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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boleslav Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ivanov's choice of entrance music: Muffin man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boleslav Havel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanislav Ivanov! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Havel. Ivanov throws a head kick that Havel semi-blocks.
Havel loads up on a big right hand but Ivanov slips the punch. Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Ivanov moves forwards but Havel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Stanislav Ivanov has been cut. Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Havel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket. A jab from Havel does it's job there. Havel thows a body shot but no joy. Havel misses with a straight left. Havel thows a body shot but no joy. Havel throws a series of punches but Ivanov avoids them all with ease. Ivanov tries to clinch up but Havel circles away and keeps his distance. Ivanov tries to clinch there but Havel circles away.
Ivanov walks into a left hand. A big right from Havel misses. Ivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Havel throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Havel is lucky that one didn't land flush. Havel jabs at Ivanov's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havel connects with a body shot. Havel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ivanov throws a head kick that misses. Ivanov checks a low kick from Havel. The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ivanov misses with an uppercut. Havel moves out of range of the body kick. Havel lands a nice looking body shot.
Havel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ivanov needs to keep his hands up - Havel had a free shot at his head there. Havel misses with a double jab.
Havel throws a solid leg kick but Ivanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Havel. Havel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ivanov scores with a push kick. Nice body kick from Ivanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Havel misses with a combination
and Havel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ivanov tries to move into range but Havel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Havel misses the body punch and Ivanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Havel misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab. Ivanov moves out of range as Havel strikes. Havel is breathing heavily. Ivanov slips a straight right by Havel. Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ivanov tries to clinch there but Havel circles away.
Havel misses with a wild body shot. Ivanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Havel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice straight punches there by Havel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Havel. Havel misses with a straight left. Havel misses with a wild body shot. Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havel misses the shot to the body. Ivanov wants to clinch up but Havel keeps it at a distance. Havel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ivanov throws a combination. Havel tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Ivanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ivanov. Left hook, right uppercut from Ivanov. Havel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ivanov instigates a clinch. Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but Havel blocks with his arms.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Havel.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanov is struggling to control the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ivanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havel is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivanov misses with an elbow strike.
Havel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Havel as Ivanov tries to tie him up. Havel avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Ivanov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Havel tries to circle away but Ivanov has him pinned against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ivanov is looking to control Havel's arms but Havel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanov has his back to the cage. Ivanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Ivanov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Stanislav Ivanov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Havel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Havel. Ivanov lands a high kick!
Havel throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov. Ivanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ivanov moves out of range as Havel strikes. Boleslav Havel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Havel throws a leg kick and Ivanov counters with a head kick. That will keep Havel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Havel misses with an uppercut. A jab lands there for Havel. Stanislav Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Havel missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stanislav Ivanov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Havel throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanov's shoulder, as Ivanov tries to avoid the shot. Ivanov gets a clinch. Havel is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanov has double underhooks. Ivanov wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanov misses with a knee to the head. Ivanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Havel's efforts to push away. Havel avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
Havel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanov has Havel pressed against the cage, preventing Havel from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stalling in the clinch from Ivanov.
Havel tries to break free but Ivanov pushes him back against the cage. Ivanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ivanov missing with knees to the body.
Ivanov stalling against the cage.
Havel tries to break free but Ivanov pushes him back against the cage. Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Havel blocks it.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Havel.
Havel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Havel is trying to break the clinch but Ivanov has him pressed against the cage. Ivanov stalling in the clinch but Havel improves position. Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov is breathing heavily. Ivanov keeps control of Havel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Havel.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but Havel blocks with his arms.
Ivanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Havel tries to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling the position. Ivanov wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Havel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Havel is trying to break free. Havel wants to break free but Ivanov has control.
Havel is stalling here.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Havel avoids the damage to the body. Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but Havel blocks with his arms.
Ivanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Havel managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanov.
Havel lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Havel is trying to break free. Havel letting Ivanov take a breather here. Ivanov stalling in the clinch but Havel improves position. Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Havel blocks it.
Havel takes an elbow to the forehead. Ivanov trying to stall but Havel improves his position.
Ivanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havel blocks it with crossed arms. Ivanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivanov trying to control the position but instead, Havel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanov into the cage. Havel wants to break free but Ivanov has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ivanov is trying to stall.
Havel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Stanislav Ivanov's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Havel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ivanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Havel. That snapped Ivanov's head back.
Havel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Havel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanov on the side of the head. Havel connects with a nice looking jab.
Havel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A big left from Havel misses. Havel looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range. Ivanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Havel throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it. Ivanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ivanov throws a head kick but Havel moves out of range.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Havel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanov counters with a big head kick but Havel shrugs it off. Havel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havel misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from Havel. Havel avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Havel looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range. Ivanov tries to clinch but Havel moves out of range. Havel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov. Ivanov scores with a push kick. Havel misses with a wild body shot. A slow jab from Havel misses its intended target. Ivanov connects with a right hand. Havel shakes it off. Havel throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Havel misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming. Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havel paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ivanov tries to land a front kick but Havel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boleslav Havel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. An inside leg kick lands from Ivanov. Ivanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ivanov misses with a head kick.
Ivanov lands a jab to Havel's midsection. Ivanov throws a head kick but Havel moves out of range.
Ivanov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Havel to counter with a crisp jab. Ivanov wants to clinch but Havel slips to the side and Havel counters with a stiff right hand. Havel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away. Ivanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Havel. Ivanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Havel throws a front kick aimed at Ivanov's knee but Ivanov avoids it well. Ivanov tries to clinch up but Havel circles away and keeps his distance. Havel tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Havel takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ivanov clinches but Havel breaks the clinch and Havel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havel misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming. Havel throws a leg kick and Ivanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Havel's knee momentarily. Ivanov closes the distance but Havel moves to the side and Havel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Havel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ivanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Havel's brow. Ivanov looking to stall.
Ivanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Havel blocks it.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanov controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ivanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Havel avoids it. Ivanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havel missing with knees to the body.
Havel lands a shot to the body. Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but Havel blocks with his arms.
Ivanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Havel's efforts to push away. Havel tries to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling the position. Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Havel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Havel avoids the elbow strike from Ivanov, against the cage.
Stanislav Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ivanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havel working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Boleslav Havel showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ivanov 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Ivanov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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