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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov's entrance music is КАТЮШA. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Anton Chekhov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anton Chekhov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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169 cm
35
142 lbs
38 - 13 - 2 |
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169 cm
34
141 lbs
42 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
38 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
42 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chekhov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tallon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tallon digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Chekhov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tallon momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Tallon as he connects with a hook. Tallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chekhov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chekhov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tallon looks for the body kick but Chekhov saw that one coming. Tallon misses the body punch and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! Tallon throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off. Chekhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight. Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chekhov walks into a stiff left hand from Tallon. Tallon wants to clinch. Tallon digs a good body shot into Chekhov's ribs. Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Tallon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Tallon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Chekhov misses with a hook. Tallon throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily. Tallon wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs. Tallon throws a right hand that misses
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chekhov moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Tallon. A little feinted left hand from Chekhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chekhov avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Tallon sees it coming and moves out of range. Tallon only half commits to the counter leg kick. A big left from Chekhov misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A lazy left from Tallon finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Tallon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Tallon moves into the clinch successfully.
Tallon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chekhov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land. Chekhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekhov effectively controlling the action here. Chekhov pushes Tallon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Chekhov trying to control the position but instead, Tallon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chekhov into the cage. Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chekhov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tallon gets an underhook and turns Chekhov into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tallon misses with a body punch.
Chekhov lands with a left to the head. Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chekhov's elbow. A right hand to the body from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch. Chekhov throws a head punch that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tallon lands with a short shot to the head. Tallon lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land. Chekhov tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov scores with a shoulder strike. Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov. Chekhov has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it. Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Tallon will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tallon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tallon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chekhov under the eye. Chekhov moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Chekhov tried to counter with a leg kick but Tallon avoided it. Tallon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Donk. Tallon catches Chekhov right on the button with a cross. Tallon throws a head kick that half lands.
Chekhov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tallon throws a big shot that misses. Sean Tallon seems to be getting the better of the standup. An inside leg kick from Tallon misses. Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Tallon. Chekhov swings widly with a right hand
and Tallon counters with a left to the body. 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! Decent striking displayed by Tallon there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tallon defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand. Tallon moves away from the strike by Chekhov. Tallon catches Chekhov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Tallon throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off. An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target. Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tallon jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circle momentarily. Tallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Tallon gets a clinch. Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Chekhov avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage. Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Anton Chekhov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Chekhov pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tallon lands a right hand. Chekhov is trying to stall.
Chekhov lands with a light punch inside. Chekhov prevents a body shot from Tallon. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tallon misses with a body punch.
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand
and Chekhov counters with an outside leg kick.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Chekhov lands with a right hand. Tallon lands a front kick. Chekhov throws a right hand that misses
and Tallon counters with a body kick. Tallon thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tallon throws out the jab. Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tallon cracks a nice hook into Chekhov's ribs. Tallon connects with a body shot that sends Chekhov's belly button to the back. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chekhov, as that shot connected.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Tallon moved out of range. Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target. Chekhov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon misses with a hook. Tallon scores with a jab. Chekhov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tallon tries to land a front kick but Chekhov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tallon throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekhov counters with a nice body shot. Tallon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov. Tallon swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Tallon does it's job there. Tallon throws a head kick but Chekhov moves out of range.
Tallon connects with a body shot. Tallon misses with an uppercut. A counter left hand to the body from Chekhov misses its target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chekhov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tallon fails in his attempt to clinch. A counter left hand to the body from Chekhov misses its target. Tallon thuds his shin into the meat of Chekhov's side. Tallon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tallon lands with a shot to the body. Tallon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A swing and a miss from Tallon. Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tallon lands with a slapping head kick. Chekhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tallon misses with a body shot
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tallon misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chekhov to counter with a crisp jab. Chekhov blocks a low kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target. Chekhov scores with a hook. Chekhov misses the shot to the body. Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov. Chekhov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tallon counters with a left to the body. Tallon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chekhov momentarily.
Tallon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand
and Chekhov counters with a nice body shot. Tallon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A solid leg kick lands there for Chekhov.
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick. Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away. A nice side step and Tallon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Tallon throws out a leg kick but Chekhov moves out of range and Tallon only half commits. Chekhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Tallon scores with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Tallon blocks the low kick. That kick from Tallon tenderised Chekhov's leg. Chekhov is trying to keep his angry face on. Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Tallon misses with a right hand and Chekhov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Sean Tallon has been cut. Tallon throws a sloppy head kick letting Chekhov counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tallon drops his hands momentarily and Chekhov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tallon is rocked! Tallon moves out of range of the strikes. Tallon is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekhov finish him? Tallon throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off. Tallon leaves his chin hanging out and Chekhov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tallon crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Chekhov! A victorious Anton Chekhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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