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Event:
Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Akhmetov with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Gozu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Gozu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gozu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gozu throwing shots but Akhmetov is blocking nicely.
Gozu is trying to control the action in half guard but Akhmetov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gozu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gozu controlling the action here.
Gozu trying to control the action but Akhmetov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozu thows a huge punch but Akhmetov dodges it nicely.
Gozu throwing shots but Akhmetov is blocking nicely.
Gozu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Gozu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akhmetov defends it well.
Akhmetov is staying active underneath Gozu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gozu throwing shots but Akhmetov is blocking nicely.
Gozu is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gozu wants to control but Akhmetov is keeping him busy.
Akhmetov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gozu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gozu trying to control from half guard but Akhmetov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akhmetov misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Akhmetov is predictable there
and Akhmetov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhmetov shoots for a takedown but Gozu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akhmetov misses with a double jab.
Akhmetov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gozu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akhmetov somewhat.
Akhmetov backing away here, and Gozu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Akhmetov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhmetov misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gozu counters with a single leg into guard. Akhmetov didn't expect that. #T3#
Akhmetov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gozu trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhmetov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gozu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akhmetov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gozu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gozu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gozu wants to control from the top but Akhmetov keeps moving.
Gozu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Akhmetov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gozu stays in close to Akhmetov's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gozu chips away with some ground and pound.
Gozu throws a strike but Akhmetov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gozu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gozu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akhmetov is one step ahead there.
Gozu looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gozu is pulling down on Akhmetov's head. It's preventing any offense from Akhmetov, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Gozu is looking for a triangle but Akhmetov pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akhmetov misses with a two punch combination.
Akhmetov moves in looking to clinch but Gozu pushes him off.
Akhmetov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gozu checks it well.
And Gozu tries to counter it with a takedown but Akhmetov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akhmetov looks to land a combination but Gozu avoids it well.
Gozu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Akhmetov blocks it well.
A punch combination from Akhmetov misses.
Akhmetov throws a right and a left that Gozu avoids nicely.
Gozu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gozu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmetov wants to clinch#TD2#
and Gozu counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Gozu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Gozu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Gozu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gozu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gozu throws an elbow but Akhmetov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gozu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhmetov keeps working.
Gozu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miller Gozu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gozu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gozu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gozu trying to control the action but Akhmetov is working from the bottom.
Gozu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Akhmetov is not content to let Gozu control the position.
The ground and pound from Gozu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gozu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Gozu is trying to get an arm triangle but Akhmetov is defending well.
Gozu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gozu just content to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gozu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gozu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gozu wants to control but Akhmetov is keeping him busy.
Gozu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Akhmetov's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from Gozu crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Gozu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gozu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gozu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gozu advances to full mount.
Akhmetov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gozu on the ground.#SUB2#
Gozu looking to secure an arm triangle but Akhmetov defends it well.
Gozu trying to control but Akhmetov is having none of it.
Gozu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Akhmetov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akhmetov tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gozu trying to control but Akhmetov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akhmetov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gozu sprawls well. Gozu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akhmetov gets slowly back to his feet.
Akhmetov swinging wildly here.
Gozu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Akhmetov blocks it well.
Akhmetov misses with a double jab
and Gozu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmetov misses with a takedown attempt - Gozu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gozu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Akhmetov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gozu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gozu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gozu manages to get back to half guard.
Akhmetov stalling.
Gozu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gozu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gozu is looking for a triangle but Akhmetov pushes his legs off easily.
Gozu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Gozu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller Gozu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gozu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gozu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
More stalling from Gozu.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akhmetov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gozu's head.#CL#
Akhmetov clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gozu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akhmetov's brow.
Dmitri Akhmetov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gozu throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miller Gozu.
I've got Gozu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miller Gozu!
During a confident post fight interview, Miller Gozu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Pulse 27
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Izumi tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhmetov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Akhmetov.
#CUT#
It looks like Kira Izumi has been cut.#CL#
Akhmetov clinches. #BC2#
Izumi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Izumi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akhmetov sprawls well. Akhmetov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Izumi gets slowly back to his feet.
Izumi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Akhmetov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Izumi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Izumi gets control of Akhmetov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Izumi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmetov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Izumi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akhmetov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Izumi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhmetov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhmetov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Izumi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akhmetov defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Akhmetov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Akhmetov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Izumi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Akhmetov uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Akhmetov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Izumi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akhmetov.
Nice takedown defense from Akhmetov. No joy for Izumi on that attempt.
Akhmetov misses with a few strikes there.
Akhmetov doesn't manage to clinch there - Izumi circles away.
Akhmetov with a jab.
Akhmetov stuffs the takedown.
Akhmetov is looking for a counter combo.
Dmitri Akhmetov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Izumi.#CL#
Akhmetov rushes Izumi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Izumi breaks from the clinch.
Izumi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Izumi is rocked!
Akhmetov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Izumi is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhmetov finish him?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Izumi enables Akhmetov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Izumi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhmetov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akhmetov is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Akhmetov prevents Izumi from getting back to his feet.
Izumi looks winded!
Izumi being controlled here, momentarily.
Akhmetov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izumi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Izumi seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Akhmetov gets to his feet. Izumi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Izumi darts in looking for a takedown but Akhmetov gets double underhooks and turns Izumi into the ropes.
Izumi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akhmetov is able to avoid easily.
Akhmetov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Izumi feints the counter takedown.
Izumi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akhmetov as he jumps to the side.
Akhmetov lands with a straight right. Izumi didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Akhmetov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kira Izumi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Izumi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akhmetov eats them both and turns towards Izumi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Akhmetov tries to clinch up but Izumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Akhmetov lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Izumi stalling in the clinch but Akhmetov improves position.
Akhmetov keeps control of Izumi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Akhmetov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Akhmetov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dmitri Akhmetov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akhmetov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izumi can do to turn this around?
Akhmetov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Akhmetov wants to pass to mount but Izumi is defending the position.
Akhmetov trying to control the pace.
Akhmetov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akhmetov passes to full mount! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akhmetov controlling from mount.
Izumi wants to hold on but Akhmetov pushes him away.
Akhmetov controlling from the full mount.
Izumi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akhmetov controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Akhmetov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Izumi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akhmetov controlling the position easily from mount.
Akhmetov won't let Izumi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Izumi tries to hold on but Akhmetov pushes him away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Izumi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akhmetov controlling his opponent.
Izumi tries to hold on but Akhmetov postures up.
Akhmetov controlling the pace for now.
Izumi wants to control but Akhmetov is having none of it.
Izumi is desperately trying to improve his position but Akhmetov has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhmetov controlling the position easily from mount.
Izumi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Akhmetov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kira Izumi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Akhmetov. No joy for Izumi on that attempt.
Akhmetov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Izumi.
Akhmetov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izumi under the eye.
Akhmetov motions for Izumi to come forward. Akhmetov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izumi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Izumi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhmetov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Izumi tries to get set, Akhmetov tries to push him back and clinch up but Izumi manages to avoid the attempt.
Izumi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dmitri Akhmetov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Akhmetov has Izumi up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izumi is trying to force a seperation but Akhmetov has the dominant position.
Izumi trying to control the position but instead, Akhmetov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Izumi into the ropes.#T1##BC#
Akhmetov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Izumi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhmetov finds it's way round the side to connect with Izumi's head.
Akhmetov misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhmetov throws a series of punches but Izumi moves out of range.
Akhmetov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Izumi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhmetov defends well and Izumi ends up having to push Akhmetov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dmitri Akhmetov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Izumi.
Akhmetov shoots in but no luck this time.
Izumi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Izumi tries to clinch but Akhmetov moves out of range. #T2#
Izumi staying out of range there.
Akhmetov is looking to clinch.
Izumi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izumi darts in looking for a takedown but Akhmetov gets double underhooks and turns Izumi into the ropes.
Akhmetov misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhmetov swinging wildly here.
Akhmetov throws a series of punches but Izumi moves out of range.
Izumi throws a hook but Akhmetov blocks it.
Izumi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akhmetov circles away.
Izumi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izumi shoots in looking for a takedown but Akhmetov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Izumi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Izumi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dmitri Akhmetov is winning the standup battle so far.
Izumi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Izumi throws a sloppy head kick and Akhmetov moves out of range easily.
Akhmetov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Izumi circles away quickly and effectively.
Akhmetov throws a right hand that Izumi ducks under and follows up with a left that Izumi also avoids with ease.
Akhmetov looks to land a combination but Izumi avoids it well.
As Akhmetov backs off Izumi throws a huge counter combo but Akhmetov manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Akhmetov clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Izumi breaks the clinch.
Izumi is looking to clinch.
Akhmetov misses with a takedown attempt - Izumi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Izumi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akhmetov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Izumi. #T4#
Akhmetov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Izumi.
Izumi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Izumi tries to clinch but Akhmetov moves out of range.
Izumi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akhmetov throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Izumi clinches.
Izumi wants a takedown.
Izumi jumps guard but Akhmetov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kira Izumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Akhmetov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dmitri Akhmetov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Izumi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akhmetov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Akhmetov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhmetov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Akhmetov!
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Event:
Pulse 24
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Akhmetov wants to land a leg kick but Primicin is out of range.
Primicin lands a body shot.
Primicin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Akhmetov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Primicin sprawls well initially but Akhmetov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Akhmetov trying to control from half guard but Primicin is working away.
Primicin is looking for a sweep. Akhmetov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Primicin is trying to stand up here but Akhmetov is controlling him well.
Primicin wants to control but Akhmetov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Primicin tries to roll over but Akhmetov keeps him under control.
Primicin is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Akhmetov decides to stand up.
Primicin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Akhmetov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhmetov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Primicin as he connects with a hook.
Akhmetov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Primicin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akhmetov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Primicin.
Akhmetov swats away the attempt to clinch by Primicin.
Primicin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhmetov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Primicin.
Primicin connects with a right hand. Akhmetov shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Primicin coming out on top.
Primicin throws a monster overhand right that drops Akhmetov! Primicin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Primicin!
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Event:
Pulse 17
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Chonan clinches.
Akhmetov is looking to break free of the clinch but Chonan has double underhooks.
Chonan is working Akhmetov over against the ropes.
A short right from Chonan.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhmetov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chonan lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chonan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonan slows down the pace here.
Chonan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chonan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Chonan presses Akhmetov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan leaning against his opponent.
Chonan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Chonan.
Chonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhmetov or not.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Chonan.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Akhmetov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Chonan.
Akhmetov looks winded!
Chonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhmetov or not.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Chonan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Chonan as the two fighters clinch.
Chonan stalling.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Chonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonan lands an uppercut.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chonan.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Chonan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
Akhmetov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Chonan.
Chonan works on Akhmetov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chonan is stalling here.
Chonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chonan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chonan digs a right hand into Akhmetov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akhmetov's gas tank.
Chonan lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Chonan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhmetov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chonan.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan stalls.
Chonan lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Chonan to work.
Chonan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piranha Chonan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Chonan moves into range and clinches up with Akhmetov.
A left hand lands to the body for Chonan.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akhmetov backwards.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Akhmetov's head.
Akhmetov is trying to break the clinch but Chonan is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akhmetov looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Chonan.
Chonan gets through Akhmetov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Chonan lands a body punch.
Chonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhmetov is breathing heavily.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhmetov backwards.
Chonan lands with a right to the head.
Chonan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chonan digs a right hand underneath Akhmetov's ribcage. Akhmetov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akhmetov backwards.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akhmetov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Akhmetov is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akhmetov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chonan finish him?
Chonan digs a right hand into Akhmetov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akhmetov's gas tank.
Chonan presses Akhmetov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akhmetov seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chonan.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chonan.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Piranha Chonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chonan controlling the action here for a moment.
Chonan throws a big uppercut that drops Akhmetov! More strikes from Chonan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Akhmetov lies dazed against the ropes as Chonan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piranha Chonan!
Piranha Chonan retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Piranha Chonan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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