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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leningrada might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Farewell of Slavyanka. Drezner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill - Checkmate. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Drezner! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leningrada swings for the body but Drezner moves out of range.
Leningrada avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Leningrada explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Leningrada connects with an inside leg kick. Drezner connects with a solid leg kick. Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leningrada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner. Leningrada misses the shot to the body. Leningrada takes a kick to the side of the head. Drezner misses with a hook to the body
letting Leningrada counter with a right hand. Drezner misses with a looping left. Jab by Drezner. 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! Leningrada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drezner. Jab from Drezner. Drezner throws a sloppy head kick and Leningrada moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leningrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drezner.
Leningrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drezner.
Drezner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drezner punishes Leningrada's body with a nice straight punch. Drezner throws a head kick but Leningrada moves out of range.
Leningrada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Leningrada throws a leg kick but Drezner sees it coming and checks it nicely. Drezner misses with a body shot.
Drezner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Leningrada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Leningrada misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drezner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leningrada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Drezner blocks the body kick.
Leningrada misses the body punch and Drezner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leningrada. Drezner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Leningrada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Drezner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Leningrada throws a solid leg kick but Drezner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leningrada. Drezner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leningrada is able to avoid easily. Leningrada throws a leg kick that misses. Leningrada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Drezner connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drezner misses with a body shot.
Leningrada misses with a low kick.
Drezner throws the kick towards the body but Leningrada avoids it. Drezner is looking to clinch but Leningrada is avoiding it.
Leningrada with a hook. Leningrada avoids a kick to the body.
Drezner tries to score with a low kick but Leningrada moves his leg out of the way. Leningrada misses with a leg kick. Leningrada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A clash of legs there as Leningrada blocks the low kick. Leningrada forces Drezner back against the cage and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Drezner.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drezner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drezner looking to throw knees to the head but Leningrada is blocking nicely.
Leningrada scores with a shot to the side of Drezner's head. Drezner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Leningrada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drezners head. Drezner breaks the clinch.
Drezner thows a body shot but no joy. Drezner throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Leningrada misses the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drezner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leningrada if he has to take too many more of those.
Drezner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leningrada throws out the jab. Drezner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Drezner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leningrada rather than just go for the knockout. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drezner misses with a combination
and Leningrada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Drezner clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner dominated that round. That's time! Leningrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leningrada moves out of range of the body kick from Drezner.
Drezner throws an overhand right that lands on Leningrada's shoulder, as Leningrada tries to avoid the shot. Leningrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Drezner. Leningrada lands with a nice body kick. Drezner misses with a combination
and Leningrada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice body kick there by Drezner. Leningrada lands a nice looking body kick. Drezner misses with a low kick as Leningrada jumps back. Drezner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leningrada punishes Drezner's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leningrada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drezner on the side of the head. Leningrada looks to throw the jab but Drezner is out of range. Drezner connects with a jab. Drezner throws a right and a left that both miss. Leningrada connects with an inside leg kick. Leningrada throws out a leg kick but Drezner moves out of range and Leningrada only half commits. Leningrada defending well as Drezner loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Drezner misses the target. Drezner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leningrada's head. Drezner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leningrada. Leningrada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Drezner checks a low kick from Leningrada.
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! Drezner misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Leningrada. Leningrada wants to land a leg kick but Drezner is out of range. Nice defenses there by Leningrada. Leningrada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drezner. Drezner obviously looking to wear him down.
Leningrada is looking to land body kicks. Leningrada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drezner.
Leningrada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drezner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Leningrada throws a hook but Drezner avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leningrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drezner manages to avoid it. Drezner checks a low kick from Leningrada. Leningrada looks to score with a jab to the body but Drezner is just out of range. Leningrada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drezner scores with a nice strike. Drezner lands a jab-cross combination. Drezner misses with a hook. Leningrada ducked under it nicely. Drezner throws out a loose jab but Leningrada uses good head movement to avoid it. Drezner moves into the clinch. Drezner scores a nice knee to the body.
Drezner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leningrada is defending well for now. Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drezner's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head. Leningrada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drezner avoids it. Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Leningrada blocks a body shot from Drezner. Drezner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leningrada backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut. Drezner prevents a body shot from Leningrada. Drezner looking to slow down the pace here. Drezner misses with a body punch.
Drezner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Leningrada avoiding damage as Drezner throws knees to the body.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Drezner avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage. Drezner blocks a body shot from Leningrada. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drezner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leningrada. Leningrada misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Leningrada.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blokada Leningrada will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leningrada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leningrada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drezner. Leningrada throws a leg kick but Drezner sees it coming and moves out of range. Drezner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Leningrada misses with a combination
and Drezner counters with an inside leg kick. Drezner takes one on the button. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A jab from Leningrada finds it's way through Drezner's defenses. Drezner looks to throw the jab but Leningrada is out of range. Leningrada throws a hook but Drezner avoids it easily. Leningrada wants to clinch up but Drezner keeps it at a distance. Drezner swings for the body but Leningrada moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drezner misses the shot to the body. Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Drezner tries to clinch and Leningrada counters with a lovely straight right hand! Leningrada thows a body shot but no joy. Drezner thows a body shot but no joy. Drezner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Drezner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drezner moves out of range of the leg kick from Leningrada. Leningrada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drezner finds it's way round the side to connect with Leningrada's head. Drezner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A slapping body kick lands there for Leningrada.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drezner throws a nice outside leg kick. Drezner defending well as Leningrada loads up on a big left hand. Leningrada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Drezner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leningrada's calf. Leningrada throws a body kick that misses. Drezner slips under a jab from Leningrada. Leningrada misses with a hook. Leningrada moves out of range of the body kick from Drezner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Leningrada throws a shot from downtown. Drezner moves away and avoids it. Drezner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drezner throws a poor cross that misses
and Drezner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drezner throws a head kick that Leningrada semi-blocks.
Leningrada has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada. Drezner tries a knee to the head but Leningrada blocks it.
A hook to the body from Leningrada.
Drezner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Leningrada is working Drezner over against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Leningrada lands a nice shot to the body. Leningrada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Leningrada.
Blokada Leningrada has scored more points in the clinch so far. Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Drezner avoiding damage as Leningrada throws knees to the body.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Leningrada avoiding damage as Drezner throws knees to the body.
Leningrada misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Leningrada.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drezner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leningrada pushes Drezner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Leningrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Drezner backwards. Leningrada tries a body shot but Drezner blocks it.
Leningrada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drezner backwards. Drezner misses with a body punch.
Drezner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Leningrada.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head. Leningrada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Leningrada works on Drezner's body with a couple of short punches. A short uppercut from Leningrada. Knees to the body from Leningrada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Leningrada scores with a hook to the body. Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drezner's elbow. Leningrada lands a knee to the body.
Leningrada utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drezner backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada clearly takes 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.
Leningrada takes a swing at Drezner's ribcage but misses. A head kick from Drezner lands but Leningrada takes it in his stride. Leningrada throws a sloppy head kick and Drezner moves out of range easily. Leningrada misses the shot to the body. Leningrada misses with a straight right. A right-left combo lands from Drezner. Drezner throws a head kick that misses and Drezner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Leningrada connects with a right hand. Drezner shakes it off. Drezner throws a leg kick but Leningrada moved away. Drezner misses with a wild body shot. Leningrada is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leningrada cracks the inside of Drezner's front leg. Drezner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leningrada moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Leningrada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Leningrada avoids the body shot from Drezner.
Leningrada throws a poor cross that misses
and Drezner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Leningrada throws a hook to the side of Drezner's head but Drezner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Leningrada moves out of range of the body kick. Drezner scores with a body shot.
Drezner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leningrada. Zak Drezner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Leningrada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drezner. Drezner throws a head kick but Leningrada moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drezner throws a hook but Leningrada avoids it easily. Drezner throws a solid leg kick but Leningrada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drezner. Drezner throws a leg kick but Leningrada sees it coming and moves out of range. Leningrada throws a front kick aimed at Drezner's knee but Drezner avoids it well. Drezner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leningrada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leningrada, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Drezner. A bone on bone clash there as Leningrada blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Drezner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leningrada will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drezner drives through and clinches with Leningrada against the cage.
Drezner stalling in the clinch but Leningrada improves position. A body shot lands from Drezner.
Drezner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leningradas head. Leningrada tries to work over Drezner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Drezner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leningrada has him pressed against the cage. Drezner trying to land knees to the body.
Drezner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Leningrada misses with a body kick. Leningrada misses with a straight left. Drezner just misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada misses with a low kick.
Drezner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Drezner throws a chopping leg kick but Leningrada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leningrada connects with a leg kick. Drezner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Leningrada misses with a low kick as Drezner jumps back. Drezner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leningrada's sensitive parts. A head kick misses from Leningrada. Leningrada moves away from the strike by Drezner. The fighters circling - Leningrada throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Drezner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leningrada. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drezner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leningrada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drezner's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Leningrada connects with a body shot. Drezner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leningrada. Leningrada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drezner, right into the meat.
Leningrada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drezner. Drezner circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nice shot by Drezner. Drezner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Drezner misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Drezner. Leningrada blocks a jab. Drezner lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leningrada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Drezner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Drezner throws a leg kick but Leningrada sees it coming and checks it nicely. Drezner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leningrada. Leningrada lands with a straight right. Drezner didn't see that one coming. Drezner connects with a body shot. Drezner throws a series of punches but Leningrada avoids them all with ease. Drezner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leningrada.
Drezner forces Leningrada back against the cage and clinches. Leningrada has Drezner pressed against the cage, preventing Drezner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Drezner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drezner misses with an elbow over the top. Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Drezner avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage. Leningrada lands a left hand.
Drezner leaning against his opponent.
Leningrada blocks an uppercut.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Drezner avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage. Drezner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Leningrada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leningrada is leaning against Drezner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Leningrada pushes Drezner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Leningrada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drezner. Leningrada trying to land knees to the body.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drezner looks to throw an elbow but misses. Drezner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Drezner trying to land knees to the body.
Leningrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drezner avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada working Drezner over with knees to the body. Leningrada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drezner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada tries a body shot but Drezner blocks it.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the head but Drezner blocks with his arms.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Drezner avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage. Leningrada scores with a knee to the head.
Leningrada pushes Drezner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Leningrada lands a knee to the body.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Drezner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Drezner tries to land knees in the clinch but Leningrada avoids the damage to the body. Leningrada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drezner. Drezner pushes Leningrada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Leningrada lands with a left to the head. Leningrada working aggressively here.
Leningrada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drezner manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drezner misses with a body shot.
Leningrada throws a series of punches but Drezner moves out of range. Leningrada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drezner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drezner avoids a kick to the body.
Leningrada just misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada looks to throw a body kick and Leningrada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drezner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leningrada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! No joy there for Leningrada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drezner throws a series of strikes that have Leningrada backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight! Blokada Leningrada showed his dominance in that final round. I think Leningrada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blokada Leningrada! Blokada Leningrada retains his lightweight title!
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