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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nik Nechvidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Kudryavtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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225 cm
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255 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nik Nechvidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Kudryavtsev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nechvidov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nechvidov is in close to Kudryavtsev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kudryavtsev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nechvidov uses it to pass to side control.
Kudryavtsev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nechvidov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kudryavtsev on the ground.
Kudryavtsev tries to buck Nechvidov off but Nechvidov is having none of it.
Nechvidov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kudryavtsev to his feet.
Kudryavtsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nechvidov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kudryavtsev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kudryavtsev tries to bench press Nechvidov off him but Nechvidov keeps the position.
Kudryavtsev is letting Nechvidov control him for a moment.
Kudryavtsev is looking to regain half guard here but Nechvidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nechvidov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kudryavtsev, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudryavtsev is looking for a sweep.
Nechvidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kudryavtsev keeps working.
Kudryavtsev trying to remain calm as Nechvidov controls from the top position.
Nechvidov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kudryavtsev's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kudryavtsev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nechvidov won't allow Kudryavtsev to pass to mount.
Nechvidov is refusing to be controlled, as Kudryavtsev sits in half guard.
Nechvidov is breathing heavily.
Kudryavtsev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nechvidov keeping hold of Kudryavtsev's head, controlling as best he can.
Kudryavtsev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nechvidov is pressing down on Kudryavtsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kudryavtsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nechvidov has Kudryavtsev pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nik Nechvidov.
Nechvidov works the jab nicely.
Nechvidov throws a head kick that misses.
Nechvidov gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kudryavtsev looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kudryavtsev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nechvidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kudryavtsev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nechvidov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Nechvidov seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Nechvidov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kudryavtsev fails with the takedown
and Nechvidov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nechvidov cracks Kudryavtsev with a solid left hand.
Nechvidov is stalling in the full guard.
Kudryavtsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nechvidov is stalling in the full guard.
Kudryavtsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Nechvidov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nechvidov advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kudryavtsev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Nechvidov stalls from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nik Nechvidov.
Nechvidov throws a right hand that Kudryavtsev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kudryavtsev also avoids with ease.
Nechvidov connects with a high kick.
Nechvidov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nechvidov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kudryavtsev wants to control but Nechvidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kudryavtsev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nik Nechvidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nechvidov in particular looking to stall.
Kudryavtsev looking for submissions off his back.
Kudryavtsev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nechvidov pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kudryavtsev wants to control but Nechvidov is keeping busy.
Kudryavtsev taking some punishment here, with Nechvidov in his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nechvidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kudryavtsev misses with a takedown
and Nechvidov counters with a single leg into guard. Kudryavtsev didn't expect that.
Kudryavtsev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nechvidov uses it to pass to side control.
Nechvidov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kudryavtsev, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kudryavtsev is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kudryavtsev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nechvidov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kudryavtsev!
Nechvidov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kudryavtsev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nechvidov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nechvidov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kudryavtsev is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Nechvidov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nechvidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kudryavtsev was covering up waiting for the punch and Nechvidov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kudryavtsev has a closed guard, preventing Nechvidov from standing up.
Kudryavtsev wants to sweep here but Nechvidov controlling him for the moment.
Nechvidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kudryavtsev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nechvidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kudryavtsev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudryavtsev working a defensive guard here.
Nechvidov wanted to stand there but Kudryavtsev had control of the position.
Nechvidov pushing down on Kudryavtsev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kudryavtsev trying to hold on to Nechvidov's head to control him but Nechvidov postures up.
Nechvidov seems to be working for a kimura but Kudryavtsev defends the submission attempt.
Kudryavtsev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kudryavtsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kudryavtsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nechvidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kudryavtsev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nechvidov has managed to get both his arms back between Kudryavtsev's legs - danger averted.
Kudryavtsev has his foot on Nechvidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nechvidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kudryavtsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kudryavtsev, not yet.
Kudryavtsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nechvidov defends well.
Kudryavtsev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudryavtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kudryavtsev is on top in guard.
Nechvidov wants to stand and escape but Kudryavtsev is having none of it.
Kudryavtsev trying to control but Nechvidov is working from the bottom.
Kudryavtsev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nechvidov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kudryavtsev has Nechvidov in his guard.
Nechvidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nechvidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kudryavtsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kudryavtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nechvidov trying to control but Kudryavtsev is working from the bottom.
Kudryavtsev being controlled here, momentarily.
Nechvidov trying to control but Kudryavtsev is working from the bottom.
Aleksander Kudryavtsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nik Nechvidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nechvidov sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kudryavtsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nechvidov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Nechvidov!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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