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Event:
CEFC Live 19
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Schwarzeneg loads up on a big right hand but Ciprut slips the punch.
Schwarzeneg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ciprut jabs at Schwarzeneg's body.#CL2#
Ciprut tries to keep at a distance but Schwarzeneg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ciprut lands an uppercut.
Ciprut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwarzeneg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schwarzeneg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Ciprut lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
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!
Ciprut landing knees to the head.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Schwarzeneg shrugs off.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Ciprut - that landed with a thud.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ciprut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciprut obliges.
Schwarzeneg looks winded!#T1#
Ciprut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ciprut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ciprut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ciprut scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Ciprut to work.
Ciprut avoiding damage.
Schwarzeneg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciprut is defending well.
Ciprut is leaning against Schwarzeneg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Ciprut on the inside.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Ciprut.
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!
Ciprut scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ciprut stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ciprut.
#T2#
Ciprut has Schwarzeneg pressed against the cage.
Ciprut lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schwarzeneg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciprut obliges.#KD#
Ciprut drops Schwarzeneg with a big knee straight up the middle! Schwarzeneg is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Ciprut scores with a jab to the body.
Schwarzeneg is still on wobbly legs! Can Ciprut finish him?
Ciprut delivers a nice body kick.
Ciprut lands a big head kick that sends Schwarzeneg to the canvas! Ciprut follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Ciprut!
An out of breath Kingsley Ciprut thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEFC Live 16
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciprut misses with a kick to the body.
Ciprut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sunshine.
A clash of legs there as Sunshine blocks the low kick.
Ciprut throws a big shot that misses.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunshine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sunshine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprut checks it well.
Sunshine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunshine misses with a two punch combination.
Ciprut moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprut misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sunshine.
Ciprut throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sunshine's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sunshine doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunshine misses the target.
Sunshine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciprut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ciprut is looking to slow Sunshine down with leg kicks.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Ciprut throws a head kick but Sunshine moves out of range.
#T1#
Ciprut takes a swing at Sunshine's ribcage but misses.
Ciprut lands a nice shot that snaps Sunshine's head back.
Ciprut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ciprut throws a body shot but no joy.
Sunshine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ciprut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sunshine misses with a hook. Ciprut ducked under it nicely.
Sunshine lands an overhand right.
Sunshine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sunshine avoids the head kick by Ciprut.
Sunshine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ciprut.
Sunshine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ciprut is looking to wear down Sunshine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ciprut bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunshine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ciprut to score with a decent uppercut.
Ciprut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunshine misses with an uppercut.
Sunshine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ciprut under the eye.
Sunshine lands with a cross. #KD2#
Sunshine moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ciprut goes down! Can Sunshine finish him!?#ROC2#
Ciprut is rocked!#T2#
Sunshine is standing up over Ciprut. Ciprut looks to escape but Sunshine dives into side control.
Oh Ciprut is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ciprut is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Sunshine decides to stand back up.
Ciprut seems to have got his legs back now.
Ciprut throws a solid leg kick but Sunshine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ciprut.
Sunshine connects with a looping right hand.
Sunshine throws a hook but Ciprut avoids it easily.
Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sunshine.
Sunshine throws a right hand that misses
and Ciprut counters with a left to the body.
Sunshine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sunshine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ciprut. That one must have hurt.
Ciprut slips under a jab from Sunshine.
Sunshine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ciprut.
Sunshine throws a right hand that Ciprut ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciprut also avoids with ease.
Sunshine swings widly with a right hand
and Ciprut counters with a head kick. That will keep Sunshine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Sunshine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sunshine! But no joy.
Ciprut displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sunshine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciprut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ciprut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunshine.
Ciprut looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ciprut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Sunshine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sunshine throws a big shot that misses.
Sunshine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ciprut throwing a counter right hand but Sunshine manages to avoid it.
Sunshine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprut.
Sunshine lands with a right hand.
Ciprut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ciprut lands a nice shot to the body.
Ciprut misses with a head kick.
Ciprut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sunshine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprut swings for the body but Sunshine moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sunshine! But no joy.
Sunshine misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Sunshine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut tries to clinch
and Ciprut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ciprut throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciprut misses with a kick to the body.
Sunshine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunshine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunshine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciprut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciprut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick and Sunshine moves out of range easily.
Sunshine looks to land a left hand but Ciprut moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ciprut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Ciprut.
Sunshine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Ciprut finds it's way through Sunshine's defenses.
Sunshine loads up on a big right hand but Ciprut slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Sunshine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ciprut tries a head kick but it misses.
Sunshine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut avoids the body shot from Sunshine.
A right-left combo lands from Sunshine.
Ciprut throws a chopping leg kick but Sunshine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick
and Sunshine counters with a straight right hand.
Sunshine moves out of range of the body kick from Ciprut.
Ciprut throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ciprut throws a sloppy body shot
and Ciprut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sunshine throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ciprut. That's going to slow Sunshine down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprut moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ciprut slips under a jab from Sunshine.
Peter Sunshine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sunshine misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ciprut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sunshine ducks under a wild hook from Ciprut.
Sunshine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ciprut is looking to score with low kicks.
As Ciprut backs off Sunshine throws a huge counter combo but Ciprut manages to avoid it all.
Ciprut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Sunshine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ciprut.
Sunshine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ciprut moves away from the strike by Sunshine.
Some wild striking there from Sunshine.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ciprut.
Ciprut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sunshine.
Ciprut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ciprut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ciprut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sunshine misses with a few strikes there.
Ciprut thumps Sunshine with a low kick.
Ciprut misses with a body kick.
Peter Sunshine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick
and Sunshine counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciprut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Ciprut throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick from Ciprut lands but Sunshine takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciprut misses with a head kick.
Sunshine misses with a hook.
Ciprut moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciprut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ciprut gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ciprut throws a nice looking combination but Sunshine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sunshine throws a head kick that misses.
Ciprut stuns Sunshine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sunshine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sunshine ducks under a wild hook from Ciprut.
Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sunshine.
Sunshine throws a front kick aimed at Ciprut's knee but Ciprut avoids it well.
Sunshine scores with a jab to the head.
Ciprut checks a leg kick nicely.
Ciprut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Ciprut looks to land a body kick but Sunshine moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ciprut.
Ciprut connects with a body shot that sends Sunshine's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Sunshine.
Ciprut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sunshine.
Sunshine loads up on a big right hand but Ciprut slips the punch.
Ciprut ducks under a wild hook from Sunshine.
Ciprut feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sunshine throws out a loose jab but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunshine blocks the body kick.
Ciprut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sunshine.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprut scores with a head kick.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ciprut is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunshine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ciprut.
Sunshine swings for the body but Ciprut moves out of range.
#T4#
Ciprut slips a jab and a cross from Sunshine.
Sunshine misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Ciprut misses.
Sunshine throws a right and a left that Ciprut avoids nicely.
Ciprut throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciprut lands with a shot to the body.
Ciprut connects with a high kick. #KD2#
Sunshine drops Ciprut with a left right combo! Sunshine follows him down to the ground into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sunshine decides to stand back up. Sunshine steps back and let's Ciprut get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ciprut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ciprut lands with a straight right. Sunshine didn't see that one coming.
Ciprut lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ciprut's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sunshine under the eye.#KD2#
Sunshine lands a left and a right that sends Ciprut crashing to the canvas! Sunshine dives into mount looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Sunshine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sunshine drops Ciprut with a naaaaasty hook - Ciprut is in real trouble here! Sunshine dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Sunshine!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Sunshine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 77
Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciprut throws a solid leg kick but Boyd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ciprut.
Boyd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ciprut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ciprut scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boyd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ciprut throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boyd's head.
Ciprut misses with a head kick.
Boyd throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Ciprut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ciprut leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boyd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ciprut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boyd lands with a short shot to the head.
Ciprut blocks a body shot from Boyd.
Ciprut leaning against his opponent.
Ciprut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boyd has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
#T1#
Boyd lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
Ciprut blocks an uppercut.
Boyd tries to throw a body punch but Ciprut avoids it by throwing Boyd back against the cage.
Ciprut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyd looking for a takedown.
Boyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ciprut scores with a shoulder strike.
Boyd looking for a takedown.
Kingsley Ciprut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Boyd.
Ciprut pushes Boyd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ciprut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ciprut lands a nice uppercut.
Ciprut lands a shot to the body.
Ciprut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Boyd is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprut gets through Boyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Ciprut finish him?
Ciprut has Boyd pressed against the cage. He pushes Boyd back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Ciprut throws a beautiful elbow that sends Boyd crashing to the floor! Ciprut piles on the pressure with more strikes! Boyd is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Ciprut!
Kingsley Ciprut decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 78
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Burgundy lands a jab to the head.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Ciprut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burgundy stalling the fight.
Ciprut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burgundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ciprut blocks a body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Burgundy finds it's way through Ciprut's defenses.
Ciprut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy avoids the head kick by Ciprut.
Ciprut pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ciprut scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy connects with a solid leg kick.
Ciprut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burgundy can pounce on him.
Burgundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprut.
Some bone on bone action there as Ciprut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciprut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgundy at a distance.
Ciprut scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Ciprut gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burgundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy tries to break the clinch but Ciprut is controlling the position.
Ciprut looking to slow down the pace here.
Burgundy lands an uppercut.
Ciprut misses with some punches.
Ciprut pushes Burgundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Burgundy manages to break the clinch.
Ciprut connects with a body shot.
Ciprut looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
Burgundy moves out of range as Ciprut throws a body kick.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ciprut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ciprut.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Ciprut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgundy swinging wildly here.
Ciprut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ciprut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Burgundy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ciprut.
A left lands for Burgundy.
Burgundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ciprut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ciprut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprut was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
Ciprut looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
Ciprut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
As Burgundy tries to get set, Ciprut tries to push him back and clinch up but Burgundy manages to avoid the attempt.
Burgundy walks into a left hand.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Burgundy is predictable there
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ciprut.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgundy misses the target. #T3#
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Ciprut.
Burgundy scores with a nice right hand.
Ciprut lands a nice looking body kick.
Ciprut lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Burgundy closes the distance and clinches.
Ciprut lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ciprut throws a front kick that sends Burgundy stumbling back into the cage.
Burgundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Burgundy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ciprut moves away from the strike by Burgundy.
Ciprut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprut connects with a leg kick. Burgundy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ciprut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burgundy. That did some damage!
Ciprut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ciprut as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Ciprut coming out on top.
Ciprut lands an overhand right.#T4#
Ciprut tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgundy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Ciprut misses its intended target.
Burgundy thuds his right hand into Ciprut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ciprut connects with an inside leg kick.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burgundy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Ciprut is rocked!
A head kick misses from Ciprut.
Ciprut throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Burgundy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ciprut! Burgundy lets Ciprut back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Ciprut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Ciprut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ciprut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Burgundy moves into the clinch.
Ciprut keeps control of Burgundy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burgundy dodges an elbow strike from Ciprut.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgundy.
Ciprut seems to have got his legs back now.
Burgundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprut is trying to maintain a safe position but Burgundy gets an underhook and turns Ciprut into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Burgundy breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Burgundy misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kingsley Ciprut will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Burgundy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ciprut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ciprut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ciprut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprut.
Burgundy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ciprut.
Burgundy moves out of range as Ciprut throws a body kick.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses
and Burgundy counters with a straight right hand.
Ciprut tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Burgundy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burgundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ciprut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burgundy steps in with a hook that catches Ciprut right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Burgundy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ciprut looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
CEFC 210
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Burgundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burgundy moves out of range of the body kick from Ciprut.
Burgundy tries a low kick but Ciprut avoids it.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgundy wants to slow Ciprut down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Burgundy.
Ciprut throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
Ciprut stalks Burgundy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burgundy's face. Burgundy staggers backwards, shaken.
Ciprut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Ciprut tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciprut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ciprut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ciprut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprut.
Burgundy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ciprut throws a body kick that misses.
Ciprut swings for the body but Burgundy moves out of range.
Ciprut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Burgundy throws a hook but Ciprut blocks it.
Burgundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgundy throws a shot from downtown. Ciprut moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Burgundy as he checks the leg kick.
Burgundy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ciprut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burgundy avoids a kick to the body.
Ciprut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ciprut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burgundy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burgundy! But no joy.
Burgundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciprut. That did some damage!
Burgundy walks into a jab.
Ciprut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ciprut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ciprut throws the kick towards the body but Burgundy avoids it.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Ciprut defending well as Burgundy loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Burgundy.
Ciprut staying out of range there.
Ciprut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Ciprut throws a head kick but Burgundy moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ciprut.
Burgundy needs to keep his hands up - Ciprut had a free shot at his head there.
Ciprut misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ciprut on the side of the head.
Ciprut misses with the body kick#KD2#
and Burgundy counters with a crisp one two that drops Ciprut! Burgundy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ciprut to his feet! Ciprut is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Ciprut is rocked!
Ciprut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
Ciprut is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burgundy.
Oh Ciprut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Ciprut.
Burgundy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ciprut seems to have got his legs back now.
Burgundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciprut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burgundy checks a leg kick.
Burgundy tries a low kick but Ciprut avoids it.
Good leg kick by Ciprut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgundy punishes Ciprut's body with a nice straight punch.
Ciprut is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Ciprut.
Ciprut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Burgundy circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ciprut tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Burgundy wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
After the big win, Ron Burgundy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CEFC Live 7
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Easterly throws a jab when Ciprut was well out of range.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Easterly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ciprut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Easterly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ciprut, right into the meat.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Ciprut.
Nice shot by Ciprut.
Easterly throws a head kick but Ciprut moves out of range.
Ciprut misses with a low kick as Easterly jumps back.
Easterly ducks right into an uppercut from Ciprut.
Ciprut throws a body kick that misses.
Easterly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprut.
Ciprut lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Easterly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ciprut.
Ciprut delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
A head kick from Ciprut lands but Easterly takes it in his stride.
Ciprut tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly misses with a looping right.
Ciprut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Ciprut clinches.
Ciprut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ciprut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciprut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Ciprut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kingsley Ciprut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Easterly.
Ciprut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Easterly backwards.
Ciprut leaning against his opponent.
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Easterly blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ciprut - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Easterly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ciprut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Ciprut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprut avoiding damage.
Ciprut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ciprut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ciprut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Easterly avoids it.
The referee calls for Ciprut to work.
Easterly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ciprut misses with a body punch.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ciprut stops a takedown attempt from Easterly.
#T3#
Easterly blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Ciprut.
Ciprut working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Easterly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ciprut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Easterly scores with a shot to the side of Ciprut's head.
Ciprut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Easterly's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Holden Easterly has been cut.
Easterly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ciprut prevents it.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprut scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ciprut lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprut leaning against his opponent.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.
Ciprut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Easterly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciprut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Ciprut.
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Ciprut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Ciprut lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Ciprut.
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
Ciprut misses with an elbow over the top.
Easterly wants to take the fight to the mat but Ciprut manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Easterly wants to take the fight to the mat but Ciprut manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Easterly looks winded!#KD#
Ciprut drops Easterly onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Easterly is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Easterly is rocked!
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easterly is still on wobbly legs! Can Ciprut finish him?
Ciprut lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ciprut.
Easterly takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Holden Easterly's cut even more.
Easterly is pressed against the cage. Ciprut pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Easterly! Two more big strikes from Ciprut and Easterly crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kingsley Ciprut!
Kingsley Ciprut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC Live 4
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Ciprut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciprut misses with the combination.
Ciprut jabs Uzannavabizch right on the nose. Uzannavabizch blinks but takes it well.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprut moves away.
Ciprut looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ciprut. That's going to slow Uzannavabizch down.
Uzannavabizch misses with a head kick.
Uzannavabizch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCiprut.
Ciprut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uzannavabizch throws a body shot but no joy.
And Ciprut responds with a good body kick, but Uzannavabizch manages to step out the way in time.
Ciprut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick
and Ciprut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uzannavabizch thinking.
Uzannavabizch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Uzannavabizch forces Ciprut back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Ciprut stalling.
Uzannavabizch being controlled against the cage.
Ciprut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Uzannavabizch has Ciprut pushed against the cage.
Ciprut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprut.
Uzannavabizch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ciprut misses with the head strike.
Ciprut lands an elbow just above Uzannavabizch 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has been cut.
Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Uzannavabizch is blocking nicely.
Ciprut stalling the fight.
Uzannavabizch dodges an elbow strike from Ciprut.
A shot in the inside from Ciprut.
Uzannavabizch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ciprut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Uzannavabizch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ciprut throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzannavabizch. Ciprut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciprut lands a slapping body shot.
Ciprut connects with a body shot that sends Uzannavabizch's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprut scores with a kick to the body.
Uzannavabizch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprut manages to avoid it.
Ciprut looks to land a body kick but Uzannavabizch moved away.
Uzannavabizch throws a big shot that misses.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprut cracks a nice hook into Uzannavabizch's ribs.
Ciprut moves out of range as Uzannavabizch strikes.
Uzannavabizch throws the left hand but Ciprut avoids the punch easily.
Uzannavabizch misses with a wild body shot.
Uzannavabizch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciprut scores with a punch to the head.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzannavabizch misses with a right hand
and Ciprut makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Uzannavabizch really felt that one!#T3#
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciprut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ciprut is able to avoid easily.
Ciprut doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Ciprut moves into the clinch successfully.
Ciprut is pushing Uzannavabizch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ciprut lands a shoulder strike.
Uzannavabizch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciprut backwards.
Ciprut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uzannavabizch takes an elbow to the temple.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow.
Ciprut lands a nice uppercut.
Uzannavabizch takes an elbow to the temple.
Uzannavabizch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uzannavabizch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Uzannavabizch fails to land.
Ciprut avoiding damage.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside.
Uzannavabizch pushes off an throws an elbow but Ciprut leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Uzannavabizch takes an elbow to the temple.
Ciprut scores with a shot to the side of Uzannavabizch's head.
The referee calls for Uzannavabizch to work.
Ciprut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ciprut lands with a short shot to the head.
Uzannavabizch lands a body punch.
Ciprut scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uzannavabizch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ciprut backwards.
Ciprut misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprut slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Ciprut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook to the body
and Ciprut counters with a body kick.
Uzannavabizch misses with an uppercut. Ciprut saw that one coming.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body kick.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses
and Uzannavabizch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzannavabizch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ciprut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uzannavabizch's head.
Ciprut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ciprut throws a head kick but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch shoots in looking for a takedown. Ciprut tries to sprawl out of it but Uzannavabizch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ciprut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Uzannavabizch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uzannavabizch attempts a counter takedown but Ciprut avoids it well and moves away.
Uzannavabizch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Ciprut cracks the inside of Uzannavabizch's front leg. #TD#
Uzannavabizch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ciprut napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Ciprut bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Ciprut closes the distance and clinches.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uzannavabizch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprut lands an elbow just above Uzannavabizch 's eye.
Uzannavabizch stalling in the clinch but Ciprut improves position.
Ciprut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uzannavabizch blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Ciprut.
#T2#
Ciprut lands a right hand.
Ciprut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uzannavabizch is looking for a takedown.
Uzannavabizch throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Uzannavabizch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzannavabizch looking to slow down the pace here.
Uzannavabizch is looking to control Ciprut's arms but Ciprut gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uzannavabizch has his back to the cage.
Uzannavabizch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Uzannavabizch fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciprut will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uzannavabizch up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ciprut. #T3#
Uzannavabizch tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uzannavabizch tries to score a body lock takedown but Ciprut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Uzannavabizch shrugs off.
Uzannavabizch misses with some punches.
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside.
Ciprut gets through Uzannavabizch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Uzannavabizch is rocked!
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Uzannavabizch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uzannavabizch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Uzannavabizch shrugs off.
Uzannavabizch takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinched against the cage, Ciprut lands a big elbow that drops Uzannavabizch! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Uzannavabizch is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Ciprut!
A very excited looking Kingsley Ciprut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 66
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprut tries to stall but Maximov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprut just leaning against Maximov, taking a breather.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Drago Maximov has been cut.
Ciprut looking to stall.
Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Maximov is blocking nicely.
Ciprut lands a body shot.
Ciprut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprut controls his hands.
Maximov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Maximov.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Ciprut lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maximov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut. #T1#
Maximov takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ciprut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maximov's brow.
Ciprut lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
Maximov tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
Ciprut just leaning against Maximov, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Maximov.
Ciprut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprut controls his hands.
Maximov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ciprut.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprut stalling against the cage.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
#T2#
Ciprut prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Ciprut has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
A short body shot lands from Maximov as the two fighters clinch.
Maximov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ciprut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maximov's brow.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ciprut avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maximov.
Ciprut effectively controlling the action here.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprut misses with the head strike.
Ciprut lands with a short shot to the head.
Ciprut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ciprut lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Ciprut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maximov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ciprut avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Ciprut throws an elbow but it misses.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Knees to the body from Ciprut.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ciprut throws an elbow but misses.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside.
Ciprut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Maximov in his tracks for a moment.
Maximov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Ciprut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maximov lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Ciprut lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprut trying to stall but Maximov improves his position.
A short left from Ciprut.
Ciprut working aggressively here.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov lands with a left to the head.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body.
Ciprut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Ciprut lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ciprut.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Ciprut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drago Maximov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maximov lands a jab.#CL#
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Ciprut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
Nice body punch from Maximov.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maximov's face.
Maximov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ciprut blocks an uppercut.
Maximov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ciprut gets an underhook and turns Maximov into the cage.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Ciprut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
Ciprut throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ciprut.
Maximov lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ciprut throws an elbow but misses.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ciprut takes a shot to the head.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Ciprut.
Ciprut working aggressively here.
Ciprut prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Maximov.
#T2#
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprut blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Maximov.
Ciprut lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Maximov blocks the elbow strike.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprut.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximov avoids the damage to the body.
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
Ciprut throws an elbow but it misses.
Ciprut lands a knee to the body.
Maximov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov misses with the head strike.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov tries to stall but Ciprut uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ciprut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprut looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ciprut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maximov's brow.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Maximov.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ciprut swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ciprut pushes off an throws an elbow but Maximov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ciprut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Ciprut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ciprut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Maximov.
Ciprut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximov tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
Maximov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Maximov.
Maximov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ciprut or not.
Maximov takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Maximov.
Maximov blocks the elbow strike.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Drago Maximov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drago Maximov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Maximov drives through and clinches with Ciprut against the cage.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ciprut is defending well for now.
Maximov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
Ciprut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Maximov - that landed with a thud.
Ciprut working aggressively here.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximov.
Ciprut effectively controlling the action here.
Ciprut avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Ciprut misses with an elbow over the top.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Ciprut.
Ciprut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ciprut avoiding damage as Maximov throws knees to the body.
Ciprut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Ciprut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov blocking some punches.
#T2#
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprut controls his hands.
Ciprut looking to slow down the pace here.
Ciprut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Maximov tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
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!
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprut misses with an elbow strike.
Maximov works on Ciprut's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciprut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Ciprut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprut is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ciprut pushes Maximov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ciprut is keeping busy.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximov blocks an elbow strike.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the head but Maximov blocks with his arms.
Ciprut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Ciprut.
Ciprut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprut.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ciprut avoids it.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprut pushes off an throws an elbow but Maximov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Ciprut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maximov presses Ciprut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprut fails to land.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprut lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kingsley Ciprut.
I think Ciprut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Ciprut!
Kingsley Ciprut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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