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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornel Develutian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 cm
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244 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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195 cm
25
210 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cornel Develutian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ugor Makinwa! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Develutian closes the distance and lands a one-two. Develutian lands a leg kick that knocks Makinwa off balance momentarily. Makinwa takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've been informed that Makinwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Develutian throws a sloppy head kick and Makinwa moves out of range easily. Makinwa misses the jab. The fighters circling - Develutian throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Develutian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makinwa manages to avoid it. Develutian scoring well with a low kick there.
Develutian checks a leg kick. Develutian cracks Makinwa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Develutian scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Develutian is looking to clinch but Makinwa is avoiding it.
Develutian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Makinwa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Develutian misses and Makinwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Develutian thinking. Makinwa on the wrong end of a nice jab. Develutian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Makinwa blocks a leg kick. Cornel Develutian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Develutian does it's job there. Develutian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Develutian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makinwa. Develutian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makinwa's head. Develutian stuns Makinwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Develutian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Makinwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Develutian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Develutian throws a series of punches but Makinwa avoids them all with ease. Develutian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makinwa. That did some damage! Develutian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Develutian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Develutian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makinwa on the side of the head. Develutian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Develutian tests Makinwa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Develutian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Develutian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A shot to the liver by Develutian. Beautiful body shot. Makinwa looks winded! Makinwa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Develutian looks to land a combination but Makinwa avoids it well. Develutian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A good leg kick by Develutian. Develutian misses with a low kick.
Develutian digs a good hook to Makinwa's body.
Makinwa on the wrong end of a nice jab. Makinwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Develutian works Makinwa's body with a nice hook. 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! A chopping leg kick lands by Develutian. Develutian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Develutian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Develutian. Develutian digs a good hook to Makinwa's body.
Develutian lands a big right hand that sends Makinwa crashing to the mat! Develutian stays standing though and waves Makinwa back to his feet!
Makinwa is rocked! Develutian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Makinwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Develutian finish him? Develutian lands a body shot.
Develutian lands a body shot.
Makinwa seems to have recovered his senses. Develutian wants to clinch up but Makinwa keeps it at a distance. Makinwa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Makinwa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Develutian. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Develutian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Develutian tests Makinwa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Develutian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Develutian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cornel Develutian dominated that 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.
A punch combination from Develutian misses. Develutian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Develutian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Makinwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Makinwa tries to keep at a distance but Develutian has taken the fight into the clinch. Makinwa struggles to land a body shot inside as Develutian controls his hands.
Develutian lands with a left to the head. Develutian scores with a shoulder strike. Develutian tries to throw a body punch but Makinwa avoids it by throwing Develutian back against the cage. Develutian lands with a light punch inside. Makinwa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makinwa is breathing heavily. Develutian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Makinwa. Develutian misses with some punches.
Develutian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round. Develutian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Develutian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Develutian lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Develutian.
Develutian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makinwa backwards. Develutian works on Makinwa's body with a couple of short punches. Develutian lands with a short head shot on the inside. Makinwa goes for a takedown attempt but Develutian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makinwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Develutian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Makinwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Develutian counters into the clinch. Nicely done. 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! Develutian lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Develutian pushes Makinwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Develutian lands a shoulder strike. Develutian tries to land a knee to the head but Makinwa blocks with his arms.
Develutian scores with a nice hook to the head. Makinwa tries a body shot but Develutian blocks it.
Good body shot from Develutian.
Develutian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Develutian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makinwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cornel Develutian is winning the standup battle so far. An inside leg kick lands from Develutian. Develutian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makinwa. That did some damage! Develutian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makinwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Develutian. Develutian scores with a leg kick.
Makinwa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Develutian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Develutian scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Makinwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Develutian.
Develutian lands with a good body shot. Develutian connects with the punch. Develutian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makinwa can do to turn this around? A left lands for Develutian. Develutian throws a nice outside leg kick. Develutian keeps Makinwa at a distance using the push kick. Develutian cracks the inside of Makinwa's front leg. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Develutian cracks Makinwa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Develutian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Develutian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Develutian pounces like a tiger and cracks Makinwa with a vicious hook! Makinwa is down but not out! Develutian follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cornel Develutian! Cornel Develutian looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Look at that wobbly fat man rolling around the canvas, you can get up now Bobby, go and find Jay to lick your wounds. Snoochie Boochies!!'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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