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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Mr Magenta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicolai Demikovic's chin.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Magenta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magenta shoots in for a takedown but Demikovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demikovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magenta lands a body shot.
Demikovic prevents a body shot from Magenta.
Magenta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demikovic backwards.
Demikovic blocking some punches.
Demikovic jumps into guard, dragging Magenta to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demikovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magenta is one step ahead there.
Magenta prevents Demikovic from getting back to his feet.
Magenta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Demikovic dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demikovic trying to control but Magenta is working from the bottom.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Magenta is retaining full guard.
Demikovic is in close to Magenta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magenta is working hard here to advance position.
Demikovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Demikovic prevents Magenta from improving his position.
Demikovic working Magenta over with strikes.
Magenta is pressing down on Demikovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magenta wants to hit a switch here but Demikovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magenta there!
Demikovic prevents Magenta from getting the reversal.
Demikovic scoring with strikes but Magenta is staying in there.
Demikovic looking to control but Magenta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magenta is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic wants to control the pace but Magenta is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demikovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magenta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demikovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Demikovic prevents Magenta from getting the reversal.
Demikovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Magenta's face.
Magenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Demikovic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magenta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Magenta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Demikovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Demikovic looking to control but Magenta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demikovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Demikovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Demikovic is landing with some decent strikes but Magenta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Demikovic trying to control but Magenta is having none of it.
Magenta is desperately trying to improve his position but Demikovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magenta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magenta wants to improve his position but Demikovic is controlling well.
Magenta is pressing down on Demikovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Demikovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magenta wants to stand up but Demikovic is controlling him.
Demikovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Demikovic wants to stand but Magenta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magenta keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magenta working for submissions but it's allowed Demikovic to get to half guard.
Demikovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Demikovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Demikovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Demikovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magenta is trying desperately to improve position.
Demikovic wants to control the pace but Magenta is squirming around nicely.
Demikovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Magenta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magenta actively working from the bottom here.
Magenta is staying active underneath Demikovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demikovic working over Magenta with some ground and pound. Magenta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta is staying active underneath Demikovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demikovic prevents Magenta from improving his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magenta is staying active underneath Demikovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Demikovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Demikovic is looking for a kimura here.
Magenta is looking for a sweep. Demikovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demikovic trying to control from half guard but Magenta is working away.
Magenta looking for submissions off his back.
Nicolai Demikovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magenta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magenta moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magenta is looking to sweep but instead, Demikovic has passed into half guard.
Magenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demikovic prevents Magenta from standing back up.
Demikovic is trying to control. Magenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Demikovic tries to pass to full mount but Magenta defends it.
Demikovic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Demikovic trying to advance position but Magenta counters by regaining guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demikovic connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta wants to stand but Demikovic is controlling the position.
Demikovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Magenta misses with a wild body shot.
Magenta looking to score a takedown here. Demikovic is defending well but Magenta drives through and ends up in Demikovic's guard.
Demikovic trying to keep a closed guard but Magenta is proving a slippery customer.
Magenta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magenta throwing strikes from guard but Demikovic blocks nicely.
Magenta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demikovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magenta stopping the sweep attempt from Demikovic.
Magenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demikovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magenta postures up.
Magenta with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magenta wants to pass the guard but Demikovic is keeping the position.
Demikovic working a defensive guard here.
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!
Magenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Demikovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magenta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magenta wanted to stand there but Demikovic had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demikovic drives through with a takedown into Magenta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Demikovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Demikovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magenta won't allow Demikovic to pass to mount.
Magenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magenta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demikovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demikovic wants to take a breather but Magenta is having none of it.
Demikovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magenta tries to get to full guard but Demikovic has control of the leg.
Demikovic decides to stand and escape the position.
Magenta gets caught flat footed, as Demikovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Demikovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Demikovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magenta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Demikovic!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta throwing strikes but Demikovic recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Demikovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demikovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demikovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demikovic manages to get to full guard.
Demikovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Magenta wants to control from the top but Demikovic keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Magenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demikovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magenta landing some decent shots from guard.
Magenta throws a big elbow that misses.
Demikovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magenta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demikovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magenta wants to get back to his feet but Demikovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
Demikovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demikovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magenta looking for a guillotine here but Demikovic defends easily.
Magenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mr Magenta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demikovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Demikovic avoids the body shot from Magenta.
Magenta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Demikovic eats them both and turns towards Magenta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That kick from Demikovic tenderised Magenta's leg. Magenta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demikovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magenta's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Demikovic content to stall in guard here.
Demikovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demikovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magenta is on top in guard.
Demikovic wants to sweep here but Magenta controlling him for the moment.
Magenta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magenta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Demikovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magenta has Demikovic in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demikovic trying to control but Magenta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolai Demikovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demikovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolai Demikovic!
A relieved looking Nicolai Demikovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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