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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Demirov (ranked 1350 p4p, 2471 weight class) and Zeke Yurchon (ranked 149 p4p, 241 weight class). Demirov comes to the cage accompanied by Sudno. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Demirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeke Yurchon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon moves into range and clinches up with Demirov.
Demirov blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon keeps control of Demirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Demirov working hard to break the clinch.
Yurchon can't get the takedown.
Yurchon looking for a takedown.
Yurchon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demirov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amir Demirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Yurchon.
Demirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demirov as he avoids it easily.
Yurchon misses with a straight right.
Yurchon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Demirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yurchon wants to clinch
and Demirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demirov thuds his right hand into Yurchon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurchon has his takedown stuffed
and Demirov counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Demirov.
Zeke Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demirov swings for the body but Yurchon moves out of range.
Demirov lands a jab to Yurchon's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demirov throws an overhand right that lands on Yurchon's shoulder, as Yurchon tries to avoid the shot.
Yurchon misses with a takedown attempt
and Demirov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demirov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yurchon looks winded!
Demirov dips to his left and cracks Yurchon with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Demirov.
Yurchon gets a takedown into half guard.
Demirov has one foot on Yurchon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demirov misses with a body shot.
Yurchon darts in trying to clinch
and Demirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yurchon closes the distance and clinches.
Demirov blocks an uppercut.
Demirov tries to circle away but Yurchon has him pinned against the cage.
Demirov blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yurchon can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
Yurchon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demirov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yurchon lands with a right to the head.
Yurchon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Demirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yurchon doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Yurchon with that takedown attempt.
Yurchon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Yurchon.
Amir Demirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yurchon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yurchon fails with a takedown attempt.
Demirov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon darts in and clinches Demirov up against the cage.
Demirov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yurchon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demirov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demirov working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yurchon.
Yurchon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yurchon can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Yurchon.
Demirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Demirov gets underhooks to prevent Yurchon's takedown attempt.
Demirov is trying to break free.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Demirov.
Yurchon wants to take the fight to the mat but Demirov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Demirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demirov scores with a hook to the body. Yurchon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon with a poor takedown
and Demirov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yurchon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Demirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yurchon shoots in but Demirov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demirov scores with a nice head shot.
Yurchon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yurchon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demirov throws a shot to the body.
Yurchon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demirov to the mat! Demirov manages to get full guard.
Demirov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yurchon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Demirov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yurchon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yurchon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Demirov.
Yurchon misses with a takedown attempt
and Demirov counters with a straight right hand.
Yurchon takes one to the side of the head.
Yurchon is rocked!
Demirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurchon moves away.
Yurchon is still on wobbly legs! Can Demirov finish him?
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demirov but Demirov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Demirov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Demirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yurchon seems to have recovered his senses.
Yurchon fails with the takedown
and Demirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yurchon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yurchon pushes Demirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Demirov blocking some punches.
Yurchon tries to score a body lock takedown but Demirov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demirov is pressed up against the cage. Yurchon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demirov down to the mat. Demirov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amir Demirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Yurchon.
Yurchon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demirov defends it nicely.
Yurchon takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Demirov catches Yurchon right on the button with a cross.
Demirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Yurchon is breathing heavily.
Demirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yurchon.
Donk. Demirov catches Yurchon right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Demirov.
Demirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yurchon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demirov.
Demirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yurchon can do to turn this around?
Demirov lands with a cross.
Yurchon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurchon moves away.
Yurchon misses with a takedown attempt
and Demirov counters with a nice body shot.
Demirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yurchon under the eye.
Demirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demirov tests Yurchon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demirov lands a jab to Yurchon's midsection.
Amir Demirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Demirov cracks Yurchon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demirov lands a nice looking body shot.
Yurchon tries to clinch but Demirov moves out of range.
Yurchon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demirov clobbers Yurchon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Demirov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yurchon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yurchon at a distance.
Yurchon walks into a left hand.
Demirov cracks Yurchon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yurchon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Demirov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yurchon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Demirov!
Amir Demirov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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