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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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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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