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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 7
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Drogo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drogo throws a low kick but Draganov moves out of range easily.
Draganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov throws a series of punches but Drogo moves out of range.
Draganov with a hook.
Draganov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drogo misses with a head kick.
Draganov lands a right hook to the body.
Drogo loads up on a big right hand but Draganov slips the punch.
Draganov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Draganov connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov presses Drogo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Draganov.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Drogo.
Drogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drogo misses with some punches.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Drogo digs a right hand into Draganov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draganov's gas tank.
Drogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draganov.
We've been informed that Draganov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
Drogo misses with a knee to the head.
Drogo lands a knee to the body.
Drogo scores with a shot to the side of Draganov's head.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drogo.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Drogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Drogo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Draganov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draganov pushes Drogo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Drogo throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Draganov.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Drogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Draganov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov scores with a shot to the side of Drogo's head.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drogo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Draganov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Draganov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drogo misses with a looping right.
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Drogo tries to work over Draganov's front leg with a kick but Draganov checks it.
Draganov checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Draganov moves into range and clinches up with Drogo.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draganov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Drogo.
Draganov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Draganov lands an uppercut.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Draganov lands a hook that snaps the head of Drogo backwards. #ROC2#
Drogo is rocked!
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Drogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Draganov is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Draganov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo. #T2#
Draganov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo seems to have got his legs back now.
Drogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Draganov is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov lands a nice shot to the body.
Drogo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogo pushes Draganov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Drogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Draganov's face.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the ropes.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drogo lands a nice hook to Draganov's body. Draganov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drogo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Draganov checks it well.
Draganov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draganov swings for the body but Drogo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Draganov misses the target.
Drogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draganov digs a good hook to Drogo's body.
Drogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Draganov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drogo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draganov lands a jab to Drogo's midsection.
Drogo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Draganov throws a hook but Drogo avoids it easily.
Drogo throws the left hand but Draganov avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Drogo.
Karl Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov closes the distance and catches Drogo with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Drogo is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Drogo is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Drogo is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Draganov takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ivan Draganov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Draganov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 4
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Le Savage moves out of range as Draganov strikes.
Le Savage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Le Savage.
Draganov tries to move into range but Le Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Savage scores with a nice head shot.
Le Savage misses the shot to the body.
Draganov wants to counter the offense by Le Savage and move into the clinch position.
Le Savage throws a head kick but Draganov moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Le Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Savage tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Le Savage back against the ropes.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Savage blocking some punches.
Le Savage scores with a hook to the body.
Draganov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Le Savage blocking some punches.
Le Savage blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Le Savage has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Le Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Le Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Savage blocking some punches.
#T1#
Le Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
A short left from Draganov.
Le Savage is trying to maintain a safe position but Draganov gets an underhook and turns Le Savage into the ropes.
Draganov lands a right hand.
Le Savage looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Savage.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Le Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draganov is defending well for now.
Le Savage is looking to control Draganov's arms but Draganov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Le Savage has his back to the ropes.
Draganov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov digs a right hand into Le Savage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Le Savage's gas tank.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Le Savage tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Le Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Draganov blocks with his arms.
Draganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Savage backwards.
Draganov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Draganov blocks with his arms.
Le Savage lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Savage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Savage.
Le Savage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Good body shot from Draganov.
Le Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Draganov.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Savage.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Savage tries to stall but Draganov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Le Savage blocking some punches.
Le Savage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
That's time! Le Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Draganov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Savage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draganov! But no joy.
Le Savage lands a leg kick that knocks Draganov off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Le Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov avoiding damage as Le Savage throws knees to the body.
Le Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Draganov digs a right hand into Le Savage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Le Savage's gas tank.
A short right from Draganov.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Draganov managing to block the knees to the body from Le Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Savage lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Le Savage.
Le Savage crunches a lovely knee into Draganov's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Le Savage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Draganov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Savage.
Le Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivan Draganov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Savage blocking some punches.
Draganov lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Draganov.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Le Savage.
Le Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draganov.
Le Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Draganov avoids the damage to the body.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Savage.
Le Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Le Savage.
Le Savage missing with knees to the body.
Le Savage lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov managing to block the knees to the body from Le Savage.
A hook to the body from Le Savage.
Le Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Savage's elbow.
Le Savage blocking some punches.
Le Savage blocks an uppercut.
Draganov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Le Savage backwards. #ROC2#
Le Savage is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Oh Le Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Le Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Savage blocking some punches.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Savage blocks an uppercut.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Le Savage blocking some punches.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Le Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Draganov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balin Le Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draganov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le Savage misses with a straight left.
Le Savage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Draganov.
Le Savage is looking to chop away at Draganov's legs.
Draganov takes one to the chin there.
Le Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draganov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draganov moves away.
Draganov cracks Le Savage with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Le Savage is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Le Savage is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Le Savage could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ivan Draganov!
Ivan Draganov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Draganov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keczechesna doesn't seem phased though.
Keczechesna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keczechesna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Draganov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Draganov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Draganov throws a hook but Keczechesna blocks it.
Keczechesna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keczechesna misses the jab.
Draganov swings widly with a right hand
and Keczechesna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draganov avoids the head kick by Keczechesna.
Both fighters circling a little - Keczechesna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keczechesna works the jab nicely.
Keczechesna misses with a straight left.
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!
Keczechesna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draganov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keczechesna throws a low kick but Draganov moves out of range easily.
Draganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keczechesna scores with a hook to the body. Draganov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keczechesna misses with a leg kick.
Keczechesna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Keczechesna.#T1#
Draganov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keczechesna.
Draganov is looking to clinch.
Draganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keczechesna.
Draganov throws a looping overhand right but Keczechesna ducks down to avoid it.
Keczechesna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draganov.
Keczechesna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Draganov's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keczechesna swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Keczechesna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draganov.
Keczechesna wants to land a leg kick but Draganov is out of range.
Draganov is looking to counter the offense by Keczechesna and move into the clinch.
Keczechesna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draganov staying out of range there.
A combination from Draganov does no damage. #CL#
Draganov clinches up against the ropes.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Keczechesna is trying to push Draganov away but Draganov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Draganov misses with some punches.
#T2#
Draganov misses with some punches.
Keczechesna blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Keczechesna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Keczechesna.
Keczechesna throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keczechesnas head.
Keczechesna lands a hook that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keczechesna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Keczechesna as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Draganov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draganov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keczechesna.#BC2#
Keczechesna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keczechesna staying out of range there.
A jab from Keczechesna misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zebricz Keczechesna will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Draganov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov has Keczechesna pressed against the ropes, preventing Keczechesna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Keczechesna controls the action.
Keczechesna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Keczechesna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keczechesna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keczechesna only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Keczechesna tenderised Draganov's leg. Draganov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draganov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keczechesna.
Draganov throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keczechesna moves out of range as Draganov strikes.
Draganov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keczechesna.
Draganov throws an overhand right that lands on Keczechesna's shoulder, as Keczechesna tries to avoid the shot.
Draganov swings widly with a right hand
and Keczechesna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Draganov. That snapped Keczechesna's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keczechesna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Keczechesna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keczechesna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draganov throws out the jab.
Keczechesna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keczechesna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draganov's hands.
Keczechesna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draganov circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Draganov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keczechesna scores with a nice head shot.
Draganov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zebricz Keczechesna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keczechesna scores with a leg kick.
Keczechesna swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov is looking to counter the offense by Keczechesna and move into the clinch.
Draganov throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keczechesna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keczechesna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Draganov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Keczechesna breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Draganov just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draganov lands a jab to the head.
Keczechesna walks into a straight right hand from Draganov.
A swing and a miss from Keczechesna.
Nice defenses there by Keczechesna.
Keczechesna shapes to counter with a head kick.
Draganov misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Keczechesna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Draganov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keczechesna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draganov.
Good exchange - Draganov coming out on top.
Keczechesna staying out of range there.#CL#
Draganov rushes Keczechesna and presses him up against the ropes.
Draganov blocking some punches.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Keczechesna. #BC2#
Keczechesna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keczechesna slips under a jab from Draganov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keczechesna connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zebricz Keczechesna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Draganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Keczechesna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keczechesna throws a fast counter high kick but Draganov manages to duck under it in time.
Keczechesna connects with the punch.
Draganov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keczechesna counters with a slapping leg kick.
Draganov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some bone on bone action there as Draganov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Draganov throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Keczechesna misses.
Keczechesna takes one to the side of the head.
Keczechesna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keczechesna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Draganov connects with a right hand. Keczechesna shakes it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keczechesna.
Draganov with a nice cross.
Keczechesna misses with a body kick.
Keczechesna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keczechesna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keczechesna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keczechesna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draganov.#T1#
A slow jab from Draganov misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Draganov checks a leg kick.
Draganov misses with a body shot.
Draganov is looking to clinch.
Keczechesna tries a low kick but Draganov avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Draganov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keczechesna misses with an uppercut.
Keczechesna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keczechesna connects with a body shot.
Draganov throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Draganov.
Draganov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keczechesna.
Keczechesna ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
A big right from Keczechesna misses.
Keczechesna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Draganov thuds his right hand into Keczechesna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Draganov.
Draganov misses the jab.
Keczechesna flicks out a counter leg kick but Draganov steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keczechesna throws a sloppy body shot
and Draganov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keczechesna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keczechesna connects with a nice looking jab.
Draganov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draganov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Draganov is looking to clinch but Keczechesna is avoiding it.
Keczechesna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draganov's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Draganov as he connects with a hook.
Keczechesna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draganov checks a leg kick.
Draganov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keczechesna. Keczechesna obviously looking to wear him down.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body. Keczechesna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Draganov.
I think Keczechesna 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Zebricz Keczechesna!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Zebricz Keczechesna!
Zebricz Keczechesna wins by majority decision!
Zebricz Keczechesna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ivan Draganov had this to say: 'powerful, big heart'.
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Event:
YL 51: Lee v Draganov
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Draganov lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Draganov looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Draganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee defending well as Draganov loads up on a big left hand.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Draganov in the body.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Draganov.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Draganov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Draganov's side.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Draganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draganov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Draganov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Draganov lands.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Draganov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Draganov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Draganov with a jab.
Draganov misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a jab when Draganov was well out of range.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Draganov.
Lee sets himself, and Draganov steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Lee takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Draganov tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Draganov looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Draganov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Draganov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Draganov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Draganov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Draganov blocking some punches.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards. #T2#
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Draganov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Lee.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee gets through Draganov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Draganov is controlling the position.
Draganov lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee slips under a jab from Draganov.
Nice uppercut there from Draganov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Draganov counters with a straight right hand.
Lee digs a good body shot into Draganov's ribs.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Draganov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee is looking to wear down Draganov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Draganov.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee staying out of range there.
Draganov throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Jab from Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Draganov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee feints and then cracks Draganov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draganov down.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Draganov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Draganov.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
Lee staying out of range there.#T1#
Lee lands a front kick.
Draganov is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draganov blocks the body kick.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Draganov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Draganov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Draganov doesn't seem bothered though.
Draganov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Draganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee lands a left hand.
A short left from Draganov.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Draganov has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Draganov looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Draganov throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee slips under a jab from Draganov.
Lee cracks Draganov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Draganov 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Draganov throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Draganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Draganov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Draganov needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Draganov throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Draganov tries to clinch up.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Draganov blocks it.
Draganov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draganov throws out the jab.
Draganov scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Draganov misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Draganov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Draganov.
Draganov moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draganov.
Lee thuds his right hand into Draganov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lee gets a clinch.
Draganov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Tommy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee is trying to push Draganov away but Draganov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee prevents a body shot from Draganov.
Draganov is working Lee over against the cage.
Draganov working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draganov.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Draganov keeps him there for the moment.
Lee misses with some punches.
Draganov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Draganov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Draganov misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Draganov throws out a powerful jab.
Draganov tries to clinch up.#T2#
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Draganov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov wants to clinch.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Draganov is just out of range.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draganov.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Draganov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Draganov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Some wild striking there from Draganov.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draganov moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Draganov is just out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov checks the leg kick.
Draganov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Draganov slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draganov can do to turn this around?
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draganov.
Lee slips under a jab from Draganov.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draganov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Draganov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Draganov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draganov misses with a left hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draganov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Draganov's belly button to the back.
Draganov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Draganov has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Draganov.
Lee blocking some punches.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
#T2##BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Draganov's leg but Draganov calmly moves out of range.
Draganov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Draganov shrugs it off though.
Lee throws a leg kick but Draganov moved away.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Draganov slips the punch.
Lee slips under a jab.
Draganov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Draganov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Draganov's head.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draganov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Draganov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee had his way with Ivan Draganov in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Draganov moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Draganov throws a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draganov.
Draganov missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Draganov walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Draganov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Draganov missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Draganov moves away and avoids it.
Draganov wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Draganov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Draganov thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Draganov misses.
Draganov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Draganov throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Draganov's front leg but catches the back leg as Draganov tries to avoid it.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Draganov is just out of range.
Draganov swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Ivan Draganov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draganov throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a leg kick but Draganov moved away.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Draganov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draganov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Draganov, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Draganov slips a jab from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Draganov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Draganov misses with a body shot.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee clobbers Draganov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draganov tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Draganov with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Draganov has the dominant position.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Draganov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Tommy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Draganov misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!
Tommy Lee retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Tommy Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ivan Draganov spoke after the fight, saying 'powerful, big heart'.
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Event:
YL 45: Lee v Thompson
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Draganov lunges at Khrapov Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khrapov Jr's hand.
Khrapov Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Draganov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khrapov Jr misses with a right hand
letting Draganov counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Draganov.
Draganov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khrapov Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Draganov misses with a hook
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Draganov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Draganov.
Draganov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khrapov Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Draganov thinking.
Draganov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Draganov has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Draganov as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Draganov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Khrapov Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Khrapov Jr told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khrapov Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khrapov Jr. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
A right handed body shot lands from Draganov.
Draganov tries a body shot but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Khrapov Jr blocking some punches.
Khrapov Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
A short left from Draganov.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khrapov Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khrapov Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Khrapov Jr misses with a body punch.
Draganov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khrapov Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
Khrapov Jr trying to stall but Draganov improves his position.
Khrapov Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khrapov Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Khrapov Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Draganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khrapov Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Draganov lands with a right to the head.
Khrapov Jr tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Draganov takes one to the side of the head.
Draganov throws a lazy uppercut
and Khrapov Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Draganov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khrapov Jr.#CL#
Draganov clinches up against the ropes.
Draganov lands with a right to the head.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Khrapov Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr wants to stall.
Draganov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khrapov Jr can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.
Draganov throws an overhand right that lands on Khrapov Jr's shoulder, as Khrapov Jr tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khrapov Jr! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Draganov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khrapov Jr takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Khrapov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Draganov's shoulder, as Draganov tries to avoid the shot.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draganov throws the left hand but Khrapov Jr avoids the punch easily.
Khrapov Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draganov.#CL#
Draganov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khrapov Jr, pushing him back against the ropes.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov pushes Khrapov Jr back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Khrapov Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Khrapov Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draganov.
Khrapov Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Draganov has him pressed against the ropes.
Khrapov Jr prevents a body shot from Draganov.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Khrapov Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Khrapov Jr - that landed with a thud.
Draganov tries a body shot but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khrapov Jr.
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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Draganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khrapov Jr or not.
Draganov tries a body shot but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Khrapov Jr blocks an uppercut.
Khrapov Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Khrapov Jr. #BC2#
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khrapov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Draganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khrapov Jr is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Draganov misses the target.
Draganov dodges the punch combination from Khrapov Jr.
Draganov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khrapov Jr manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that second round.
That's time! Draganov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Draganov scores with a jab to the head.
Draganov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khrapov Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khrapov Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Draganov at a distance.
Draganov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Khrapov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Khrapov Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Draganov doesn't seem phased though.
Draganov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draganov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khrapov Jr.
Draganov avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Draganov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Draganov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr slips a straight right by Draganov.
Draganov cracks Khrapov Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Draganov misses.
Khrapov Jr looks to land a right hand but Draganov moved out of range.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
#T1#
Draganov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khrapov Jr.
Draganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr slips under a jab from Draganov.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab when Draganov was well out of range.
Khrapov Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draganov swings for the body but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Draganov slips a jab from Khrapov Jr.
Draganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draganov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khrapov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Draganov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draganov moves out of range as Khrapov Jr strikes.
Draganov throws an overhand right that lands on Khrapov Jr's shoulder, as Khrapov Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Khrapov Jr throws out a counter right but Draganov avoids it with no problem.
Khrapov Jr dips to his left and cracks Draganov with an uppercut!#CL#
Draganov moves into range and clinches up with Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khrapov Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khrapov Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khrapov Jr.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
Khrapov Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Khrapov Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khrapov Jr tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khrapov Jr working aggressively here.
Draganov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Khrapov Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Khrapov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khrapov Jr missing with a left hand there. Draganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Draganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khrapov Jr moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khrapov Jr! But no joy.
Draganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draganov throws a poor cross that misses
and Khrapov Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draganov throws a looping overhand right but Khrapov Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khrapov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Draganov moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Draganov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Khrapov Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Draganov lands with a left to the head.
Khrapov Jr can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Draganov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Khrapov Jr has Draganov pushed against the ropes.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Draganov lands a left hand.
Khrapov Jr tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Khrapov Jr back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Khrapov Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Khrapov Jr is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.#BC2#
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khrapov Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Draganov finish him?
Khrapov Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Draganov.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ivan Draganov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Draganov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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YL 33: Doss v Sobchak
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Draganov connects with a looping right hand.
Draganov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetmedov. Kuznetmedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Draganov lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetmedov.
Draganov looks to land a left hand but Kuznetmedov moved out of range nicely.
Draganov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetmedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Draganov swings for the body but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Draganov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuznetmedov tries to work over Draganov's front leg with a kick but Draganov checks it.
Kuznetmedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Draganov with a jab.
Draganov clobbers Kuznetmedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetmedov misses with a hook.
Kuznetmedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuznetmedov can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draganov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draganov dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
#T1#
Draganov blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Kuznetmedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Draganov in his tracks for a moment.
Draganov blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Draganov shrugs off.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetmedov avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the ropes.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetmedov.
We've been informed that Draganov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov presses Draganov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetmedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body punch.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Draganov in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Draganov takes an elbow to the temple.
Draganov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the ropes.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov lands a damaging elbow.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetmedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Draganov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot.
Draganov scores with a jab. Kuznetmedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Draganov jabs Kuznetmedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Draganov digs a good body shot into Kuznetmedov's ribs.
Draganov lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetmedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draganov to score with a decent uppercut.
Draganov misses with a right hand
and Kuznetmedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Ivan Draganov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetmedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draganov lands with a right hand.
A jab from Draganov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetmedov missing with a left hand there. Draganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Draganov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuznetmedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetmedov takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Draganov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Draganov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetmedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetmedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetmedov throws a sloppy head kick and Draganov moves out of range easily.
Draganov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Draganov throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetmedov moves away and avoids it.
Draganov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetmedov.
Draganov misses with a straight right.
Draganov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetmedov's head backwards.
Kuznetmedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.
Draganov checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Draganov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Draganov moves out of range as Kuznetmedov throws a body kick.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetmedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draganov sizes up Kuznetmedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetmedov misses with a shot to the body
and Draganov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Good leg kick by Kuznetmedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetmedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Draganov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetmedov off the ropes and back into range.#CL2#
Draganov gets a clinch.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov is working Draganov over against the ropes.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Draganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Kuznetmedov.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetmedov backwards.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kuznetmedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Draganov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetmedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov is looking to wear down Draganov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Draganov.
Kuznetmedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draganov moves away.
Draganov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Draganov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Draganov.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuriy Kuznetmedov has been cut.
Draganov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draganov tries to clinch but Kuznetmedov is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Draganov. #CL2#
Draganov clinches up against the ropes.
Draganov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Draganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Draganov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Draganov's brow.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Draganov presses Kuznetmedov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetmedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draganov.
Kuznetmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Kuznetmedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Ivan Draganov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetmedov backwards.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Draganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Kuznetmedov blocking some punches.
Draganov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetmedov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Kuznetmedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetmedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetmedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetmedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draganov is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Kuznetmedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuznetmedov ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Draganov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetmedov throws a leg kick but Draganov checks it.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice hook to Draganov's body. Draganov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov staying out of range there.
Kuznetmedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Draganov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetmedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draganov's hands.
Draganov misses with a straight right.
Draganov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetmedov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Draganov throws a hook to the side of Kuznetmedov's head but Kuznetmedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draganov looks to land a right hand but Kuznetmedov moved out of range.
Kuznetmedov pushes Draganov away with a front kick.
Kuznetmedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Draganov moves out of range of the body kick.
Draganov cracks Kuznetmedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Draganov checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Draganov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetmedov throws a front kick aimed at Draganov's knee but Draganov avoids it well.
Kuznetmedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Draganov 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.
A jab from Draganov finds it's way through Kuznetmedov's defenses.
Draganov misses with a hook
and Kuznetmedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Draganov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetmedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draganov wants to counter with a clinch but Kuznetmedov pushes him away.#T2#
Draganov drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetmedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetmedov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draganov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Draganov moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetmedov.
Draganov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Kuznetmedov blocking some punches.
Draganov blocks an elbow strike.
Draganov pushes Kuznetmedov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetmedov backwards.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetmedov tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Draganov there.
Kuznetmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draganov.
Kuznetmedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetmedov slips a straight right by Draganov.
Kuznetmedov throws a looping overhand right but Draganov ducks down to avoid it.
Draganov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Draganov throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetmedov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetmedov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetmedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draganov moves out of range as Kuznetmedov throws a body kick.
Kuznetmedov throws a wild body kick that Draganov sees coming a mile off.
Draganov blocks a head kick by Kuznetmedov.
Draganov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetmedov slips a jab from Draganov.
Draganov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetmedov lands a jab.
Draganov drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetmedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
A low kick from Kuznetmedov misses
and Draganov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Draganov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetmedov dodges the punch combination from Draganov.
A jab from Draganov misses.
Kuznetmedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov throws out a loose jab but Kuznetmedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetmedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Draganov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetmedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draganov misses the shot to the body.
Draganov cracks Kuznetmedov with a good jab.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetmedov keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Draganov feints a jab promting Kuznetmedov to slip. Draganov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuznetmedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetmedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.
Draganov swings for the body but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Kuznetmedov throws an overhand right that lands on Draganov's shoulder, as Draganov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetmedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetmedov throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Draganov.
Draganov scores with a jab. Kuznetmedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Draganov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Draganov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetmedov as he connects with a hook.
Draganov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetmedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Draganov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetmedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draganov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!
A very excited looking Ivan Draganov 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:
Young Lions: Green v Veitayaki
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Pfeifer is looking to clinch.
Draganov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pfeifer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pfeifer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pfeifer misses with the combination.
Draganov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pfeifer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draganov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pfeifer's head.
Draganov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov lands with a good body shot.
Pfeifer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pfeifer falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Draganov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Draganov.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
Pfeifer blocks an uppercut.
Pfeifer has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Pfeifer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Draganov has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Draganov.
A right handed body shot lands from Draganov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Pfeifer takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pfeifer backwards. #ROC2#
Pfeifer is rocked!
Pfeifer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Pfeifer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Pfeifer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pfeifer.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Pfeifer blocking some punches.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Pfeifer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pfeifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer blocks an uppercut.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pfeifer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Draganov.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pfeifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pfeifer blocking some punches.
Pfeifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pfeifer.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pfeifer.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Pfeifer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pfeifer.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pfeifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pfeifer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pfeifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pfeifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pfeifer.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pfeifer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Pfeifer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pfeifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pfeifer's efforts to push away.
Pfeifer seems to have got his legs back now.
Draganov pushes Pfeifer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pfeifer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Draganov has him pressed against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draganov cracks Pfeifer with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Pfeifer goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Pfeifer wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ivan Draganov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Draganov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Young Lions 205T Round 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Draganov lands a jab to the nose.
Green lunges at Draganov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Draganov's hand.
Green misses with an uppercut. Draganov saw that one coming.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draganov.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green misses with a hook. Draganov ducked under it nicely.
Draganov throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Draganov clinches with his opponent.
Draganov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green digs a right hand into Draganov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draganov's gas tank.
Green takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draganov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Green lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Draganov.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Green.
Draganov scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green pushes Draganov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Green digs a right hand underneath Draganov's ribcage. Draganov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Draganov blocking some punches.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green lands an uppercut.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Draganov working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Green back against the ropes.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draganov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Green seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Draganov can turn it around.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov lands with a light punch inside.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Joe Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Draganov's corner calls for a 1-2. Draganov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Draganov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Draganov clinches with his opponent.
Green blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Green back against the ropes.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Draganov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green blocking some punches.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Green.
Draganov lands a right hand.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green blocking some punches.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov lands with a right to the head.
Green misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Green working aggressively here.
Green blocking some punches.
Draganov lands a shot to the body.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike.
Green misses with the head strike.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov 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!
#R3#
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green throws a hook to the side of Draganov's head but Draganov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Draganov throws a shot to the body.
Draganov swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green looks to land a left hand but Draganov moved out of range nicely.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draganov.
Draganov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Green.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Draganov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov slips under a jab from Green.
Draganov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Draganov takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Draganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green misses with the head strike.
Green lands a body shot. #T1#
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Draganov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Green.
#T2#
Green takes a shot to the head.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov blocking some punches.
Green is leaning against Draganov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Green on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Green.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov works on Green's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draganov.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joe Green did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Draganov lands a jab to the head.
Green misses with a double jab.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draganov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Draganov thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Draganov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Draganov lands with a shot to the body.
Green slips under a jab from Draganov.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Green misses with a hook.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Draganov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov lands an overhand right.
Green throws a right and a left that Draganov avoids nicely.
Draganov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green misses with a left hand
letting Draganov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Draganov throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Draganov lands a right hook to the body.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Draganov. Draganov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green avoids the body shot from Draganov.
Green takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Green moves forwards but Draganov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Green tries to keep at a distance but Draganov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draganov or not.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Green back against the ropes.
Green misses with the head strike.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Draganov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Green tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
Green tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Draganov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green throws a jab when Draganov was well out of range.#CL2#
Draganov pushes Green up against the ropes in a clinch.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Draganov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov working aggressively here.
#T1#
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Draganovs head.
A short body shot lands from Green as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov pushes Green back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Green digs a right hand into Draganov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draganov's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Draganov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Green. #T2#
A short right from Green.
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!
Green makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Green working aggressively here.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Green as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Green on the inside.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Green presses Draganov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Green.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Green!
Joe Green gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Ivan Draganov stepped up to the mic, saying 'powerful, big heart'.
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Event:
Young Lions 170T Round 3
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Draganov misses with a straight left.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Draganov had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Draganov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Draganov defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee thuds a left hand into Draganov's body.#CL#
Draganov clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Draganov is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Draganov has his back to the ropes.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Draganov digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Draganov as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draganov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Draganov keeps him there for the moment.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Draganov has him pressed against the ropes.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with some punches.
Draganov is trying to stall.
Draganov is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Draganov.
Draganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Draganov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee is trying to push Draganov away but Draganov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Draganov blocking some punches.
#T2#
Draganov pushes Lee back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Draganov keeps him there for the moment.
Draganov tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Draganov stalls.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Draganov.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Draganov looking to stall.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Draganov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draganov is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Draganov does no damage.
Draganov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Draganov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Draganov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Draganov misses with a hook.
Draganov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws the left hand but Draganov avoids the punch easily.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Draganov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Draganov misses the shot to the body.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Lee jabs at Draganov's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Draganov in his tracks.
Draganov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Draganov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draganov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draganov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Draganov's head.
Draganov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Draganov in the body. #CL#
Draganov moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Draganov tries to tie him up.
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee thuds a left hand into Draganov's body.
Draganov throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.#T2#
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Draganov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivan Draganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draganov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Draganov is rocked!
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Draganov has time to react.
Oh Draganov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draganov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Draganov's calf.
Draganov seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draganov throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Draganov moves out of range easily.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee misses with a low kick as Draganov jumps back.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Draganov rushes Lee and presses him up against the ropes.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Draganov in his tracks.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Draganov gets a clinch.
Draganov is trying to stall.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Draganov has Lee pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Draganov.
A short right from Draganov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee works on Draganov's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Draganov leaning against his opponent.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draganov stalling in the clinch.
Lee letting Draganov take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Draganov.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Draganov avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Draganov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tommy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Draganov is just out of range.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draganov loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee throws out a counter right but Draganov avoids it with no problem.
Draganov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee connects with a body shot.#T2#
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Draganov's side.
Draganov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Draganov looks to clinch
and Draganov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Draganov's side.
Draganov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Lee.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Draganov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Draganov tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Draganov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Lee!
A relieved looking Tommy Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FFA 8: Bishop vs Waves
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Snake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Snake goes for a double leg but Draganov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Draganov continues to drive forward.
Draganov misses with an uppercut.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Draganov cracks Snake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Draganov drops his hands momentarily and Snake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Draganov.
Snake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draganov circles away quickly and effectively.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Draganov manages to circle out of the way.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Snake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snake fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Draganov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.
Draganov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snake in his tracks.
Snake misses with a hook. Draganov ducked under it nicely.
Draganov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
As Draganov tries to get set, Snake tries to push him back and clinch up but Draganov manages to avoid the attempt.
Draganov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Draganov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Draganov throws a right hand that Snake ducks under and follows up with a left that Snake also avoids with ease.
Draganov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draganov defending well as Snake loads up on a big left hand.
Draganov misses the shot to the body.
Snake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Draganov moves out of range of the strikes.
Snake slips a jab from Draganov.
A big left from Draganov misses.
Snake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake cracks Draganov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snake slips under a jab from Draganov.#TD#
Snake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Draganov was covering up waiting for the punch and Snake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Draganov being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Draganov wants to stand up but Snake is controlling him.
Snake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snake 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake stops Draganov from standing up.
Draganov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Draganov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body. Snake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draganov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snake.
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Snake cracks Draganov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Draganov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Snake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake dodges the punch combination from Draganov.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Draganov manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Snake walks into a straight right hand from Draganov.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draganov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
Snake throws a right hand that Draganov ducks under and follows up with a left that Draganov also avoids with ease.
Snake misses with an uppercut.
Draganov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Draganov throws the left hand but Snake avoids the punch easily.
Draganov avoids the body shot from Snake.
Draganov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov looks to throw the jab but Snake is out of range.
Draganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Draganov's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Draganov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Draganov 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.
Snake throws a right and a left that Draganov avoids nicely.
Draganov throws out a powerful jab.
Draganov misses with a looping right.#TD#
Snake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov is desperately trying to improve his position but Snake has a good base and remains in mount.
Snake with shots to the head and body - Draganov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snake lands a nice shot to the head.
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
Draganov wants to control but Snake is having none of it.#T3#
Snake throws some wild stikes that Draganov manages to avoid easily.
Draganov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Draganov blocking the ground and pound.
Snake breaks from Draganov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Snake tries to control but Draganov wriggling away.
Snake lands a big elbow.
Snake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Draganov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Snake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Draganov tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.#T4#
Snake unloads with some shots from mount but Draganov bucks and avoids them well.
Snake with the ground and pound from mount.
Snake lands with some strikes.
Snake throws some wild stikes that Draganov manages to avoid easily.
Snake looking to ground and pound but Draganov is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Draganov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Snake.
Snake cracks Draganov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solid Snake dominated that second round.
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#
Snake slips a jab from Draganov.#TD#
Snake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Draganov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Draganov is not content to let Snake control the position.
Snake misses with the ground and pound.
Draganov is not content to let Snake control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake working the ground and pound but Draganov is defending the strikes. #T1#
Draganov defending against the ground and pound.
Snake throws a strike aimed at the side of Draganov's head but Draganov avoids it well.
Solid Snake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Snake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Draganov wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Draganov defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Snake crashes against the mat.
Snake working away.
Snake throws an elbow but Draganov slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Draganov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snake looks up at the clock and then as Draganov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Snake controlling from side mount.
Snake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Snake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Draganov is looking to regain half guard here but Snake keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Snake are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Snake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Draganov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Draganov defending against the ground and pound.
Snake wants to control but Draganov is keeping him busy.
Snake is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Draganov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Draganov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Draganov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Draganov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Draganov trying to control but Snake postures up.
Snake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draganov won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Draganov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solid Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solid Snake!
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Event:
LFC 18
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Draganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Draganov checks a leg kick.
Alderson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Draganov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderson doesn't seem phased though.
Alderson throws a leg kick but Draganov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Draganov swings for the body but Alderson moves out of range.
Alderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Draganov avoided it.
Alderson missing with a left hand there. Draganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderson throws an off balance right hand
and Draganov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Draganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Draganov.
Alderson swings widly with a right hand
and Draganov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderson tries to land a leg kick but Draganov saw it coming and moves away.
Alderson sizes up Draganov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Alderson slams his shin into Draganov's torso.
Alderson ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Draganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Draganov moves into range and clinches up with Alderson.
Draganov blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Draganov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Alderson is pushing Draganov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderson is trying to break the clinch but Draganov has him pressed against the cage.
Draganov taking a breather.#T2#
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alderson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Draganov.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
Alderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Draganov lands a body punch.
Alderson tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
Draganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Alderson.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Draganov has double underhooks.
Alderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderson misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##BC#
Alderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Alderson tries to keep at a distance but Draganov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Alderson controls the action.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draganov is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
Alderson taking a breather.
Draganov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderson.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderson can't break the clinch.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderson backwards. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Alderson avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the cage.
Draganov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Draganov.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
Alderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
#BC#
Alderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alderson looks for the body kick but Draganov saw that one coming.
Draganov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderson counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Draganov forces Alderson back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draganov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Draganov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Alderson misses.
Draganov moves out of range of the leg kick from Alderson.
Draganov with a hook.
Alderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Draganov counters with a nice uppercut.
Draganov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderson.
Draganov ducks under a wild hook from Alderson.#CL2#
Alderson gets tackled into the cage by Draganov. Draganov maintains the clinch.
Alderson prevents a body shot from Draganov.
Alderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderson.
Alderson takes a shot to the head.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Draganov presses Alderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov blocking some punches.
Draganov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alderson or not. #T1#
Alderson misses with a body punch.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov lands a hook that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Alderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draganov is keeping busy.
Ivan Draganov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draganov lands a body punch.
Alderson is trying to break free.
Draganov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alderson has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Alderson gets through Draganov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Draganov.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Draganov prevents Alderson from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Draganov as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draganov lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Alderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov digs a right hand into Alderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alderson's gas tank.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Draganov stalling in the clinch.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Alderson.
Alderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike.
Alderson looking to stall.
Draganov lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Draganov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alderson's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draganov.
Alderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Draganov has him pressed against the cage.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Draganov lands an uppercut.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Alderson controls the action.
Draganov lands a right hand.
Draganov lands a shot to the body.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draganov tries a body shot but Alderson blocks it.
#T4#
Draganov tries a body shot but Alderson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draganov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov stalling.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderson has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Draganov lands a nice shot to the body.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Alderson avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the cage.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderson wants to stall.
Alderson trying to control the position but instead, Draganov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alderson into the cage.
Alderson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draganov.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Draganov lands a head shot.
Draganov walks into a left hand.
Ivan Draganov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Draganov closes the distance and pushes Alderson back into the cage.
Alderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alderson trying to stall but Draganov improves his position.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Draganov.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderson.
Still in the clinch, Draganov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draganov is working Alderson over against the cage.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Alderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alderson misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Draganov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Draganov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldersons head.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
Draganov leaning against his opponent.
Draganov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alderson up against the cage.
Draganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
Alderson working hard to break the clinch.
Draganov blocking some punches.
Draganov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Alderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Alderson breaks from the clinch.
Draganov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Draganov rushes Alderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alderson blocks a body shot from Draganov.
Draganov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Draganov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov lands an uppercut.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Draganov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivan Draganov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Draganov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
Alderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Alderson.
Alderson is trying to push Draganov away but Draganov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Alderson is trying to break free.
Draganov'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.
Alderson tries to stall but Draganov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Alderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Alderson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Draganov tries a body shot but Alderson blocks it.
Alderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elliott Alderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draganov is pushing Alderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alderson fails to land.
Draganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Alderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draganov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!
Ivan Draganov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
LFC 12
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Buzzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draganov.
Draganov throws out a powerful jab.
Buzzard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draganov.
Buzzard fakes the leg kick and cracks Draganov in the body.
Draganov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buzzard counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Buzzard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buzzard blocks a body shot from Draganov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
Buzzard tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Buzzard back against the cage.
Buzzard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buzzard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buzzard blocking some punches.
#T1#
Draganov misses with some punches.
Buzzard lands with a left to the head.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov tries to work over Buzzard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
A hook to the body from Buzzard.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buzzard lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buzzard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buzzard.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Buzzard.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buzzard up against the cage.
A short right from Draganov on the inside.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buzzard's elbow.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buzzard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buzzard lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Buzzard.
Buzzard stalling the fight.
Buzzard lands a hook that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
#T3##TD2#
Buzzard pulls guard effortlessly.
Draganov is fighting to break Buzzard's control of his arms but Buzzard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Buzzard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Draganov stacks Buzzard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Draganov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buzzard wants to control but Draganov postures up.
Buzzard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Draganov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Draganov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buzzard on the ground.
Draganov working away.#T4#
Buzzard is looking for a sweep.
Draganov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draganov trying to control the position but Buzzard is working away.
Draganov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buzzard sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Buzzard throws out a leg kick but Draganov moves out of range and Buzzard only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Draganov misses the target.#CL#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Buzzard lands an uppercut.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buzzard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
Buzzard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
A short left from Buzzard.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
Buzzard scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draganov.
Buzzard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov stalling.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buzzard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buzzard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draganov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buzzard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Buzzard controls his hands.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buzzard prevents a body shot from Draganov.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buzzard cracks Draganov with a nice body shot.#T2#
Buzzard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buzzard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draganov or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buzzard.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buzzard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buzzard digs a right hand into Draganov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draganov's gas tank.
Buzzard blocks an uppercut.
Buzzard lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD2#
Buzzard floors Draganov with a big punch on the inside! Draganov is trying to recover but Buzzard dives into side control. #ROC2#
Draganov is rocked!#T3##SUB2#
Buzzard is trying to get an arm triangle but Draganov is defending well.
Oh Draganov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Buzzard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buzzard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Buzzard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Draganov seems to have got his legs back now.
Draganov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Draganov tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Buzzard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Draganov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Buzzard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draganov, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Buzzard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buzzard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Draganov tries to improve position but can't.
Draganov seems a little lost for a moment, as Buzzard dominates the positioning.
Buzzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buzzard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Draganov is trying to control Buzzard's posture but Buzzard avoids it.
Draganov wants to get back to his feet.
Draganov is not content to let Buzzard control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buzzard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Draganov's calf.
Buzzard looks to land a body kick but Draganov moved away.
Draganov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Draganov misses with a jab to the body
and Buzzard counters with an outside leg kick.
Draganov misses with a left hand
and Buzzard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buzzard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Draganov. That did some damage!
Buzzard lands a glancing blow to the side of Draganov's head.
Draganov takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzzard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Buzzard drops his shoulder and cracks Draganov with a huge uppercut! Draganov goes down! Can Buzzard finish him?
#ROC2#
Draganov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Draganov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draganov keeping moving, preventing Buzzard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Buzzard is stalling in the full guard.
Buzzard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Draganov seems to have got his legs back now.
Buzzard trying to mount his opponent but Draganov defends it. #SUB2#
Buzzard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draganov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buzzard.
Buzzard moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Buzzard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivan Draganov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Draganov parries the strikes from Buzzard easily there. Buzzard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Draganov to escape.
#SUB2#
Buzzard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draganov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Buzzard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Buzzard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draganov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Buzzard is trying to get an arm triangle but Draganov is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Buzzard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Draganov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Draganov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buzzard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Buzzard wants to finish this one by submission but Draganov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Buzzard. #SUB2#
Buzzard working for a guillotine from mount but Draganov is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buzzard controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Buzzard wants to finish this one by submission but Draganov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Buzzard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Buzzard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Anthony Buzzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buzzard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard!
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