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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Enlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enlow has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Antonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Enlow!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Enlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Antonov.
Enlow's coach down at Fokai Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Enlow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Enlow connects with a crisp jab.
Enlow cracks Antonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antonov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enlow counters with a low kick, right behind Antonov 's knee.
Enlow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antonov.
Antonov throws the left hand but Enlow avoids the punch easily.
Antonov misses with a body kick.
Antonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Antonov tenderised Enlow's leg. Enlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Antonov. Antonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Enlow clobbers Antonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enlow. Enlow obviously looking to wear him down.
Antonov throws a wild body kick that Enlow sees coming a mile off.
Antonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Antonov's sensitive parts.
Antonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Enlow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Antonov with a body shot.
Antonov throws a sloppy head kick and Enlow moves out of range easily.
As Antonov backs off Enlow throws a huge counter combo but Antonov manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Antonov's hands.
Enlow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruslan Antonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Enlow lands.
Enlow cracks Antonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antonov misses with a hook. Enlow ducked under it nicely.
Antonov tries to work over Enlow's front leg with a kick but Enlow checks it.
Antonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Antonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Enlow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Antonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enlow misses with a straight left.
Antonov tries a low kick but Enlow avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Antonov.
Antonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enlow on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enlow throws an overhand right that lands on Antonov's shoulder, as Antonov tries to avoid the shot.
Enlow clobbers Antonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlow takes one on the button.
Antonov throws a solid leg kick but Enlow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Antonov.
That kick from Antonov tenderised Enlow's leg. Enlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enlow slips under a jab.
Antonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Enlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Antonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Antonov catches Enlow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Enlow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Antonov tenderised Enlow's leg. Enlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Antonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Enlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antonov throws out a loose jab but Enlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Enlow.
Antonov takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enlow avoids the head kick by Antonov.
Enlow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Antonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Antonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Enlow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Antonov tenderised Enlow's leg. Enlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Antonov walks straight into a right hand from Enlow - that's dropped him! Enlow jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Antonov from any more punishment! Antonov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ken Enlow!
Ken Enlow 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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