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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 1834 p4p, 241 weight class) and Donnie Datsik (ranked 3156 p4p, 368 weight class). Ignatov comes to the cage accompanied by Fler-Ghetto Beat. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
33 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Datsik.
Datsik feints a counter leg kick.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Datsik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Datsik lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik lands with a kick to the temple. Ignatov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Datsik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Ignatov is looking to clinch but Datsik is avoiding it.
Ignatov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Datsik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Datsik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Datsik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Datsik lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Datsik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Datsik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ignatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Datsik.
Datsik is trying to control. Ignatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Datsik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Datsik trying to control the action but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Ignatov wants to get back to full guard.
Datsik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ignatov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik thows a huge punch but Ignatov dodges it nicely.
Ignatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsik controlling the action here.
It looks like Datsik might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Datsik eats them both and turns towards Ignatov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Datsik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Datsik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ignatov's head.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Datsik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatov misses its target.
Datsik checks the leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick.
Ignatov slips under a jab.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Datsik counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov is looking to control Datsik's arms but Datsik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatov has his back to the cage.
Datsik breaks the clinch.
Ignatov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick.
Datsik throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Datsik takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Datsik slips a straight right by Ignatov.
Datsik takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Datsik checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Datsik tries to work over Ignatov's front leg with a kick but Ignatov checks it.
Datsik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignatov is able to avoid easily.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatov avoids the head kick by Datsik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donnie Datsik will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Datsik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vladimir Ignatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov clinches up with Datsik and pushes him back against the cage.
Ignatov breaks from the clinch.
Datsik scores with a sloppy right hand. Ignatov should have avoided that one.
Datsik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Datsik misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Datsik moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ignatov.
Datsik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Datsik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datsik throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. Datsik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Ignatov as Datsik shoots in.
Ignatov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik misses with a straight left.
Ignatov has managed to clinch.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Datsik lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datsik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Datsik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov moves into the clinch.
Datsik lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik breaks the clinch.
Ignatov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Datsik is out of range and Ignatov settles back down.
Ignatov throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.
Datsik throws a leg kick that misses.
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ignatov lands a glancing blow to the side of Datsik's head.
Ignatov stuffs the takedown.
Vladimir Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Datsik.
Ignatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Datsik.
Ignatov throws a solid leg kick but Datsik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatov.
Datsik throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatov, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Datsik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatov thumps Datsik with a low kick.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
Datsik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ignatov doesn't manage to clinch there - Datsik circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Datsik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datsik.
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Datsik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Datsik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Datsik shoots in but Ignatov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Datsik throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov throwing a counter right hand but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatov. That snapped Datsik's head back.
Ignatov lands with an uppercut that bounces Datsik off the cage and back into range.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Datsik staying out of range there.
Ignatov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Datsik slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Datsik.
Danga de danga de dang - Datsik scores with a four punch combination!
Ignatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Datsik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Datsik digs a good body shot into Ignatov's ribs.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Ignatov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Datsik moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatov connects with a body shot.
Datsik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Ignatov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Datsik doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Datsik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ignatov sprawls well. Ignatov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Datsik gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatov. That snapped Datsik's head back.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatov scores with the left hand. Datsik knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Datsik catches Ignatov right on the button with a cross.
Datsik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Datsik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a chopping leg kick but Datsik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Datsik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ignatov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Datsik counters with a nice uppercut.
Datsik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Datsik lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Datsik checks it well.
Datsik tries to counter with a clinch but Ignatov shakes him off and moves away.
Datsik moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Datsik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but Datsik saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Ignatov down.
Datsik clinches with his opponent.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov catches Datsik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Datsik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Datsik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Datsik works Ignatov's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov throws out a powerful jab.
Datsik takes one to the side of the head.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik checks a leg kick.
Ignatov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Datsik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignatov is looking to slow Datsik down with leg kicks.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatov clinches up against the cage.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatov cracks Datsik with a nice body shot.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike.
Vladimir Ignatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Datsik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ignatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Datsik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatov drives through and clinches with Datsik against the cage.
Ignatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov misses with a hook
enabling Datsik to counter with a crisp jab.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Ignatov moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatov, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ignatov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datsik.
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ignatov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Datsik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Datsik defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Datsik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Ignatov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ignatov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Ignatov!
Vladimir Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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