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Event:
RFL 018 Gatsby vs Gordon
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Shot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akulenko slips a jab from Shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Akulenko misses its target.
Akulenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shot misses with a two punch combination.
Shot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
Akulenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Akulenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shot to score with a decent uppercut.
Shot has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Akulenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akulenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akulenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko throws a hook but Shot avoids it easily.
Shot takes one to the chin there.
Akulenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shot. Shot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab by Akulenko.
A slow jab from Shot misses its intended target.
Shot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Shot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shot avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Akulenko clinches.
Shot blocking some punches.
Shot stalling in the clinch but Akulenko improves position.
Shot is trying to force a seperation but Akulenko has the dominant position.
Shot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akulenko smiles and moves away.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.
Akulenko staying out of range there.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shot misses with an uppercut
and Akulenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Shot.
Shot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shot sizes up Akulenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Akulenko misses.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akulenko scores with a hook to the body. Shot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Akulenko misses with a hook
and Shot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akulenko throws a one two combo.
Akulenko throws out a loose jab but Shot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Akulenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut. Shot saw that one coming.
Akulenko misses with a low kick.
Akulenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Akulenko finds it's target.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shot.
Shot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akulenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Shot throws out a powerful jab.
Shot misses with a left hand
and Akulenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akulenko dodges the punch combination from Shot.
#T3#
Akulenko throws a body punch but Shot moves out of range.
Akulenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akulenko. That one must have hurt.
Shot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shot throws a lazy right hand but Akulenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut.
Akulenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akulenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
Shot misses with an uppercut.
Akulenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Shot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akulenko avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shot swings for the body but Akulenko moves out of range.
Akulenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akulenko manages to avoid it.
Shot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shot swings widly with a right hand
and Akulenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akulenko tests Shot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shot misses with a looping left.
Akulenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the head.
Shot tries to close the distance and clinch but Akulenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Shot misses
and Akulenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shot slips a straight right by Akulenko.
Akulenko sets himself, and Shot steps forward looking for the clinch! Akulenko avoids it this time.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Shot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akulenko won't be happy with that. #ES#
Akulenko sneaks out the side door and pushes Shot away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Eugeniy Akulenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Shot slips under a jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akulenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko misses with a hook to the body
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akulenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shot can do to turn this around?
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Shot's head but Shot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Shot misses its intended target.
Shot misses with an uppercut. Akulenko saw that one coming.
Akulenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Akulenko swings for the body but Shot moves out of range.
Akulenko scores with a punch to the head.
Akulenko misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Shot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akulenko is out of range and Shot settles back down.
Akulenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akulenko swings for the body but Shot moves out of range.
Shot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akulenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akulenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
Akulenko misses with a hook.
Shot blocks a jab.
Akulenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shot misses with a straight right.
Shot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akulenko.
Shot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akulenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Akulenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shot doesn't seem bothered though.
Akulenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shot. That did some damage!
Akulenko scores with a nice right hand.
Shot throws a hook but Akulenko blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Akulenko.
A big left from Akulenko misses.
Shot throws a right hand that misses
and Akulenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Shot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akulenko.
Shot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akulenko.
Shot misses with a series of wild punches.
Akulenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shot.
Donk. Shot catches Akulenko right on the button with a cross.
Shot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##CL#
Akulenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akulenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akulenko lands a nice uppercut.
Akulenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shot misses with the head strike.
Akulenko digs a right hand into Shot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shot's gas tank.
Shot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akulenko landing knees to the head.
Akulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shot is trying to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling him.
Akulenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Shot backwards.
Shot struggles to land a body shot inside as Akulenko controls his hands.
Akulenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shot's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akulenko. #T4#
Shot wants to stall.
Akulenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko lands with a left to the head.
Akulenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akulenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shot backwards.
Akulenko prevents a body shot from Shot.
Akulenko lands a damaging elbow.
Akulenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Akulenko lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Akulenko as the two fighters clinch.
Eugeniy Akulenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Shot pulls guard.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot keeping full guard, as Akulenko tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Akulenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Shot.
A jab from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shot if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Akulenko clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akulenko.
Akulenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Shot is trying to push Akulenko away but Akulenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akulenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Akulenko.
Shot tries for a takedown but Akulenko manages to get underhooks.
Akulenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akulenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Shot scores with a hook to the body.
Akulenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Shot.
Akulenko lands a nice uppercut.
Akulenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akulenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akulenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akulenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Shot is rocked!
Shot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shot is still on wobbly legs! Can Akulenko finish him?
Akulenko connects with a knee to the head.
Shot is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akulenko's brow.
Shot tries to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling the position.
Akulenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shot tries for a takedown but Akulenko manages to get underhooks.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.#T2#
Shot misses with a punch to the body.
Shot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shot seems to have recovered his senses.
Shot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shot looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akulenko.
Shot is working for takedown but Akulenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akulenko lands a knee to the body.
Akulenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Akulenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shot takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Akulenko.
Akulenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
A short uppercut from Akulenko.
Akulenko crunches a lovely knee into Shot's ribcage.
Akulenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akulenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Akulenko lands an uppercut.
Akulenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shot's face.
A shot in the inside from Akulenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akulenko.
Akulenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akulenko's elbow.
Shot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shot.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akulenko lands a big knee! That's hurt Shot! Oh, he's all over the place! Akulenko lands another knee that sends Shot to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Eugeniy Akulenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RFL 013 Gatsby vs Pate
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Am has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Akulenko 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.
Akulenko throws an off balance right hand
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Akulenko backing up. Akulenko nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Am does it's job there.
Akulenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Akulenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Akulenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Am on the side of the head.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Am throws a combination. Akulenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Am takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Am keeps the fight on the outside.
Am attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akulenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akulenko thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Am throws a low kick but Akulenko moves out of range easily.
Jab by Akulenko.
Am scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Am's head but Am sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akulenko scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko walks into a left hand.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Akulenko as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Akulenko misses.
Am has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akulenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Am's head.
Am swings for the body but Akulenko moves out of range.
Am on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Akulenko.#CL2#
Akulenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Am wants a takedown.
#BC#
Am pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Am displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akulenko throws out the jab.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Akulenko instigates a clinch.
Am has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akulenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Am has Akulenko pressed against the cage.
Akulenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Am on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike.
Am blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Am.
Akulenko lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Am.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Am avoids it.
Am on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Am stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Am tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Akulenko obliges.#T3#
Akulenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akulenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Am won't want to take too many of those.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Am blocks with his arms.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Am is defending well for now.
Akulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Am.
A head punch on the inside from Akulenko fails to land.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Am blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Am creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akulenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Am.
A body shot lands from Am.
Akulenko misses with an elbow strike.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Am.
I was talking to Am's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akulenko working aggressively here.
Am working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Am tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Akulenko controls the action.
Akulenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akulenko throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Am.
Akulenko can't find room to land a body shot as Am controls the action.
Nice body punch from Akulenko - that landed with a thud.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Am.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Akulenko on the inside.
Am scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Akulenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Am managing to block the knees to the body from Akulenko.
Am goes for a takedown attempt but Akulenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
That's time! Am's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Akulenko misses with a straight left.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Am throws a hook but Akulenko avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Am.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akulenko. #TD#
Am 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.
Akulenko is trying to keep Am in close.
Am wants to pass the guard but Akulenko is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Am is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akulenko wants to get back to his feet but Am is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Akulenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akulenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Am trying to control but Akulenko is working from the bottom.
Akulenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Am has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Am looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akulenko is trying to control Am's posture but Am avoids it.
Am tries to advance to mount but can't.
Akulenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Akulenko manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Am is working for a kimura but Akulenko is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Am prevents Akulenko from improving his position.
Akulenko trying to control but Am postures up.
Akulenko is looking to improve his position.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akulenko keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Am seems to be looking for submissions.
Akulenko tries to kick Am off but Am keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akulenko keeps working. #SUB#
Am is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akulenko is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Am is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akulenko tries to get to full guard but Am has control of the leg.
Am looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #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.
Akulenko is looking to control Am's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akulenko avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akulenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Akulenko pushes Am off but Am dives into side control.
Akulenko tries to bench press Am off him but Am keeps the position. #SUB#
Am tries for a kimura but Akulenko is defending well.
Akulenko is letting Am control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akulenko tries to buck Am off but Am is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Am dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Am ducks under a wild hook from Akulenko.
Am moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Am lands a head shot.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akulenko, right into the meat.
Am defending well as Akulenko loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Am on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akulenko thuds his right hand into Am's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Akulenko works the jab nicely.
Am pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akulenko back to the cage. Am follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Am getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##CL2#
Akulenko clinches up against the cage.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko missing with knees to the body.
Akulenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Am's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Am blocks it with crossed arms.
Am is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko lands a damaging elbow.
Am is leaning against Akulenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akulenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ams head.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Am throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Am is defending well for now.
Akulenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Akulenko misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Am's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Am throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akulenko.
Am has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akulenko.
Am walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akulenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akulenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am cracks a nice hook into Akulenko's ribs.
Akulenko dodges the punch combination from Am.
Am takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akulenko loads up on a big right hand but Am slips the punch.#T3#
Am looks to land a combination but Akulenko avoids it well.
Am scores with a body shot.
Am cracks Akulenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Am pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akulenko misses with a few strikes there.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Akulenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akulenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Am blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Akulenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Am throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akulenko! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Akulenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Akulenko lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a low kick but Am avoids it.
Akulenko loads up on a big right hand but Am slips the punch.
Good shot there by Akulenko.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
Akulenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Am takes a step back to recover.
Akulenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Akulenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akulenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Am throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Am fails with the takedown
and Akulenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Am thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Akulenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akulenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akulenko feints a counter leg kick.
Akulenko thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Am misses with a wild combination.
Akulenko throws a hook but Am avoids it easily.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akulenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Am counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Am throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Am on the side of the head.
Akulenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Akulenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akulenko counters with a low kick, right behind Am 's knee.
Akulenko takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Akulenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Akulenko lands a jab to the nose.
Am staying out of range there.
Akulenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akulenko 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 Am has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Am and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Akulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Am circles away quickly and effectively.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Akulenko ducks right into an uppercut from Am.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Akulenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akulenko misses with a straight right.
Am gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akulenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut.
Am lands with a cross. #T3#
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Am on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akulenko.
Am throws a nice looking combination but Akulenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akulenko scores with a hook.
Am looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akulenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Am circles away quickly and effectively.
Akulenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Am if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Am dives in and grabs Akulenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akulenko pushes down on Am's head and hops out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Akulenko takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akulenko.
Am throws a head kick but Akulenko moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akulenko! But no joy.
Am swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akulenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Am takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Am fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Am chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akulenko can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Akulenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Am.
Nice shot lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Am misses with a double jab.
Am cracks the inside of Akulenko's front leg.
Am takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Am throws a nice looking combination but Akulenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko connects with a body shot.
Am looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akulenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Akulenko moves out of range easily. #T1#
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Akulenko moves out of range easily.
Akulenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akulenko throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Akulenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akulenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Am off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Am.
Akulenko tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Akulenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akulenko tries to land a leg kick but Am saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Am's head but Am sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akulenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Am.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Am looks to land a left hand but Akulenko moved out of range nicely.
Am misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko misses with a hook.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akulenko 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 Am has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Am and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Am's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akulenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Am scrambles back to his feet.
Am throws a head kick that misses
and Akulenko counters with a left to the body.
Am throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akulenko counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Akulenko missing with a left hand there. Am was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Am lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akulenko.
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akulenko connects with the punch.
Akulenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akulenko.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akulenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akulenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Am moves out of range of the leg kick from Akulenko.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am throws a big counter combination but Akulenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Am defending well as Akulenko loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Akulenko finds it's way through Am's defenses.
Akulenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Am, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Akulenko
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Akulenko backing up. Akulenko nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
Am is looking to land body kicks.
Am throws a body shot but no joy.
Am misses with a combination
and Akulenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Am takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Am takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniy Akulenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akulenko 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko is the new lightweight champion!
Eugeniy Akulenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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RFL 004 Akulenko vs Koski
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Akulenko with a nice cross.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Akulenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akulenko cracks a nice hook into Koski's ribs.
Akulenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Akulenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
Akulenko moves out of range as Koski strikes.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
Akulenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akulenko, right into the meat.
Akulenko misses with a hook.
Koski wants to land a leg kick but Akulenko is out of range.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski avoids the body shot from Akulenko.
Koski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akulenko looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Akulenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Koski throws a solid leg kick but Akulenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koski.
Koski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akulenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Koski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akulenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akulenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koski to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Akulenko is rocked!
Koski misses with a left hand
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Akulenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koski misses with a leg kick
and Akulenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akulenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Koski misses with a low kick as Akulenko jumps back.
Akulenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Otso Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko slips a straight right by Koski.
A big left from Koski misses.
Koski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koski swats away the attempt to clinch by Akulenko.#T2#
Akulenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Akulenko as he checks the leg kick.
Koski misses with a straight right.
Koski misses with an uppercut
and Akulenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akulenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koski's head backwards.
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range.
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akulenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Akulenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koski throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Nice shot by Koski.
Akulenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koski lunges at Akulenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akulenko's hand.
Akulenko slips a straight right by Koski.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
A big right from Koski misses. #T3#
Koski sizes up Akulenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akulenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Akulenko is just out of range.
Koski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akulenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akulenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
A big left from Koski misses.
Akulenko looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Koski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Akulenko is out of range.
Koski scores with a hook.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akulenko.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akulenko.
Akulenko misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Akulenko scores with a nice right hand.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Akulenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Akulenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koski throws a hook but Akulenko blocks it.
Koski misses with a looping left.
And Akulenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Koski blocks it.
Koski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akulenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akulenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koski connects with a looping right hand.
Koski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akulenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
and Akulenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akulenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akulenko.
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 Eugeniy Akulenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Koski walks into a straight right hand from Akulenko.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
and Akulenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Akulenko is just out of range.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Akulenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akulenko connects with a crisp jab.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Akulenko moved out of range.
Akulenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akulenko misses with the combination.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Akulenko.
Akulenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eugeniy Akulenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Akulenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koski. Koski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Koski blocks the body kick.
Koski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akulenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akulenko throws a leg kick which misses Koski's front leg but catches the back leg as Koski tries to avoid it.
Akulenko looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Koski's head but Koski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koski misses with a low kick as Akulenko jumps back.
Akulenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akulenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Koski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akulenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski misses with a hook.
Akulenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
enabling Akulenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Koski cracks Akulenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akulenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Akulenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Akulenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koski can do to turn this around?
Akulenko misses with a straight left.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Akulenko misses the target.
Koski misses with a hook
and Akulenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akulenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Akulenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koski wants to land a leg kick but Akulenko is out of range.
Akulenko feints and then cracks Koski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koski down.
The fighters circling - Akulenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akulenko tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akulenko lands with a cross.
Akulenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Koski works the jab nicely.#T3#
Koski avoids the body shot from Akulenko.
Akulenko lands with an overhand left.
Akulenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Koski misses with a looping right.
A jab from Koski misses.
A low kick from Koski misses
and Akulenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akulenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Akulenko throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akulenko.
Akulenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Akulenko misses the target.
Koski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akulenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koski.
Koski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akulenko scores with a body shot.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akulenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski misses with a hook
and Akulenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akulenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akulenko.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target.
Koski tries to work over Akulenko's front leg with a kick but Akulenko checks it.
Akulenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
Akulenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koski throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski throws a jab when Akulenko was well out of range.
Akulenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Koski should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Akulenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Koski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akulenko is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Akulenko is looking to counter punch.
Koski scores with a jab.
Akulenko takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Akulenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akulenko thuds his right hand into Koski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akulenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koski.
Akulenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akulenko takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
and Akulenko counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akulenko.
Koski slips under a jab from Akulenko.
Koski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akulenko's head backwards.
Koski misses with a straight left.
Akulenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Akulenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akulenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koski momentarily.
Koski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koski walks into a jab.
Akulenko throws a low kick but Koski moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akulenko!
Akulenko moves away from the strike by Koski.
Akulenko connects with a jab.
Akulenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koski counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akulenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koski throws a hook but Akulenko blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Akulenko.
Akulenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akulenko misses with a body shot.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Koski.
Akulenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Koski misses.
Akulenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koski lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Akulenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akulenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akulenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akulenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Akulenko moves away and avoids it.
Akulenko staying out of range there.
A big right from Koski misses.
Akulenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akulenko missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Koski misses with a body shot.
Akulenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akulenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Akulenko lands with a right hand.
Koski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koski jabs Akulenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akulenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koski tries to work over Akulenko's front leg with a kick but Akulenko checks it.
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koski has time to react.
Akulenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Akulenko jabs at Koski's body.
Akulenko lands a leg kick that knocks Koski off balance momentarily.
Akulenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koski throws a low kick but Akulenko avoids it.
Koski throws a good cross that connects.
Otso Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akulenko. #T4#
Koski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akulenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akulenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Akulenko blocks the leg kick.
Akulenko throwing a counter right hand but Koski manages to avoid it.
Akulenko connects with a single shot there.
Koski throws a looping overhand right but Akulenko ducks down to avoid it.
Koski throws a jab when Akulenko was well out of range.
Akulenko avoids the body shot from Koski.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akulenko.
Akulenko misses with a looping left.
Akulenko blocks a jab.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akulenko moves away.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
and Akulenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akulenko throws out a powerful jab.
Akulenko catches Koski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniy Akulenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akulenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Death Squad 361:Bogdan v Aku
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Akulenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Akulenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Akulenko.
Akulenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrycki.
A little feinted left hand from Akulenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrycki misses with a hook.
Petrycki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrycki lands with a hook. Akulenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akulenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Petrycki takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrycki wants to clinch up but Akulenko keeps it at a distance.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Petrycki works over Akulenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Petrycki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab, jab by Akulenko - just one landing.
Petrycki walks into a stiff left hand from Akulenko.
Akulenko swings for the body but Petrycki moves out of range.
#CL#
Akulenko forces Petrycki back against the cage and clinches.
Akulenko has a couple of punches blocked by Petrycki.
Akulenko gets through Petrycki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrycki avoids it.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrycki is defending well for now.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrycki avoids the damage to the body.
Petrycki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrycki wants to break free but Akulenko has control.
Petrycki wants to get back to striking at distance but Akulenko won't allow it.
Petrycki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko lands an uppercut.#T2#
Petrycki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akulenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrycki is defending well for now.
Petrycki tries to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling the position.
Akulenko lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Petrycki breaks the clinch.
Petrycki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akulenko but Akulenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akulenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrycki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akulenko swivels and escapes.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.
Petrycki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akulenko throws a jab when Petrycki was well out of range.
Akulenko looks to land a left hand but Petrycki moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrycki is defended easily by Akulenko.
Akulenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Akulenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Petrycki has closed the distance and engaged Akulenko in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akulenko.
Akulenko misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrycki misses with a few strikes there.
Akulenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Akulenko blocks the leg kick.
Akulenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrycki eats them both and turns towards Akulenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrycki clobbers Akulenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akulenko misses with a wild body shot.
Petrycki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akulenko defends it nicely.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akulenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Petrycki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Akulenko. #CL2#
Petrycki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrycki is trying to push Akulenko away but Akulenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Petrycki breaks from the clinch.
Akulenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrycki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrycki counters with a left and a right that stings Akulenko.
Akulenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrycki. That did some damage!
Akulenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akulenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrycki tries to clinch there but Akulenko circles away.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Akulenko.
Petrycki fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Petrycki lands.
Eugeniy Akulenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrycki or perhaps it was just good defense by Akulenko, which made it look bad.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Petrycki moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Petrycki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akulenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrycki manages to avoid it.
Petrycki darts in trying to clinch
and Petrycki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akulenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrycki.
Petrycki throws a big shot that misses.
Akulenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Petrycki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrycki avoids a wild elbow strike from Akulenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrycki. #BC2#
Petrycki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrycki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akulenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrycki can do to turn this around?#T1#
Petrycki staying out of range there.
Akulenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrycki lands a head kick. Akulenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrycki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akulenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Petrycki.
Akulenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Petrycki is out of range.
Akulenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrycki at a distance.
Akulenko motions for Petrycki to come forward. Akulenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Petrycki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrycki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akulenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrycki misses with a left hand
enabling Akulenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrycki misses with a hook.
A jab from Akulenko misses. #CL#
Akulenko moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrycki wants to break free but Akulenko has control.
Petrycki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akulenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko lands a right hook to the body.
Petrycki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akulenko momentarily.
Petrycki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Akulenko.
Akulenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akulenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrycki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrycki closes the distance but Akulenko moves to the side
and Akulenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Petrycki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Petrycki managing to block the knees to the body from Akulenko.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
Petrycki is trying to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling him.
Petrycki has a couple of punches blocked by Akulenko.
Petrycki lands with a left to the head.
Akulenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Petrycki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akulenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akulenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Akulenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Akulenko tries to keep at a distance but Petrycki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akulenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrycki controls his hands.
Akulenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akulenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akulenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrycki's efforts to push away.
Akulenko scores with a shot to the side of Petrycki's head. #T4#
Petrycki is trying to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling him.
Akulenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko blocking some punches.
Petrycki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Petrycki breaks from the clinch.
Akulenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akulenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akulenko works Petrycki's body with a nice hook.
Petrycki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akulenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Akulenko.
Petrycki misses with a takedown attempt
and Akulenko counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Akulenko as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko 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. 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.
#R3#
Jab by Akulenko.
Petrycki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Akulenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akulenko misses with a looping left.
Petrycki throws a counter combo.
Akulenko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Akulenko closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Akulenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrycki. That did some damage!#TD2#
Petrycki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akulenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrycki off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Petrycki right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Akulenko.#T1#
Akulenko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Akulenko is really struggling to control Petrycki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Akulenko wants to control but Petrycki manages to buck him off and is now in Akulenko's guard! Nice work there by Petrycki!
Petrycki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akulenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrycki postures up and lands a big shot to Akulenko's brow.
Petrycki cracks Akulenko with a solid left hand.
Petrycki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Petrycki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akulenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akulenko wants to sweep here but Petrycki controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akulenko controlling Petrycki's posture.
Petrycki won't allow Akulenko to get back to his feet.
Akulenko trying to control the position.
Akulenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Akulenko, not yet. #T3#
Akulenko is trying to keep Petrycki in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrycki tries to move into range but Akulenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Akulenko has closed the distance and engaged Petrycki in a clinch.
#BC2#
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrycki.
Bogdan Petrycki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrycki throws a good cross that connects.
Petrycki moves out of range as Akulenko strikes.
Petrycki tries to clinch up but Akulenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Akulenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrycki under the eye.
Akulenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrycki.
Petrycki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akulenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrycki scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Petrycki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Akulenko closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrycki avoids it.
Akulenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrycki fails to land.
Petrycki throws a head punch that misses.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akulenko with a hook.
Akulenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrycki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akulenko. Akulenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akulenko.
Petrycki misses with a two punch combination.
Petrycki misses with a lunging right hand
and Akulenko counters with a nice body shot.
Petrycki throws a series of punches but Akulenko moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniy Akulenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akulenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
In his post fight interview, Eugeniy Akulenko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Death Squad 353:Donnie v Bush
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Cell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akulenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akulenko looks to land a right hand but Cell moved out of range.
Cell looks to score with a jab to the body but Akulenko is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akulenko.
Cell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Akulenko backs away, Cell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akulenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cell is able to avoid easily.
Akulenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akulenko throws a shot from downtown. Cell moves away and avoids it.
Akulenko lands a nice hook to Cell's body. Cell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akulenko throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Akulenko.
Akulenko jabs at Cell's body.
Akulenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cell.
Cell misses with a low kick.
#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Akulenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut. Cell saw that one coming.
Akulenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cell tries to clinch up.
Cell throws a jab but it's blocked by Akulenko.
A little jabbing left from Akulenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akulenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akulenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akulenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cell.
Akulenko looks to land a left hand but Cell moved out of range nicely.
Akulenko scores with a hook.
Cell is looking to land body kicks.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell throws a jab when Akulenko was well out of range.#T2#
Akulenko looks to land a left hand but Cell moved out of range nicely.
Akulenko misses with a hook
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akulenko tries to clinch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akulenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.#CL2#
Akulenko closes the distance and clinches.
Akulenko missing with knees to the body.
Cell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akulenkos head.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cell avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cell is pushing Akulenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cell lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Cell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cell wants a takedown but no success here.
Cell is leaning against Akulenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cell can't find room to land a body shot as Akulenko controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cell fails to land.
Akulenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cell avoids it.
Akulenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Cell.
Cell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akulenko landing knees to the body.
Cell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cell misses with a body punch.
Akulenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akulenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cell slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Akulenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
Akulenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akulenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Akulenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but Cell blocks it.
Akulenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body.
Cell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Akulenko as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cell.
A shot in the inside from Cell.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Cell lands a nice uppercut.
Akulenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cell misses with some punches.
Cell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akulenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Cell is trying to drag Akulenko to the mat but Akulenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akulenko tries to work over Cell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cell digs a good body shot into Akulenko's ribs.
Akulenko misses with a body shot
and Akulenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cell misses with a head kick.
Akulenko digs a good body shot into Cell's ribs.
Akulenko sizes up Cell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akulenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akulenko moves away.
Akulenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cell misses with a two punch combination.
Cell is looking to slow Akulenko down with leg kicks. #T1#
Akulenko tries to clinch
and Cell counters with a nice uppercut.
Akulenko lands a jab to the head.
Akulenko digs a good hook to Cell's body.
#CL2#
Cell gets tackled into the cage by Akulenko. Akulenko maintains the clinch.
Akulenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cell tries a body shot but Akulenko blocks it.
Cell has Akulenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akulenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cell avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
Cell lands a shot to the body.
Cell just leaning against Akulenko, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akulenko as Cell tries to tie him up.
Akulenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akulenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cell throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Akulenko misses with an elbow strike.
Akulenko crunches a lovely knee into Cell's ribcage.
Cell avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
Cell looking to slow down the pace here.
Cell tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cell.
Akulenko blocks a body shot from Cell.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Akulenko lands a shot to the body.
Akulenko lands a nice uppercut.
Cell misses with a body punch.
Cell throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Cell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akulenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akulenko lands with a left to the head.
Akulenko blocking some punches.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akulenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Akulenko.
Cell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cell managing to block the knees to the body from Akulenko.
Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akulenko's elbow.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko has a couple of punches blocked by Cell.
Cell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akulenko.
Cell misses with the head strike.
Cell managing to block the knees to the body from Akulenko.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Cell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cell avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Akulenko misses with a punch to the body.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cell cracks Akulenko with a nice body shot.
Cell lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Akulenko.
Akulenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akulenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akulenko. #BC#
Cell breaks from the clinch.
Cell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eugeniy Akulenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Akulenko swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akulenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Akulenko throws a lazy body kick
and Akulenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akulenko staying out of range there.
Akulenko scores with a shot to the body.
Cell misses with a takedown
and Akulenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko thuds his right hand into Cell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cell. #T1#
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akulenko manages to avoid it.
Akulenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Cell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cell tries to clinch
and Akulenko counters with a good low kick that Cell was not able to check.
Cell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Akulenko misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Akulenko.
Cell misses with a wild body shot.
Akulenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stem Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cell misses with a shot to the body
and Akulenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Cell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cell throwing a counter right hand but Akulenko manages to avoid it.
Akulenko avoids the body shot from Cell.
Akulenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cell momentarily.
Cell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Akulenko closes the distance and pushes Cell back into the cage.
Cell working aggressively here.
Cell works on Akulenko's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cell connects with a body shot.
Cell misses with a looping left.
Akulenko 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. #T3#
Akulenko works the jab nicely.
Cell just misses with a punch to the body.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the head.
Cell jabs Akulenko right on the nose. Akulenko blinks but takes it well.
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akulenko throws a series of punches but Cell moves out of range.
Cell tries to land a body kick
and Akulenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cell lunges at Akulenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akulenko's hand.
Cell 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.
Cell misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Cell as he connects with a hook.
Cell tries to clinch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Cell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cell goes for a double leg but Akulenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akulenko continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stem Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cell wants to clinch.
Akulenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akulenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniy Akulenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akulenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Stem Cell was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like its time for apoptosis.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 345:Quaid v Snape
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Akulenko is looking to land body kicks.
Akulenko throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Douglas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Akulenko lands an overhand right.
Jab from Akulenko.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Akulenko with an 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!
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Akulenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akulenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akulenko misses the shot to the body.
Akulenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
That kick from Akulenko tenderised Douglas's leg. Douglas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akulenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Douglas moves out of range as Akulenko strikes.
Akulenko slips under a jab from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas thuds his shin into the meat of Akulenko's side.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akulenko.
Douglas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akulenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Akulenko blocks the body kick.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akulenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Douglas blocks the body kick.
Douglas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko throws a shot to the body.
Akulenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nice jab there from Akulenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Akulenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Douglas momentarily.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Akulenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akulenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Akulenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Akulenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Akulenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Douglas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Douglas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akulenko misses with a looping left.
Akulenko slips a straight right by Douglas.
Douglas walks into a stiff left hand from Akulenko.#CL2#
Akulenko moves into the clinch.
Douglas avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Douglas lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Akulenko.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Akulenko.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas wants to take the fight to the mat but Akulenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akulenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Akulenko missing with knees to the body.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Douglas.
Akulenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Akulenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akulenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Douglas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Akulenko has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Akulenko tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Akulenko back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Douglas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Douglas.
#T4##BC#
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akulenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akulenko.
Akulenko wants to land a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akulenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Douglas thinking.
Akulenko throws a low kick but Douglas moves out of range easily.
Akulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Akulenko checks it.
Akulenko catches Douglas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akulenko throws a chopping leg kick but Douglas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Douglas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akulenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Douglas scrambles back to his feet.
Akulenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Douglas's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
Douglas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akulenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Douglas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Douglas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Akulenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Douglas.
Douglas takes one to the chin there.
Akulenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Douglas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Akulenko.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akulenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Douglas steps away.
Akulenko tried to score with a low kick but Douglas checks it.
Akulenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akulenko throws out the jab.
Douglas connects with a right hand. Akulenko shakes it off.
Akulenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Akulenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Douglas blocks it well.
Akulenko missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Akulenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Akulenko.
Akulenko catches Douglas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akulenko throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Akulenko tries to clinch up.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akulenko.
An inside leg kick lands from Akulenko.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Akulenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Douglas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Douglas throws a good cross that connects.
Akulenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Akulenko misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Akulenko staying out of range there.
Douglas lands with a good body shot.
Akulenko cracks Douglas with an open hand slap.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Akulenko.
Akulenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Douglas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas connects with the punch.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas throws a lazy head kick
and Akulenko counters with a straight right hand.
Akulenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Akulenko works Douglas's body with a nice hook.
Douglas scores with a nice body kick.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akulenko.
Douglas throws a push kick but Akulenko slaps the foot to one side.
Akulenko scores with the left hand. Douglas knows he should have avoided that one.
Douglas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Akulenko ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Douglas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akulenko can pounce on him.
Akulenko avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Akulenko.
A little feinted left hand from Douglas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akulenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akulenko connects with a body shot that sends Douglas's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Akulenko misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Akulenko misses the shot to the body.
Akulenko pushes Douglas away with a front kick.
Douglas lands a slapping body shot.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Akulenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akulenko scores with a leg kick.
Douglas connects with a nice looking jab.
Akulenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Akulenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Douglas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Akulenko throws a front kick aimed at Douglas's knee but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Akulenko avoids it.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akulenko.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Akulenko just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
Akulenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akulenko swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Akulenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akulenko walks into a jab.
Douglas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Douglas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akulenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Akulenko misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Akulenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas throws a counter high kick but Akulenko was just alert enough to avoid it.
Akulenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Akulenko throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Akulenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Akulenko misses.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akulenko.
Akulenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglas throwing a counter right hand but Akulenko manages to avoid it.
Douglas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akulenko can pounce on him.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas throws a push kick but Akulenko slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Akulenko.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Akulenko throws a lazy body kick
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Akulenko lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Douglas misses with a low kick.#T1#
Douglas throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Douglas throws a lazy body kick
letting Akulenko counter with a right hand.
Akulenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akulenko misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.
A left lands for Douglas.
Akulenko walks into a straight right hand from Douglas.
Akulenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglas is out of range and Akulenko settles back down.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.
Akulenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Akulenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akulenko tries to score with a low kick but Douglas moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akulenko.
Akulenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Akulenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akulenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Akulenko throws a push kick but Douglas slaps the foot to one side.
Akulenko feints and then cracks Douglas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Douglas down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Douglas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akulenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akulenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Douglas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Douglas throws a body kick that misses.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akulenko throws out the jab.
Douglas tries to move into range but Akulenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akulenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Douglas on the side of the head.
Akulenko misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Douglas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Douglas.#ROC#
Akulenko is rocked!#T3#
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akulenko moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Douglas.
Akulenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akulenko misses with a wild body shot.
Akulenko is looking to slow Douglas down with leg kicks.
Akulenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas thuds his right hand into Akulenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akulenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Douglas circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Akulenko drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Douglas follows Akulenko to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Douglas!
Post fight, Jack Douglas stared into the camera and said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 339:Krop v Quaid
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Richards checks a leg kick.
Akulenko is looking to land body kicks.
Akulenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richards backs up against the ropes.
#CUT#
It looks like Sean Richards has been cut.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Akulenko saw it coming and moves away.
Akulenko swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akulenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko misses with a hook
letting Richards counter with a right hand.
Akulenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akulenko tries to work over Richards's front leg with a kick but Richards checks it.
It seemed like Richards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Akulenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richards counters with a straight right hand.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range. #CL2#
Richards darts in and clinches Akulenko up against the ropes.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Akulenko avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Akulenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards is looking to control Akulenko's arms but Akulenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richards has his back to the ropes.
Knees to the body from Akulenko.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Akulenko tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Akulenko.
#T2#
Richards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akulenko up against the ropes.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
Akulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akulenko is defending well for now.
Akulenko lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Akulenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akulenko lands with a left to the head.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Akulenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akulenko blocks an elbow strike from Richards.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akulenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Akulenko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akulenko scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Akulenko dodges an elbow strike from Richards.
Akulenko lands a nice elbow.
Richards pushes Akulenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Akulenko lands a right hand. #T4#
Richards tries a body shot but Akulenko blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richards.
Richards has Akulenko pressed against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Akulenko.
Richards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Akulenko lands a nice elbow.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Akulenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Akulenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akulenko sets himself, and Richards steps forward looking for the clinch! Akulenko avoids it this time.
Akulenko is looking to wear down Richards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akulenko thuds his right hand into Richards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Akulenko misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards checks a low kick from Akulenko.
Akulenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richards defending well as Akulenko loads up on a big left hand.
Akulenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Akulenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akulenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Akulenko cracks Richards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akulenko throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Akulenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Richards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akulenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Richards throws out a counter right but Akulenko avoids it with no problem.
Richards slips a straight right by Akulenko.
Nice body kick there by Richards.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
Akulenko misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Akulenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akulenko misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Richards wants to slow Akulenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Akulenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Akulenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Richards throws a counter combo.
Nice straight punches there by Akulenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akulenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko misses with a wild combination.
Richards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akulenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards counters with a good low kick that Akulenko was not able to check.
Akulenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Akulenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
Akulenko looks to throw a body kick
and Richards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eugeniy Akulenko is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Richards misses with a kick to the body.
Akulenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko misses the body punch
and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Akulenko. Those never looked like landing.
Akulenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richards checks it well.
Akulenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Akulenko motions for Richards to come forward. Akulenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akulenko throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Akulenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akulenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick.
Richards tries to counter with a clinch but Akulenko shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Akulenko throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akulenko throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Akulenko throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Akulenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Akulenko.
A good leg kick by Akulenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Akulenko saw that one coming.
Akulenko throws a big counter combination but Richards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Richards misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akulenko.
Akulenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
Akulenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richards under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Richards'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Akulenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akulenko misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Richards misses.
Akulenko misses with a kick to the body
and Richards counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akulenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akulenko misses the shot to the body.
Richards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richards throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akulenko's head.
Akulenko misses with a kick to the body.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a leg kick but Akulenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akulenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akulenko looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away.
Akulenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Akulenko throws a body kick that misses
and Richards counters with a thumping low kick.
Richards has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
Richards slips a jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a front kick aimed at Richards's knee but Richards avoids it well.
Richards let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akulenko looks for the body kick but Richards saw that one coming.
Richards wants to counter with a clinch but Akulenko pushes him away.
Akulenko throws a lazy body kick
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Richards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akulenko misses with a leg kick
and Richards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab from Richards.
Akulenko throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Akulenko misses with a right hand
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
Richards walks into a jab.
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akulenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Akulenko misses with a jab to the body
and Richards counters with an outside leg kick.
Akulenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akulenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akulenko throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akulenko.#T3#
Akulenko walks into a jab.
Akulenko throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akulenko is able to avoid easily.
Richards lands a jab to the head.
Richards cracks the inside of Akulenko's front leg.
Akulenko lands with a good body shot.
Akulenko throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Akulenko misses its intended target.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akulenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
A low kick from Akulenko is predictable there
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the body.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Akulenko misses with a kick to the body.
Akulenko throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throws a body kick that misses.
Akulenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Richards scores with a jab to the body.
Richards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sean Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Akulenko misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Richards.
Well Akulenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
A less than humble Eugeniy Akulenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Death Squad 333:Pablo v Chris
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Akulenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akulenko.
Vos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vos misses with a hook. Akulenko ducked under it nicely.
Vos tests Akulenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko misses with a straight right.
Akulenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vos.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akulenko throws a jab when Vos was well out of range.
Akulenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akulenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akulenko as he avoids it easily.
Akulenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Vos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
As Akulenko looks to move away, Vos throws a big counter combo but Akulenko just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Vos throwing a counter right hand but Akulenko manages to avoid it.
Akulenko thows a body kick. Vos tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Akulenko jabs Vos right on the nose. Vos blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akulenko. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vos throws a combination. Akulenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akulenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akulenko lands a slapping body shot.
Akulenko works the jab nicely.
Vos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akulenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akulenko moves out of range as Vos strikes.
Akulenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akulenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Akulenko throws a head kick that Vos semi-blocks.
We've been informed that Akulenko 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.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Vos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akulenko is refusing to be controlled, as Vos sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vos lands a nice short elbow.
Vos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akulenko moves into full guard.
Akulenko is trying to control the position but Vos postures up.
Vos wants to control from the top but Akulenko keeps moving. #SUB2#
Akulenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Vos throws a big right hand that misses.
Vos postures up in Akulenko's guard and throws a big left but Akulenko blocks it. #SUB2#
Akulenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vos advances to half guard.
Vos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akulenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akulenko.
Vos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vos passes Akulenko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Vos is keen to just control but Akulenko is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Vos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akulenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akulenko tries to get to full guard but Vos has control of the leg.
Akulenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Vos from advancing to side control.
Vos prevents Akulenko from improving his position.
Vos trying to control from Akulenko's half guard. Akulenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Akulenko trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eugeniy Akulenko 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#
Akulenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akulenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akulenko misses with a straight left.
Vos throws a lazy right hand but Akulenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vos dodges the punch combination from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akulenko lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akulenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Akulenko takes one on the button.
Akulenko lands with a shot to the body.
Vos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Akulenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akulenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vos shoots in looking for a takedown. Akulenko tries to sprawl out of it but Vos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akulenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akulenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akulenko misses with a hook
and Vos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akulenko.
Akulenko blocks a jab.
Akulenko connects with a body shot that sends Vos's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Akulenko.
Vos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Vos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Akulenko finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko looks to throw a body kick
and Vos counters with a series of strikes. Akulenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akulenko feints and then cracks Vos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vos down.
Vos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akulenko throws a jab when Vos was well out of range.
Vos misses with a looping left.
Akulenko throws out a loose jab but Vos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akulenko throws an overhand right that lands on Vos's shoulder, as Vos tries to avoid the shot.
Akulenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Vos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Vos as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Vos slips under a jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko swings for the body but Vos moves out of range.
Vos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akulenko throws the left hand but Vos avoids the punch easily.
Vos feinted with a counter takedown.
Akulenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akulenko lands a right hook to the body.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Vos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vos fails with the takedown.
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vos has time to react.#T4#
Akulenko staying out of range there.
Akulenko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akulenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vos on the side of the head.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akulenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vos slips a jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a shot to the body.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Vos with that takedown attempt.
Akulenko throws a right hand that misses
letting Vos counter with a right hand.
Vos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akulenko as he avoids it easily.
Akulenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akulenko throws a jab when Vos was well out of range.
Akulenko is looking to chop away at Vos's legs.
Vos takes one to the chin there.
Vos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akulenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Akulenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos shoots in but Akulenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Akulenko leaves Vos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Vos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akulenko under the eye.
Vos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akulenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vos somewhat.
Akulenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akulenko slips under a jab from Vos.
Akulenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akulenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akulenko.
#T2##TD#
Vos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akulenko wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akulenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Jake Vos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akulenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vos is working away from the top position though.
Akulenko tries to get to full guard but Vos has control of the leg.
Akulenko gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Vos pushing down on Akulenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Akulenko is looking to improve his position.
Akulenko is in trouble now - Vos has advanced to mount!
Vos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akulenko is looking to escape.
Akulenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akulenko wants to get back to his feet.
Jake Vos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Akulenko tries to lock up and control but Vos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akulenko can't escape the position.
Vos working Akulenko over with strikes here.
Akulenko tries to hold on but Vos pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Vos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Akulenko's face.
Vos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko wants to control but Vos is having none of it.
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 Jake Vos.
I think Akulenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
T146: Pandemic
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Akulenko is just out of range.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Sullivan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O'Sullivan looks for the body kick but Akulenko saw that one coming.
O'Sullivan is looking to score with low kicks.
Akulenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akulenko doesn't manage to clinch there - O'Sullivan circles away.
Akulenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Akulenko.
Akulenko wants to clinch.
O'Sullivan with the counter takedown but Akulenko avoids it easily.
O'Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akulenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akulenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
O'Sullivan throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
A left lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko moves to clinch but O'Sullivan breaks away
and O'Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Akulenko clinches up against the cage.
O'Sullivan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akulenko.
O'Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akulenko blocking some punches.
O'Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Come on Akulenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
O'Sullivan can't get the takedown.
O'Sullivan tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Akulenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice elbow from Akulenko.
O'Sullivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O'Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Akulenko controls the action.
Akulenko throws an elbow that misses.
Akulenko blocks a body shot from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akulenko looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
O'Sullivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akulenko backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Sullivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akulenko is defending well for now.#BC#
Akulenko manages to break the clinch.
O'Sullivan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut. O'Sullivan saw that one coming.#TD2#
O'Sullivan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
O'Sullivan is pushing down on Akulenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akulenko is fighting to maintain full guard but O'Sullivan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Akulenko is defending well.
#SUB2#
O'Sullivan 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.
#SUB2#
O'Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Akulenko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Akulenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura but Akulenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O'Sullivan to get the leverage.
O'Sullivan is trying to control. Akulenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akulenko works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akulenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akulenko has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
O'Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Akulenko from controlling successfully.
Akulenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
O'Sullivan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Akulenko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, O'Sullivan has tightened it up now! Akulenko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel O'Sullivan!
Our winner, Daniel O'Sullivan, 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:
T143: Viral Pandemonium
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Puch moves away from the strike by Akulenko. #CL2#
Akulenko clinches with his opponent.
Akulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Akulenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puch moves away.
Akulenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Puch circles away.
Puch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Akulenko rushes Puch and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Akulenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Akulenko.
Akulenko slips under a jab from Puch.
Akulenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puch lands with a right hand.
Akulenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puch paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Puch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Akulenko bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Akulenko.
Puch digs a good hook to Akulenko's body.
#T1#
Akulenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puch checks it well.
Puch feinted with a counter takedown.
Akulenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akulenko's waist but Akulenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puch off to one side.
Akulenko slips a jab from Puch.
Puch staying out of range there.
Akulenko lands with a cross.
Puch 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.
Akulenko looks to land a right hand but Puch moved out of range.
Akulenko 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.
A slow jab from Puch misses its intended target.
Puch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akulenko needs to keep his hands up - Puch had a free shot at his head there.
Puch throws a hook but Akulenko blocks it.
Akulenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puch throws a hook but Akulenko blocks it.
Akulenko thuds his right hand into Puch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akulenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akulenko sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Akulenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Puch circles away.
Akulenko slips under a jab from Puch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Puch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akulenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puch scores with a nice head shot.
Puch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akulenko under the eye.#ROC#
Akulenko is rocked!
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puch moves away.
Puch feinted with a counter takedown.
Akulenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Puch finish him?
Puch cracks Akulenko on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Akulenko falls backwards against the cage. Puch follows up with more strikes that drop Akulenko to his knees. Puch keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Akulenko! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
T140 - Mindless Frenzy
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Akulenko darts in and clinches McKane up against the cage.
Akulenko is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akulenko throws an elbow but misses.
McKane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Akulenko.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
Akulenko blocks an uppercut.
Akulenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to McKane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKane.
McKane takes an elbow to the temple.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Akulenko.
McKane blocks an elbow strike.
McKane blocks an elbow strike from Akulenko.
#T1#
McKane avoids the elbow strike from Akulenko, against the cage.
Akulenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Akulenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akulenko scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akulenko throws an elbow but misses.
Akulenko throws an elbow that misses.
Akulenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from McKane.
Akulenko throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
Akulenko landing knees to the body.
Akulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane avoids a wild elbow strike from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from McKane.
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!
Akulenko pushes off an throws an elbow but McKane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akulenko takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Akulenko tries to land knees in the clinch but McKane avoids the damage to the body.
Akulenko lands an elbow just above McKane 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
McKane lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Akulenko is rocked!
McKane blocks an elbow strike.
Akulenko is still on wobbly legs! Can McKane finish him?
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Akulenko.
Akulenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Akulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Akulenko controls his hands.
Akulenko working aggressively here.
McKane avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
Akulenko blocks a body shot from McKane.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Akulenko.
McKane is leaning against Akulenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akulenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko lands an elbow just above McKane 's eye.
McKane goes for a takedown attempt but Akulenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akulenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akulenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akulenko tries to clinch up
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akulenko misses with a straight left.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akulenko misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKane lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McKane avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Akulenko tenderised McKane's leg. McKane is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Akulenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Akulenko lands an elbow inside that McKane shrugs off.
McKane tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko throws an elbow that misses.
Akulenko misses with a knee to the head.
Akulenko lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Akulenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akulenko moves away.
Akulenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
Akulenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Akulenko clinches up with McKane and pushes him back against the cage.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKane is defending well for now.
McKane avoids the elbow strike from Akulenko, against the cage.
McKane lands a right hand.
Akulenko prevents a body shot from McKane.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKane is defending well for now.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko tries to stall but McKane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akulenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Akulenko.
Akulenko missing with knees to the body.
McKane takes a knee right on the jaw!
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
Akulenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKane blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
McKane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akulenko misses with a straight right.
Akulenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKane back to the cage. Akulenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Akulenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#KD#
McKane feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Akulenko sprawling to the canvas! Akulenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McKane finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like Eugeniy Akulenko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane swinging wildly here.
Akulenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ozzy McKane is winning the standup battle so far.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Akulenko counters with a leg kick.
Akulenko throws out a powerful jab.
Akulenko moves in looking to clinch but McKane pushes him off.
McKane blocks a jab.#T2#
Akulenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akulenko throws a good cross that connects.
Akulenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akulenko tries to clinch up.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akulenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Akulenko ducks down to avoid it.
Akulenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akulenko misses with a hook. McKane ducked under it nicely.
McKane lands with a right hand. #CL2#
McKane gets tackled into the cage by Akulenko. Akulenko maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akulenko fails to land.
Akulenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane lands a left hand.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKane.
Akulenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akulenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McKane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akulenko stalling in the clinch.
Akulenko lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
Akulenko pushes off an throws an elbow but McKane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akulenko throws an elbow that misses.
Akulenko pushes off an throws an elbow but McKane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McKane misses with a body punch.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKane.
Akulenko pushes off an throws an elbow but McKane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McKane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akulenko.
#T4#
McKane lands a right hand.
Akulenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akulenko.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akulenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards McKane's brow.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McKane wants a takedown but no success here.
McKane blocks the elbow strike.
McKane avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
McKane is leaning against Akulenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko misses with a knee to the head.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Akulenko avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
McKane avoids the elbow strike from Akulenko, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Akulenko misses #KD#
and McKane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Akulenko! McKane lets Akulenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akulenko lands a jab to the head.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akulenko connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Akulenko avoids the body shot from McKane.
Akulenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akulenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKane lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Akulenko moved out of range nicely.
McKane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akulenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Akulenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko misses with a hook.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko lands with an overhand left.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Akulenko moves away and avoids it.
Akulenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane throws a hook but Akulenko avoids it easily.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Akulenko misses the target.
It looked like McKane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akulenko moves out of range as McKane strikes.
McKane drops his hands momentarily and Akulenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Akulenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akulenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko connects with a leg kick. McKane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ozzy McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McKane throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Akulenko misses its intended target.
McKane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akulenko lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKane.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akulenko throws out a counter right but McKane avoids it with no problem.
McKane works the jab nicely.
Akulenko punishes McKane's body with a nice straight punch.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
Akulenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab. #CL2#
Akulenko clinches up with McKane and pushes him back against the cage.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Akulenko misses with an elbow strike.
Akulenko working McKane over with knees to the body.
McKane managing to block the knees to the body from Akulenko.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKane as Akulenko tries to tie him up.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane blocks the elbow strike.
McKane gets through Akulenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKane tries a body shot but Akulenko blocks it.
McKane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akulenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKane lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akulenko throws an elbow but misses.
McKane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKane throws a big uppercut that drops Akulenko! More strikes from McKane and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Akulenko lies dazed against the cage as McKane celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozzy McKane!
Ozzy McKane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
T137 - Seed of Hate
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Akulenko scores with a nice head shot.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akulenko connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Akulenko instigates a clinch.
Akulenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akulenko lands a knee to the body.
Akulenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Akulenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Akulenko connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Epicity blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Epicity in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Epicity scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akulenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akulenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akulenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akulenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epicity let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch combination from Akulenko misses. #CL#
Akulenko moves into range and clinches up with Epicity.
Akulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Epicity.
Epicity tries a body shot but Akulenko blocks it.
Akulenko throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity working hard to break the clinch.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akulenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with a body kick.
Akulenko blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Akulenko tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range. #T2#
Epicity avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko lunges at Epicity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Epicity's hand.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Akulenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akulenko misses with a hook
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akulenko moves away.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Akulenko wants to clinch but Epicity slips to the side
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akulenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Akulenko clinches up with Epicity and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akulenko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Akulenko missing with knees to the body.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Epicity avoids it.
Epicity letting Akulenko take a breather here.
Epicity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akulenko has Epicity pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akulenko. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Epicity digs a right hand into Akulenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akulenko's gas tank.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akulenko lands a nice elbow.
Epicity tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akulenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akulenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epicity is defending well for now.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Epicity tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epicity stalls.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Akulenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Epicity to work.
#T4#
Epicity is trying to break free.
Akulenko working Epicity over with knees to the body.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Akulenko avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Akulenko blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Akulenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Akulenko misses with a knee strike.
Akulenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Epicity after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Akulenko trying to stall but Epicity improves his position.
Akulenko misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akulenko connects with a looping right hand.
Akulenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Eugeniy Akulenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
That's time! Akulenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Akulenko lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akulenko catches Epicity with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
Akulenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akulenko lands a jab to the head.
Akulenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Epicity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akulenko on the side of the head.
Akulenko misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Akulenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akulenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akulenko misses with a looping left.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Akulenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big left from Akulenko misses. #T1#
Akulenko swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
#KD2#
Epicity lands a left and a right that send Akulenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Epicity thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Akulenko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eugeniy Akulenko has been cut.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut
and Epicity counters with a big left hand that crumples Akulenko! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brynden Epicity!
Brynden Epicity is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Brynden Epicity thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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