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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 377 p4p, 256 weight class) and Potemkin Izmaylov (ranked 50 p4p, 32 weight class). Potemkin Izmaylov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralphie Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Potemkin Izmaylov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado connects with a solid leg kick.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Maldonado is wise to it.
Maldonado throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a head kick.
Izmaylov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldonado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izmaylov throws out the jab.
Maldonado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Izmaylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maldonado.
A bone on bone clash there as Izmaylov blocks the leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izmaylov delivers a nice body kick.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Maldonado avoids the punch easily.
Izmaylov connects with a single shot there.
Maldonado moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov walks into a jab.
Izmaylov cracks Maldonado with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izmaylov thumps Maldonado with a low kick.
Izmaylov looks to throw a body kick
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Izmaylov lands with a nice combination. Maldonado backs away looking to recover.
Maldonado is rocked!
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Izmaylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maldonado lands with a hook. Izmaylov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maldonado moves out of range of the leg kick from Izmaylov.
Maldonado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izmaylov lands a jab to the nose.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov blocks a leg kick.
Izmaylov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldonado is just out of range.
Izmaylov swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldonado avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Izmaylov throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Maldonado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
Izmaylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldonado on the side of the head.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, jab by Maldonado - just one landing.
Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Maldonado.
Izmaylov lands a head shot.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
Nice defenses there by Maldonado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov thuds his right hand into Maldonado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldonado misses the target.
A big right from Maldonado misses.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldonado, as that shot connected.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Maldonado strikes.
Izmaylov delivers a nice body kick.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a low kick, looking for Izmaylov's leg but Izmaylov calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a straight left.
Maldonado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses.
As Izmaylov backs away, Maldonado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Maldonado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Izmaylov finds it's way round the side to connect with Maldonado's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maldonado if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldonado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldonado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maldonado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmaylov. That did some damage!
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Maldonado blocks a head kick by Izmaylov.
Maldonado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maldonado lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado is looking to chop away at Izmaylov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Izmaylov keeps Maldonado at a distance using the push kick.
Maldonado swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.
Maldonado looks to land a body kick but Izmaylov moved away.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Maldonado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izmaylov defending well as Maldonado loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the leg kick from Maldonado.
Izmaylov connects with a jab.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldonado.
Jab by Izmaylov.
Maldonado scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maldonado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Maldonado throws a lazy uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a solid body kick.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Maldonado saw that one coming.
Maldonado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Izmaylov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Maldonado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov just manages to avoid it.
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!
Izmaylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maldonado.
Izmaylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldonado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado misses with a looping left.
Maldonado tries a low kick but Izmaylov avoids it.
Maldonado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Izmaylov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Maldonado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldonado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Izmaylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maldonado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldonado avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov throws out a powerful jab.
Maldonado throws a solid leg kick but Izmaylov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maldonado.
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Izmaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldonado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maldonado lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Maldonado moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov blocks a jab.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado thuds his right hand into Izmaylov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy body kick from Izmaylov
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izmaylov lands a right hook to the body.
Maldonado misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Maldonado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Izmaylov is able to avoid easily.
Maldonado moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Maldonado lands a glancing blow to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Izmaylov wants to slow Maldonado down by chopping away at his legs.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Izmaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Izmaylov moved out of range nicely.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Maldonado is wise to it.
Maldonado avoids a kick to the body.
Izmaylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.
Maldonado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maldonado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Izmaylov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Maldonado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Izmaylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldonado.
Maldonado is looking to score with low kicks.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maldonado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldonado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldonado swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Izmaylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldonado missing with a left hand there. Izmaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldonado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ralphie Maldonado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izmaylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov staying out of range there.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maldonado connects with a solid leg kick.
Izmaylov looks to land a combination but Maldonado avoids it well.
A cross from Maldonado lands.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Maldonado is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Izmaylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov blocks a jab.
Maldonado scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Maldonado blocks the leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maldonado at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Izmaylov's shoulder, as Izmaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izmaylov swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Maldonado moved away.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Maldonado lands with a cross.
Izmaylov staying out of range there.
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maldonado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Izmaylov is rocked!
Maldonado dodges the punch combination from Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov thuds his right hand into Maldonado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Izmaylov lands with a straight right. Maldonado didn't see that one coming.
Maldonado throws out a loose jab but Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izmaylov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maldonado lands with a shot to the body.
Maldonado blocks a low kick nicely.
Maldonado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Izmaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maldonado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maldonado misses with a hook
and Izmaylov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Potemkin Izmaylov.
Well Izmaylov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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