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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Datsik (ranked 3168 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 4443 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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196 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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201 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Brawler
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik scores with a punch to the head.
Datsik connects with a body shot.
Koreshkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Datsik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koreshkov's sensitive parts.
Datsik thuds his right hand into Koreshkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Datsik throws a good cross that connects.
Datsik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koreshkov with a nice cross.
It looks like Donnie Datsik has been cut.
Koreshkov looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Datsik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Datsik as he connects with a hook.
Koreshkov walks into a jab.
Koreshkov tries to sprawl but Datsik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Datsik.
Datsik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koreshkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Datsik lands strikes from half guard.
Koreshkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koreshkov has his foot on Datsik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Datsik works his way back into a safe position though.
Koreshkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Datsik passes into side control.
Datsik lands a nice forearm strike.
Datsik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Datsik trying to control the position but Koreshkov is working away.
Datsik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Datsik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Koreshkov down.
Datsik lands some shots froms side control.
Datsik cracks Koreshkov with a big right hand but Koreshkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Datsik lands a few punches from side control.
Datsik remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Datsik landing a few strikes.
Datsik lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov taking a bit of punishment here - Datsik scoring with strikes.
Datsik working the head and body with strikes.
Koreshkov is not content to let Datsik control the position.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Datsik off him but Datsik keeps the position.
Datsik working the body and head with strikes.
Koreshkov regains half guard.
Datsik wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Datsik lands a nice short elbow.
Datsik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Datsik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Datsik winds up and cracks Koreshkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Datsik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov manages to get to full guard.
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datsik defends it easily.
Koreshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Datsik with a nice head shot there.
Datsik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsik connects with a couple of short punches.
Koreshkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Datsik is in close to Koreshkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Datsik working some strikes from top position.
Koreshkov wants to hit a switch here but Datsik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Koreshkov there!
BOOM! Datsik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koreshkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Datsik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Datsik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Datsik is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Datsik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koreshkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koreshkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Datsik misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Koreshkov takes it in his stride.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Datsik slips the punch.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Koreshkov walks into a left hand.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Datsik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datsik lands a right hook to the body.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik thows a body kick. Koreshkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Datsik.
Datsik with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Datsik scores with a nice strike.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koreshkov to the mat! Koreshkov manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koreshkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Datsik missing with punches from the bottom.
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Datsik moves into full guard.
Datsik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datsik has his hands on Koreshkov's head, controlling the position.
Datsik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Datsik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koreshkov is one step ahead there.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Datsik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov is working Datsik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Datsik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datsik is working hard here to advance position.
Koreshkov throws an elbow that misses. Datsik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koreshkov's guard. Nice move by Datsik!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Datsik postures up and lands a big shot to Koreshkov's brow.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koreshkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Datsik wants to sweep but Koreshkov has passed to side control!
Koreshkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koreshkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koreshkov in side control, throwing shots but Datsik defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Datsik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koreshkov's guard! Nice work there by Datsik!
Datsik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Datsik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Datsik working some strikes from top position.
Koreshkov trying to control the position.
Datsik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Datsik chips away with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koreshkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Datsik is controlling him.
Datsik is in close to Koreshkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik working some strikes from top position.
Datsik landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Datsik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Datsik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Koreshkov misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koreshkov misses with a left hand
and Datsik counters with a left to the body.
Koreshkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Koreshkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Datsik to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Datsik seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik trying to strike off his back.
Datsik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Datsik looking to control.
Datsik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koreshkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Datsik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koreshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Datsik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Datsik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datsik landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov working for a triangle but Datsik defends it easily.
Datsik tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreshkov is retaining full guard.
Datsik forces his way into half guard.
Datsik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Datsik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Datsik.
Koreshkov has hold of Datsik's hands but Datsik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koreshkov tries to get to full guard but Datsik has control of the leg.
Datsik working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
Datsik is looking to advance position but Koreshkov won't allow it.
Datsik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koreshkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Datsik pulls his head out easily.
Koreshkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Datsik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Datsik wants to free his trapped foot but Koreshkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back.
Datsik wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
Datsik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donnie Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice strikes from Datsik there.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Datsik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Datsik lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Datsik is controlling the pace.
Datsik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Datsik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Datsik!
After winning the bout, Donnie Datsik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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