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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Lecter Vlll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lecter Vlll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lecter Vlll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bakiyev throws the left hand but Lecter Vlll avoids the punch easily.
Bakiyev moves away from the strike by Lecter Vlll.
Bakiyev lands with a right hand.
Lecter Vlll scoring well with a low kick there.
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lecter Vlll throws a front kick aimed at Bakiyev's knee but Bakiyev avoids it well.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev avoids the head kick by Lecter Vlll.
Bakiyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lecter Vlll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lecter Vlll misses with a body kick.
Lecter Vlll throws a body kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakiyev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lecter Vlll somewhat.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Lecter Vlll fails to land the takedown.
Lecter Vlll darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Lecter Vlll into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Lecter Vlll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecter Vlll misses the body punch
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lecter Vlll shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Lecter Vlll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the head.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy right hand. Lecter Vlll should have avoided that one.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lecter Vlll ducks right into an uppercut from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Bakiyev.
Lecter Vlll lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
Lecter Vlll has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Bakiyev blocks the low kick.
Bakiyev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Lecter Vlll looks for the body kick but Bakiyev saw that one coming.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakiyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll slips under a jab.
A low kick from Lecter Vlll is predictable there
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lecter Vlll misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Lecter Vlll counters with a stiff right hand.
Lecter Vlll takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Lecter Vlll moves out of range.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter Vlll was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Lecter Vlll shoots for a takedown but Bakiyev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lecter Vlll throws a body kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick from Lecter Vlll.
A low kick from Lecter Vlll is predictable there
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lecter Vlll misses with a low kick as Bakiyev jumps back.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Lecter Vlll moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll throws a head kick that misses.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecter Vlll moves away.
Lecter Vlll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lecter Vlll had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lecter Vlll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lecter Vlll looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
Lecter Vlll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lecter Vlll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lecter Vlll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bakiyev cracks Lecter Vlll with an open hand slap.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lecter Vlll avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Lecter Vlll is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bakiyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Lecter Vlll's head.
Lecter Vlll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakiyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Lecter Vlll counters with a head kick. That will keep Bakiyev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lecter Vlll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lecter Vlll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lecter Vlll misses with a hook to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter Vlll misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lecter Vlll lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bakiyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakiyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lecter Vlll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
Bakiyev scores with a nice head shot.
Lecter Vlll misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakiyev scores with a jab. Lecter Vlll acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bakiyev moves forwards but Lecter Vlll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
Jab by Bakiyev.
Lecter Vlll misses with a hook to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Lecter Vlll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lecter Vlll misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lecter Vlll misses with a jab to the body
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakiyev connects with a single shot there.
Lecter Vlll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Lecter Vlll blocks it.
Lecter Vlll is looking to wear down Bakiyev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Lecter Vlll misses.
Lecter Vlll misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lecter Vlll tests Bakiyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lecter Vlll drops his hands momentarily and Bakiyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lecter Vlll throws a head kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lecter Vlll thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakiyev, as that shot connected.
Bakiyev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev walks into a jab.
Lecter Vlll walks into a jab.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lecter Vlll moves out of range as Bakiyev strikes.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Lecter Vlll moves out of range.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Lecter Vlll misses with a kick to the body.
Lecter Vlll swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lecter Vlll throws a lazy head kick
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Bakiyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lecter Vlll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lecter Vlll might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lecter Vlll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Lecter Vlll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lecter Vlll walks into a stiff left hand from Bakiyev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lecter Vlll throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter Vlll was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lecter Vlll explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecter Vlll moves away.
It looked like Lecter Vlll was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Lecter Vlll misses its target.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
Lecter Vlll tries to land a front kick but Bakiyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lecter Vlll throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lecter Vlll.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of Lecter Vlll's head but Lecter Vlll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Bakiyev coming out on top.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakiyev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Bakiyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bakiyev.
Lecter Vlll looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Lecter Vlll's ribs.
Lecter Vlll tries to score with a low kick but Bakiyev moves his leg out of the way.
Bakiyev works Lecter Vlll's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev lands a right hook to the body.
Lecter Vlll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lecter Vlll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Lecter Vlll motions for Bakiyev to come forward. Lecter Vlll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lecter Vlll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Bakiyev coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev jabs Lecter Vlll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lecter Vlll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lecter Vlll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lecter Vlll throws a right hand that misses
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Lecter Vlll scores with a decent looking hook.
Lecter Vlll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lecter Vlll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Lecter Vlll scores with a hook to the body. Bakiyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Lecter Vlll is predictable there
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lecter Vlll throws a low kick, looking for Bakiyev's leg but Bakiyev calmly moves out of range.
Bakiyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bakiyev lands.
Lecter Vlll is rocked!
Lecter Vlll throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Lecter Vlll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Lecter Vlll moves out of range.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Lecter Vlll's body.
Lecter Vlll shoots in and drives through. Bakiyev sprawls well.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lecter Vlll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Lecter Vlll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Lecter Vlll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lecter Vlll seems to have got his legs back now.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lecter Vlll lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bakiyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakiyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakiyev misses with a straight left.
It appears Lecter Vlll was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Bakiyev - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lecter Vlll throws a lazy head kick
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Lecter Vlll misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Lecter Vlll's body. Lecter Vlll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lecter Vlll misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lecter Vlll takes one on the button.
Bakiyev lands the left hand.
Donk. Bakiyev catches Lecter Vlll right on the button with a cross.
Lecter Vlll slips a straight right by Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Lecter Vlll's body. Lecter Vlll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakiyev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
An out of breath Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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