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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Aleksandar Ivkov (ranked 4941 p4p, 5185 weight class) and Abe Lincoln (ranked 534 p4p, 549 weight class). Ivkov comes to the ring accompanied by Ludi Srbi - Dskoteka. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandar Ivkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abe Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Abe Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivkov wants to clinch
and Lincoln counters with a left and a right that stings Ivkov.
Ivkov moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.
Ivkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincoln lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ivkov fails to land.
Ivkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Lincoln being controlled against the ropes.
Lincoln is trying to push Ivkov away but Ivkov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lincoln misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lincoln takes a shot to the head.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Lincoln is trying to stall.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lincoln as Ivkov tries to tie him up.
Lincoln is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ivkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lincolns head.
Lincoln tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivkov avoids it.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivkov.
Ivkov misses with the head strike.
Lincoln blocking some punches.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov stalling in the clinch but Lincoln improves position.
Ivkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lincoln up against the ropes.
Lincoln trying to stall but Ivkov improves his position.
Lincoln looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lincoln's coach down at Monkey Magic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lincoln's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lincoln is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to stall but Ivkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lincoln throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincoln.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincoln with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincoln misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln.
Ivkov looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Lincoln's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Ivkov.
Lincoln tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivkov lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivkov.
Lincoln is trying to break free.
Lincoln lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ivkov slips under a jab from Lincoln.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Ivkov moves out of range.
Ivkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivkov has managed to clinch.
Ivkov has Lincoln pressed against the ropes, preventing Lincoln from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincoln can do to turn this around?
Lincoln wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivkov lands an uppercut.
Lincoln looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Lincoln is trying to break free.
Ivkov blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aleksandar Ivkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Lincoln is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivkov has double underhooks.
Ivkov lands a shot to the body.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
Lincoln can't find room to land a body shot as Ivkov controls the action.
Lincoln throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lincoln wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivkov has him pressed against the ropes.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Lincoln blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lincoln misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln lands a shoulder strike.
Ivkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivkov misses with a body punch.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lincoln lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Ivkov avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the ropes.
Lincoln working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivkov tries to work over Lincoln's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lincoln lands a right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ivkov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ivkov scores with a hook to the body.
Ivkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ivkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov scores with a shot to the side of Lincoln's head.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov is pushing Lincoln up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ivkov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivkov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Ivkov pushes Lincoln back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
Ivkov lands a body punch.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Ivkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivkov keeps control of Lincoln as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Lincoln lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivkov backwards.
Lincoln tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivkov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivkov backwards.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ivkov.
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!
Ivkov prevents a body shot from Lincoln.
Ivkov lands with a left to the head.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov stalling in the clinch but Lincoln improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivkov as Lincoln tries to tie him up.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Lincoln misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lincoln's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
Ivkov pushes Lincoln back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lincoln takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivkov lands an uppercut.
Ivkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Ivkov.
Lincoln misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov just leaning against Lincoln, taking a breather.
Ivkov tries to work over Lincoln's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lincoln is keeping busy.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ivkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lincoln.
Ivkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lincoln.
Ivkov is pushing Lincoln up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lincoln pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivkov lands a body punch.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivkov keeps control of Lincoln as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivkov prevents a body shot from Lincoln.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ivkov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivkov tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Lincoln misses with a looping right.
Ivkov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov trying to control the position but instead, Lincoln has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivkov into the ropes.
Ivkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln's elbow.
Ivkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lincoln scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincoln with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincoln tries to land a knee to the head but Ivkov blocks with his arms.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Ivkov.
Lincoln can't break the clinch.
Ivkov stalls.
A shot in the inside from Ivkov.
Lincoln misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivkov is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ivkov presses Lincoln against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lincoln is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ivkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivkov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Lincoln lands with a left to the head.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivkov.
Ivkov prevents Lincoln from breaking the clinch.
Lincoln blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivkov's elbow.
Ivkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lincoln or not.
Ivkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Lincoln is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivkov has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ivkov - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Ivkov has Lincoln pressed against the ropes, preventing Lincoln from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivkov is trying to stall.
Ivkov wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ivkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lincoln.
Ivkov prevents Lincoln from breaking the clinch.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivkov.
Ivkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lincoln working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ivkov digs a right hand underneath Lincoln's ribcage. Lincoln let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivkov works on Lincoln's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivkov effectively controlling the action here.
Ivkov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ivkov had his way with Abe Lincoln in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivkov with a nice cross.
Abe Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivkov takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Ivkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivkov blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivkov.
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov lands a body punch.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
Ivkov blocks a body shot from Lincoln.
Ivkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Lincoln's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lincoln is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln takes a shot to the head.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivkov avoids the elbow strike from Lincoln, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivkov.
A short body shot lands from Ivkov as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lincoln misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln takes a shot to the head.
Ivkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivkov.
Ivkov is working Lincoln over against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Ivkov.
Ivkov works on Lincoln's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivkov stalling against the ropes.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivkov scores with a shot to the side of Lincoln's head.
Ivkov gets through Lincoln's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ivkov is looking to control Lincoln's arms but Lincoln gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivkov has his back to the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Lincoln is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lincoln is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivkov finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lincoln just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ivkov's brow.
Lincoln seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lincoln backwards.
Ivkov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lincoln.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Ivkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Ivkov!
Aleksandar Ivkov is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Aleksandar Ivkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abe Lincoln was interviewed post fight and said 'Look, you know that bastard cheated, no way clean and without the refs help. Did you see him hanging on the ropes and hugging me? '.
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