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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ipatiy Novikov (ranked 2220 p4p, 2673 weight class) and Nathan Chambers (ranked 267 p4p, 305 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ipatiy Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
Novikov has a takedown stuffed.
And Chambers tries to counter it with a takedown but Novikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chambers looking to score a takedown here. Novikov is defending well but Chambers drives through and ends up in Novikov's guard.
Novikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chambers is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chambers working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Novikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chambers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Novikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Novikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chambers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Novikov preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
Chambers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Novikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Chambers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Novikov wants to control but Chambers postures up.
Novikov is looking to get back to his feet here but Chambers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Novikov's back.
Novikov is trying to get back to his feet but Chambers has full control of the position and if anything, Novikov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chambers has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers controlling well, preventing Novikov from escaping the position.
Novikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chambers on the ground.
Chambers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chambers is riding his opponent, not letting Novikov buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Novikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chambers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Novikov staying busy and making it hard for Chambers to control.
Chambers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Novikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Novikov fending off the submission attempt from Chambers.
Chambers has the hooks in. Novikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Novikov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chambers gets his hands free as Novikov looks to control.
Chambers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Novikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Novikov rolls, trying to escape but Chambers keeps control of the position.
Novikov turns into Chambers and is now in his guard.
Novikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Chambers managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Novikov won't allow Chambers to sweep him here.
Chambers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Novikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Novikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chambers looking to control.
Novikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Novikov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chambers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chambers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
Novikov throws an elbow that misses. Chambers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Novikov's guard. Nice move by Chambers!
Novikov working a defensive guard here.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Novikov keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chambers preventing the sweep.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Novikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chambers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chambers somewhat.
Chambers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ipatiy Novikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Chambers.
Chambers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chambers wants it to stay on the feet.
Chambers with the counter takedown but Novikov avoids it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Novikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novikov is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Novikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Novikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chambers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Novikov is in Chambers's guard.
Novikov chips away with some ground and pound.
Chambers is looking to sweep but instead, Novikov has passed into half guard.
Chambers is not content to let Novikov control the position.
Novikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers trying to control but Novikov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Chambers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chambers swats away the attempt to clinch by Novikov.
Novikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chambers defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Chambers as Novikov shoots in.
Chambers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Novikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chambers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chambers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Novikov won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipatiy Novikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chambers wants to control but Novikov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is staying tight to Novikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Novikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Novikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chambers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Novikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chambers trying to control the action but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Chambers working away.
Novikov trying to remain calm as Chambers controls from the top position.
Chambers trying to control the action but Novikov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chambers working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chambers trying to control the action but Novikov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
Novikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Chambers sprawls well. He's pushed Novikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
Novikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chambers's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chambers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Novikov has Chambers in his guard.
Novikov keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Chambers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chambers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Novikov is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Novikov is looking for a sweep. Chambers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chambers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Novikov has given up his back. Will we see Chambers going for some submissions?
Chambers is persistently looking for the submission but Novikov is defending it well.
Chambers is cranking Novikov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Novikov! He's tightened the choke and Novikov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathan Chambers!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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