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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Viktor Danchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando MonDragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Danchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armando MonDragon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MonDragon misses with a head kick.
MonDragon throws a head kick but Danchev moves out of range.
Danchev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Danchev moves into range and clinches up with MonDragon.
Danchev working aggressively here.
Danchev misses with some punches.
Danchev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MonDragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danchev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MonDragon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Danchev lands a right hand that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
A short uppercut from Danchev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MonDragon.
MonDragon takes a shot to the head.
Danchev throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Danchev.
Danchev misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danchev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MonDragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danchev lands a hook that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MonDragon looking to stall.
Danchev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Danchev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MonDragon or not.
A short right from Danchev.
MonDragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Danchev throws a punch but it's blocked by MonDragon.
Danchev working aggressively here.
Danchev misses with some punches.
MonDragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MonDragon has managed to clinch.
MonDragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danchev has MonDragon up against the ropes in a clinch.
MonDragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MonDragon throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Danchev.
MonDragon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MonDragon breaks the clinch.
Danchev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MonDragon manages to break the clinch.
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!
MonDragon misses with a body shot.
Danchev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from MonDragon misses its intended target.
Danchev has managed to clinch.
MonDragon looking to stall.
Danchev throws a punch but it's blocked by MonDragon.
MonDragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MonDragon is trying to break free.
Danchev misses with a hook from the clinch.
MonDragon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MonDragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danchev blocking some punches.
Danchev misses with a punch on the inside.
Danchev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danchev.
Danchev lands with a left to the head.
Danchev lands a body shot.
Danchev misses with a punch on the inside.
MonDragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danchev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MonDragon.
Danchev scores with a crisp jab that stopped MonDragon in his tracks.
MonDragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
MonDragon tries to land a front kick but Danchev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danchev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MonDragon, pushing him back against the ropes.
MonDragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danchev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MonDragon trying to control the position but instead, Danchev has worked for underhooks and has pushed MonDragon into the ropes.
Danchev lands a hook that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Danchev.
MonDragon takes a shot to the head.
Danchev misses with some punches.
MonDragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danchev rushes MonDragon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Danchev lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MonDragon.
Danchev lands a left hand that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
Danchev lands with a right to the head.
Danchev misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Danchev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MonDragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danchev moves into range and clinches up with MonDragon.
MonDragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by MonDragon misses
and Danchev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danchev clinches with his opponent.
Danchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MonDragon's elbow.
Danchev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MonDragon can do to turn this around?
MonDragon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Danchev lands a body shot.
Danchev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MonDragon stalling in the clinch but Danchev improves position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Danchev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Danchev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
Danchev misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MonDragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danchev gets through MonDragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danchev misses with the head strike.
Danchev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danchev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danchev throws a punch but it's blocked by MonDragon.
MonDragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MonDragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danchev manages to avoid it.
MonDragon connects with the punch.
MonDragon throws a head kick but Danchev moves out of range.
Danchev moves into range and clinches up with MonDragon.
Danchev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
Danchev lands with a right to the head.
MonDragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MonDragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danchev rushes MonDragon and presses him up against the ropes.
Danchev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Danchev fails to land.
Danchev misses with a hook from the clinch.
MonDragon breaks from the clinch.
MonDragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Danchev circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MonDragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danchev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MonDragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Danchev gets an underhook and turns MonDragon into the ropes.
Danchev misses with a body punch.
Danchev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MonDragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danchev darts in and clinches MonDragon up against the ropes.
MonDragon blocks an uppercut.
MonDragon blocks an uppercut.
MonDragon tries to circle away but Danchev has him pinned against the ropes.
MonDragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danchev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on MonDragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danchev throws a punch but it's blocked by MonDragon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MonDragon.
Danchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danchev working aggressively here.
MonDragon prevents a body shot from Danchev.
Danchev scores with a shot to the side of MonDragon's head.
Danchev pushes MonDragon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MonDragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viktor Danchev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danchev scores with a shoulder strike.
MonDragon breaks the clinch.
Viktor Danchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Danchev.
MonDragon manages to break the clinch.
MonDragon throws a solid leg kick but Danchev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MonDragon.
Armando MonDragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MonDragon circles away from the clinch attempt
and MonDragon counters with a three punch combo that has Danchev backing up. Danchev nods at MonDragon to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MonDragon tries to clinch but Danchev is having none of it.
Danchev has taken the fight to the clinch.
MonDragon is trying to break the clinch but Danchev has him pressed against the ropes.
Danchev tries a body shot but MonDragon blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Danchev.
MonDragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Danchev controls his hands.
Danchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MonDragon.
Danchev misses with a hook from the clinch.
MonDragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danchev gets through MonDragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danchev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MonDragon's efforts to push away.
Danchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Danchev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Danchev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MonDragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
MonDragon tries to clinch there but Danchev circles away.
Danchev rushes MonDragon and presses him up against the ropes.
MonDragon is trying to push Danchev away but Danchev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
MonDragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danchev has managed to clinch.
Danchev lands a hook that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
MonDragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danchev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Danchev lands a left hand that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
Danchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danchev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MonDragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danchev throws a head punch that misses.
MonDragon breaks from the clinch.
Viktor Danchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danchev has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danchev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, MonDragon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danchev's brow.
Danchev working aggressively here.
MonDragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armando MonDragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danchev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
MonDragon blocks an uppercut.
MonDragon prevents a body shot from Danchev.
Danchev working aggressively here.
MonDragon tries a body shot but Danchev blocks it.
MonDragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MonDragon throws a body kick that misses.
MonDragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danchev tries to clinch but MonDragon is having none of it.
Danchev swats away the attempt to clinch by MonDragon.
MonDragon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Danchev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danchev moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from MonDragon - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Danchev fails to land.
Danchev takes a shot to the head.
Danchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danchev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MonDragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MonDragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Danchev won't allow it.
Danchev misses with a body punch.
MonDragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Danchev gets an underhook and turns MonDragon into the ropes.
Danchev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MonDragon.
MonDragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danchev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
MonDragon blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danchev.
MonDragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MonDragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danchev clinches up against the ropes.
MonDragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MonDragon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MonDragon blocking some punches.
Danchev swings wildly with an uppercut but MonDragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danchev working aggressively here.
Danchev has a couple of punches blocked by MonDragon.
MonDragon blocks an uppercut.
MonDragon blocking some punches.
MonDragon blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MonDragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MonDragon misses with a head kick.
MonDragon tries to land a leg kick but Danchev saw it coming and moves away.
MonDragon misses with a straight left.
Danchev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viktor Danchev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danchev misses with the head strike.
Danchev lands a left hand that snaps the head of MonDragon backwards.
Danchev works on MonDragon's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Danchev throws a punch but it's blocked by MonDragon.
Danchev lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on MonDragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danchev misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danchev.
Armando MonDragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Danchev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danchev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Danchev!
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