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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vartan Mamikonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevsky's entrance music is Here I go Again by Whitesnake. A fine choice. Mamikonyan has chosen True Armenian Hero as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vartan Mamikonyan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky tries to clinch there but Mamikonyan circles away.
Horrible takedown by Nevsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Mamikonyan which made him look bad.
Nevsky darts in looking for a takedown but Mamikonyan gets double underhooks and turns Nevsky into the cage.
Nevsky stalling in the clinch but Mamikonyan improves position.
Nevsky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mamikonyan is trying to keep an underhook but Nevsky manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nevsky is thwarting Mamikonyan's attempts to control the position.
Mamikonyan is looking for a sweep. Nevsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nevsky seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mamikonyan is looking for a sweep. Nevsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamikonyan is looking to control Nevsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamikonyan avoid being mounted?
Nevsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mamikonyan is looking for a sweep. Nevsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nevsky is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan is looking to control Nevsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamikonyan avoid being mounted?
Mamikonyan wants to get back to full guard.
Mamikonyan trying to control from the bottom.
Mamikonyan wants to improve his position but Nevsky is controlling well.
Nevsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mamikonyan wants to control but Nevsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamikonyan wants to improve his position but Nevsky is controlling well.
Nevsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mamikonyan defending well though.
Mamikonyan trying to hold on to Nevsky's head to control him but Nevsky postures up.
Mamikonyan regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky stands and throws Mamikonyan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamikonyan struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Nevsky crashes against the mat.
Mamikonyan struggling a bit here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nevsky looks up at the clock and then as Mamikonyan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nevsky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamikonyan is trying to control Nevsky's posture but Nevsky avoids it.
Nevsky scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Mamikonyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mamikonyan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nevsky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mamikonyan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nevsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan trying to control but Nevsky postures up.
Mamikonyan is looking to improve his position.
Mamikonyan is looking to control Nevsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamikonyan avoid being mounted?
Nevsky prevents Mamikonyan from improving his position.
Nevsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mamikonyan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mamikonyan trying to control but Nevsky postures up.
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky working Mamikonyan over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamikonyan is looking to improve his position.
Mamikonyan is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nevsky lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky throwing shots but Mamikonyan is blocking nicely.
Mamikonyan is pressing down on Nevsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nevsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nevsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamikonyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nevsky is one step ahead there.
Mamikonyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamikonyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamikonyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mamikonyan shoots in but Nevsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nevsky fails with the takedown.
Mamikonyan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nevsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan forces Nevsky back against the cage and clinches.
Nevsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mamikonyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mamikonyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan Mamikonyan.
Nevsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Mamikonyan wants to control but Nevsky is keeping busy.
Nevsky is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan is pressing down on Nevsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamikonyan is trying to control the position but Nevsky postures up.
Mamikonyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexander Nevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamikonyan is still trying to improve position.
Nevsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nevsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamikonyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nevsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Mamikonyan pulls Nevsky in to control the position.
Nevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nevsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamikonyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nevsky is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nevsky landing with the ground and pound.
Nevsky with a nice head shot there.
Nevsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamikonyan's guard.
Mamikonyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Mamikonyan blocks nicely.
Mamikonyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan wants to sweep here but Nevsky controlling him for the moment.
Mamikonyan controlling Nevsky's posture.
Mamikonyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamikonyan looking to control.
Mamikonyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamikonyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vartan Mamikonyan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nevsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamikonyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nevsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Vartan Mamikonyan has been cut.
Nevsky darts in looking for a takedown but Mamikonyan gets double underhooks and turns Nevsky into the cage.
Mamikonyan lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky gets underhooks to prevent Mamikonyan's takedown attempt.
Nevsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mamikonyan after a bit of a struggle.
Nevsky tries to break the clinch but Mamikonyan is controlling the position.
Nevsky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mamikonyan to keep the fight standing.
Mamikonyan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nevsky up against the cage.
Nevsky tries for a takedown but Mamikonyan manages to get underhooks.
Mamikonyan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mamikonyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamikonyan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mamikonyan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nevsky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mamikonyan is proving hard to escape from.
Nevsky throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vartan Mamikonyan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nevsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamikonyan.
Nevsky fails to land the takedown.
Mamikonyan darts in looking for a takedown but Nevsky gets double underhooks and turns Mamikonyan into the cage.
Mamikonyan working Nevsky over with knees to the body.
Nevsky gets underhooks to prevent Mamikonyan's takedown attempt.
Mamikonyan lands an elbow just above Nevsky 's eye.
Mamikonyan decides to pull guard.
Nevsky slips nicely into half guard.
Mamikonyan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nevsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nevsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamikonyan tries to roll over but Nevsky keeps him under control.
Mamikonyan gets full guard.
Nevsky being controlled here momentarily.
Nevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamikonyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nevsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamikonyan is on top in guard.
Mamikonyan wants to control from the top but Nevsky keeps moving.
Nevsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamikonyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nevsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamikonyan is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nevsky's guard.
Nevsky trying to control from the bottom.
Mamikonyan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamikonyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nevsky keeps working.
Nevsky is holding on to half guard well.
Mamikonyan content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Nevsky just wasn't active enough.
Nevsky has a takedown stuffed.
Mamikonyan connects with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamikonyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander Nevsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamikonyan rushes Nevsky and presses him up against the cage.
Vartan Mamikonyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamikonyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamikonyan scores a nice knee to the body.
Alexander Nevsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamikonyan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vartan Mamikonyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nevsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Nevsky!
A less than humble Alexander Nevsky misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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