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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tikhonov (ranked 2380 p4p, 2714 weight class) and WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 307 p4p, 342 weight class). Viktor Tikhonov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Tikhonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Tikhonov avoids it easily.
Nice cross by TheNoseBleeds.
Tikhonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
TheNoseBleeds throws a looping overhand right but Tikhonov ducks down to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TheNoseBleeds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tikhonov misses with an uppercut.
Tikhonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tikhonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tikhonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TheNoseBleeds takes a swing at Tikhonov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from TheNoseBleeds misses the target.
Tikhonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tikhonov lands a right hook to the body.
Tikhonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
TheNoseBleeds swings widly with a right hand
and Tikhonov counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikhonov lands with a nice body punch.
Tikhonov gets caught napping as TheNoseBleeds dives in and scores a takedown. Tikhonov manages to retain guard.
Tikhonov looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
TheNoseBleeds landing with the ground and pound.
Tikhonov controls TheNoseBleeds momentarily but TheNoseBleeds frees himself.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tikhonov trying to control the position here.
Tikhonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tikhonov trying to keep a closed guard but TheNoseBleeds is proving a slippery customer.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing TheNoseBleeds from controlling successfully.
TheNoseBleeds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
TheNoseBleeds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tikhonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
Tikhonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikhonov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TheNoseBleeds throws a big elbow that misses.
TheNoseBleeds wants to pass the guard but Tikhonov is keeping the position.
Tikhonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TheNoseBleeds scoring with punches to the head and body.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
Tikhonov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds wants to pass the guard but Tikhonov is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TheNoseBleeds postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
TheNoseBleeds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
TheNoseBleeds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tikhonov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
TheNoseBleeds lands an elbow.
TheNoseBleeds lands some shots froms side control.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping him busy.
TheNoseBleeds misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tikhonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tikhonov is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikhonov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheNoseBleeds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tikhonov is looking to improve his position.
TheNoseBleeds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
TheNoseBleeds slips a nice elbow through Tikhonov's hands, connecting with Tikhonov's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikhonov regains full guard. Nicely done.
TheNoseBleeds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
TheNoseBleeds works over Tikhonov with some ground and pound from guard.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
TheNoseBleeds cracks Tikhonov with a solid left hand.
Tikhonov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as TheNoseBleeds controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
TheNoseBleeds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tikhonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tikhonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TheNoseBleeds's head backwards.
TheNoseBleeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tikhonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
TheNoseBleeds has his takedown stuffed
and Tikhonov counters with a left and a right that stings TheNoseBleeds.
Tikhonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tikhonov just misses with a punch to the body.
TheNoseBleeds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tikhonov gets caught napping as TheNoseBleeds dives in and scores a takedown. Tikhonov manages to retain guard.
Tikhonov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and TheNoseBleeds dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheNoseBleeds is looking to take a break and control but Tikhonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds working the ground and pound but Tikhonov is defending the strikes.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
TheNoseBleeds is working Tikhonov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tikhonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds working the ground and pound but Tikhonov is defending the strikes.
TheNoseBleeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tikhonov parries the strikes from TheNoseBleeds easily there. TheNoseBleeds is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tikhonov to escape.
Tikhonov is working to avoid the ground and pound but TheNoseBleeds connects with a decent elbow.
Tikhonov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TheNoseBleeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
TheNoseBleeds tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikhonov can't do much from the bottom here.
TheNoseBleeds landing strikes.
TheNoseBleeds lands an elbow.
Tikhonov is trying to improve his position.
TheNoseBleeds in side control lands a decent elbow.
TheNoseBleeds works to advance to full mount. Tikhonov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tikhonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tikhonov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control but Tikhonov is having none of it.
TheNoseBleeds with good strikes from the mount here!
Tikhonov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikhonov is squirming around, avoiding TheNoseBleeds's attempts to control the action.
Tikhonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of good shots and Tikhonov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Tikhonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is taking a good look at Tikhonov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from TheNoseBleeds!
Tikhonov is trapped and TheNoseBleeds is scoring with shots to the head and body.
TheNoseBleeds lands a series of strikes from the back and Tikhonov goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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