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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Sveshnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov has chosen Alisa - Aerobica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Sveshnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kolpakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolpakov looks to land a combination but Sveshnikov avoids it well.
Kolpakov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sveshnikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kolpakov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sveshnikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sveshnikov is breathing heavily.
Kolpakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Sveshnikov throws a body kick that misses.
Sveshnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kolpakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolpakov misses with a wild combination.
Kolpakov throws a series of strikes that have Sveshnikov backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sveshnikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sveshnikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kolpakov throws a sloppy head kick and Sveshnikov moves out of range easily.
Kolpakov misses with a wild combination.
Sveshnikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kolpakov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kolpakov.
Kolpakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolpakov misses with a wild combination.
Sveshnikov wants to clinch but Kolpakov slips to the side
and Kolpakov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sveshnikov tries to move into range but Kolpakov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sveshnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolpakov but Kolpakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolpakov throws a combination. Sveshnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sveshnikov darts in trying to clinch
and Kolpakov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sveshnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Sveshnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Kolpakov.
Kolpakov throws a front kick that sends Sveshnikov stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sveshnikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kolpakov avoids the head kick by Sveshnikov.
Sveshnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolpakov defends it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sveshnikov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kolpakov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolpakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolpakov misses with a low kick.
Sveshnikov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kolpakov counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov scores with a one two! Sveshnikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sveshnikov throws a shot from downtown. Kolpakov moves away and avoids it.
Sveshnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolpakov.
Sveshnikov slips a jab and a cross from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sveshnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolpakov.
Sveshnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Sveshnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Kolpakov moves out of range easily.
Sveshnikov misses with a leg kick
and Kolpakov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Kolpakov - just one landing.
Sveshnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolpakov is just out of range.
Nikolai Kolpakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sveshnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolpakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolpakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Sveshnikov misses.
Kolpakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sveshnikov.
Sveshnikov tries to work over Kolpakov's front leg with a kick but Kolpakov checks it.
Sveshnikov tries to clinch but Kolpakov is having none of it.
Sveshnikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sveshnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolpakov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sveshnikov stuns Kolpakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kolpakov.
Sveshnikov throws a leg kick but Kolpakov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kolpakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sveshnikov dodges the punch combination from Kolpakov.
Sveshnikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kolpakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolpakov breaks from the clinch.
Kolpakov throws a nice looking combination but Sveshnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sveshnikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kolpakov counters with a low kick, right behind Sveshnikov 's knee.
No joy there for Kolpakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolpakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolpakov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kolpakov counters with a one-two to the body.
Sveshnikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kolpakov - that will leave a mark!
Kolpakov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kolpakov duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolpakov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolpakov slips a jab and a cross from Sveshnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolpakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolpakov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kolpakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sveshnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolpakov's waist but Kolpakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sveshnikov off to one side.
Kolpakov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kolpakov duly obliges.
Sveshnikov blocks a head kick by Kolpakov.
Kolpakov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sveshnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kolpakov misses with a few strikes there.
Sveshnikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kolpakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sveshnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolpakov moves away.
Nikolai Kolpakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolpakov is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sveshnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolpakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sveshnikov's sensitive parts.
Sveshnikov throws a right hand that Kolpakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolpakov also avoids with ease.
Sveshnikov is looking to wear down Kolpakov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kolpakov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kolpakov.
Kolpakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sveshnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolpakov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Sveshnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sveshnikov throws a body punch but Kolpakov moves out of range.
Kolpakov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kolpakov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolpakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolpakov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sveshnikov should have avoided that one.
Kolpakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sveshnikov lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov has closed the distance and engaged Sveshnikov in a clinch.
Kolpakov breaks the clinch.
Kolpakov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ilya Sveshnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sveshnikov moves in looking to clinch but Kolpakov pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Kolpakov.
Sveshnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolpakov swivels and escapes.
Kolpakov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kolpakov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Kolpakov.
Sveshnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolpakov but Kolpakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolpakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolpakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sveshnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Kolpakov. No joy for Sveshnikov on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Kolpakov.
Kolpakov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kolpakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sveshnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sveshnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolpakov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kolpakov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Kolpakov as Sveshnikov shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolpakov scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kolpakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kolpakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sveshnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kolpakov stalks Sveshnikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sveshnikov's face. Sveshnikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Kolpakov scores with a four punch combination!
Kolpakov connects with a crisp jab.
Sveshnikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov tries to bum rush Sveshnikov with a series of wild strikes but Sveshnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sveshnikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kolpakov.
Sveshnikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kolpakov counters by clinching up.
Kolpakov is trying to push Sveshnikov away but Sveshnikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sveshnikov is trying to pull guard but Kolpakov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolpakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sveshnikov tries to clinch but Kolpakov moves out of range.
Kolpakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolpakov avoids the head kick by Sveshnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolpakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sveshnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sveshnikov darts in trying to clinch
and Kolpakov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kolpakov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kolpakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolpakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sveshnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sveshnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolpakov but Kolpakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Sveshnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolpakov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sveshnikov backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sveshnikov back to the cage. Kolpakov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sveshnikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kolpakov avoids the head kick by Sveshnikov.
Sveshnikov throws a right hand that misses
and Kolpakov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sveshnikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kolpakov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sveshnikov wants to clinch.
Sveshnikov tries to clinch up but Kolpakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolpakov feints a jab promting Sveshnikov to slip. Kolpakov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sveshnikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sveshnikov looks to land a combination. Kolpakov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sveshnikov tries to clinch up but Kolpakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sveshnikov closes the distance but Kolpakov moves to the side
and Kolpakov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sveshnikov misses with a head kick.
Kolpakov misses with a few strikes there.
Sveshnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolpakov throws a series of punches but Sveshnikov moves out of range.
Kolpakov leaves Sveshnikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kolpakov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sveshnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolpakov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sveshnikov misses with a jab to the body
and Kolpakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sveshnikov misses with a low kick as Kolpakov jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sveshnikov looks to clinch
and Kolpakov counters with a left and a right that stings Sveshnikov.
Sveshnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kolpakov as he jumps to the side.
Kolpakov misses with the combination.
Kolpakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sveshnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikolai Kolpakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kolpakov avoids the head kick by Sveshnikov.
Sveshnikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kolpakov.
Sveshnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolpakov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolpakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kolpakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ilya Sveshnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolpakov lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kolpakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolpakov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kolpakov!
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RATING
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