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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cajun Xander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cajun Xander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Xander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xander lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xander checks it well.
Xander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ivanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ivanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xander's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Xander is trying to stand.
Ivanov wants to control but Xander is keeping him busy.
Ivanov not doing much here.
Xander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xander makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ivanov.
Xander throws a series of punches but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov cracks the inside of Xander's front leg.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Ivanov.
An inside leg kick lands from Xander.
Xander tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Cajun Xander has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xander rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Xander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Ivanov lands with a light punch inside.
Xander blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanov fails to land.
Xander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xander lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanov fails to land.
Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov cracks Xander with a nice body shot.
Xander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xander lands a left hand.
Ivanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivanov misses with some punches.
Xander throws a head punch that misses.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
Xander tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Xander back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xander misses with the head strike.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Xander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xander has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Xander gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Xander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Xander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xander pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cajun Xander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Xander controls his hands.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xander throws a head punch that misses.
Xander has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xander cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Xander.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xander misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Ivanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cajun Xander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cajun Xander's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xander is looking to land body kicks.
Xander swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Xander clinches up against the cage.
Ivanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov tries to work over Xander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Xander tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanov looks to throw the jab but Xander is out of range.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Xander.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xander swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xander tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Xander avoids it well.
Ivanov takes one to the side of the head.
Xander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xander lands a head shot.
It looks like Yuri Ivanov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a left hand
and Xander counters with an inside leg kick.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Xander.
Xander tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov is looking to chop away at Xander's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xander lands with a cross.
Ivanov drops his hands momentarily and Xander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Xander.
Ivanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xander to the ground. Ivanov is now in Xander's guard.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Xander wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling the position.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xander's head.
Xander is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Xander's brow.
Ivanov trying to control but Xander is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov prevents Xander from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Xander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cajun Xander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Xander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xander's corner calls for a 1-2. Xander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xander misses with a body punch
and Ivanov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Xander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xander.
Cajun Xander is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xander. Xander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xander lands with a slapping head kick.
Xander throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xander is out of range and Ivanov settles back down.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xander was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cajun Xander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ivanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov looks to land a right hand but Xander moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xander.
Ivanov connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Ivanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xander walks into a jab.
Xander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanov looks to land a left hand but Xander moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Xander.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xander wants to land a leg kick but Ivanov is out of range.
Xander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Xander shows good takedown defense.
Ivanov cracks a nice hook into Xander's ribs.
Ivanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xander tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
Xander lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanov can pounce on him.
Xander scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ivanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xander counters with a head kick. That will keep Ivanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ivanov is rocked!
Nice shot by Xander.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Xander finish him?
Xander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Xander moves into the clinch.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Xander throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanov.
Xander working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
Ivanov throws a head punch that misses.
Xander swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Xander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Xander.
A head punch on the inside from Xander fails to land.
Xander scores with a hook to the body.
Xander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Xander.
Cajun Xander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Xander scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xander.
Xander lands with a left to the head.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xander unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ivanov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Xander is unloading with more strikes now! Ivanov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cajun Xander!
Cajun Xander retains his middleweight title!
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