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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Ivanov (ranked 5631 p4p, 0 weight class) and Can Obliterator (ranked 6526 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Balboa - Theme Song. Can Obliterator has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bogdan Ivanov 's chin.
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bogdan Ivanov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Can Obliterator!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov lands a right hook to the body.
Obliterator rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanov is pressed up against the cage. Obliterator has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivanov down to the mat. Ivanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Obliterator wants to clinch but Ivanov slips to the side
and Ivanov counters with a three punch combo that has Obliterator backing up. Obliterator nods at Ivanov to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Ivanov both land. Nice combination.
Ivanov dips to his left and cracks Obliterator with an uppercut!
Obliterator tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
It looked like Ivanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obliterator.
Ivanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obliterator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obliterator wants to clinch but Ivanov slips to the side
and Ivanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliterator tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ivanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obliterator.
Obliterator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanov lands with a good body shot.
Ivanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ivanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obliterator moves to clinch but Ivanov breaks away
and Ivanov counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a right hook to the body.
Ivanov scores with a nice strike.
Ivanov lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Obliterator shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanov pinned against the cage. Ivanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliterator tries to clinch but Ivanov moves away
and Ivanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ivanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obliterator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obliterator takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Obliterator misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bogdan Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Can Obliterator.
Obliterator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov jabs Obliterator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivanov with a nice cross.
Ivanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obliterator on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Ivanov jabs Obliterator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivanov is looking to wear down Obliterator with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Obliterator drives through and clinches with Ivanov against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Ivanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ivanov .
Ivanov jabs at Obliterator's body.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliterator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Obliterator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliterator closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a left to the body.
Bogdan Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov connects with a body shot.
Obliterator clinches with his opponent.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Obliterator keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Obliterator is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanov to keep the fight standing.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obliterator can do to turn this around?
Obliterator jumps guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Obliterator is working for takedown but Ivanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bogdan Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Can Obliterator.
Obliterator changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ivanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obliterator doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliterator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliterator wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov digs a good body shot into Obliterator's ribs.
Ivanov stuns Obliterator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov lands a jab to Obliterator's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Ivanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Ivanov 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ivanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Obliterator is just out of range.
Ivanov takes a swing at Obliterator's ribcage but misses.
Obliterator wants to clinch up but Ivanov keeps it at a distance.
Obliterator walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov .
Obliterator doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obliterator moves away.
Obliterator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanov with a body shot.
Ivanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Obliterator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivanov throws a body punch but Obliterator moves out of range.
Ivanov thuds a left hand into Obliterator's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliterator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Can Obliterator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obliterator tries to clinch up
and Ivanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obliterator closes the distance but Ivanov moves to the side
and Ivanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obliterator thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliterator.
Ivanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ivanov lands with a straight right. Obliterator didn't see that one coming.
Bogdan Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov throws a shot to the body.
Ivanov jabs at Obliterator's body.
Ivanov throws a body punch but Obliterator moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliterator looks to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Obliterator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obliterator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obliterator closes the distance but Ivanov moves to the side
and Ivanov counters with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obliterator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanov , 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Ivanov !
After the fight, Bogdan Ivanov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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