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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 1050 p4p, 135 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 1394 p4p, 168 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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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
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but McKane shows good takedown defense.
McKane wants to clinch.
McKane closes the distance and clinches.
Elkemenchi tries to break free but McKane pushes him back against the cage.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elkemenchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKane avoids it really well and circles away.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elkemenchi's hands.
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane misses with a body shot
letting Elkemenchi counter with a right hand.
McKane takes the fight into the clinch.
McKane tries to work over Elkemenchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane misses with the head strike.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane misses with some punches.
McKane keeps control of Elkemenchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane working aggressively here.
We've been informed that McKane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKane working aggressively here.
Elkemenchi blocking some punches.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elkemenchi backwards.
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkemenchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elkemenchi fires out a quick counter leg kick but McKane just manages to avoid it.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Elkemenchi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkemenchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane misses with a straight left.
Elkemenchi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Elkemenchi connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from McKane misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane rushes Elkemenchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elkemenchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut.
McKane misses with the head strike.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane prevents Elkemenchi from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi working hard to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elkemenchi to score with a decent uppercut.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane misses with a hook to the body
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKane digs a good hook to Elkemenchi's body.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkemenchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKane misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKane checks a leg kick.
McKane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McKane slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elkemenchi.
McKane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKane throws a hook but Elkemenchi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Elkemenchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkemenchi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkemenchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
Elkemenchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.
McKane with a nice cross.
McKane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKane misses with a left hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Elkemenchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McKane is trying to stand up here but Elkemenchi is controlling him well.
McKane has one foot on Elkemenchi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but McKane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane works Elkemenchi's body with a nice hook.
Elkemenchi loads up on a big right hand but McKane slips the punch.
McKane needs to keep his hands up - Elkemenchi had a free shot at his head there.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elkemenchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKane takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
McKane lands with a hook. Elkemenchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McKane throws a body punch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi attempts a counter takedown but McKane avoids it well and moves away.
Elkemenchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elkemenchi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi shoots in looking for a takedown. McKane tries to sprawl out of it but Elkemenchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elkemenchi darts in looking for a takedown but McKane gets double underhooks and turns Elkemenchi into the cage.
McKane lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McKane misses.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane wants to clinch up but Elkemenchi keeps it at a distance.
McKane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elkemenchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elkemenchi scores with a takedown into McKane's guard.
McKane pushes Elkemenchi off and gets back to his feet.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook.
McKane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKane is looking to clinch.
Elkemenchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkemenchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elkemenchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws a shot to the body.
McKane scores with a punch to the head.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Elkemenchi digs a good body shot into McKane's ribs.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range.
Elkemenchi slips a straight right by McKane.
Elkemenchi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkemenchi shoots in and bounces McKane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McKane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elkemenchi moves away from the strike by McKane.
Elkemenchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Elkemenchi with that takedown attempt.
McKane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elkemenchi under the eye.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkemenchi.
McKane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McKane clinches with his opponent.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkemenchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKane has him pressed against the cage.
Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane is looking to clinch but Elkemenchi is avoiding it.
McKane punishes Elkemenchi's body with a nice straight punch.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkemenchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkemenchi.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKane tries to clinch but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Elkemenchi punishes McKane's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Elkemenchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKane as he avoids it easily.
McKane throws out a counter right but Elkemenchi avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Elkemenchi misses its intended target.
Elkemenchi digs a good hook to McKane's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
A quick step to the side and Elkemenchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKane tries to avoid it but Elkemenchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKane to the ground. McKane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
McKane cracks Elkemenchi with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane gets caught flat footed, as Elkemenchi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McKane kicks Elkemenchi off and gets to his feet.
McKane throws a body punch but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkemenchi moves away.
Elkemenchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elkemenchi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKane lands a slapping body shot.
Elkemenchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi darts in looking for a takedown but McKane gets double underhooks and turns Elkemenchi into the cage.
Elkemenchi misses the body punch
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkemenchi is rocked!
A big left from McKane misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane defending well as Elkemenchi loads up on a big left hand.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as McKane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elkemenchi dives in and scores a takedown into McKane's guard.
Elkemenchi stops McKane from standing up.
Elkemenchi landing with the ground and pound.
McKane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McKane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McKane manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
Taz McKane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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