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Event:
SYN 514 - Wein vs Perala
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Chekhov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruyne.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bruyne has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Bruyne gets a double leg takedown into Chekhov's guard.
Chekhov has control of Bruyne's left arm, preventing Bruyne from doing any damage.
Chekhov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov is pulling down on Bruyne's head. It's preventing any offense from Bruyne, at least for the moment.
Bruyne trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bruyne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bruyne throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Chekhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bruyne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruyne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bruyne wants to pass the guard but Chekhov is keeping the position.
Chekhov trying to keep a closed guard but Bruyne is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bruyne.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne delivers a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne just manages to avoid it.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
Chekhov scores with a nice right hand.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Bruyne shoots in and drives through. Chekhov sprawls well.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekhov.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chekhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekhov lands a really nice looking cross but Bruyne seems unphased.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Chekhov checks it.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bruyne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chekhov.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Chekhov finds it's way through Bruyne's defenses.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Bruyne off balance momentarily.
Chekhov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bruyne if he has to take too many more of those.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Bruyne throws a counter combo.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bruyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Bruyne off balance momentarily.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chekhov lands the left hand.
Chekhov lands with a cross.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Bruyne with a jab.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Chekhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
and Bruyne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bruyne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov misses with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Chekhov lands a jab to Bruyne's midsection.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from Chekhov misses
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lunges at Chekhov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chekhov's hand.
Bruyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekhov.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruyne.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Bruyne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekhov misses with a hook
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
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!
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Chekhov misses
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chekhov is looking to score with low kicks.
Chekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Chekhov misses with the combination.
#T3#
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Bruyne checks it.
Chekhov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne drops his hands momentarily and Chekhov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov is looking to chop away at Bruyne's legs.
Chekhov takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Chekhov.
The crowd cheers as Bruyne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov throws out a powerful jab.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.#T4#
Bruyne works Chekhov's body with a nice hook.
Bruyne throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there #TD2#
and Bruyne counters with a single leg into guard. Chekhov didn't expect that.
Chekhov is trying to keep Bruyne in close.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruyne blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
That kick from Chekhov tenderised Bruyne's leg. Bruyne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Bruyne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov misses with a left hand
and Bruyne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chekhov's knee momentarily.
Chekhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.
Bruyne blocks a jab.#T1#
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
Chekhov lands with a cross.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruyne defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bruyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Chekhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
Chekhov defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Chekhov as he connects with a hook.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Bruyne.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruyne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Chekhov misses with a jab to the body
and Bruyne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chekhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruyne shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov scores with a hook to the body. Bruyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruyne.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chekhov.
Bruyne moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Bruyne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.
Chekhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruyne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruyne throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov throws a front kick that sends Bruyne stumbling back into the cage.
Chekhov connects with a jab.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Bruyne shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov shows good takedown defense.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Bruyne.
Chekhov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chekhov thuds a left hand into Bruyne's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov thumps Bruyne with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
And Bruyne responds with a good body kick, but Chekhov manages to step out the way in time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chekhov.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chekhov. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Bruyne fakes the leg kick and cracks Chekhov in the body.
Chekhov 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.
Chekhov works the jab nicely.
That kick from Chekhov tenderised Bruyne's leg. Bruyne is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chekhov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Chekhov.
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov checks a low kick from Matus.
Chekhov lands a head shot.
A low kick from Matus misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Chekhov blocks the leg kick.
Chekhov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov throws a low kick, looking for Matus's leg but Matus calmly moves out of range.
Matus misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chekhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
A solid body kick from Matus.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov is looking to slow Matus down with leg kicks.
Chekhov throws a front kick that sends Matus stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matus checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Nice shot by Matus.#T1#
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov walks into a jab.
Matus throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chekhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Chekhov. #CL2#
Matus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chekhov, pushing him back against the cage.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Chekhov jumps guard and drags Matus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov is trying to keep Matus in close.
#T2#
Chekhov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov has control of Matus's left arm, preventing Matus from doing any damage.
Chekhov trying to keep a closed guard but Matus is proving a slippery customer.
Matus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Chekhov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chekhov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chekhov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chekhov jabs Matus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chekhov thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matus misses the body punch
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov lands a nice hook to Matus's body. Matus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Chekhov's torso.
Chekhov swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
#T4#
Matus connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Chekhov there.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekhov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matus throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov 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#
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
A jab from Matus misses.
Chekhov misses with a right hand
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Chekhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chekhov throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Chekhov rushes Matus and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses with the head strike.
Chekhov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov trying to control the position but instead, Matus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chekhov into the cage.
Nice body punch from Matus - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Chekhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus lands a left hand.
Matus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Matus crunches a lovely knee into Chekhov's ribcage.
Chekhov takes a shot to the head.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Matus.
Chekhov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matus tries a body shot but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Matus.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus digs a right hand underneath Chekhov's ribcage. Chekhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A hook to the body from Chekhov.
Matus blocks a body shot from Chekhov.
A nice left hand lands by Matus.
Chekhov scores with a hook to the body.
Matus prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Matus swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matus pushes Chekhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekhov controls his hands.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chekhov's elbow.
Chekhov pushes Matus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chekhov jumps guard but Matus stands there with Chekhov around his waist. Chekhov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matus misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Chekhov as the two fighters clinch.
Chekhov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekhov controls his hands.
Chekhov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matus walks away with a smile on his face. Chekhov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Matus slips a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Matus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus throws a low kick but Chekhov avoids it.
Matus scores with a spinning back kick!
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Chekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.#T4#
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Matus slips a jab from Chekhov.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Chekhov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matus moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Chekhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan Matus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chekhov cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chekhov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body shot.
Matus avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Matus backs away, Chekhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Chekhov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matus.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chekhov's hands.#T1#
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chekhov lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Matus there.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matus misses with a hook.
Chekhov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov throws a series of punches but Matus avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.#T2#
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chekhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Chekhov.
Matus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus connects with a single shot there.
Matus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.#T3#
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus staying out of range there.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Chekhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
Matus misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matus lands a lovely overhand right.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Matus avoids it.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chekhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Chekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus scores with a nice strike.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Matus.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chekhov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
After winning the bout, Anton Chekhov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 507 - Donnelly vs Keosayan
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hermano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hermano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chekhov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hermano grinds an elbow into Chekhov's temple.
Hermano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chekhov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hermano working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Hermano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chekhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hermano grinds an elbow into Chekhov's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hermano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chekhov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Hermano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Chekhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chekhov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chekhov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hermano lands a nice forearm strike.
Chekhov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hermano.
Chekhov 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.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chekhov is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano is chipping away with strikes.
Chekhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hermano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Hermano misses with the ground and pound.
A control attempt from Chekhov but he's now mounted!
Hermano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hermano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hermano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chekhov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chekhov regains half guard.
Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Chekhov is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chekhov avoid being mounted?
Hermano working Chekhov over with strikes. #T3#
Chekhov is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chekhov is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chekhov avoid being mounted?
Chekhov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hermano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chekhov tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Chekhov taking some punishment here, with Hermano in his half guard.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
Hermano working over Chekhov with some ground and pound. Chekhov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4##SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a kimura but Chekhov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermano to get the leverage.
Hermano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chekhov wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
Hermano working over Chekhov with some ground and pound. Chekhov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chekhov has hold of Hermano's hands but Hermano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chekhov tries to get to full guard but Hermano has control of the leg.
Chekhov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hermano wants to work for an arm triangle but Chekhov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano 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#
Chekhov punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermano throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Chekhov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chekhov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hermano.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Hermano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Hermano moved out of range.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekhov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano pushes Chekhov away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Chekhov moves out of range as Hermano strikes.
Donk. Chekhov catches Hermano right on the button with a cross.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Hermano saw it coming and moves away.
Hermano unleashes a big counter combination but Chekhov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermano needs to keep his hands up - Chekhov had a free shot at his head there.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermano scores with a kick to the body.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Chekhov.
Hermano misses with an uppercut. Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermano's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Hermano on that attempt.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chekhov wants to land a leg kick but Hermano is out of range.
Chekhov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.
Hermano moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
And Hermano tries to counter it with a takedown but Chekhov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Chekhov is looking to wear down Hermano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Chekhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chekhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermano's sensitive parts. #T3#
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano cracks Chekhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Jab from Hermano.
Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Hermano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hermano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermano misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano dives in and grabs Chekhov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chekhov pushes down on Hermano's head and hops out.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Chekhov throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chekhov thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Hermano throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov cracks Hermano with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Chekhov as he connects with a hook.
Hermano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Hermano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hermano throws out a loose jab but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekhov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Hermano feints the counter takedown.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Chekhov.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov scores with the left hand. Hermano knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hermano 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 Chekhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Chekhov counters with a quick kick to the body but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano 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.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Hermano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermano connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
Hermano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Chekhov blocks the low kick.
Hermano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chekhov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov connects with a single shot there.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermano is looking to clinch. #T1#
Hermano throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the body.
Chekhov lands with a good body shot.
Hermano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hermano checks it.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Hermano moves out of range easily.
Hermano with the counter takedown but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Hermano slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov slips a jab from Hermano.
Chekhov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hermano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hermano lunges at Chekhov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chekhov's hand.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Hermano throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Hermano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Hermano lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Hermano shoots in looking for a takedown but Chekhov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hermano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Chekhov thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
#T3#
Hermano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hermano.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Hermano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chekhov swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano lands an overhand right.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermano motions for Chekhov to come forward. Hermano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chekhov manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Chekhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chekhov trying to control the position.
Hermano trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chekhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermano postures up.
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 Anton Chekhov.
I think Chekhov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
Our winner, Anton Chekhov, 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:
Syn 504 - Rocker vs Cabrera II
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Chekhov swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chekhov 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.#TD2#
Keosayan shoots in and bounces Chekhov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keosayan 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.
Chekhov keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Chekhov is pulling down on Keosayan's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov working a defensive guard here.
Keosayan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chekhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Keosayan passes Chekhov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
Keosayan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Keosayan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chekhov tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Keosayan tries to pass to full mount but Chekhov defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chekhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keosayan is working away from the top position though.
Keosayan is keen to just control but Chekhov is a slippery customer.
Chekhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keosayan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keosayan's back!#SUB#
Keosayan is in a bad position with Chekhov working for a choke. Keosayan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Chekhov seems keen to control Keosayan's posture.
Chekhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chekhov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keosayan. #T3#
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chekhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keosayan defends well.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Chekhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Chekhov is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chekhov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chekhov trying to control the position.
Keosayan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keosayan lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Chekhov does it's job there.
Keosayan moves forwards but Chekhov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan 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#
Chekhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chekhov defends it well.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Keosayan misses with a hook to the body
and Keosayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chekhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keosayan scores with a nice body kick.
Keosayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keosayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keosayan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Keosayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Keosayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Keosayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Keosayan slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keosayan manages to circle out of the way.
Chekhov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Chekhov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov throws a leg kick which misses Keosayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keosayan tries to avoid it.
Keosayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
Keosayan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keosayan misses with a leg kick.
Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
A telegraphed right hand from Keosayan misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Keosayan scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Keosayan misses. #T2#
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan misses the jab.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Chekhov counters with a quick kick to the body but Keosayan blocks it.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chekhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Keosayan off the cage and back into range.
Keosayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chekhov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keosayan scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chekhov.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chekhov lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
Keosayan throws a solid leg kick but Chekhov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keosayan.
Keosayan feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Keosayan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chekhov!
Keosayan trying to control the position but Chekhov is working away.
Chekhov is trying to control Keosayan's posture but Keosayan avoids it.
Chekhov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Chekhov looking for submissions off his back.
Keosayan prevents Chekhov from improving his position.#T4#
Chekhov trying to hold on to Keosayan's head to control him but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Chekhov is working away.
Keosayan slips a nice elbow through Chekhov's hands, connecting with Chekhov's forehead.#SUB2#
Keosayan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keosayan is looking to advance position but Chekhov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Keosayan motions for Chekhov to come forward. Keosayan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov dips to his left and cracks Keosayan with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keosayan.
Chekhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Chekhov checks it.
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chekhov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keosayan under the eye.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keosayan jabs at Chekhov's body.
A left lands for Keosayan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Keosayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid body kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chekhov as he jumps to the side.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Chekhov misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekhov is retaining full guard.
Keosayan stays in close to Chekhov's body and controls the position.
Chekhov looking to control.
Chekhov pulls Keosayan in close to prevent any damage.
Anton Chekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Keosayan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keosayan trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Keosayan ducked under it nicely.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keosayan throws a nice head kick!
Keosayan blocks a low kick nicely.
Chekhov misses the jab.
Chekhov tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Chekhov throws a jab but it's blocked by Keosayan.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keosayan throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keosayan, right into the meat.
Chekhov throws a jab when Keosayan was well out of range.
Keosayan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chekhov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Keosayan throws a sloppy head kick and Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Keosayan slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Keosayan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chekhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keosayan misses with a straight right.
Keosayan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keosayan feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chekhov defends it well.
Keosayan throws a leg kick which misses Chekhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chekhov tries to avoid it.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Keosayan.
I've got Keosayan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
A very excited looking Sergey Keosayan 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.
Anton Chekhov was interviewed post fight and said 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.
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#R1#
Malvo works Chekhov's body with a nice hook.
Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Chekhov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chekhov tries to work over Malvo's front leg with a kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chekhov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
Malvo throws a hook to the side of Chekhov's head but Chekhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malvo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Chekhov off balance momentarily.
Chekhov cracks a nice hook into Malvo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chekhov's calf.#T1#
Malvo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chekhov's calf.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Chekhov rushes Malvo and presses him up against the ropes.
Chekhov lands a hook that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Chekhov tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
Chekhov gets through Malvo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chekhov as the two fighters clinch.
Chekhov blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Malvo manages to break the clinch.
Chekhov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malvo to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Malvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. Malvo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov lands with a good body shot.
Chekhov catches Malvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malvo throws a lazy right hand but Chekhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Chekhov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chekhov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Malvo sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Malvo connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Chekhov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malvo checks a leg kick.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Chekhov avoids it with no problem.
Chekhov motions for Malvo to come forward. Chekhov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malvo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy body kick from Chekhov
and Malvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malvo is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekhov misses with a body shot
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Malvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malvo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chekhov misses with a double jab.
Malvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chekhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Chekhov catches Malvo right on the button with a cross.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Malvo.
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!
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
Chekhov scores with a nice strike.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.#T4#
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chekhov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malvo is out of range and Chekhov settles back down.
Malvo scores with a body shot.
Malvo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chekhov slips a jab from Malvo.
Chekhov cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Chekhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Malvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malvo throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Chekhov coming out on top.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov misses with a body punch
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Malvo throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malvo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Chekhov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malvo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Malvo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chekhov backwards.
Chekhov cracks Malvo with a nice body shot.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chekhov avoids it.
Malvo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malvo working aggressively here.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo throws a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses
and Chekhov counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Malvo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malvo 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.
Chekhov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chekhov throws a lazy body kick
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malvo wants to land a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Chekhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chekhov is looking to wear down Malvo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malvo digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
Malvo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.#T2#
Chekhov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malvos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malvo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
Chekhov throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malvo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chekhov misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malvo.
Chekhov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malvo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Chekhov jabs Malvo right on the nose. Malvo blinks but takes it well.
Chekhov stuns Malvo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chekhov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malvo to score with a decent uppercut.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chekhov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lorne Malvo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chekhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malvo's hands.
Malvo throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Malvo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Malvo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malvo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Malvo avoids the punch easily.
Chekhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Chekhov cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg. #CL#
Chekhov darts in and clinches Malvo up against the ropes.
Malvo is trying to force a seperation but Chekhov has the dominant position.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malvo prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a left hand.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov lands a body shot.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malvo tries to work over Chekhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Malvo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malvo trying to land knees to the body.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Malvo slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo works over Chekhov's head and body with a nice combination.
Malvo throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malvo connects with the punch.
Malvo swinging wildly here.
Malvo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chekhov is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
Chekhov tries to clinch but Malvo moves out of range.
Chekhov 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.
Malvo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there
and Malvo counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Chekhov misses with a hook.#T1#
Chekhov jabs Malvo right on the nose. Malvo blinks but takes it well.
Chekhov takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Malvo blocks the low kick.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
Chekhov takes a swing at Malvo's ribcage but misses.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Chekhov avoids it with no problem.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Malvo.
Malvo swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Malvo feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov throws a big shot that misses.
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Malvo cracks the inside of Chekhov's front leg.
Chekhov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Malvo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Malvo tries to counter it with a takedown but Chekhov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Malvo tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malvo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malvo slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malvo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malvo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Malvo.
Malvo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Chekhov coming out on top.
Chekhov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Malvo misses.
Chekhov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chekhov.
Malvo blocks a jab.
Malvo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malvo misses with a left hand
and Chekhov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chekhov avoids a kick to the body.
Chekhov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malvo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Chekhov thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Malvo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chekhov's knee momentarily.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Malvo connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.#T4#
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Malvo throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov thows a body kick. Malvo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malvo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Chekhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov looks to throw a body kick
and Malvo counters with a good low kick that Chekhov was not able to check.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Malvo off balance momentarily.
Malvo thows a leg kick but Chekhov checks it
enabling Chekhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Chekhov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chekhov tries a low kick but Malvo avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lorne Malvo just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chekhov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malvo swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
Chekhov throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Malvo slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malvo! But no joy.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Malvo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chekhov.
Malvo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malvo slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Chekhov moved away.
Malvo misses with a two punch combination.
Chekhov tries to score with a low kick but Malvo moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Chekhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Malvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chekhov lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Chekhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malvo is able to avoid easily.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Chekhov saw that one coming.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malvo.
Malvo swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Malvo lands a jab.
Malvo thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Malvo takes one to the chin there.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice 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!
Malvo blocks a leg kick.
Malvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekhov takes one to the chin there.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malvo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov cracks Malvo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Malvo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
A counter left hand to the body from Chekhov misses its target.
Chekhov throws a jab when Malvo was well out of range.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malvo looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chekhov cracks Malvo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo dips to his left and cracks Chekhov with an uppercut!
Malvo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malvo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chekhov is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
Malvo throws a series of strikes that have Chekhov backpedaling.
Chekhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Chekhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malvo slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Malvo misses with a body shot.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Malvo throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Malvo cracks Chekhov with an open hand slap.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
Malvo is looking to slow Chekhov down with leg kicks.
Malvo cracks Chekhov with a good jab.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Malvo tries a quick counter leg kick but Chekhov is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Chekhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malvo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Malvo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Chekhov down.
Malvo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
And Malvo responds with a good body kick, but Chekhov manages to step out the way in time.
Malvo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Malvo slips the punch.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo counters with a body kick.
Malvo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Malvo saw that one coming.
Chekhov throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
Malvo throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Malvo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chekhov lands an overhand right.
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Chekhov moved away.
Malvo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malvo checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov connects with a nice looking jab.
Chekhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Malvo saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Malvo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malvo misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Malvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chekhov misses with a jab to the body
and Malvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chekhov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Malvo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malvo connects with a crisp jab.
Chekhov clobbers Malvo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Chekhov off balance momentarily.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Malvo scores with a jab.
Chekhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Malvo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Malvo scores with a hook.
Chekhov needs to keep his hands up - Malvo had a free shot at his head there.
Chekhov moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Malvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chekhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Chekhov
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Malvo lands a really nice looking cross but Chekhov seems unphased.
#T4#
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
letting Malvo counter with a right hand.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Malvo.
Chekhov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malvo just manages to avoid it.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Malvo moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Malvo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chekhov 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.
That kick from Malvo tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malvo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chekhov tries to move into range but Malvo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chekhov tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo with the counter takedown but Chekhov avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Malvo moved out of range.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Malvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malvo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lorne Malvo!
Lorne Malvo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There are no saints in the animal kingdom. Only breakfast and dinner. '.
Anton Chekhov spoke after the fight, saying 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 363:Sean v Tallon
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chekhov throws a jab when Tallon was well out of range.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
and Tallon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tallon swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Tallon lands but Chekhov takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Chekhov has been cut.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chekhov lands with a cross.
Tallon tries to land a body kick
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Chekhov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Tallon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chekhov.
Chekhov slows down the pace here.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Chekhov has had enough of the clinch but Tallon keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Chekhov.
Tallon pushes Chekhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Chekhov tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Chekhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Chekhov breaks from the clinch.
Chekhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Tallon misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon tries a body shot but Chekhov blocks it.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chekhov blocking some punches.
#T3#
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Chekhov backwards.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Chekhov avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Chekhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Chekhov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chekhov.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tallon.
#T4#
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon tries a body shot but Chekhov blocks it.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chekhov stalls.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chekhovs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chekhov.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tallon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tallon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chekhov.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Chekhov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chekhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tallon counters with a right hand to the body.
Tallon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chekhov rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tallon.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Tallon lands with an overhand left.
Chekhov throws a chopping leg kick but Tallon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tallon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tallon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tallon. That did some damage!
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Tallon moved away.#T1#
Tallon looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tallon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tallon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tallon missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses
and Chekhov counters with a straight right hand.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Tallon ducked under it nicely.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tallon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tallon looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tallon. Chekhov shrugs it off though.
Tallon thows a leg kick but Chekhov checks it
and Chekhov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Tallon misses
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tallon can pounce on him.
A jab from Tallon finds it's way through Chekhov's defenses.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Chekhov is avoiding it.
Tallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tallon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chekhov ducks right into an uppercut from Tallon. #T3#
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
and Tallon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Tallon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Chekhov drops his hands momentarily and Tallon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tallon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chekhov misses the body punch
and Chekhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon tests Chekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Tallon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Chekhov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tallon.
Chekhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tallon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sean Tallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tallon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tallon.
Tallon cracks Chekhov with an open hand slap.
Tallon is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Tallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick.
Tallon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tallon looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
It looked like Chekhov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tallon.
Tallon defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
Chekhov scores with a spinning back kick!
Chekhov walks into a left hand.
Tallon lands with an overhand left.
Tallon cracks the inside of Chekhov's front leg. #T2#
Tallon avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
Tallon misses the jab.
Chekhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
Tallon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Tallon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tallon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chekhov's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
#T3#
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon lands a nice hook to Chekhov's body. Chekhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chekhov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Tallon.
Tallon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chekhov 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.#CL2#
Tallon has Chekhov up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chekhov.
#T4#
Chekhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chekhov controls his hands.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
Chekhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chekhov.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tallon.
Chekhov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chekhov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Chekhov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Chekhov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tallon!
Tallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tallon throws a head kick that half lands.
Tallon throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chekhov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tallon - the referee stops the clock and Chekhov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tallon. Chekhov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekhov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chekhov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tallon.#T1#
Chekhov misses with a hook
and Tallon counters with a low kick, right behind Chekhov 's knee.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Chekhov.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tallon slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Chekhov is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Chekhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick
and Tallon counters with a good low kick that Chekhov was not able to check.
Tallon is looking to slow Chekhov down with leg kicks. #T2#
Tallon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chekhov counters with a right hand to the body.
Chekhov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tallon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Tallon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chekhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Tallon thuds his shin into the meat of Chekhov's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chekhov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tallon - the referee stops the clock and Chekhov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tallon. Chekhov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Tallon takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
Tallon lands a nice looking body kick.
Crunch! Tallon slams his shin into Chekhov's torso.
Chekhov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tallon.
Tallon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tallon.
Chekhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Tallon loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Tallon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tallon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tallon throws a sloppy body shot
and Chekhov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tallon thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Tallon feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anton Chekhov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick.
Tallon connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tallon 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 Chekhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Chekhov counters with a quick kick to the body but Tallon blocks it.
Tallon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tallon lands a jab.
Chekhov moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Tallon.#T1#
Tallon throws an overhand right that lands on Chekhov's shoulder, as Chekhov tries to avoid the shot.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body shot.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the body
and Tallon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chekhov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Tallon scores with a nice head shot.
Tallon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tallon tries to land a leg kick but Chekhov saw it coming and moves away.
Anton Chekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chekhov misses the body punch
and Tallon counters with a right hand to the body.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tallon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chekhov - the referee stops the clock and Tallon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chekhov. Tallon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some bone on bone action there as Chekhov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chekhov throws a shot to the body.
Tallon tries to clinch but Chekhov is having none of it.
Chekhov thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Tallon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Tallon saw that one coming. #T3#
Tallon cracks a nice hook into Chekhov's ribs.
Chekhov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon tries a quick counter leg kick but Chekhov is wise to it.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Tallon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tallon.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Chekhov off balance momentarily.
Tallon throws a lazy right hand but Chekhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Tallon misses
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Tallon lands with a hook. Chekhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chekhov's head backwards.
Tallon loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
It appears Chekhov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
Chekhov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Tallon.
Tallon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Chekhov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tallon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
Our winner, Sean Tallon, 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.
Anton Chekhov was interviewed post fight and said 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.
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Death Squad 359:Anton v B'den
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Epicity lands a nice looking body kick.
Epicity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epicity misses with a body punch
and Chekhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Brynden Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity misses with a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Epicity scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekhov.
Epicity clobbers Chekhov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Epicity misses with a right hand
enabling Chekhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
Epicity lands with a nice body punch.
Chekhov missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chekhov is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Epicity has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epicity tests Chekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chekhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Chekhov moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chekhov counter with a right hand. #T3#
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Epicity.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Epicity 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.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Chekhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chekhov tries to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Chekhov misses its target.
Chekhov misses with a hook
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Chekhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.#T4#
Chekhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
Epicity lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Chekhov.
Epicity throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epicity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chekhov - the referee stops the clock and Epicity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chekhov. Epicity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
Chekhov is looking for a counter combo.
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chekhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Chekhov's head but Chekhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Epicity lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chekhov will feel that in the morning.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Chekhov seems unphased.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chekhov counters with a good low kick that Epicity was not able to check.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Epicity moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity connects with the punch.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Epicity throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Chekhov moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
#T2#
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity lands a nice shot that snaps Chekhov's head back.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekhov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Chekhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Chekhov swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Chekhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity scores with a jab. Chekhov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chekhov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epicity tests Chekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chekhov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Epicity cracks Chekhov with an open hand slap.#T4#
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.
Chekhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Epicity checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Chekhov's shoulder, as Chekhov tries to avoid the shot.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Epicity.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Epicity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov moves out of range of the leg kick from Epicity.
Chekhov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chekhov scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.#T1#
Epicity works Chekhov's body with a nice hook.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Epicity fakes the leg kick and cracks Chekhov in the body.
Chekhov throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Chekhov throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Epicity.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chekhov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chekhov swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epicity.
The crowd cheers as Epicity lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Epicity.
Donk. Epicity catches Chekhov right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A jab from Chekhov finds it's way through Epicity's defenses. #ROC#
Epicity is rocked!
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epicity is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekhov finish him?
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Chekhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekhov.
Epicity scores with a spinning back kick!
Epicity scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Chekhov misses
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chekhov walks into a left hand.
Epicity cracks Chekhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Epicity 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Epicity really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Epicity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Chekhov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity lands a head shot.#T1#
Chekhov moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Chekhov seems unphased.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Chekhov throws a good cross that connects.
Chekhov throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity scores with a hook.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Epicity lands a nice hook to Chekhov's body. Chekhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Chekhov moved away.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity lands an overhand right.
Epicity finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Epicity.#T3#
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
That has opened up Brynden Epicity's cut even more.
Chekhov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Chekhov cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chekhov lands a nice shot that snaps Epicity's head back.
Brynden Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.#T4#
Chekhov wants to slow Epicity down by chopping away at his legs.
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Epicity slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Epicity connects with a jab.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Epicity dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Chekhov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Epicity avoids it.
Chekhov moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity misses with a body punch
and Chekhov counters with a body kick that stops Epicity in his tracks momentarily.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epicity in his tracks. #T1#
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Chekhov 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.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Chekhov finds it's target.
Epicity swinging wildly here.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Anton Chekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity needs to keep his hands up - Chekhov had a free shot at his head there.
Epicity fakes the leg kick and cracks Chekhov in the body.
Epicity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.#T3#
Epicity throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
Chekhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Epicity stumbling backwards into the cage! Epicity bounces back off the cage towards Chekhov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Chekhov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Chekhov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton Chekhov!
Our winner, Anton Chekhov, 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.
In defeat, Brynden Epicity stepped up to the mic, saying 'Is what it is. I came to fight, Ozzy is legit. I'll be back in the octagon in no time and will fight to destroy my opponent like I always do.'.
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Event:
MFN 357
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Chekhov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tallon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tallon digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Chekhov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tallon momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Tallon as he connects with a hook.
Tallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chekhov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chekhov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tallon looks for the body kick but Chekhov saw that one coming.
Tallon misses the body punch
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekhov walks into a stiff left hand from Tallon.
Tallon wants to clinch.
Tallon digs a good body shot into Chekhov's ribs.
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Tallon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tallon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Tallon throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Tallon wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
Tallon throws a right hand that misses
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chekhov moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Tallon.
A little feinted left hand from Chekhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Tallon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tallon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Tallon finds it's target.#T3#
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Tallon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Tallon moves into the clinch successfully.
Tallon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chekhov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land.
Chekhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekhov effectively controlling the action here.
Chekhov pushes Tallon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov trying to control the position but instead, Tallon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chekhov into the cage.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chekhov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tallon gets an underhook and turns Chekhov into the cage.#T4#
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Chekhov lands with a left to the head.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chekhov's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chekhov throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land.
Chekhov tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tallon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tallon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chekhov under the eye.
Chekhov moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Chekhov tried to counter with a leg kick but Tallon avoided it.
Tallon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Tallon catches Chekhov right on the button with a cross.
Tallon throws a head kick that half lands.
Chekhov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tallon throws a big shot that misses.
Sean Tallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Tallon misses.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Chekhov swings widly with a right hand
and Tallon counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decent striking displayed by Tallon there.#T1#
Tallon defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Tallon catches Chekhov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Tallon gets a clinch.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Chekhov avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Anton Chekhov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chekhov pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tallon lands a right hand.
Chekhov is trying to stall.
Chekhov lands with a light punch inside.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand
and Chekhov counters with an outside leg kick.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekhov lands with a right hand.
Tallon lands a front kick.
Chekhov throws a right hand that misses
and Tallon counters with a body kick.
Tallon thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tallon throws out the jab.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tallon cracks a nice hook into Chekhov's ribs.
Tallon connects with a body shot that sends Chekhov's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chekhov, as that shot connected.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Tallon moved out of range.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon misses with a hook.
Tallon scores with a jab. Chekhov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Chekhov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tallon throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekhov counters with a nice body shot.
Tallon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Tallon swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Tallon does it's job there.
Tallon throws a head kick but Chekhov moves out of range.
Tallon connects with a body shot.
Tallon misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Chekhov misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Chekhov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Chekhov misses its target.
Tallon thuds his shin into the meat of Chekhov's side.
Tallon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tallon lands with a shot to the body.
Tallon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Tallon.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tallon lands with a slapping head kick.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Tallon misses with a body shot
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chekhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov scores with a hook.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tallon counters with a left to the body.
Tallon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chekhov momentarily.
Tallon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand
and Chekhov counters with a nice body shot.
Tallon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chekhov.
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
A nice side step and Tallon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tallon throws out a leg kick but Chekhov moves out of range and Tallon only half commits.
Chekhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tallon scores with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Tallon blocks the low kick.
That kick from Tallon tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tallon misses with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Sean Tallon has been cut.
Tallon throws a sloppy head kick
letting Chekhov counter with a right hand. #T3#
Tallon drops his hands momentarily and Chekhov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Tallon is rocked!
Tallon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tallon is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekhov finish him?
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Tallon leaves his chin hanging out and Chekhov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tallon crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Chekhov!
A victorious Anton Chekhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MFN 353: Chekhov vs Badger
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chekhov connects with a solid leg kick.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses
and Badger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chekhov thinking.
Badger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Badger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Badger duly obliges.
Chekhov sizes up Badger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chekhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Badger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chekhov on the side of the head.
Badger checks the leg kick.
Chekhov throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov scores with a hook.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Badger motions for Chekhov to come forward. Badger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Badger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
Badger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Badger sizes up Chekhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Badger takes one on the button.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Badger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chekhov jabs Badger right on the nose. Badger blinks but takes it well.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Badger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Badger thows a leg kick but Chekhov checks it
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Badger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chekhov to the ground. Badger is now in Chekhov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badger wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Chekhov is pulling down on Badger's head. It's preventing any offense from Badger, at least for the moment.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Badger postures up. #T2#
Badger trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chekhov seems keen to control Badger's posture.
Badger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chekhov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekhov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chekhov lands a front kick.#TD2#
Badger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chekhov sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Badger tries to pass to full mount but Chekhov defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Badger connects with a nice short shot to Chekhov's temple.
Chekhov is refusing to be controlled, as Badger sits in half guard.
Chekhov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chekhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badger is one step ahead there.
Chekhov is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badger throws a big elbow that misses.
Badger won't allow Chekhov to sweep him here.
Badger is fighting to break Chekhov's control of his arms but Chekhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chekhov being controlled here, momentarily.
Chekhov managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chekhov keeping moving, preventing Badger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haywood Badger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badger.
A low kick from Chekhov misses
enabling Badger to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Badger avoids it.
Chekhov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Badger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Badger.
Chekhov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chekhov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekhov lands with a shot to the body.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Badger misses with a body kick.
Good work by Badger as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badger moves away.
A shot to the liver by Chekhov. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Badger is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Badger blocks the leg kick.
Badger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badger throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chekhov thuds a left hand into Badger's body.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badger.
Badger blocks a jab.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. Badger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab, jab by Chekhov - just one landing.
Badger shoots in but Chekhov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chekhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Badger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Badger throws out a counter right but Chekhov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Chekhov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Badger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badger with a nice cross.
Badger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Badger on that attempt.
Badger tried to score with a low kick but Chekhov checks it.
Chekhov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chekhov thumps Badger with a low kick.
Chekhov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Badger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chekhov missing with a left hand there. Badger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chekhov 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 Badger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Badger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Badger. That's going to slow Chekhov down.
Badger scores with a nice strike.
Chekhov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Badger avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
#T3#
Badger lands a nice looking body kick.
Chekhov throws a jab when Badger was well out of range.
Badger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chekhov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov motions for Badger to come forward. Chekhov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekhov throws a big shot that misses.
Badger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Badger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chekhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Badger thumps Chekhov with a low kick.
Badger scores with a push kick.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Badger ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badger was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov cracks Badger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Badger sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Chekhov jabs at Badger's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badger moves away.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
Chekhov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chekhov moves away from the strike by Badger.
Nice straight punches there by Chekhov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a hook
and Badger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Badger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chekhov's waist but Chekhov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Badger off to one side.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Badger.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Badger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chekhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chekhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Badger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chekhov blocks it well.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Badger has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Chekhov scores with a nice strike.
Badger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Badger with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Chekhov counter with a right hand.
Chekhov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Badger on the side of the head.#ROC#
Badger is rocked!
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Badger there.#CL#
Chekhov closes the distance and clinches.
Chekhov has a couple of punches blocked by Badger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Badger.
Chekhov gets through Badger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badger is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekhov finish him?
Chekhov throws a punch but it's blocked by Badger.
Chekhov lands a hook that snaps the head of Badger backwards.
Chekhov lands a big right hand that drops Badger! The killer instinct kicks in and Chekhov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chekhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Chekhov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 348: Chekhov vs. Mazcsakhs
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Mazcsakhs.
Chekhov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazcsakhs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazcsakhs throws a chopping leg kick but Chekhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazcsakhs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Chekhov is looking to slow Mazcsakhs down with leg kicks.
Mazcsakhs connects with a solid leg kick.
Mazcsakhs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mazcsakhs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Mazcsakhs saw that one coming.
Chekhov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mazcsakhs connects with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Mazcsakhs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chekhov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mazcsakhs throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazcsakhs slips a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov 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.
Chekhov moves away from the strike by Mazcsakhs. #T1#
Mazcsakhs defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
Chekhov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazcsakhs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chekhov scrambles back to his feet.
Chekhov wants to slow Mazcsakhs down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazcsakhs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Mazcsakhs avoids it.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mazcsakhs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Chekhov scores with a jab.
Mazcsakhs keeps Chekhov at a distance using the push kick.
Mazcsakhs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Mazcsakhs ducks down to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mazcsakhs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazcsakhs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chekhov rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Mazcsakhs sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Mazcsakhs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Chekhov. That snapped Mazcsakhs's head back.
Chekhov blocks a low kick nicely.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chekhov.
Chekhov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Mazcsakhs blocks the low kick.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov lands a nice shot that snaps Mazcsakhs's head back.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mazcsakhs.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Mazcsakhs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazcsakhs cracks a nice hook into Chekhov's ribs.
Chekhov takes a swing at Mazcsakhs's ribcage but misses.
Mazcsakhs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazcsakhs misses the shot to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazcsakhs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazcsakhs scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Mazcsakhs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mazcsakhs blocks a jab.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Mazcsakhs saw it coming and moves away.
Mazcsakhs is looking to score with low kicks.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazcsakhs throws the kick towards the body but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
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!
Mazcsakhs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mazcsakhs sizes up Chekhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chekhov lands with a hook. Mazcsakhs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Mazcsakhs moved away.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
Chekhov backing away here, and Mazcsakhs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mazcsakhs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs avoids a kick to the body.
Mazcsakhs moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Mazcsakhs throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekhov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chekhov throws a hook but Mazcsakhs blocks it.
Mazcsakhs thuds a left hand into Chekhov's body.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazcsakhs was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazcsakhs was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs misses with a looping right.
Mazcsakhs feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Mazcsakhs lands a body shot.
Mazcsakhs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Mazcsakhs's head but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazcsakhs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chekhov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mazcsakhs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chekhov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazcsakhs. That did some damage!
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Mazcsakhs moved away.
Chekhov punishes Mazcsakhs's body with a nice straight punch.
Mazcsakhs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs misses with a right hand
and Mazcsakhs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazcsakhs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mazcsakhs just manages to avoid it.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazcsakhs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Mazcsakhs thumps Chekhov with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazcsakhs. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov tries to work over Mazcsakhs's front leg with a kick but Mazcsakhs checks it.
It seemed like Mazcsakhs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazcsakhs 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 Chekhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazcsakhs misses with a straight left.
Chekhov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazcsakhs's head.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazcsakhs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Mazcsakhs ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Mazcsakhs is out of range.
Chekhov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mazcsakhs throws a head kick that misses.
Mazcsakhs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chekhov throws a hook but Mazcsakhs avoids it easily.#T2#
A low kick from Mazcsakhs misses
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazcsakhs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs avoids a kick to the body.
Chekhov backing away here, and Mazcsakhs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chekhov lands a jab to Mazcsakhs's midsection.
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!
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild combination.
Chekhov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chekhov lands with a straight right. Mazcsakhs didn't see that one coming.
Mazcsakhs tests Chekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Chekhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Mazcsakhs takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mazcsakhs scoring well with a low kick there.
Mazcsakhs throws out a leg kick but Chekhov moves out of range and Mazcsakhs only half commits.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chekhov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazcsakhs momentarily.
Mazcsakhs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazcsakhs connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazcsakhs counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Mazcsakhs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Mazcsakhs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazcsakhs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chekhov with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mazcsakhs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mazcsakhs checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Nice body punch from Chekhov.
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Mazcsakhs slips the punch.
Chekhov scores with the left hand. Mazcsakhs knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazcsakhs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chekhov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab from Chekhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mazcsakhs misses with a looping right.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazcsakhs blocks the body kick.
Mazcsakhs missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazcsakhs throws out a loose jab but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chekhov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Mazcsakhs ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazcsakhs scores with a hook.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazcsakhs's calf.
Chekhov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazcsakhs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chekhov digs a good hook to Mazcsakhs's body.
Mazcsakhs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Chekhov misses
and Mazcsakhs counters with a nice body shot.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Mazcsakhs misses
and Chekhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekhov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good work by Chekhov as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Mazcsakhs throws a chopping leg kick but Chekhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazcsakhs thumps Chekhov with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov blocks a leg kick.
Chekhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazcsakhs's head backwards.
Mazcsakhs scores with a decent looking hook.
Chekhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazcsakhs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Mazcsakhs ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mazcsakhs is out of range and Chekhov settles back down.
Mazcsakhs wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Mazcsakhs swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
Mazcsakhs tries to work over Chekhov's front leg with a kick but Chekhov checks it.
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses.
Mazcsakhs is looking to slow Chekhov down with leg kicks.
Mazcsakhs throws an overhand right that lands on Chekhov's shoulder, as Chekhov tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Mazcsakhs as he checks the leg kick.
Mazcsakhs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mazcsakhs misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Mazcsakhs moved out of range.
Mazcsakhs slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Mazcsakhs moved away.
A leg kick checked by Mazcsakhs.
Chekhov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazcsakhs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chekhov scrambles back to his feet.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Chekhov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Mazcsakhs slips the punch.
Chekhov lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazcsakhs. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mazcsakhs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Mazcsakhs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mazcsakhs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chekhov's head.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mazcsakhs is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazcsakhs looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Mazcsakhs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chekhov to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazcsakhs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Mazcsakhs. Beautiful body shot.
Mazcsakhs misses with a straight left.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov avoids a kick to the body.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Mazcsakhs scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Chekhov catches Mazcsakhs right on the button with a cross.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazcsakhs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazcsakhs lands a nice hook to Chekhov's body. Chekhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazcsakhs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Anton Chekhov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Chekhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild body shot.
Mazcsakhs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick that misses.
Mazcsakhs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chekhov's head backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mazcsakhs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mazcsakhs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chekhov throws a chopping leg kick but Mazcsakhs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Chekhov throws a hook but Mazcsakhs avoids it easily.
Mazcsakhs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazcsakhs was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazcsakhs misses with a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a nice leg kick.
Mazcsakhs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chekhov's calf.
A jab from Chekhov misses.
Good work by Chekhov as he checks the leg kick.
Mazcsakhs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chekhov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Mazcsakhs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mazcsakhs tries to move into range but Chekhov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazcsakhs throws a sloppy body shot
and Chekhov counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazcsakhs staying out of range there.
Mazcsakhs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chekhov to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazcsakhs tries to score with a low kick but Chekhov moves his leg out of the way.
Mazcsakhs walks into a stiff left hand from Chekhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Mazcsakhs blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a jab.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazcsakhs throws a lazy right hand but Chekhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Mazcsakhs.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazcsakhs lands a jab to the head.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mazcsakhs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chekhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazcsakhs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazcsakhs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov 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.
Mazcsakhs scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Chekhov.
A clash of legs there as Mazcsakhs blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Mazcsakhs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a leg kick.
Chekhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chekhov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs misses with a straight right.
Chekhov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazcsakhs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Chekhov moved away.#T4#
Mazcsakhs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the head.
Mazcsakhs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazcsakhs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chekhov's sensitive parts.
Chekhov moves out of range as Mazcsakhs strikes.
Mazcsakhs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs jabs at Chekhov's body.
Mazcsakhs swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Mazcsakhs swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a combination but Chekhov avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Mazcsakhs blocks the low kick.
Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anton Chekhov 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!
#R5#
Chekhov scores with a spinning back kick!
Mazcsakhs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazcsakhs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mazcsakhs lands a nice hook to Chekhov's body. Chekhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chekhov moves away from the strike by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Mazcsakhs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazcsakhs is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazcsakhs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Mazcsakhs's head but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
and Chekhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazcsakhs swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A cross from Chekhov lands.
Mazcsakhs checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chekhov blocks the leg kick.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Mazcsakhs avoids it.
Mazcsakhs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazcsakhs manages to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs 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.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Mazcsakhs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazcsakhs down.
Mazcsakhs lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazcsakhs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chekhov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazcsakhs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Mazcsakhs tests Chekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chekhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazcsakhs's hands.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazcsakhs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.#T2#
Chekhov with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazcsakhs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Chekhov blocks the low kick.
Chekhov scores with a nice right hand.
Mazcsakhs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
Mazcsakhs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazcsakhs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazcsakhs motions for Chekhov to come forward. Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov is looking to slow Mazcsakhs down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Chekhov blocks the low kick.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazcsakhs misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
Mazcsakhs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazcsakhs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Mazcsakhs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazcsakhs moves away.
Mazcsakhs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov checks a low kick from Mazcsakhs.
Chekhov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov backing away here, and Mazcsakhs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick
and Mazcsakhs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Chekhov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mazcsakhs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazcsakhs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs misses the shot to the body.
Mazcsakhs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick, looking for Chekhov's leg but Chekhov calmly moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs lands a nice hook to Chekhov's body. Chekhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Mazcsakhs misses with a few strikes there.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazcsakhs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Mazcsakhs misses.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.
Mazcsakhs loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chekhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazcsakhs at a distance.
Chekhov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mazcsakhs throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazcsakhs. That's going to slow Chekhov down.
Mazcsakhs misses with the combination.
Chekhov lands the left hand.
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 Anton Chekhov.
Well Chekhov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Anton Chekhov said 'Yeah, bitch!'.
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CFC 392
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hapitchou avoids the head kick by Chekhov.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
Hapitchou misses with a leg kick.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range. #CL#
Hapitchou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hapitchou drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chekhov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chekhov advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou is trying to escape the position but Chekhov is controlling the position.
Chekhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hapitchou keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hapitchou is being controlled here. #T1#
Hapitchou is looking to reverse the position.
Chekhov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hapitchou's legs.
Chekhov is looking to take a break and control but Hapitchou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chekhov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hapitchou! #SUB2#
Chekhov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hapitchou turns into him and now he's in Chekhov's guard.
Hapitchou is fighting to break Chekhov's control of his arms but Chekhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Chekhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hapitchou trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chekhov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Hapitchou postures up. #T3#
Chekhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hapitchou manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Chekhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hapitchou looking to control.
Chekhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hapitchou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chekhov controls the pace.
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Chekhov from controlling successfully.
Hapitchou is pulling down on Chekhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Chekhov, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chekhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hapitchou 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Chekhov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hapitchou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
and Chekhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hapitchou throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
Chekhov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chekhov is looking to slow Hapitchou down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Hapitchou.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov lands with a kick to the ribs.
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 PePe Hapitchou 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#
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body kick.
Chekhov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hapitchou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hapitchou checks it well.
Hapitchou checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapitchou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chekhov scores with a push kick.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekhov.
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Hapitchou sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chekhov manages to circle out of the way.
Hapitchou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chekhov counters with a nice body shot.
Hapitchou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chekhov in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Chekhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Hapitchou throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Chekhov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hapitchou's calf.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Chekhov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a leg kick.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hapitchou moved away.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Hapitchou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Hapitchou saw it coming and moves away.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it.
Anton Chekhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hapitchou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chekhov throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Chekhov.#T3#
Chekhov misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Hapitchou shoots in but no luck this time.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov misses with the body kick
and Hapitchou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hapitchou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou scoring well with a low kick there.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hapitchou. Chekhov shrugs it off though.
Hapitchou is looking to score with low kicks.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hapitchou should have avoided that one.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Hapitchou sees coming a mile off.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
Hapitchou lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou is looking to clinch.
Chekhov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses the jab.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Hapitchou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chekhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Chekhov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hapitchou lands with a cross.
Chekhov with a nice cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Chekhov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Chekhov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hapitchou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Hapitchou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hapitchou down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hapitchou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hapitchou thuds his shin into the meat of Chekhov's side.
Chekhov throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Hapitchou scores with a four punch combination!
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hapitchou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Hapitchou avoids it.
Chekhov lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Chekhov misses
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekhov lands the left hand.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Hapitchou moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Hapitchou lands a jab to the head.
Hapitchou goes for a double leg but Chekhov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chekhov continues to drive forward.#T1#
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Hapitchou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Chekhov.
Chekhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou counters with a right hand to the body.
Hapitchou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hapitchou. Those never looked like landing.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou cracks a nice hook into Chekhov's ribs.
A shot to the body from Hapitchou misses
and Chekhov counters with a nice body kick.
Hapitchou delivers a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Hapitchou moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Chekhov thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapitchou.#T2#
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hapitchou thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Hapitchou off balance momentarily.
Chekhov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hapitchou to score with a decent uppercut.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Hapitchou moves into the clinch.
Hapitchou has Chekhov pressed against the cage, preventing Chekhov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chekhov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land.
Chekhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Chekhov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Chekhov tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Chekhov back against the cage.
Hapitchou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chekhovs head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chekhov.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
Chekhov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov has Hapitchou pushed against the cage.
Chekhov has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
#T4#
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Hapitchou.
Chekhov can't find room to land a body shot as Hapitchou controls the action.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chekhov backwards.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Chekhov is trying to stall.
Hapitchou pushes Chekhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chekhov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chekhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chekhov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but PePe Hapitchou did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou lands a lovely overhand right.
Hapitchou jabs Chekhov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the body.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hapitchou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Hapitchou misses the body punch
and Chekhov counters with a nice body kick.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hapitchou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chekhov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hapitchou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chekhov is defending well for now.
Chekhov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Good body shot from Chekhov.
Anton Chekhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chekhov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hapitchou's elbow.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou letting Chekhov take a breather here.
I was talking to Hapitchou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chekhov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chekhov on the side of the head.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Chekhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hapitchou at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hapitchou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hapitchou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hapitchou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chekhov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hapitchou thinking. #T3#
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Hapitchou.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Hapitchou is looking for a counter combo.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Hapitchou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chekhov with a jab.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
Chekhov misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hapitchou stuns Chekhov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Hapitchou avoids it.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou lands with a kick to the temple. Chekhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Hapitchou avoids it.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Chekhov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chekhov 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.
Chekhov moves out of range as Hapitchou throws a body kick.
Chekhov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hapitchou with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chekhov - that will leave a mark!
Chekhov takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Hapitchou moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Chekhov throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov misses with a looping left.
Chekhov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chekhov connects with a solid leg kick.
Chekhov dips to his left and cracks Hapitchou with an uppercut!
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
Chekhov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chekhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Chekhov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Hapitchou lands a jab.
Chekhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chekhov lands a head shot.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chekhov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Hapitchou. Beautiful body shot.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Hapitchou avoids it.
Hapitchou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hapitchou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses. #T2#
Chekhov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chekhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Hapitchou quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hapitchou in his tracks.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Hapitchou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chekhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chekhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
Hapitchou scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hapitchou moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Hapitchou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
It looked like Hapitchou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chekhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hapitchou checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Chekhov backs away, Hapitchou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Hapitchou moved away.
Chekhov walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Hapitchou connects with a nice looking jab.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chekhov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chekhov.
Chekhov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hapitchou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Jab from Hapitchou.
Chekhov throws a leg kick which misses Hapitchou's front leg but catches the back leg as Hapitchou tries to avoid it.
Chekhov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chekhov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
In his post fight interview, Anton Chekhov gave a big smile as he said 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.
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CFC 389
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Akihiro misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chekhov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chekhov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chekhov motions for Akihiro to come forward. Chekhov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akihiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov cracks Akihiro with an open hand slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akihiro checks a leg kick.
Chekhov looks to throw a body kick
and Akihiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Akihiro misses with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akihiro on the side of the head.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Akihiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akihiro down.
Akihiro looks to land a combination but Chekhov avoids it well.
Chekhov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akihiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Akihiro sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Akihiro slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov connects with the punch.
Akihiro avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akihiro! But no joy.#T1#
A big left from Akihiro misses.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akihiro connects with a body shot that sends Chekhov's belly button to the back.
Akihiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Akihiro scores with a jab.
Chekhov lands with a hook. Akihiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akihiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akihiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov swings for the body but Akihiro moves out of range.
Chekhov takes a swing at Akihiro's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Akihiro thuds a left hand into Chekhov's body.
Chekhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akihiro 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 Chekhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Akihiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Akihiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Akihiro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
Akihiro swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
#T2#
A big right from Chekhov misses.
Akihiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akihiro blocks a jab.
Akihiro throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Akihiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akihiro.
Akihiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Akihiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akihiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chekhov rather than just go for the knockout.
Akihiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chekhov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akihiro scrambles back to his feet.
Akihiro lands a slapping body shot.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. Akihiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Akihiro avoids it.
Akihiro misses with a low kick.
Daken Akihiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Akihiro.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Akihiro sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
Akihiro lands with a hook. Chekhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akihiro misses with a straight left. #T3#
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akihiro throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chekhov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy right hand. Akihiro should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Akihiro.
Akihiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akihiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov connects with a crisp jab.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Akihiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akihiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akihiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chekhov blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akihiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Akihiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akihiro swings widly with a right hand
and Akihiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Akihiro.
Chekhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akihiro slips a jab from Chekhov.
Akihiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chekhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akihiro misses with a looping left.
Akihiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akihiro.
Akihiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chekhov tests Akihiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akihiro tries to work over Chekhov's front leg with a kick but Chekhov checks it.
Akihiro misses with a wild body shot.
Akihiro ducks right into an uppercut from Chekhov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akihiro misses the body punch
and Chekhov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Chekhov.
Akihiro misses with a looping right.
Akihiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akihiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Akihiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chekhov's sensitive parts.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Akihiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chekhov has got the better of the exchanges.
A cross from Chekhov lands.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akihiro manages to avoid it.
Akihiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akihiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akihiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
Akihiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chekhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akihiro can do to turn this around?
Akihiro lands a leg kick that knocks Chekhov off balance momentarily.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Akihiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov misses the jab.
Akihiro walks into a straight right hand from Chekhov.
Chekhov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Akihiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akihiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akihiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chekhov.
Akihiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akihiro staying out of range there.
Akihiro thinks about the counter body kick.
Donk. Chekhov catches Akihiro right on the button with a cross.
Chekhov checks the leg kick.
Chekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akihiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akihiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the body
and Akihiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akihiro misses with a body punch
and Chekhov counters with a good low kick that Akihiro was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akihiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chekhov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akihiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
Akihiro moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Akihiro slips under a jab from Chekhov.#T2#
Akihiro slips under a jab.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Akihiro's ribs.
Akihiro moves forwards but Chekhov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Akihiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.
Akihiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
Akihiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akihiro scores with a body shot.
Chekhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Akihiro.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chekhov.
Akihiro throws a sloppy head kick and Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov swings for the body but Akihiro moves out of range.
Akihiro tries to work over Chekhov's front leg with a kick but Chekhov checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Chekhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akihiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akihiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Akihiro.
Akihiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Chekhov lands an overhand right.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akihiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Akihiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Akihiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akihiro misses with a straight right.
Akihiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akihiro 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 Chekhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chekhov lands a jab to Akihiro's midsection.
That kick from Chekhov tenderised Akihiro's leg. Akihiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akihiro misses with a head kick.
Akihiro throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov lands with a right hand.
Akihiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chekhov at a distance.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov throws a push kick but Akihiro slaps the foot to one side.
Akihiro slips a jab from Chekhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Akihiro throws a hook but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chekhov lands a lovely overhand right.
Chekhov throws a shot to the body.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
Chekhov moves out of range as Akihiro throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov.
Akihiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chekhov thuds a left hand into Akihiro's body.
Akihiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akihiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov lands a jab to the nose.
Akihiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akihiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Akihiro feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akihiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akihiro misses with a body kick.
As Akihiro backs away, Chekhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chekhov misses the body punch
and Akihiro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akihiro is looking to chop away at Chekhov's legs.
Chekhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akihiro.
Chekhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akihiro throws an overhand right that lands on Chekhov's shoulder, as Chekhov tries to avoid the shot.
Akihiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chekhov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chekhov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akihiro manages to avoid it.
Chekhov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chekhov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov tries to work over Akihiro's front leg with a kick but Akihiro checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Chekhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Chekhov throws an overhand right that lands on Akihiro's shoulder, as Akihiro tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Akihiro.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Akihiro.
Nice defenses there by Akihiro.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Akihiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akihiro throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Chekhov.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chekhov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Chekhov blocks the leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Akihiro throws a solid leg kick but Chekhov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akihiro.
A big left from Akihiro misses.
A jab from Chekhov finds it's way through Akihiro's defenses. #T2#
Akihiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akihiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akihiro connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akihiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akihiro takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Chekhov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akihiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akihiro with a nice cross.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akihiro tries to score with a low kick but Chekhov moves his leg out of the way.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Akihiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akihiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chekhov. That one must have hurt.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Akihiro slaps the foot to one side.
Akihiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Chekhov throws out a powerful jab.
Akihiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akihiro. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Akihiro is predictable there
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Akihiro avoids it.
Chekhov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akihiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akihiro scores with a one two! Chekhov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akihiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akihiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akihiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Akihiro sees coming a mile off.
Akihiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Akihiro off balance momentarily.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chekhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akihiro moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
#T4#
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akihiro cracks Chekhov with an open hand slap.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Akihiro is just out of range.
And Akihiro responds with a good body kick, but Chekhov manages to step out the way in time.
Chekhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akihiro throws a leg kick which misses Chekhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chekhov tries to avoid it.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Akihiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akihiro wants to land a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akihiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Chekhov defending well as Akihiro loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov 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.
Akihiro tries to land a leg kick but Chekhov saw it coming and moves away.
Akihiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akihiro misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Akihiro.
Akihiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Chekhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akihiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Chekhov delivers a nice body kick.
Akihiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chekhov lands a jab to the nose.
Chekhov works the jab nicely.
Akihiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Akihiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akihiro thuds his shin into the meat of Chekhov's side.
Chekhov connects with a body shot that sends Akihiro's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akihiro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akihiro manages to avoid it.#T1#
Akihiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Akihiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Akihiro avoids it.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Akihiro's ribs.
Akihiro misses with a straight right.
Chekhov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Akihiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akihiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akihiro.
Akihiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Akihiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akihiro throws a nice looking combination but Chekhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chekhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akihiro at a distance.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Akihiro moves out of range. #T2#
Akihiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Akihiro backs away, Chekhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akihiro.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov throws an overhand right that lands on Akihiro's shoulder, as Akihiro tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Akihiro.
Akihiro digs a good body shot into Chekhov's ribs.
Akihiro lands a head kick. Chekhov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akihiro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice body kick from Chekhov.
Akihiro misses with a left hand
and Chekhov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akihiro thinking.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akihiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Akihiro swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the body.
Akihiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
Chekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akihiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Akihiro saw that one coming. #T3#
Akihiro lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Akihiro slaps the foot to one side.
Akihiro misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Chekhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Akihiro.
Akihiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chekhov thuds a left hand into Akihiro's body.
Akihiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akihiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekhov counters with a good low kick that Akihiro was not able to check.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Akihiro.
Akihiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Nice body kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akihiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a front kick.#T4#
Chekhov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akihiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Akihiro moves out of range easily.
Akihiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akihiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Akihiro moves out of range.
Akihiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
Akihiro throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akihiro has time to react.
Akihiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akihiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Akihiro saw that one coming.
Akihiro jabs at Chekhov's body.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Akihiro off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov had his way with Daken Akihiro in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Akihiro connects with a body shot.
Chekhov scores with a spinning back kick!
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chekhov. That's going to slow Akihiro down.
Akihiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range and Akihiro settles back down.
Akihiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov walks into a jab.
Chekhov lands a head kick. Akihiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chekhov.
Chekhov moves out of range as Akihiro strikes.
Akihiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov throws an overhand right that lands on Akihiro's shoulder, as Akihiro tries to avoid the shot.
Akihiro tries a quick counter leg kick but Chekhov is wise to it.
Chekhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akihiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Chekhov slams his shin into Akihiro's torso.#T1#
Chekhov lands with a hook. Akihiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chekhov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chekhov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akihiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Chekhov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akihiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chekhov connects with a solid leg kick.
Chekhov lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
Akihiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akihiro throws a low kick, looking for Chekhov's leg but Chekhov calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Chekhov.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daken Akihiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A head kick misses from Akihiro.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chekhov connects with a nice looking jab.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Akihiro saw that one coming.
Akihiro throws a counter combo.
Akihiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chekhov cracks the inside of Akihiro's front leg.
Akihiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akihiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Akihiro moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chekhov.
Akihiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akihiro scores with a body shot.
Akihiro throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Akihiro throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Akihiro throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akihiro lands with a nice body punch.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akihiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Chekhov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chekhov.
Chekhov with a nice cross.
Chekhov lands with a straight right. Akihiro didn't see that one coming.
Chekhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akihiro misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akihiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akihiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov lands an overhand right.
Chekhov checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Chekhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akihiro is able to avoid easily.
Akihiro throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Akihiro tries to land a leg kick but Chekhov saw it coming and moves away.
Akihiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Chekhov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chekhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akihiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chekhov - that will leave a mark!
Akihiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekhov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chekhov. Akihiro shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Akihiro blocks the body kick.
Akihiro is looking to chop away at Chekhov's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chekhov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
In his post fight interview, Anton Chekhov gave a big smile as he said 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.
Daken Akihiro spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn Chuck I know I promised ya a favor, but scheduling my retired spar bot to fight same day with decreased energy? lol'.
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Event:
MFN 337: Karhu vs. Chekhov II
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Chekhov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chekhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karhu.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Karhu catches Chekhov right on the button with a cross.
Chekhov looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karhu moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Karhu throws a hook but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.#T1#
Karhu digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Karhu tried to score with a low kick but Chekhov checks it.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Chekhov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karhu connects with an inside leg kick.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chekhov throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu jabs Chekhov right on the nose. Chekhov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chekhov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karhu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.#T2#
Karhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Chekhov's head.
We've been hearing reports that Karhu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov digs a good hook to Karhu's body.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chekhov lands with a nice body kick.
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Chekhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Karhu takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chekhov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Karhu counters with a shoot takedown. Chekhov fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Karhu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chekhov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chekhov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Karhu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chekhov uses it to pass to side control.
Karhu is not content to let Chekhov control the position.
Chekhov slows the pace down.
Karhu is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chekhov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karhu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Karhu's face as Chekhov controls the position.
Karhu is trying to improve his position.
Karhu seems a little lost for a moment, as Chekhov dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chekhov swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu tries to counter with a takedown but Chekhov is quick to defend against it.
Karhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu is looking to slow Chekhov down with leg kicks.
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chekhov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Karhu finds it's target.#TD#
Karhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chekhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karhu is working away from the top position though.
Karhu thows a huge punch but Chekhov dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov keeping control of the position.
Karhu is thwarting Chekhov's attempts to control the position.
Karhu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Karhu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chekhov is just riding it out for now. Karhu eventually gives up the hold.
Chekhov trying to control but Karhu postures up.
Chekhov keeping control of the position.
Chekhov gets full guard.
Karhu works over Chekhov with some ground and pound from guard.
Karhu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Chekhov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chekhov trying to control the position.
Chekhov has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
Chekhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karhu landing with the ground and pound.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Karhu postures up.
Karhu postures up in Chekhov's guard and throws a big left but Chekhov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karhu throws an elbow that misses. Chekhov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karhu's guard. Nice move by Chekhov!#REVB#
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekhov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Chekhov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Karhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Karhu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chekhov defends it easily.
Chekhov trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Karhu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chekhov is aware though and is defending well.
Chekhov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chekhov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Karhu working for a triangle but Chekhov defends it easily.
Chekhov stopping the sweep attempt from Karhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Karhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Karhu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chekhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhu throws the kick towards the body but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chekhov moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Karhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Karhu is predictable there
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu staying out of range there.
Chekhov checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chekhov as Karhu shoots in.
Chekhov lands a big head kick that sends Karhu to the canvas! Chekhov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov is the new bantamweight champion!
Anton Chekhov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.
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Event:
MFN 324: Ignatov vs Bashorov 2
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Quint lands a jab to the nose.
Quint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Quint throws a chopping leg kick but Chekhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quint misses the shot to the body.
Quint moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Quint scores with a body shot.
Quint misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quint jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chekhov throws a sloppy head kick and Quint moves out of range easily.
Chekhov thumps Quint with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Quint misses the target.
Chekhov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quint misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quint fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chekhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quint throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Chekhov connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Sam Quint has been cut.
Quint lands a head shot.
Chekhov digs a good hook to Quint's body.
Chekhov blocks a leg kick.
Quint connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Quint lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quint was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
and Quint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
Chekhov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Quint takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Quint saw it coming and moves away.
Quint changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Quint takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Quint fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quint checks a leg kick.
Quint connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quint swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chekhov.
The fighters circling - Quint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quint is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Quint throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quint connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chekhov scrambles back to his feet.
Quint swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws out a counter right but Quint avoids it with no problem.
Quint throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chekhov on the side of the head.
Quint misses with the combination.
Quint throws a hook to the side of Chekhov's head but Chekhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quint lands with a slapping head kick.
Quint darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chekhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quint.
Quint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov avoids a kick to the body.
Chekhov tries to score with a low kick but Quint moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quint lands with a kick to the temple. Chekhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice jab there from Quint.
Quint feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chekhov's calf.
Quint throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chekhov's head.
Quint looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Chekhov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quint was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quint takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quint throws a right hand that Chekhov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chekhov also avoids with ease.
Chekhov throws out a counter right but Quint avoids it with no problem.
Quint with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quint listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Quint scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
Quint stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Quint throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range. #T4#
Chekhov lands a glancing blow to the side of Quint's head.
Quint misses with a low kick as Chekhov jumps back.
Chekhov throws a counter combo.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quint avoids a kick to the body.
Quint misses with a few strikes there.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Quint.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quint.
Quint ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quint scores with a nice strike.
Chekhov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quint.
Nice body kick there by Quint.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quint, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Quint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Quint's cut.
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#
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Quint moved away.
Chekhov sizes up Quint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekhov can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Quint throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Quint throwing a counter right hand but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quint.
Chekhov throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Quint catches Chekhov right on the button with a cross.
Quint lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chekhov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quint can pounce on him.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Quint sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quint checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quint avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Good standup being displayed there by Chekhov as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov slips under a jab from Quint.
Quint throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Quint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sam Quint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Quint.
Chekhov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Quint.
Quint throws a front kick that sends Chekhov stumbling back into the cage.
Quint walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quint.
Chekhov tries to score with a low kick but Quint moves his leg out of the way.
Chekhov drops his hands momentarily and Quint takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quint misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Chekhov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Quint has got the better of the exchanges.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.
Quint attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Quint blocks it well.
Quint misses with a looping left.
Quint on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
Chekhov throws a chopping leg kick but Quint manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.#T2#
A jab from Chekhov does it's job there.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Quint saw that one coming.
Quint keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov.
Quint lands with a hook. Chekhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chekhov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quint.
Quint tests Chekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quint throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Chekhov punishes Quint's body with a nice straight punch.
Chekhov ducks right into an uppercut from Quint.
Quint fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chekhov looks to land a left hand but Quint moved out of range nicely.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Quint. That snapped Chekhov's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quint.
Chekhov throws a low kick, looking for Quint's leg but Quint calmly moves out of range.
Quint smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Chekhov does it's job there.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Quint.
Chekhov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chekhov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov tries a low kick but Quint avoids it.
Chekhov lands a head kick!
Chekhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Quint moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quint listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quint checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quint connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chekhov momentarily.
#T4#
Quint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
Quint misses with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quint. Quint obviously looking to wear him down.
Quint wants to land a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range.
Quint throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
and Quint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quint throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Quint.
Chekhov misses with a right hand
and Quint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quint lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chekhov circles away quickly and effectively.
Quint chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quint throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Quint lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Quint tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekhov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chekhov moves away from the strike by Quint.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Quint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Quint's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Quint uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
Chekhov wants to slow Quint down by chopping away at his legs.
Quint is looking to counter punch.
Chekhov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov tries a low kick but Quint avoids it.
Quint misses with a looping right.
Chekhov tries a head kick but it misses.
Quint throws a right hand that misses
and Chekhov counters with a nice body kick.
Chekhov moves out of range as Quint throws a body kick.
Quint misses with a wild body shot.
And Chekhov responds with a good body kick, but Quint manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Chekhov blocks the leg kick.
Quint throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov throws out a counter right but Quint avoids it with no problem.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Quint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quint scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quint lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Quint misses with a hook.
Chekhov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quint manages to avoid it.
Chekhov moves out of range as Quint strikes.
Quint lands with a kick to the temple. Chekhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chekhov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Quint lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters circling a little - Quint finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Quint lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quint cracks Chekhov with a good jab.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chekhov feints a counter leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Chekhov finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Quint throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Anton Chekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Quint is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chekhov throws an overhand right that lands on Quint's shoulder, as Quint tries to avoid the shot.
Quint is looking to counter punch.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Quint slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Quint.
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Quint takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quint.
Quint throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Quint listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quint cracks Chekhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quint scoring well with a low kick there.
Quint throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chekhov tries to score with a low kick but Quint moves his leg out of the way.
Quint was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quint connects with a leg kick. Chekhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Quint throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Quint is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Quint goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Quint thows a body kick. Chekhov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Quint throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Quint misses with a left hand
and Quint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.#KD2#
Chekhov cracks Quint with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chekhov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Quint to stand back up!#ROC2#
Quint is rocked!
Chekhov throws a pinpoint strike between Quint's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Quint crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Chekhov scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MFN 312: Escape the Fire
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Dirty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a head kick but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov tried to counter with a leg kick but Dirty avoided it.
Dickie Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirty fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dirty.
Dirty scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Dirty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chekhov pulls Dirty in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirty wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Chekhov keeping full guard, as Dirty tries to pass. #T1#
Dirty being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chekhov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chekhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dirty controls Chekhov momentarily but Chekhov frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dirty keeping moving, preventing Chekhov from controlling successfully.
Chekhov stays in close to Dirty's body and controls the position.
Dirty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chekhov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dirty tries to work over Chekhov's front leg with a kick but Chekhov checks it. #T3#
Dirty moves out of range of the body kick.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirty throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Dirty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirty connects with a nice looking jab.
Dirty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov connects with a right hand. Dirty shakes it off.
Dirty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chekhov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Dirty misses.
Dirty misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dirty throws a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov is looking to slow Dirty down with leg kicks. #T4#
Dirty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Dirty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dirty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dirty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Dirty.
Chekhov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dirty throws a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Dirty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chekhov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dirty is looking to take a break and control but Chekhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dirty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
Dickie Dirty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dirty lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Dirty lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Dirty misses with a hook
and Chekhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dirty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Dirty sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chekhov connects with a single shot there.
Dirty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chekhov defends well and Dirty ends up having to push Chekhov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Chekhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Dirty thows a leg kick but Chekhov checks it
and Chekhov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chekhov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dirty finds it's way round the side to connect with Chekhov's head.
Dirty with a hook.
Dirty moves out of range of the strikes.
Dirty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick by Dirty misses
letting Chekhov counter with a right hand.
Dirty doesn't manage to clinch there - Chekhov circles away.
Dirty throws a big shot that misses.
Dirty throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Chekhov does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Chekhov. #T2##KD#
Chekhov cracks Dirty with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chekhov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dirty to stand back up!#ROC#
Dirty is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Dirty head around and knocks him out cold! Chekhov hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Chekhov!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Chekhov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dickie Dirty was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't beat top guys frequently enough anymore so it's no longer worth it. I am hanging up my gloves.'.
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Event:
CEC 439
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Tallon misses.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Tallon.
Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Tallon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chekhov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chekhov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Tallon moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chekhov.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Chekhov's head. #T1#
A short right from Chekhov.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Chekhov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Chekhov.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon lands a right hand.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon presses Chekhov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chekhov tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Chekhov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Chekhov.
#T2#
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Chekhov - that landed with a thud.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Chekhov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land. #T3#
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov working aggressively here.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov taking a breather.
Chekhov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Chekhov avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Tallon pulls Chekhov into guard.
Chekhov wants to control from the top but Tallon keeps moving.
Chekhov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##ES#
Tallon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tallon scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tallon has time to react.
Tallon takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Tallon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Tallon's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Tallon tries to land a body kick
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tallon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tallon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tallon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chekhov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chekhov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chekhov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Tallon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chekhov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tallon digs a good body shot into Chekhov's ribs.
Tallon digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Tallon lands the left hand.#T1#
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tallon throws a solid leg kick but Chekhov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tallon.
Chekhov throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chekhov avoids a kick to the body.
Chekhov takes one to the side of the head.
Tallon slips a straight right by Chekhov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chekhov checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Chekhov down.
Tallon throws a chopping leg kick but Chekhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Tallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov feints a counter leg kick.
Tallon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chekhov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov 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.
Tallon lands a head shot.
Tallon looks to throw a body kick
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Tallon.
Chekhov thinks about the counter body kick.
Tallon tries to clinch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Chekhov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Tallon scores with a head kick. Chekhov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Chekhov off balance momentarily.
Tallon misses the body punch
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tallon slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Tallon half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tallon.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chekhov! But no joy.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekhov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Tallon misses its intended target. #T4#
Tallon lands a jab to the head.
Chekhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
Chekhov 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.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sean Tallon has been cut.
Tallon walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Tallon is rocked!
Tallon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Tallon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tallon steps away.
Tallon seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon is looking to land body kicks.
Tallon misses with a body shot
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chekhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Tallon.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekhov can do to turn this around?
Chekhov throws a hook but Tallon blocks it.
Chekhov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tallon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!#CL#
Tallon rushes Chekhov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chekhov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Tallon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A short left from Chekhov.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Chekhov blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon tries a body shot but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Chekhov as the two fighters clinch.
Chekhov blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Chekhov misses with some punches.
Tallon lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chekhov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tallon.
Chekhov lands a body punch.
Chekhov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chekhov lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Tallon pushes Chekhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Chekhov.
Chekhov tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chekhov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Chekhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Chekhov is struggling to control the position.
Chekhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Chekhov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tallon throws a sloppy body shot
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tallon counters with a nice leg kick.
Tallon swings widly with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a huge left! Tallon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Chekhov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tallon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Chekhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Chekhov!
A very excited looking Anton Chekhov 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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