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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov comes to the cage accompanied by Saku. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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204 lbs
30 - 22 - 2 |
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197 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
30 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klincko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klincko takes one to the side of the head.
Zeynalabdinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klincko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klincko tries to land a body kick
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an uppercut. Klincko saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klincko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klincko throws a body punch but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Klincko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klincko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Klincko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klincko just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Zeynalabdinov tenderised Klincko's leg. Klincko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klincko misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeynalabdinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Klincko on his heels. He'll look to pass Klincko's guard now, I'm sure.
Zeynalabdinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klincko is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zeynalabdinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klincko working for a triangle but Zeynalabdinov defends it easily.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Klincko is working from the bottom.
Klincko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Slaughterhouse - LOD inform us that Klincko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zeynalabdinov prevents Klincko from getting back to his feet.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes but missing.
Zeynalabdinov with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klincko is trying to control the position but Zeynalabdinov postures up.
Klincko is looking for a triangle but Zeynalabdinov pushes his legs off easily.
Zeynalabdinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zeynalabdinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeynalabdinov looking to pass the guard.
Klincko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeynalabdinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeynalabdinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klincko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zeynalabdinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zeynalabdinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klincko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zeynalabdinov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zeynalabdinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zeynalabdinov looking to pass the guard.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes but missing.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klincko working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Klincko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeynalabdinov moves away.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klincko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko throws an overhand right that lands on Zeynalabdinov's shoulder, as Zeynalabdinov tries to avoid the shot.
Zeynalabdinov looking to score a takedown here. Klincko is defending well but Zeynalabdinov drives through and ends up in Klincko's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeynalabdinov is working Klincko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zeynalabdinov won't allow Klincko to sweep him here.
Zeynalabdinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zeynalabdinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeynalabdinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov cracks Klincko with a solid left hand.
Zeynalabdinov landing with the ground and pound.
Klincko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klincko scores with a hook to the body. Zeynalabdinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klincko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeynalabdinov.
Klincko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Klincko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeynalabdinov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Klincko avoids it.
Zeynalabdinov throws an overhand right that lands on Klincko's shoulder, as Klincko tries to avoid the shot.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a jab.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an uppercut. Klincko saw that one coming.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but Klincko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zeynalabdinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Klincko there.
Zeynalabdinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klincko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zeynalabdinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeynalabdinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeynalabdinov backing away here, and Klincko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a push kick.
Klincko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeynalabdinov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klincko sprawls and moves away.
Zeynalabdinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klincko can do to turn this around?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klincko - that will leave a mark!
Zeynalabdinov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dave Klincko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeynalabdinov staying out of range there.
Klincko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zeynalabdinov will feel that in the morning.
Klincko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zeynalabdinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range of the body kick from Klincko.
Dave Klincko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klincko - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zeynalabdinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Klincko on his heels. He'll look to pass Klincko's guard now, I'm sure.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klincko trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeynalabdinov prevents Klincko from getting back to his feet.
Klincko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Klincko is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow that misses. Klincko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zeynalabdinov's guard. Nice move by Klincko!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Klincko wants to pass the guard but Zeynalabdinov is keeping the position.
Klincko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klincko stopping the sweep attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klincko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klincko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Klincko from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klincko throws a leg kick which misses Zeynalabdinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zeynalabdinov tries to avoid it.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Klincko avoids it easily.
Klincko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zeynalabdinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Klincko, which made it look bad.
Klincko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klincko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeynalabdinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seyran Zeynalabdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klincko tries to land a body kick
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Klincko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Klincko scores with a shot to the body.
Zeynalabdinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klincko tries to land a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov saw it coming and moves away.
Klincko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zeynalabdinov rather than just go for the knockout.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zeynalabdinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klincko throws out the jab.
Zeynalabdinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a one two! Klincko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klincko missing with a left hand there. Zeynalabdinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klincko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZeynalabdinov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeynalabdinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zeynalabdinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Klincko takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov thumps Klincko with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klincko.
Zeynalabdinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Zeynalabdinov backs off Klincko throws a huge counter combo but Zeynalabdinov manages to avoid it all.
Klincko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zeynalabdinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klincko momentarily.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Klincko is keeping him busy.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots but Klincko is blocking nicely.
Klincko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klincko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Klincko pulls Zeynalabdinov in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Klincko keeps moving.
Klincko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeynalabdinov postures up in Klincko's guard and throws a big left but Klincko blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klincko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zeynalabdinov is aware though and is defending well.
Klincko is looking for a triangle but Zeynalabdinov pushes his legs off easily.
Zeynalabdinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov looking to sit in guard and control but Klincko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zeynalabdinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klincko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klincko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zeynalabdinov tries to bench press Klincko off him but Klincko keeps the position.
Zeynalabdinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov looking for subs from the bottom but Klincko mounts him!
Zeynalabdinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klincko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Klincko is stalling here but it's allowed Zeynalabdinov to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov taking some punishment here, with Klincko in his half guard.
Klincko is keen to just control but Zeynalabdinov is a slippery customer.
Klincko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeynalabdinov's head.
Zeynalabdinov trying to hold on to Klincko's head to control him but Klincko postures up.
Klincko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klincko is looking to take a break and control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Klincko wants to free his trapped foot but Zeynalabdinov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zeynalabdinov gets back to full guard.
Klincko distracts Zeynalabdinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Klincko.
I think Klincko 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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