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Event:
LAFC 19
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Hittah avoids the body shot from Saganov.
Saganov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hittah misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Hittah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saganov misses with an uppercut. Hittah saw that one coming.
Hittah throws a shot from downtown. Saganov moves away and avoids it.
Big Hittah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saganov lands with a cross.
Hittah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hittah throws a nice looking combination but Saganov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saganov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saganov needs to keep his hands up - Hittah had a free shot at his head there.
Saganov throws a body punch but Hittah moves out of range.
A slow jab from Saganov misses its intended target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hittah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saganov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saganov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saganov duly obliges.
Saganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Hittah drops Saganov with a beautiful combination! Saganov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hittah is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Olej Saganov has been cut.
We've been told by Saganov's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hittah defending well as Saganov loads up on a big left hand.
Hittah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saganov.
The fighters circling - Saganov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hittah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saganov.#T1#
Hittah ducks under a wild hook from Saganov.
Saganov jabs at Hittah's body.#KD2#
Hittah lands a big right hand that sends Saganov crashing to the mat! Hittah stays standing though and waves Saganov back to his feet!#ROC2#Saganov is rocked!
Saganov backs away from a small jab... but Hittah lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Saganov crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hittah with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Big Hittah!
Big Hittah bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
LAFC 15
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Currant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Currant slips a jab and a cross from Saganov.
Saganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saganov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Currant works Saganov's body with a nice hook.
Saganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Currant is just out of range.
Saganov scores with a nice head shot.
Currant scores with a shot to the body.
Currant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saganov misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Currant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saganov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saganov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Currant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saganov's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Currant takes a swing at Saganov's ribcage but misses.
Saganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saganov misses with a series of wild punches.
Saganov lands a nice hook to Currant's body. Currant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saganov moves out of range of the strikes.
Saganov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Currant slips a jab from Saganov.#T1#
Currant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Currant.
Currant darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Saganov drops Currant with a right and a left! Saganov comes rushing in but Currant regains his composure and manages to keep Saganov in guard.
#CUT2#It looks like Lebonon Currant has been cut.
Saganov trying to control but Currant is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Currant working for a triangle but Saganov defends it easily.
Saganov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Currant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Currant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saganov defends well.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Currant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Currant is looking for a triangle but Saganov pushes his legs off easily.
Saganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Currant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saganov drops back looking for a leg! Currant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Currant manages to kick Saganov off! Saganov jumps back into Currant's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saganov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Currant is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB2#
Saganov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saganov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Saganov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Currant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Currant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Currant! #REVR##SUB#
Currant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Currant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saganov tries to buck Currant off but Currant is having none of it.#T4#
Saganov is trying to get back to his feet.
Saganov trying to control but Currant flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Saganov just trying to survive but Currant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saganov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Currant.
Saganov trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Saganov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Currant's arms.
Saganov is trying to get back to his feet but Currant has full control of the position and if anything, Saganov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saganov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Saganov fending off the submission attempt from Currant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lebonon Currant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lebonon Currant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Saganov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Currant.
Currant wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Saganov.
Currant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Currant tries to bum rush Saganov with a series of wild strikes but Saganov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saganov scores with a punch to the head.
Saganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Currant is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saganov throws a hook but Currant blocks it.
Saganov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Currant scores with a punch to the head.
Currant throws the left hand but Saganov avoids the punch easily.
Saganov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lebonon Currant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saganov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Currant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD2#
Saganov catches Currant napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Currant to the canvas!
#ROC2#Currant is rocked!
Saganov tries to free his leg and advance position but Currant is retaining full guard.
Oh Currant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Saganov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Currant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lebonon Currant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Currant keeping full guard, as Saganov tries to pass.
Currant seems to have got his legs back now.
Saganov keeps trying to improve his position.
Saganov tries to stand but Currant is controlling from the bottom.
Saganov controlling from the top position.
Saganov trying to control but Currant is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Currant has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Saganov doesn't defend quickly enough and Currant has managed to lock this one up! Can Saganov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Currant on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lebonon Currant! |
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Event:
LAFC 8
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damulag moves away.
And Damulag tries to counter it with a takedown but Saganov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saganov looks to land a right hand but Damulag moved out of range.
Damulag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Damulag drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Damulag wants to control but Saganov is keeping him busy.
Saganov is looking to reverse the position.
Saganov gets back to half guard.
Saganov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damulag is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saganov!
Damulag content just to control the position here. #T1#
Saganov is working to get back to half guard.
Saganov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Damulag drops an elbow to the side of Saganov's head. #SUB#
Saganov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damulag pulls his head out easily.
Damulag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Saganov looking for submissions off his back.
Damulag working over Saganov with some ground and pound. Saganov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2##SUB#
Saganov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Damulag pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Damulag there.
Saganov won't allow Damulag to pass to mount. #SUB#
Saganov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Saganov is defending against the submission attempts here by Damulag.
Damulag is nestled in close to Saganov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Damulag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saganov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saganov trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Saganov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damulag looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damulag working over Saganov with some ground and pound. Saganov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Damulag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Damulag is looking to take a break and control but Saganov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damulag scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Damulag is just content to waste time from the top position. Saganov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Saganov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Damulag frees his head nicely. Oh but Saganov has switched to an armbar! Damulag is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Olej Saganov! |
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Event:
LAFC 4 Shewmaker vs St Pierre
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dewis on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lerrick Dewis has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Dewis does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Saganov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Dewis tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Dewis is rocked!#SUB#
Saganov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dewis is still in real trouble! Can Saganov finish him?
Dewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saganov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saganov has managed to get both his arms back between Dewis's legs - danger averted.
Dewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Saganov won't allow Dewis to sweep him here.
Saganov looking to pass the guard.
Dewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saganov wants to control from the top but Dewis keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dewis is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Saganov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dewis sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Saganov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Saganov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dewis is aware though and is defending well.
Dewis lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dewis stands and throws Saganov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saganov is trying to get back to half guard.
Saganov is not content to let Dewis control the position.
Saganov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Saganov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Saganov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Dewis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The referee warns Saganov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3##SUB2#
Dewis looking for a guillotine from mount but Saganov is having none of it.
Dewis content just to control the position here.
Dewis scoring with strikes but Saganov is staying in there.
Dewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Saganov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dewis looking to control but Saganov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dewis cracks Saganov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Dewis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saganov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saganov is looking to escape.
Dewis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dewis landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saganov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dewis working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Saganov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Dewis! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lerrick Dewis! |
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Event:
LAFC 1
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gojo scores with a takedown into Saganov's guard.#SUB2#
Saganov working for a triangle but Gojo defends it easily.
Saganov trying to keep a closed guard but Gojo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gojo is in close to Saganov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gojo scoring with some ground and pound.
Gojo scoring with some ground and pound.
Gojo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gojo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gojo lands a couple of digs.
Gojo is working Saganov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gojo is working Saganov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gojo is in close to Saganov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Saganov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gojo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Saganov covers up, he's hurt! Gojo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gojo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gojo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Gojo!
After winning the bout, Satoru Gojo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Mammoth slips a jab from Saganov.
Mammoth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mammoth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mammoth.
Saganov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mammoth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saganov scrambles back to his feet.
Mammoth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mammoth throws a series of punches but Saganov avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Mammoth instigates a clinch.
Mammoth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saganov trying to stall but Mammoth improves his position.
Mammoth scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mammoth.
Mammoth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saganov backwards.
Saganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammoth lands with a light punch inside.
Mammoth pushes Saganov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mammoth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mammoth.
Saganov is breathing heavily.
Mammoth lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Mammoth scores with a shot to the side of Saganov's head. #ROC2#Saganov is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mammoth.
Oh Saganov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mammoth creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Saganov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Saganov drops to his knees and Mammoth pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Mammoth!
Mick Mammoth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1055 Round 3
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov misses with a combination
#TD#
and Tellurite counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Saganov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tellurite passes into side control!#SUB#
Tellurite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Tellurite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saganov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saganov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tellurite tries for a kimura but Saganov is defending well.
Saganov is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tellurite wants to control but Saganov is keeping him busy.
Tellurite lands a few punches from side control.
Tellurite in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tellurite working the head and body with strikes.
Tellurite lands some shots froms side control.
Saganov is looking for a sweep.
Tellurite cracks Saganov with a big right hand but Saganov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tellurite lands an elbow.
Saganov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saganov can't do much from the bottom here.
Saganov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tellurite is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Saganov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tellurite with a couple of short strikes.
Saganov is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellurite avoids the attempt from Saganov to control.
Tellurite prevents Saganov from getting the reversal.
Tellurite cracks Saganov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tellurite with a couple of short strikes.
Tellurite looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Saganov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Tellurite! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1055 Round 2
Date: Jul 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ori.
Saganov misses with a body shot.
Ori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saganov takes a swing at Ori's ribcage but misses.
Saganov scores with a hook to the body. Ori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ori.
Ori misses with a series of wild punches.
Saganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ori was well out of range. Poor timing from Saganov.
Saganov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saganov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Donsal Ori has been cut.
Ori misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saganov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ori momentarily.
Ori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saganov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ori manages to avoid it.
Saganov throws a big shot that misses.
Ori slips a jab from Saganov.
Saganov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Saganov misses with a wild body shot.
Ori moves out of range of the strikes.
Saganov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ori. Saganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saganov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ori should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Ori is rocked!#CUT2#Donsal Ori's cut is getting worse.
Ori misses with a hook. Saganov ducked under it nicely.
Oh Ori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ori defending well as Saganov loads up on a big left hand.
Ori seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ori. Saganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saganov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ori out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olej Saganov! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1055 Round 1
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov lands with a nice body punch.
Saganov lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Kodi Nikorima has been cut.
Saganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikorima gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Saganov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olej Saganov! |
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