misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Radev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dude lands an uppercut.
Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Surfer Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Radev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dude pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dude's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Radev lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev digs a right hand into Dude's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dude's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radev.
Radev is looking to control Dude's arms but Dude gets an underhook and turns him. Now Radev has his back to the cage.
Dude connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Dude tries to work over Radev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude is struggling to control the position.
Radev managing to block the knees to the body from Dude.
Radev throws a head punch that misses.
Radev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dude blocks an uppercut.
Radev blocks a body shot from Dude.
Dude tries to work over Radev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##TD#
Radev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dude is trying to keep an underhook but Radev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude tries to roll over but Radev keeps him under control.#SUB#
Radev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Radev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Radev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Radev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dude regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Radev. #T4#
Dude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radev is fighting to break Dude's control of his arms but Dude is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Radev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dude is keeping the position for now.
Radev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dude's head.
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dude trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Radev distracts Dude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Radev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radev 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
An out of breath Nikolai Radev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SP-ICON:OhChooto V.S. Prado
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Madison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Radev.
Madison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madison lands a body shot.
#TD#
Radev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Madison is not content to let Radev control the position.
Madison parries the strikes from Radev easily there. Radev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Madison to escape.
Madison is looking for a sweep.
Madison avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Radev.
Radev misses with the ground and pound.
Radev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madison tries to escape but Radev is in control. #T1#
Madison dodges the ground and pound from Radev.
Radev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Madison tries to escape but Radev is in control.
Radev working the ground and pound but Madison is defending the strikes.
Madison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Radev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Radev throws a strike aimed at the side of Madison's head but Madison avoids it well.
Radev is looking to take a break and control but Madison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madison is looking to regain half guard here but Radev keeps moving and retains side control.
Madison prevents Radev from improving position.
Radev trying to control the position but Madison is working away. #T2#
Radev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Radev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Radev trying to control the action but Madison is working from the bottom.
Madison is looking to reverse the position.
Radev in side control, throwing shots but Madison defends.
Radev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Madison is not content to let Radev control the position.
Radev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Madison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Madison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Radev connects with a decent elbow.
Radev scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Madison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Radev working the body and head with strikes.
Radev throws an elbow but Madison slips to the side and avoids it well.
Madison is trying to buck Radev off.
Radev 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.
Madison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Madison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Radev drops an elbow to the side of Madison's head. #ES2#
Madison manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Radev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Radev.
Radev moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev cracks the inside of Madison's front leg.
Madison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Radev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radev misses the jab.
Madison wants to counter with a clinch but Radev pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madison, as that shot connected.
Madison lands an overhand right.
Radev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Radev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Madison throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Radev counters by clinching up.
Madison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radev blocks it with crossed arms.
Radev has Madison pressed against the cage, preventing Madison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Radev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Madison's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Madison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Radev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madison counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Radev is rocked!
Radev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Radev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Madison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greg Madison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Radev.
Madison throws a right hand that misses
enabling Radev to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Madison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Madison is wriggling around but Radev manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Radev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Madison tries to get to full guard but Radev has control of the leg.
Radev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Radev is keen to just control but Madison is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Madison has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Radev is on him like a limpet, forcing Madison back against the cage.
Radev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Radev wants a takedown.
#T2#
Madison tries to break free but Radev pushes him back against the cage.
Radev pushes Madison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Madison misses with a knee strike.
Madison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Radev throws a head punch that misses.
Radev is working Madison over against the cage.
Madison misses with the head strike.
Madison is trying to break free.
Radev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Radev lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Radev. #BC2#
Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Radev.
Radev is looking to chop away at Madison's legs.
It seemed like Madison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Madison scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Radev.
Radev lunges at Madison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madison's hand.
Madison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Radev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Radev.
Radev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madison.
Radev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madison! But no joy.
Radev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madison.
Radev staying out of range there.
Radev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Radev connects with a solid leg kick.
Radev lands a glancing blow to the side of Madison's head.#T4#
Radev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madison.
Radev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Radev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madison.
Madison 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Madison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Radev.
Radev just misses with a punch to the body.
Radev sets himself, and Madison steps forward looking for the clinch! Radev avoids it this time.
Radev stuns Madison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Radev throws a hook but Madison blocks it.
Madison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Radev jabs at Madison's body.
Madison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Radev fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Madison scores with a hook.
Radev misses with an uppercut
and Madison counters with a nice uppercut.
Madison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madison.
Madison misses with an uppercut. Radev saw that one coming.
Madison throws an off balance right hand
and Radev counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev connects with a body shot.
Radev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madison can do to turn this around?
Radev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Radev throws a head kick that misses
and Madison counters with an inside leg kick.
Radev slips a straight right by Madison.#T1#
Madison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Radev.
Madison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Radev checks a low kick from Madison.
Radev throws out a loose jab but Madison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev sets himself, and Madison steps forward looking for the clinch! Radev avoids it this time.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madison avoids a kick to the body.
Radev throws a head kick that misses.
Madison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radev throws a front kick that sends Madison stumbling back into the cage.
Radev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Madison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Radev misses its target.
Madison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Madison.
Madison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Madison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greg Madison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Radev tries to land a front kick but Madison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Radev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Radev throws a leg kick that misses.
Radev scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madison is looking to land body kicks.
Radev with a nice cross.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greg Madison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Radev.
Madison checks a leg kick nicely.
Madison wants to counter with a clinch but Radev pushes him away.#TD#
Radev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madison to the mat! Madison manages to get full guard.
Madison doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Madison wants to sweep but no luck.
Radev throws a strike but Madison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Radev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madison is one step ahead there.
Radev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nikolai Radev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Madison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Madison stopping the sweep attempt from Radev.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Radev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Radev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Madison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Radev, up you get!
Radev lands a front kick.
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madison scores with a nice strike.
Radev jabs at Madison's body.
Radev misses with a right hand
and Madison counters with a series of strikes. Radev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Radev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Radev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Madison counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madison throws a right and a left that Radev avoids nicely.
Madison loads up on a big right hand but Radev slips the punch.
Radev throws a head kick that Madison semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolai Radev.
Well Radev 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
Nikolai Radev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Elite
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Julio looks to throw the jab but Radev is out of range.
Julio throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Radev, right into the meat.
Radev misses with an uppercut.
Radev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Julio feints and then cracks Radev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Radev down.
Julio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
Julio sets himself, and Radev steps forward looking for the clinch! Julio avoids it this time.
Julio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Julio.
Julio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Radev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev with a hook.
Radev misses with a wild body shot.
Radev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Julio scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Julio. #T1#
Julio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Julio connects with a single shot there.
Radev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Julio as he avoids it easily.
Radev lands a head kick!
Julio lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Radev.
Julio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Radev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Julio lands a slapping body shot.
Radev throws the kick towards the body but Julio avoids it.
Julio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Julio wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Julio.
Julio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radev tries a low kick but Julio avoids it.#T2#
Radev with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev walks into a stiff left hand from Julio.
A slow jab from Radev misses its intended target.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Julio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Julio.
Julio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Julio. Radev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Radev.
Radev throws a front kick aimed at Julio's knee but Julio avoids it well.
Radev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Julio throws out the jab.
Radev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Julio misses with a kick to the body.
Radev checks a low kick from Julio.
Julio misses the jab.
Radev avoids the body shot from Julio.
#T3#
Julio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Julio scrambles back to his feet.
Julio misses with a kick to the body.
Radev misses with a kick to the body.
Radev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Julio throws an overhand right that lands on Radev's shoulder, as Radev tries to avoid the shot.
Radev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Julio.
Julio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Julio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Radev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Radev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Julio's head backwards.
Radev cracks the inside of Julio's front leg.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Julio swings for the body but Radev moves out of range.
Radev throws an overhand right that lands on Julio's shoulder, as Julio tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Radev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Julio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Julio. Julio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Radev shoots in looking for a takedown but Julio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Radev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Don Julio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.
Radev misses with a looping right.
Radev tries a low kick but Julio avoids it.
Julio is looking to counter punch.
Radev slips under a jab from Julio.
Radev cracks Julio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Radev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Julio momentarily.
Radev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Radev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Julio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Radev connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Julio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Radev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Julio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Julio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radev manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Radev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Julio throws a jab when Radev was well out of range.
Radev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Julio misses the shot to the body.
Radev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Julio tries to move into range but Radev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Julio misses with a straight right.
Julio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev misses with a straight right.
Radev cracks Julio with an open hand slap.
Radev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radev.
Radev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Radev throws a low kick but Julio avoids it.
Radev misses with a left hand
and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Julio lands a right hook to the body.
Radev moves out of range as Julio throws a body kick.
Julio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Julio's calf.
Radev misses with a looping right.
Radev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Radev throws a hook but Julio avoids it easily.
Julio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Radev avoids the body shot from Julio.
Jab, jab by Radev - just one landing.
Julio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Radev throws a head kick that misses.
Radev jabs Julio right on the nose. Julio blinks but takes it well.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Julio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Radev under the eye.
Julio lands a really nice looking cross but Radev seems unphased.
Julio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Julio misses with a looping left.
Radev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Radev.
Radev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Julio. That did some damage!
Radev throws a leg kick but Julio moved away.
Julio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Radev's head.
Julio jabs Radev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Julio throws a hook but Radev avoids it easily.
Julio checks a leg kick.
Radev thows a leg kick but Julio checks it
and Julio counters with a solid body kick.
Julio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Radev doesn't seem bothered though.
Julio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Radev's head.
A punch lands to the side of Julio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Julio throws a sloppy body shot
and Radev counters with a good low kick that Julio was not able to check.
Radev misses with a looping left.
Julio throws a hook but Radev blocks it.
Julio throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Radev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Julio misses the target.
Radev jabs Julio right on the nose. Julio blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Radev clobbers Julio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Julio is rocked!
Julio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Julio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julio swinging wildly here.
Radev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Julio seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Radev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Julio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Julio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Julio slips a jab from Radev.
Radev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Julio throws an off balance right hand
and Radev counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Don Julio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Radev.
Julio looks to throw the jab but Radev is out of range.
Don Julio is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Radev as he connects with a hook.
Radev throws a leg kick but Julio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Radev throws a hook but Julio blocks it.
Julio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Julio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Julio throws a right and a left that Radev avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Radev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Julio is fending him off so far but Radev persists. Nope, Julio circles away and we're back to standing.
Radev throws a head kick but Julio moves out of range.
Julio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Julio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Julio lands with a hook. Radev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Radev lands a leg kick that knocks Julio off balance momentarily.
Radev scores with a decent looking hook.
Radev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Julio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Radev throws a push kick but Julio slaps the foot to one side.
Julio moves out of range as Radev strikes.
Julio misses with an uppercut.
Radev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Julio throws the left hand but Radev avoids the punch easily.
Radev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Radev tries to score with a low kick but Julio moves his leg out of the way.
Julio jabs at Radev's body.
Julio throws a sloppy head kick and Radev moves out of range easily.
Julio moves out of range as Radev strikes.
Nikolai Radev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Julio throws a hook but Radev avoids it easily.
Radev tries a quick counter leg kick but Julio is wise to it.
Radev closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Julio enables Radev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Julio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Julio pushes Radev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Radev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Julio avoids the body shot from Radev.
Julio throws a looping overhand right but Radev ducks down to avoid it.
Radev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Julio under the eye.
Radev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Julio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Julio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Radev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Julio connects with a body shot.
Radev slips under a jab from Julio.
It seemed like Radev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Radev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Julio throws a hook to the side of Radev's head but Radev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Radev misses the target.
Julio throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev.
Julio misses with a left hand
and Radev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julio moves away.
Radev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julio misses with a body shot.
Radev looks to land a combination but Julio avoids it well. #T4#
Julio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Radev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Julio looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev wants to counter with a clinch but Julio pushes him away.
Radev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Radev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Julio.
Julio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Julio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radev.
Don Julio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Radev avoids the body shot from Julio.
Radev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Julio is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Radev.
I think Julio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Julio!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Don Julio waved his t-shirt featuring Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UPG 33 Prelims
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Radev walks into a straight right hand from Aurelio.
Radev stuffs the takedown.
Marcelo Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Radev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep. Radev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aurelio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Radev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Radev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Radev is controlling well.
Aurelio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Radev is working away from the top position though.
Radev is trying to control. Aurelio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Radev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Radev is thwarting Aurelio's attempts to control the position.
Radev trying to control the action but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Radev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aurelio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Aurelio tries to roll over but Radev keeps him under control.
Radev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep. Radev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aurelio is staying active underneath Radev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Aurelio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Radev pulls his head out easily.
Radev is trying to control the action in half guard but Aurelio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aurelio trying to control from the bottom.
Radev trying to pass the guard but Aurelio defending well.
Aurelio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aurelio.#SUB#
Aurelio looking for a guillotine here but Radev defends easily.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Aurelio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radev is one step ahead there.
Radev working some strikes from top position.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Radev wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Radev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Radev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aurelio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Radev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aurelio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radev postures up and lands a big shot to Aurelio's brow.
Aurelio trying to keep a closed guard but Radev is proving a slippery customer.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Aurelio is trying to keep Radev in close.
#SUB#
Aurelio looking for a guillotine here but Radev defends easily.
Radev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Radev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Radev lands a couple of digs.
Radev pushing down on Aurelio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aurelio tries to get to full guard but Radev has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radev slips a nice elbow through Aurelio's hands, connecting with Aurelio's forehead.
Radev trying to mount his opponent but Aurelio defends it.
Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radev 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.
Radev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Aurelio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aurelio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelio.
Radev fails to land the takedown.
Radev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy body kick from Aurelio
letting Radev counter with a right hand.
Aurelio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radev walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Radev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aurelio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev throws a big right hand that misses.
Aurelio wants to sweep here but Radev controlling him for the moment.
Nikolai Radev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radev chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Radev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Radev postures up in Aurelio's guard and throws a big left but Aurelio blocks it.
Radev looking to pass the guard.
Radev scoring with some ground and pound.
Radev trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Radev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Radev is in close to Aurelio's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Aurelio has his foot on Radev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Radev works his way back into a safe position though.
Radev is working Aurelio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Radev is posturing up here but Aurelio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Radev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Radev has to tap! Slick submission there by Aurelio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Aurelio!
A very excited looking Marcelo Aurelio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UPG 30
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Radev. That's going to slow McCormick down.
Radev catches McCormick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCormick avoids the body shot from Radev.
McCormick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radev with the counter takedown but McCormick avoids it easily.
McCormick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Radev looks to score with a jab to the body but McCormick is just out of range.
McCormick's corner calls for a 1-2. McCormick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Radev checks a leg kick.
McCormick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Radev. Radev obviously looking to wear him down.
McCormick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Radev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Radev gets a double leg takedown into McCormick's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev won't allow McCormick to sweep him here.
Radev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Radev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Radev preventing the sweep.
Radev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Radev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radev wants to control from the top but McCormick keeps moving.
Radev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Radev won't allow McCormick to sweep him here.
Radev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but McCormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCormick moves forwards but Radev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCormick throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Radev lands a leg kick that knocks McCormick off balance momentarily.
Radev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Radev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCormick lands a jab to the head.
McCormick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Radev's calf.
Radev scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCormick checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from McCormick misses the target.
Radev throws a leg kick
and McCormick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
McCormick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Radev.
Radev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCormick can pounce on him.
McCormick throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
McCormick connects with the punch.
McCormick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCormick.
Radev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCormick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCormick is looking to counter punch.
McCormick throws an overhand right that lands on Radev's shoulder, as Radev tries to avoid the shot.
McCormick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like McCormick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCormick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Radev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCormick's head.#ROC2#
McCormick is rocked!
McCormick misses with a leg kick
and Radev counters with a big right hand! Oh McCormick is in trouble here! Radev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Radev!
An out of breath Nikolai Radev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Syn 428 - Never Give Up
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Maake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radev manages to avoid it.
Radev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Radev.
Radev cracks Maake with a good jab.
Radev misses with a leg kick
and Maake counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Radev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Radev misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Radev.
Maake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maake throws a looping overhand right but Radev ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Radev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maake to the ground. Radev is now in Maake's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev throws a big elbow that misses.
Radev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Radev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Maake keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
My spies in Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center inform me that Radev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Radev preventing the sweep.
Radev landing with the ground and pound.
Maake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radev is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Radev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Radev throwing strikes but missing.
Radev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maake holds on and takes a little breather.
Radev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radev is one step ahead there.
Maake is working hard here to advance position.
Maake keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Radev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Radev.
Radev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Radev scores with a jab to the head.
Radev lands a really nice looking cross but Maake seems unphased.
Radev misses with a hook
and Maake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Radev.
Maake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maake misses the shot to the body.
Maake misses with an uppercut. Radev saw that one coming.
Maake misses the jab.
Maake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maake's sensitive parts.
Maake misses with an uppercut
and Radev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Radev, right into the meat.
Radev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maake misses the jab.
Maake throws the left hand but Radev avoids the punch easily.
Radev scores with a head kick. Maake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Radev scores with a jab.
Radev slips a straight right by Maake.
A clash of legs there as Maake blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maake misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Radev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maake misses with a double jab
and Radev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big left from Radev misses.
Maake 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.
Maake checks the leg kick.
Maake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Radev catches Maake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Radev swings for the body but Maake moves out of range.
It looked like Maake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Radev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolai Radev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radev avoids the body shot from Maake.
Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radev.
Maake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radev scores with a jab to the head.
Maake moves away from the strike by Radev.
Radev is looking to slow Maake down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev misses with a straight right.
Maake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Maake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Radev.
Maake pushes Radev away with a front kick.
Maake lands a jab to Radev's midsection.
Radev scores with a push kick.#T1#
Maake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Radev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maake. That did some damage!
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Maake.
Radev throws a lazy right hand but Maake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maake thuds his right hand into Radev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Radev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Radev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maake throws a hook to the side of Radev's head but Radev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radev is looking to slow Maake down with leg kicks.
Cedric Maake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maake.
Radev scores with a nice head shot.
Radev throws an off balance right hand
and Maake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Radev looks to land a right hand but Maake moved out of range.
As Radev backs away, Maake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Maake throws a leg kick but Radev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maake connects with a right hand. Radev shakes it off.
Maake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev jabs at Maake's body.
Maake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Radev. Radev obviously looking to wear him down.
Radev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from Maake.
Radev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maake blocks a jab.
Maake lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
Radev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maake throws out the jab.
Radev lands a jab to Maake's midsection.
Radev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maake's head backwards.#T3#
Maake throws an overhand right that lands on Radev's shoulder, as Radev tries to avoid the shot.
Radev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maake under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Radev.
Radev swinging wildly here.
Maake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Radev thumps Maake with a low kick.
Maake looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.
Radev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maake checks a leg kick.
Maake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maake scores with a sloppy right hand. Radev should have avoided that one.
Radev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maake defending well as Radev loads up on a big left hand.
Maake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Maake moves out of range of the strikes.
Maake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radev.
Nice cross by Radev.
Radev is looking to slow Maake down with leg kicks.
Maake misses with a hook
and Radev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radev slips a jab from Maake.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maake.
Maake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radev throws out a counter right but Maake avoids it with no problem.
Maake blocks a head kick by Radev.
Maake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Radev connects with a nice looking jab.
Maake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maake connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Radev throws a hook to the side of Maake's head but Maake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radev clobbers Maake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Radev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Radev cracks Maake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radev scores with a nice body kick.
Maake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Radev connects with an inside leg kick.
Maake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Radev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Radev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maake moves out of range of the leg kick from Radev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Radev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Radev.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maake. Radev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Radev blocks the low kick.
Maake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maake looks to throw the jab but Radev is out of range.
Good leg kick by Radev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Radev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Radev scoring well with a low kick there.
Maake throws a looping overhand right but Radev ducks down to avoid it.
Radev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Radev lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Radev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Radev swings for the body but Maake moves out of range.
#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Radev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maake tried to counter with a leg kick but Radev avoided it.
Maake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Maake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maake half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maake throws out a leg kick but Radev moves out of range and Maake only half commits.
Radev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Radev.
Radev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Radev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maake throws out the jab.
Radev lands with a straight right. Maake didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maake scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Radev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maake doesn't seem phased though.
Radev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maake is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Radev.
#T3#
Maake throws a shot to the body.
Radev looks for the body kick but Maake saw that one coming.
A big right from Radev misses.
Maake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Radev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Maake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Radev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cedric Maake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radev misses with an uppercut.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Radev catches Maake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maake looks for the body kick but Radev saw that one coming.
Maake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Radev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Radev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maake.
Radev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Radev throws a leg kick but Maake moved away.
Maake half committed to a counter leg kick.
Radev cracks Maake with a good jab.
Maake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Radev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Radev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Radev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Radev misses with a head kick.
Radev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maake. Maake obviously looking to wear him down.
Maake scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Radev 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
Our winner, Nikolai Radev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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