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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
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178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matt Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanov. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Spartan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ivanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spartan stops Ivanov from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Spartan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spartan, who protects the arm well.
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.
Ivanov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Spartan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ivanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ivanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ivanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spartan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan parries the strikes from Ivanov easily there. Ivanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spartan to escape.
A lull in the action here as Ivanov stalls from top position.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Ivanov crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Ivanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spartan thows a body shot but no joy.
Spartan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Spartan circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartan lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Spartan fails to land with a series of punches.
Spartan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Ivanov avoids it well.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matt Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spartan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartan digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Spartan.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matt Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spartan digs a good hook to Ivanov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
Spartan lands a jab to Ivanov's midsection.
Spartan throws the left hand but Ivanov avoids the punch easily.
Spartan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan misses with a double jab.
Spartan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartan swinging wildly here.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Spartan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Spartan as Ivanov shoots in.
Spartan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ivanov rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Spartan misses.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spartan!
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan can't break the clinch.
Spartan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spartan to the mat. Spartan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivanov trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanov stops Spartan from getting back to his feet.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov throwing shots but Spartan is blocking nicely.
Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Spartan is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov is really struggling to control Spartan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spartan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spartan wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spartan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spartan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spartan!
Spartan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to control Spartan's posture but Spartan avoids it.
Spartan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spartan landing a few strikes.
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Spartan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Spartan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Spartan.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ivanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spartan off and has taken his back!
Spartan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ivanov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ivanov looking for the choke but no joy.
Spartan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ivanov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartan is trying to get back to his feet but Ivanov has full control of the position and if anything, Spartan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Ivanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ivanov is trying to control but Spartan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ivanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanov tries to control but Spartan wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spartan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ivanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ivanov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spartan has worked his arm free - good work by Spartan!
Ivanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spartan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aleksey Ivanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spartan lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanov off the cage and back into rage.
Spartan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Ivanov has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spartan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spartan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ivanov's guard! Nice work there by Spartan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanov looking to control.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spartan chips away with some ground and pound.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanov has his foot on Spartan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spartan works his way back into a safe position though.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov pulls Spartan in to control the position.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spartan's guard.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Spartan pushes Ivanov off, looking to escape but Ivanov dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Spartan is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksey Ivanov!
Aleksey Ivanov is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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