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Event:
KTC 185 - R2
Date: Sep 16, 2024 |
#R1#
De Teixiera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Teixiera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mykolenko works the jab nicely.
Mykolenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mykolenko throws a shot to the body.
De Teixiera ducks under a wild hook from Mykolenko.
De Teixiera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from De Teixiera.
Mykolenko scores with a nice head shot.
De Teixiera moves away from the strike by Mykolenko.
De Teixiera sizes up Mykolenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Oleksandr Mykolenko has been cut.
Mykolenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Teixiera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by De Teixiera as he connects with a hook.
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!
De Teixiera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mykolenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Teixiera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Teixiera moves out of range of the strikes.
Mykolenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mykolenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
No joy there for Mykolenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mykolenko avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
Mykolenko throws a body shot but no joy.
De Teixiera slips a jab and a cross from Mykolenko.
De Teixiera throws a counter high kick but Mykolenko was just alert enough to avoid it.
De Teixiera punishes Mykolenko's body with a nice straight punch.
De Teixiera misses with an uppercut. Mykolenko saw that one coming.
Mykolenko scores with a hook.
Mykolenko missing with a left hand there. De Teixiera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from De Teixiera misses the target.
A big right from De Teixiera misses.
Oleksandr Mykolenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mykolenko throws a lazy right hand but De Teixiera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mykolenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mykolenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mykolenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Teixiera circles away quickly and effectively.
De Teixiera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mykolenko counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mykolenko throws a hook but De Teixiera avoids it easily.
De Teixiera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mykolenko's head.#CUT#That has opened up Oleksandr Mykolenko's cut even more.#T2#
De Teixiera moves away from the strike by Mykolenko.
Mykolenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Teixiera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mykolenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mykolenko misses with a hook
#KD#
and De Teixiera counters with a straight right that drops Mykolenko on his ass! Mykolenko jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Mykolenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Teixiera.
De Teixiera defending well as Mykolenko loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by De Teixiera.
Mykolenko 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.
Mykolenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mykolenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Teixiera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mykolenko.
De Teixiera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mykolenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mykolenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Teixiera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Teixiera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Teixiera swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis De Teixiera should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Mykolenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Teixiera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mykolenko misses with the combination.
Mykolenko digs a good hook to De Teixiera's body.
Mykolenko lands a slapping body shot.
Mykolenko misses with a wild body shot.
De Teixiera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mykolenko slips a straight right by De Teixiera.
Mykolenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mykolenko avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
Mykolenko misses with an uppercut
enabling De Teixiera to counter with a crisp jab.
Oleksandr Mykolenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykolenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Teixiera.
Mykolenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mykolenko looks to land a left hand but De Teixiera moved out of range nicely.
De Teixiera throwing a counter right hand but Mykolenko manages to avoid it.
Mykolenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Mykolenko misses with a two punch combination.
De Teixiera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Mykolenko misses with a series of wild punches.
De Teixiera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mykolenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Teixiera thinking.
De Teixiera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mykolenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Teixiera lands with a nice body punch.
Mykolenko swings for the body but De Teixiera moves out of range.
De Teixiera throws a counter high kick but Mykolenko was just alert enough to avoid it.
A combination from Mykolenko does no damage.
De Teixiera throws a big counter combination but Mykolenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mykolenko lands a front kick.
Mykolenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Teixiera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Teixiera throws a hook but Mykolenko avoids it easily.
De Teixiera just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mykolenko throws a hook to the side of De Teixiera's head but De Teixiera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mykolenko thows a leg kick but De Teixiera checks it
and De Teixiera counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Oleksandr Mykolenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Mykolenko misses with a straight left.
Mykolenko throws the kick towards the body but De Teixiera avoids it.
De Teixiera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Mykolenko.
De Teixiera throws a lazy right hand but Mykolenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Teixiera slips under a jab from Mykolenko.
Donk. Mykolenko catches De Teixiera right on the button with a cross.
Mykolenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like De Teixiera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mykolenko.
Mykolenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mykolenko ducks under a wild hook from De Teixiera.
A head kick misses from De Teixiera.
De Teixiera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mykolenko connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Mykolenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Mykolenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Teixiera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Teixiera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mykolenko thuds his right hand into De Teixiera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from De Teixiera misses.
Mykolenko throws a series of punches but De Teixiera avoids them all with ease.
De Teixiera misses with a few strikes there.
De Teixiera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mykolenko with a hook.
De Teixiera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from De Teixiera misses the target.
De Teixiera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mykolenko.
De Teixiera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykolenko misses with a leg kick #KD#
and De Teixiera counters quickly with a head kick that drops Mykolenko to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Mykolenko be able to get back to his feet in time? 4,5,6, he's up. He looks OK so we'll continue the action!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Teixiera misses with an uppercut.
Mykolenko throws out a counter right but De Teixiera avoids it with no problem.
Mykolenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mykolenko connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Mykolenko walks into a big right hand from De Teixiera and goes down! The referee sends De Teixiera to a neutral corner as Mykolenko gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#T1#
Mykolenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mykolenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Mykolenko is rocked!#CUT#Oleksandr Mykolenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Mykolenko there.
Mykolenko is still on wobbly legs! Can De Teixiera finish him?
De Teixiera throws out a loose jab but Mykolenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Teixiera slips a straight right by Mykolenko.
Mykolenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Mykolenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mykolenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Teixiera throws a big shot that misses.
Luis De Teixiera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Teixiera checks a leg kick.
Mykolenko thuds a left hand into De Teixiera's body.
De Teixiera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mykolenko throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and De Teixiera counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Mykolenko goes down! De Teixiera rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Mykolenko is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleksandr Mykolenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luis De Teixiera! |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R1
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
DuVicius checks a leg kick nicely.
DuVicius scores with a hook to the body. Mykolenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DuVicius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mykolenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DuVicius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Mykolenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mykolenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Mykolenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DuVicius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DuVicius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
DuVicius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mykolenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by DuVicius. That's going to slow Mykolenko down.
Mykolenko scores with a hook.
Mykolenko walks into a stiff left hand from DuVicius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DuVicius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
DuVicius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick lands for DuVicius.
A thudding body kick lands there by DuVicius!
DuVicius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DuVicius. Mykolenko shrugs it off though.
Mykolenko avoids the body shot from DuVicius.
It looked like Mykolenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DuVicius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mykolenko throws a hook but DuVicius avoids it easily.
DuVicius throws a wild body kick that Mykolenko sees coming a mile off.
Mykolenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DuVicius lands a right hook to the body.
DuVicius moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Mykolenko walks into a left hand.
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!
Good leg kick by DuVicius.
DuVicius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mykolenko.
DuVicius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mykolenko takes a step back to recover.
DuVicius takes a swing at Mykolenko's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mykolenko misses the target.
A head kick misses from Mykolenko.
DuVicius checks the leg kick nicely there.
DuVicius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mykolenko with a body shot.
Mykolenko throws a body punch but DuVicius moves out of range.
DuVicius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mykolenko rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from DuVicius. Mykolenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mykolenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DuVicius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mykolenko takes a step back to recover.
DuVicius is looking to slow Mykolenko down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakul DuVicius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
DuVicius walks into a left hand.
DuVicius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DuVicius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mykolenko misses with a few strikes there.
Mykolenko avoids the body shot from DuVicius.
DuVicius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DuVicius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mykolenko in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Oleksandr Mykolenko has been cut.
DuVicius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mykolenko's head.
Mykolenko moves forwards but DuVicius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by DuVicius there.
Mykolenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DuVicius scores with a one two! Mykolenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mykolenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DuVicius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mykolenko scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mykolenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DuVicius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mykolenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DuVicius lands a leg kick that knocks Mykolenko off balance momentarily.
DuVicius lands a lovely overhand right.
Mykolenko throws a shot from downtown. DuVicius moves away and avoids it.
DuVicius scores with a jab to the head.
DuVicius throws a wild body kick that Mykolenko sees coming a mile off.
Mykolenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DuVicius.
Mykolenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mykolenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DuVicius thows a body kick. Mykolenko tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Mykolenko misses with a hook
and DuVicius counters with a solid body kick.
Mykolenko swings for the body but DuVicius moves out of range.
Mykolenko looks to land a right hand but DuVicius moved out of range.
Mykolenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DuVicius's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab lands there for DuVicius.
Mykolenko avoids a kick to the body.
Mykolenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DuVicius.
Mykolenko catches DuVicius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DuVicius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mykolenko misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DuVicius! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by DuVicius. That's going to slow Mykolenko down.
A nice leg kick from DuVicius, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakul DuVicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Mykolenko's cut.
That's time! Mykolenko'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#
A big left from Mykolenko misses.
Mykolenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DuVicius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mykolenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for DuVicius. That snapped Mykolenko's head back.
DuVicius slips a straight right by Mykolenko.
DuVicius moves out of range as Mykolenko strikes.
Mykolenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by DuVicius.
DuVicius moves out of range of the body kick from Mykolenko.
A nice side step and DuVicius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykolenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mykolenko looks to score with a jab to the body but DuVicius is just out of range.
DuVicius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jakul DuVicius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DuVicius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Mykolenko missing with a left hand there. DuVicius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jakul DuVicius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DuVicius delivers a nice body kick.
DuVicius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mykolenko to score with a decent uppercut.
DuVicius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mykolenko.
DuVicius throws a front kick that sends Mykolenko stumbling back into the ropes.
Mykolenko misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by DuVicius!
Mykolenko swings for the body but DuVicius moves out of range.
Mykolenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DuVicius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mykolenko throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DuVicius! But no joy.#T2#
DuVicius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DuVicius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mykolenko moves out of range of the body kick from DuVicius.
A little feinted left hand from Mykolenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DuVicius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DuVicius avoids the body shot from Mykolenko.
Mykolenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DuVicius.
Mykolenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DuVicius cracks Mykolenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DuVicius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mykolenko throws a jab but it's blocked by DuVicius.
A head kick misses from Mykolenko.
Oleksandr Mykolenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DuVicius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mykolenko if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakul DuVicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DuVicius 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakul DuVicius! |
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Event:
UPKO Ⅰ
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Newton clinches.
Newton is trying to stall.
#BC#
Mykolenko manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Newton is working Mykolenko over against the ropes.#BC#
Mykolenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mykolenko thows a leg kick but Newton checks it #CL2#
and Newton counters by moving into the clinch.
Mykolenko lands with a left to the head.
Mykolenko avoiding damage.
Mykolenko keeps control of Newton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykolenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Newton working hard to break the clinch.
Newton is trying to break free.#T1#
Newton trying to stall but Mykolenko improves his position.
#BC2#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Mykolenko scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Newton pushes Mykolenko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Newton missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Mykolenko manages to break the clinch.
Mykolenko throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mykolenko. #CL2#
Newton moves into the clinch.
Newton managing to block the knees to the body from Mykolenko.
Newton being controlled against the ropes.
Mykolenko tries to break the clinch but Newton is controlling the position. #T2##BC#
Mykolenko manages to break the clinch.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newton tries to clinch up.#CL#
Mykolenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mykolenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch.
Mykolenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mykolenko duly obliges.
Mykolenko throws a head kick that misses.
Mykolenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Mykolenko tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mykolenko tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Mykolenko dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Newton has Mykolenko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mykolenko wants to stall.
Newton is trying to force a seperation but Mykolenko has the dominant position.
Newton throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Mykolenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mykolenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mykolenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mykolenko drives through and clinches with Newton against the ropes.
Newton wants to stall.
#T1##BC#
Mykolenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mykolenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mykolenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton throws a leg kick that misses.
Mykolenko throws a big counter combination but Newton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mykolenko instigates a clinch.
Newton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Newton is looking to break free of the clinch but Mykolenko has double underhooks.
Mykolenko wants to break free but Newton has control.
#BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch.
Newton thows a leg kick but Mykolenko checks it
and Mykolenko counters with a series of strikes. Newton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mykolenko tries to clinch up.
Newton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mykolenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton avoids the head kick by Mykolenko.
#CL#
Mykolenko rushes Newton and presses him up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Newton to work.
Newton avoiding damage.
Mykolenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mykolenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Mykolenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mykolenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mykolenko appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Mykolenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Mykolenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Mykolenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Mykolenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oleksandr Mykolenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Mykolenko checks a low kick from Newton.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Mykolenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mykolenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Mykolenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Oleksandr Mykolenko has been cut.
Newton throws a head kick that misses
and Mykolenko counters with a left and a right that stings Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mykolenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Newton's head.
Newton wants to clinch.#T1#
Newton throws a head kick but Mykolenko moves out of range.
Newton tries to clinch up but Mykolenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton throws a push kick but Mykolenko slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Mykolenko clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Mykolenko breaks the clinch.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mykolenko circles away.
Mykolenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mykolenko throws a leg kick but Newton moved away.
Newton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Newton counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mykolenko circles away.
Newton throws a poor cross that misses
and Mykolenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mykolenko circles away.
Newton throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Mykolenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Newton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mykolenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mykolenko slows down the pace here.
Newton trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakeem Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleksandr Mykolenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Mykolenko forces Newton back against the ropes and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksandr Mykolenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mykolenko 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleksandr Mykolenko! |
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