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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1762 p4p, 2351 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 228 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batirovenkekikala takes one to the chin there.
We've been told by Batirovenkekikala's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batirovenkekikala in his tracks.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a nice body punch.
Thulani wants to clinch
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a left to the body.
Batirovenkekikala slips a jab from Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala takes one to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body.
Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Thulani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thulani down.
Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses.
Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Batirovenkekikala's shoulder, as Batirovenkekikala tries to avoid the shot.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot that sends Thulani's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thulani avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani throws out a counter right but Batirovenkekikala avoids it with no problem.
Thulani misses with an uppercut. Batirovenkekikala saw that one coming.
Thulani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a jab.
Batirovenkekikala thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Thulani as he checks the leg kick.
Thulani scores with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thulani throws the left hand but Batirovenkekikala avoids the punch easily.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to counter punch.
Batirovenkekikala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batirovenkekikala sizes up Thulani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thulani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batirovenkekikala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thulani scrambles back to his feet.
Thulani blocks a jab.
Batirovenkekikala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thulani wants to clinch up but Batirovenkekikala keeps it at a distance.
Thulani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thulani clinches.
Thulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala pushes Thulani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thulani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Batirovenkekikala as the two fighters clinch.
Thulani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thulani has a couple of punches blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land.
Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thulani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thulani blocks an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batirovenkekikala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a shoulder strike.
Batirovenkekikala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batirovenkekikala is working Thulani over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thulani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Thulani fails to land.
Thulani tries to throw a body punch but Batirovenkekikala avoids it by throwing Thulani back against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala working aggressively here.
Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batirovenkekikala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batirovenkekikala has Thulani pushed against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Thulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but Batirovenkekikala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
Thulani blocking some punches.
Thulani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thulani struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thulani misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thulani blocks an uppercut.
Thulani tries to throw a body punch but Batirovenkekikala avoids it by throwing Thulani back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thulani backwards.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thulani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thulani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is winning the standup battle so far.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thulani clinches up with Batirovenkekikala and pushes him back against the cage.
Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Thulani misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani.
Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thulani misses with a punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Batirovenkekikala here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thulani struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands.
Thulani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow.
Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thulani up against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batirovenkekikala wants to break free but Thulani has control.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a short shot to the head.
Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Batirovenkekikala on the inside.
Thulani lands with a short shot to the head.
Thulani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Thulani - that landed with a thud.
Thulani working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani.
Thulani lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani.
Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thulani or not.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a left to the head.
Batirovenkekikala tries a body shot but Thulani blocks it.
Thulani misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala working aggressively here.
Batirovenkekikala blocks an uppercut.
Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thulani misses with some punches.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Thulani.
Thulani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thulani.
Nice body punch from Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Batirovenkekikala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thulani blocks a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala tries a body shot but Thulani blocks it.
Thulani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thulani's elbow.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike.
Batirovenkekikala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around?
Batirovenkekikala struggles to land a body shot inside as Thulani controls his hands.
Thulani misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala prevents a body shot from Thulani.
Nice body punch from Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Thulani with a nice body shot.
Thulani is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Batirovenkekikala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani.
Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thulani's elbow.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batirovenkekikala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but Batirovenkekikala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala stalling.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to maintain a safe position but Thulani gets an underhook and turns Batirovenkekikala into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thulani is looking to clinch but Batirovenkekikala is avoiding it.
Thulani wants to clinch
letting Batirovenkekikala counter with a right hand.
Thulani tests Batirovenkekikala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thulani throws a big shot that misses.
Batirovenkekikala defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right.
Batirovenkekikala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thulani's head backwards.
Thulani tries to close the distance and clinch but Batirovenkekikala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batirovenkekikala moves out of range of the strikes.
Batirovenkekikala slips a jab from Thulani.
Thulani forces Batirovenkekikala back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thulani blocking some punches.
Batirovenkekikala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a short shot to the head.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Thulani working aggressively here.
Thulani misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Thulani.
Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a shoulder strike.
Thulani misses with some punches.
Thulani prevents a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Thulani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thulani blocking some punches.
Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thulani tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Thulani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batirovenkekikala.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thulani tries to work over Batirovenkekikala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land.
Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thulani's elbow.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thulani lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thulani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thulani lands with a light punch inside.
Thulani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards.
Thulani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thulani blocks an uppercut.
Thulani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala working aggressively here.
Batirovenkekikala throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani.
Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thulani is keeping busy.
Batirovenkekikala prevents a body shot from Thulani.
Thulani misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Thulani.
Thulani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow.
Thulani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thulani struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands.
Thulani tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Thulani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thulani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thulani lands a hook that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards.
Batirovenkekikala blocks an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Thulani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thulani misses with a body punch.
Thulani has a couple of punches blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
A short right from Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands.
Thulani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala.
Well Batirovenkekikala 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
A victorious Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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