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Event:
WKBC: Cornell VS Pesalelei 2
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litchkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Litchkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Canchola's head.
Canchola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Litchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canchola.
Canchola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Litchkov throws a hook but Canchola blocks it.
Canchola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Litchkov in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Litchkov.
Canchola misses with a straight right.
Canchola throws an overhand right that lands on Litchkov's shoulder, as Litchkov tries to avoid the shot.
Litchkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Litchkov moves away from the strike by Canchola.
Litchkov tests Canchola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canchola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canchola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canchola slips under a jab from Litchkov.
A combination from Litchkov does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litchkov throws a hook but Canchola blocks it.
Litchkov moves out of range as Canchola throws a body kick.
Litchkov tries a low kick but Canchola avoids it.
Litchkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canchola is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Litchkov misses #CL#
and Canchola counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Canchola scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC#
Canchola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canchola checks a leg kick.
Canchola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Litchkov defending well as Canchola loads up on a big left hand.
Litchkov misses with a straight left.
As Litchkov looks to move away, Canchola throws a big counter combo but Litchkov just gets out of the way.
Canchola slips under a jab.
Canchola keeps Litchkov at a distance using the push kick.
Canchola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Litchkov takes a step back to recover.
Canchola throws a head kick that misses.
Litchkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Litchkov misses the target.
Canchola seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Canchola throws an overhand right that lands on Litchkov's shoulder, as Litchkov tries to avoid the shot.
Canchola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canchola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Litchkov misses.
Litchkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Canchola.
Alexi Litchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canchola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Litchkov. Litchkov obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Litchkov misses.
Canchola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Canchola checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litchkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Canchola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canchola.
Canchola ducks under a wild hook from Litchkov.
Canchola looks for the body kick but Litchkov saw that one coming.
Canchola lands a head kick. Litchkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Litchkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Litchkov is looking to chop away at Canchola's legs.
Litchkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Canchola is out of range and Litchkov settles back down.
Canchola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Litchkov looks winded!
Canchola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Canchola throws a jab when Litchkov was well out of range.
Canchola moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Canchola lands a leg kick that knocks Litchkov off balance momentarily.
Litchkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canchola. That one must have hurt.
Canchola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Litchkov in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canchola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Litchkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canchola checks the leg kick.
Canchola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Litchkov manages to circle out of the way.
Canchola clobbers Litchkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canchola. That's going to slow Litchkov down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcario Alcala Canchola dominated that round.
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#
Canchola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Litchkov.
Litchkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Litchkov motions for Canchola to come forward. Litchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litchkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Litchkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Canchola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Litchkov is looking to chop away at Canchola's legs.
Litchkov throws a low kick but Canchola avoids it.
Canchola thuds his shin into the meat of Litchkov's side.
Litchkov looks to land a right hand but Canchola moved out of range.
Litchkov misses with an uppercut.
Litchkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Litchkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Litchkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Litchkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Canchola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canchola misses with a series of wild punches.
Litchkov blocks a head kick by Canchola.
Canchola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canchola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canchola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Litchkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Canchola is out of range and Litchkov settles back down. #T1#
Canchola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Litchkov is breathing heavily.
Jab by Canchola.
Litchkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canchola is out of range.
Canchola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Litchkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Canchola ducks under a wild hook from Litchkov.
Litchkov tries to land a leg kick but Canchola saw it coming and moves away.
Canchola throws a nice head kick!
Canchola is looking to land body kicks.
Litchkov misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canchola.
Good shot there by Canchola.
Litchkov misses with a low kick.
Canchola is looking to counter punch.
Canchola looks to land a body kick but Litchkov moved away.
Canchola looks to land a body kick but Litchkov moved away.
Litchkov moves away from the strike by Canchola.
Litchkov throws a series of punches but Canchola moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canchola misses with a body kick.
Litchkov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Litchkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Litchkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Canchola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Litchkov can do to turn this around?
Canchola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Canchola.
Litchkov dips to his left and cracks Canchola with an uppercut!
Litchkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canchola.
Canchola misses with a body kick.
Litchkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canchola plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big right from Litchkov misses.
Litchkov throws a leg kick but Canchola moved away.
Canchola throws a sloppy head kick and Litchkov moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Canchola.
Canchola throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Litchkov slips under a jab from Canchola.
Litchkov avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canchola slips a jab from Litchkov.
Canchola moves out of range as Litchkov throws a body kick.
Litchkov misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcario Alcala Canchola dominated that second round.
That's time! Canchola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Litchkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Canchola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Canchola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canchola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Canchola staying out of range there.
Litchkov lands a leg kick that knocks Canchola off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canchola.
Litchkov missing with a left hand there. Canchola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Litchkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Canchola will feel that in the morning.
Canchola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Litchkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canchola.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canchola.
Canchola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Litchkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Canchola.
Canchola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canchola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Litchkov can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Canchola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Litchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Litchkov tries to work over Canchola's front leg with a kick but Canchola checks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Litchkov scores with a four punch combination!
Litchkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litchkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Litchkov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Canchola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canchola lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Litchkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canchola to score with a decent uppercut.
Canchola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Litchkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Litchkov is rocked!
Jab from Canchola.
Litchkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Canchola finish him?
Nice jab there from Canchola.
Canchola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canchola misses with a few strikes there.
Litchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Litchkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canchola.
Canchola catches Litchkov napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Litchkov goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Marcario Alcala Canchola!
In his post fight interview, Marcario Alcala Canchola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WKBC: Cornell VS Tua 2
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moheya tries to work over Litchkov's front leg with a kick but Litchkov checks it.
Moheya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Moheya.
A solid leg kick lands there for Litchkov.
Moheya lands a slapping body shot.
Litchkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Litchkov throws out a counter right but Moheya avoids it with no problem.
Litchkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Litchkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moheya.
Moheya throws a low kick but Litchkov avoids it.
Moheya is looking to slow Litchkov down with leg kicks.
Moheya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moheya throws a head kick that misses.
Litchkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litchkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Litchkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Litchkov connects with a leg kick.
Moheya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Moheya blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Moheya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Litchkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Litchkov - that will leave a mark!
Litchkov misses with a hook
and Moheya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Moheya misses with a looping right.
Litchkov tries to land a leg kick but Moheya saw it coming and moves away.
Moheya is looking to chop away at Litchkov's legs.
Litchkov delivers a nice body kick.
Litchkov scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Litchkov.
Litchkov throws a hook to the side of Moheya's head but Moheya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moheya throws a front kick aimed at Litchkov's knee but Litchkov avoids it well.
Litchkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Moheya cracks Litchkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Litchkov throws a low kick but Moheya moves out of range easily.
Litchkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moheya slips under a jab from Litchkov.
Litchkov connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Litchkov misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Litchkov. #T2#
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!
Moheya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moheya sets himself, and Litchkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Moheya avoids it this time.
Litchkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moheya. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Moheya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Litchkov doesn't seem phased though.
Litchkov throws a looping overhand right but Moheya ducks down to avoid it.
Moheya 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.
Litchkov needs to keep his hands up - Moheya had a free shot at his head there.
Litchkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moheya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Litchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Moheya counters with a straight right hand.
Litchkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Moheya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moheya checks a leg kick.
Litchkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moheya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moheya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Litchkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moheya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Litchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexi Litchkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Litchkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Litchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Litchkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moheya is looking to counter punch.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Moheya.
Litchkov throws a low kick but Moheya avoids it.
Litchkov scores with a leg kick.
Moheya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moheya cracks Litchkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Litchkov loads up on a big right hand but Moheya slips the punch.
Litchkov thumps Moheya with a low kick.
Moheya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Litchkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litchkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litchkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Litchkov. Moheya shrugs it off though.
Moheya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moheya throws a jab but it's blocked by Litchkov.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
A left lands for Litchkov.
Moheya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Litchkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moheya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moheya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Moheya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Litchkov lands with a cross.
Litchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moheya.
Litchkov is breathing heavily.
A combination from Moheya does no damage.
Moheya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moheya 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.
Moheya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moheya digs a good hook to Litchkov's body.
Moheya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moheya defending well as Litchkov loads up on a big left hand.
Litchkov slips a jab from Moheya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Litchkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moheya.
A slow jab from Litchkov misses its intended target. #T2#
Nice body punch from Moheya.
Alexi Litchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litchkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moheya misses with a wild body shot.
Litchkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moheya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moheya misses with a body kick.
Litchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moheya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Litchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Litchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moheya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moheya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moheya lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A good leg kick by Litchkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moheya lands with a nice body punch.
Moheya throws a leg kick but Litchkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moheya throws a push kick but Litchkov slaps the foot to one side.
Litchkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moheya is able to avoid easily.
Moheya is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JJ Moheya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Litchkov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Litchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Moheya finds it's way through Litchkov's defenses.
Litchkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moheya to score with a decent uppercut.
Litchkov motions for Moheya to come forward. Litchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litchkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moheya is able to avoid easily.
Moheya tried to counter with a leg kick but Litchkov avoided it.
Litchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Moheya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Litchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Litchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moheya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Litchkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Litchkov misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moheya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Litchkov misses with a kick to the body.
Moheya is looking for a counter combo.
Moheya misses with a wild body shot.
Litchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Litchkov connects with a leg kick.
Litchkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Litchkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moheya checks it well.
Litchkov misses with a low kick.
Moheya misses with a looping left.
Moheya tries to score with a low kick but Litchkov moves his leg out of the way.
Litchkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moheya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Litchkov has time to react.
Litchkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Litchkov looks to move away, Moheya throws a big counter combo but Litchkov just gets out of the way.
Litchkov blocks the body kick.
Litchkov loads up on a big right hand but Moheya slips the punch.
Moheya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moheya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moheya.
Moheya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good work by Moheya as he checks the leg kick.
Litchkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A low kick from Litchkov misses
letting Moheya counter with a right hand.
Moheya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Moheya's shoulder, as Moheya tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Moheya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moheya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litchkov.
Litchkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moheya.
Moheya is looking to slow Litchkov down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Moheya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moheya looks to land a body kick but Litchkov moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moheya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moheya swings for the body but Litchkov moves out of range.
Litchkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moheya scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Moheya catches Litchkov right on the button with a cross.
Moheya misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Litchkov misses
and Moheya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Litchkov's knee momentarily.
Moheya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Litchkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moheya throws a body punch but Litchkov moves out of range.
Moheya misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Moheya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moheya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
WKBC:Cotto VS Turturro 2
Date: May 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Litchkov - that will leave a mark!
Nurmagomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Litchkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Litchkov misses with a low kick.
Litchkov throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Litchkov works the jab nicely.
Litchkov with a nice calf kick.
Litchkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litchkov throws out the jab.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Litchkov feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Litchkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Litchkov misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
That kick from Litchkov tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Litchkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Litchkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litchkov.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litchkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.#T2#
Litchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Litchkov looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick from Litchkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Litchkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Litchkov with a series of wild strikes but Litchkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Litchkov tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litchkov.
Litchkov with a nice cross.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Litchkov avoids nicely.
Litchkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Litchkov misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Litchkov lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexi Litchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Litchkov throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Nurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Litchkov lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice combination. Litchkov backs away looking to recover.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Litchkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Nurmagomedov both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Litchkov - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Litchkov is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Litchkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Litchkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litchkov cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Litchkov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Litchkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Litchkov misses with a leg kick.
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!
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a one two! Litchkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Litchkov avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Litchkov.
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
#T1#
Litchkov throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Litchkov moves out of range.
Litchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Litchkov connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nurmagomedov!
Litchkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Nurmagomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Litchkov misses with a hook.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Litchkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Alexi Litchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov works over Litchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WKBC: New Arrivals
Date: May 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Litchkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Nurmagomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Litchkov.
Litchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Litchkov takes one to the side of the head.
Litchkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Nurmagomedov looks to move away, Litchkov throws a big counter combo but Nurmagomedov just gets out of the way.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litchkov tries a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Litchkov.
Litchkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Litchkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Litchkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Litchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Litchkov moves out of range.
Litchkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Litchkov misses.
Litchkov throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Litchkov.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Litchkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Litchkov is just out of range.
Litchkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Litchkov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Litchkov's body.
Nurmagomedov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Litchkov throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Litchkov throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Litchkov throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexi Litchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Litchkov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Litchkov motions for Nurmagomedov to come forward. Litchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Litchkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Litchkov.
Litchkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a straight right. Litchkov didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Litchkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Litchkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Nurmagomedov lands.
Litchkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Litchkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Litchkov misses with a leg kick
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Litchkov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Litchkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Litchkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Litchkov avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Litchkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Litchkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Litchkov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Litchkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Litchkov throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Litchkov misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Litchkov misses with a kick to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Litchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands with a straight right. Litchkov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alexi Litchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Litchkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Litchkov takes one on the button.
Nurmagomedov works over Litchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Litchkov walks into a straight right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Litchkov's hands.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Litchkov moves out of range.
Litchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Litchkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Litchkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Litchkov misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Litchkov is predictable there
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Litchkov thinking.
Litchkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov tests Litchkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Litchkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov works over Litchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Litchkov eats them both and turns towards Nurmagomedov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Litchkov thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Litchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Litchkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nurmagomedov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Litchkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Litchkov. Litchkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Litchkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Litchkov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov jabs Litchkov right on the nose. Litchkov blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Litchkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Litchkov throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Litchkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Litchkov misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litchkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Litchkov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Litchkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Litchkov's body.
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!
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Litchkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Litchkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Litchkov counters with a thumping low kick.
Litchkov throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Nurmagomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Litchkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Litchkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Litchkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Litchkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Litchkov throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Litchkov's midsection.
Litchkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Litchkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Litchkov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Litchkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov stuns Litchkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurmagomedov, as that shot connected.
Litchkov avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A nice combination there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Litchkov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov works Litchkov's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
Litchkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nurmagomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Litchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litchkov takes one on the button.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Litchkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexi Litchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Litchkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WKBC: The Zealot VS Rua
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Litchkov.
Litchkov tries to score with a low kick but Om moves his leg out of the way.
Om appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Litchkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Litchkov is looking to land body kicks.
Om steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Litchkov.
Om takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Muhammad Om has been cut.
Om lands with an overhand left.
Litchkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Om has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Litchkov.
Litchkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Litchkov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Litchkov.
Litchkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Om in his tracks.
Litchkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Litchkov misses with a hook. Om ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Litchkov is predictable there
letting Om counter with a right hand. #T1#
Om takes one to the chin there.
Litchkov throws a body kick that misses.
Om is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Litchkov with a nice cross.
Om avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Om stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Litchkov.
Om blocks a low kick nicely.
Litchkov throws a right hand that misses
and Om counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Om drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Litchkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Om's sensitive parts.
Om takes one on the button.
Om takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Om tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Litchkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexi Litchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Om tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Litchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Litchkov is breathing heavily.
Om tries to clinch there but Litchkov circles away.
Good work by Om as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Om looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Om on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Om misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Om forces Litchkov back against the ropes and clinches.
Om blocks an uppercut.
Litchkov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Om manages to break the clinch.
Litchkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Litchkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Om's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Litchkov throws a leg kick
and Om counters with a three punch combo that has Litchkov backing up. Litchkov nods at Om to acknowledge the strikes.
Om moves in looking to clinch but Litchkov pushes him off.
Litchkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Despite the aggression on Om's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Om slips under a jab.
Om blocks a jab.
Litchkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Om can do to turn this around?
Om slips under a jab.
A big left from Litchkov misses.
Om now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Litchkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Litchkov throws a low kick but Om moves out of range easily.
Om tries to counter with a clinch but Litchkov shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litchkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Om jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Om is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Litchkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Om is out of range.
Litchkov throws a leg kick
and Om connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Litchkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Om looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Litchkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Litchkov, as that shot connected.
Om uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Litchkov.
Om misses the shot to the body.
Litchkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Litchkov throws out a leg kick but Om moves out of range and Litchkov only half commits.
A low kick from Litchkov misses
and Om cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Om swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Om tries to clinch up.
Om cracks Litchkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Litchkov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Om drives through and clinches with Litchkov against the ropes.
Litchkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Om.
Om's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Om blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Litchkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Om. #BC2#
Om breaks from the clinch.
Litchkov staying out of range there.
Litchkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Om tries to bum rush Litchkov with a series of wild strikes but Litchkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Om tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Om.
The fighters circling - Litchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Litchkov misses with the body kick
and Om cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Om tries to clinch up but Litchkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Om tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Litchkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Om.
Muhammad Om is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Om is looking to clinch but Litchkov is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Om showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Om's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Litchkov moves away from the strike by Om.
Om checks a leg kick.
Om checks a leg kick.
Om takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Om tries to close the distance and clinch but Litchkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Litchkov misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Om's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Litchkov wants to land a leg kick but Om is out of range.
Om wants to counter the offense by Litchkov and move into the clinch position.
Om avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Om unleashes a big counter combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Litchkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litchkov motions for Om to come forward. Litchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Om lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Litchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexi Litchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Om. #T1#
Litchkov misses with a left hand
enabling Om to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Om wants to clinch.
Litchkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Om has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Litchkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Om.
Om fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexi Litchkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Om wants to clinch up but Litchkov keeps it at a distance.
Om tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Om.
Om throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Om misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Om keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Litchkov.#CL2#
Om gets a clinch.
Om lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Om breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Litchkov wants to slow Om down by chopping away at his legs.
Om tries to counter with a clinch but Litchkov shakes him off and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Om blocks the leg kick.
Om now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Om tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Om escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Om lands with a nice combination. Litchkov backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Om clinches up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Om comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Om 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Om!
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