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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Burdyalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burdyalov comes to the cage accompanied by To The Metal. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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222 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Burdyalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burdyalov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Burdyalov. Those never looked like landing.
Burdyalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Burdyalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Domingo.
Burdyalov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Domingo finds it's way round the side to connect with Burdyalov's head.
Domingo throws a hook but Burdyalov avoids it easily.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
Burdyalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domingo throws out a counter right but Burdyalov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdyalov. Domingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domingo is looking to clinch.
Domingo cracks Burdyalov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Domingo loads up on a big right hand but Burdyalov slips the punch.
Burdyalov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burdyalov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burdyalov misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov misses with an uppercut.
Nikolay Burdyalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burdyalov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Domingo looks to clinch
and Burdyalov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burdyalov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domingo is looking to clinch.
Burdyalov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Domingo just manages to avoid it.
Burdyalov throws a head kick that misses.
Burdyalov lands a jab to the head.
Domingo tries to close the distance and clinch but Burdyalov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burdyalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Burdyalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Domingo misses.
Burdyalov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burdyalov throws a head kick but Domingo moves out of range.
Domingo wants to clinch up but Burdyalov keeps it at a distance.
Domingo rushes Burdyalov and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Domingo fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Domingo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burdyalov lands a nice uppercut.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Burdyalov.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Domingo fails to land.
Burdyalov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burdyalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Burdyalov.
Domingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burdyalov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Domingo is able to avoid easily.
Burdyalov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Burdyalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Domingo digs a good body shot into Burdyalov's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo tries to close the distance and clinch but Burdyalov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Domingo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burdyalov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burdyalov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burdyalov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burdyalov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Domingo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Domingo throws a right hand that Burdyalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Burdyalov also avoids with ease.
Burdyalov throws out a powerful jab.
Domingo blocks a head kick by Burdyalov.
Domingo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burdyalov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Domingo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burdyalov momentarily.
Domingo moves into the clinch successfully.
Burdyalov is trying to maintain a safe position but Domingo gets an underhook and turns Burdyalov into the cage.
Burdyalov looking to stall.
Maybe Burdyalov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Burdyalov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burdyalov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burdyalov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Domingo can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Domingo.
Burdyalov tries to circle away but Domingo has him pinned against the cage.
Burdyalov letting Domingo take a breather here.
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!
Burdyalov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burdyalov taking a breather.
Domingo is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domingo.
Burdyalov looking to stall.
Domingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Burdyalov dominated that round.
That's time! Burdyalov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Domingo throws a series of punches but Burdyalov moves out of range.
Burdyalov misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Domingo.
A combination from Burdyalov does no damage.
Burdyalov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burdyalov throws a right hand that misses
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
Burdyalov throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Domingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Burdyalov's head.
Domingo connects with a crisp jab.
Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Burdyalov.
A jab from Domingo misses.
Domingo scores with a jab to the head.
Burdyalov throws a looping overhand right but Domingo ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Domingo! But no joy.
Domingo slips under a jab from Burdyalov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Burdyalov is just out of range.
Domingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolay Burdyalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Burdyalov throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo throws a lazy right hand but Burdyalov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Domingo misses the jab.
Domingo lands with a nice combination. Burdyalov backs away looking to recover.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
and Burdyalov counters with a nice body shot.
Burdyalov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Burdyalov.
Domingo throws out a counter right but Burdyalov avoids it with no problem.
Domingo clinches up against the cage.
Domingo misses with a punch on the inside.
Burdyalov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Domingo up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burdyalov stalling in the clinch but Domingo improves position.
Domingo lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Domingo lands a shoulder strike.
Burdyalov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Domingo up against the cage.
Domingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdyalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domingo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Domingo fails to land.
Domingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdyalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domingo trying to stall but Burdyalov improves his position.
Domingo struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdyalov controls his hands.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdyalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorge Domingo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burdyalov backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Domingo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burdyalov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Burdyalov.
Domingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdyalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burdyalov is trying to maintain a safe position but Domingo gets an underhook and turns Burdyalov into the cage.
Domingo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burdyalov taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burdyalov as Domingo tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Domingo.
Domingo misses with the head strike.
Burdyalov stalling against the cage.
Burdyalov tries to stall but Domingo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burdyalov seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Domingo is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Domingo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Domingo struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdyalov controls his hands.
Burdyalov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Domingo is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Domingo fails to land.
Domingo is trying to stall.
Burdyalov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolay Burdyalov.
Burdyalov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Domingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Burdyalov. Those never looked like landing.
Domingo tries to clinch but Burdyalov moves out of range.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
Burdyalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Burdyalov.
Domingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burdyalov.
Domingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burdyalov connects with a body shot that sends Domingo's belly button to the back.
Burdyalov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov looks to throw a body kick
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Domingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burdyalov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Domingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo needs to keep his hands up - Burdyalov had a free shot at his head there.
Burdyalov catches Domingo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Domingo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Domingo.
Domingo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Domingo throws a shot from downtown. Burdyalov moves away and avoids it.
Burdyalov throws a jab when Domingo was well out of range.
Domingo wants to clinch up but Burdyalov keeps it at a distance.
Burdyalov misses with the combination.
Domingo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Domingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burdyalov slips under a jab from Domingo.
Burdyalov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Domingo's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burdyalov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Domingo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Burdyalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burdyalov missing with a left hand there. Domingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Domingo defending well as Burdyalov loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burdyalov moves forwards but Domingo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burdyalov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burdyalov misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Domingo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burdyalov doesn't seem phased though.
Domingo misses with a hook. Burdyalov ducked under it nicely.
Domingo tries to clinch up but Burdyalov circles away and keeps his distance.
Burdyalov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burdyalov lands a nice hook to Domingo's body. Domingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Domingo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burdyalov throws a big counter combination but Domingo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burdyalov throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
It seemed like Domingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burdyalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Domingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Domingo misses with a two punch combination.
Burdyalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domingo moves away.
Domingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burdyalov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Domingo's head.
Burdyalov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burdyalov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burdyalov throws a low kick but Domingo avoids it.
Burdyalov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burdyalov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burdyalov avoids the body shot from Domingo.
A jab from Domingo does it's job there.
Domingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Burdyalov's head.
Domingo connects with a single shot there.
Domingo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Burdyalov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burdyalov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burdyalov looks to land a right hand but Domingo moved out of range.
Burdyalov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burdyalov throws a sloppy head kick and Domingo moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Burdyalov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burdyalov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Burdyalov!
After the fight, Nikolay Burdyalov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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