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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Callahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Zabolotny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zabolotny has chosen Two Steps From Hell-Dragon Rider as his entrance music. James Callahn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boris Zabolotny's chin.
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265 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Callahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Zabolotny!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahn tries to clinch
and Zabolotny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Callahn wants to clinch but Zabolotny slips to the side
and Zabolotny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zabolotny checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Zabolotny coming out on top.
It looks like James Callahn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabolotny misses with a body shot.
Callahn moves to clinch but Zabolotny breaks away
and Zabolotny counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Zabolotny coming out on top.
Zabolotny throws a combination that misses
and Callahn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zabolotny won't be happy with that.
Zabolotny is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Callahn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Callahn tries to get to his feet but Zabolotny is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Callahn in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahn stands and steps away. Zabolotny gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Callahn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zabolotny's waist but Zabolotny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Callahn off to one side.
Zabolotny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callahn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zabolotny pinned against the cage. Zabolotny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zabolotny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Callahn is breathing heavily.
Zabolotny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Zabolotny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callahn.
James Callahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zabolotny throws a hook but Callahn avoids it easily.
Callahn shoots in for a takedown but Zabolotny shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Callahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zabolotny throws a series of punches but Callahn moves out of range.
Zabolotny feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Callahn sprawling to the canvas! Callahn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zabolotny finish him?!
Zabolotny sends Callahn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zabolotny is motioning to the referee to let Callahn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zabolotny stuns Callahn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zabolotny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabolotny cracks Callahn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Callahn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zabolotny finish him?
Callahn is rocked!
Callahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Callahn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zabolotny drops Callahn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Callahn looks back up at him and smiles so Zabolotny waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zabolotny knocks out Callahn with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Zabolotny before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Zabolotny picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Zabolotny!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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