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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 322 p4p, 466 weight class) and Vadim Golovkin (ranked 17 p4p, 28 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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172 cm
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golovkin enables Branko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golovkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Golovkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin wants to stand but Branko is controlling the position.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Golovkin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golovkin pushes Branko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golovkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branko.
Golovkin feints a counter leg kick.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily.
Golovkin moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Golovkin.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Golovkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branko.
Golovkin gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 nice left hand lands by Golovkin.
Branko is trying to pull guard but Golovkin has him pressed against the cage.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Golovkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branko can't get the takedown.
Branko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branko.
Golovkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Golovkin smiles and moves away.
Branko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golovkin.
Golovkin clinches with his opponent.
Branko decides to pull guard.
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Golovkin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Branko dives in and grabs Golovkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golovkin pushes down on Branko's head and hops out.
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branko momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Golovkin.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branko with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko blocks a jab.
Golovkin lands a jab.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tries to score with a low kick but Branko moves his leg out of the way.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily.
Golovkin misses with a low kick.
Golovkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Branko blocking some punches.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Golovkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branko goes for a takedown attempt but Golovkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Branko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Branko showed some decent athleticism there.
Golovkin pushes Branko off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
A left lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin moves into range and clinches up with Branko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin 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.
Nice jab there from Golovkin.
Golovkin rushes Branko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Golovkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Branko.
Golovkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branko.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Branko.
Branko is trying to drag Golovkin to the mat but Golovkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Golovkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golovkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golovkin is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Golovkin down to the mat. Golovkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Branko avoids the punch easily.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Golovkin connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Golovkin moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branko.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Golovkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head.
Branko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golovkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
Branko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Branko manages to end up in side control.
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golovkin, who protects the arm well.
Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golovkin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Golovkin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Branko tries for a takedown but Golovkin circles away easily
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Branko, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Branko is looking for a takedown.
Branko blocking some punches.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Golovkin pushes Branko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Branko avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golovkin is defending well.
Branko is working for takedown but Golovkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Golovkin.
Branko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branko has Golovkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Golovkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Branko wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Branko.
Golovkin is working Branko over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a body punch.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Branko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branko is looking for a takedown.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Golovkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golovkin digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golovkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head.
Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin.
Branko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golovkin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Branko with a big uppercut! Branko tries to clinch up but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Branko to the mat! Branko covers up and Golovkin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vadim Golovkin!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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