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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Dokic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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287 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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235 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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 Amsterdam, Nenad Dokic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokic scores with a one two! Drago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dokic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dokic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dokic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dokic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Drago.
Drago scores with punches from side control.
Dokic regains half guard, as Drago was trying to land strikes.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dokic is trying to stand up here but Drago is controlling him well.
Drago throwing shots but Dokic is blocking nicely.
Drago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drago is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokic pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dokic is looking to escape.
Dokic taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.
Drago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dokic wants to get back to his feet.
Dokic is breathing heavily.
Drago is nestled in close to Dokic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokic wants to get back to full guard.
Drago working over Dokic with some ground and pound. Dokic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dokic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago.
Dokic is defending against the submission attempts here by Drago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokic taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dokic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Dokic is looking to improve his position.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dokic defending well though.
Drago prevents Dokic from standing back up.
Dokic wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago working over Dokic with some ground and pound. Dokic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drago winds up and cracks Dokic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drago throwing shots but Dokic is blocking nicely.
Drago is nestled in close to Dokic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dokic pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Drago there.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
Drago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dokic keeps working.
Drago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Dokic's hands, connecting with Dokic's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokic trying to control here.
Drago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dokic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago.
Dokic tries to kick Drago off but Drago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dokic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dokic is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dokic is not content to let Drago control the position.
Dokic regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dokic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drago landing strikes.
Dokic can't do much from the bottom here.
Drago scores with a couple of short elbows.
Drago lands an elbow.
Drago tries to advance to mount but Dokic denies him.
Dokic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drago is putting a hurting on Dokic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ivan Drago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drago lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drago scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drago in side control, throwing shots but Dokic defends.
Dokic sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drago connects with a nice short shot to Dokic's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drago pulls his head out easily.
Drago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dokic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
Dokic looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Dokic scores with punches from the back.
Drago is in bad spot here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Drago. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dokic punches Drago on the ear.
Drago breaks Dokic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dokic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drago works over Dokic with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dokic has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
Drago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dokic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dokic looking to control.
Drago stops Dokic from standing up.
Drago with a nice head shot there.
Drago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dokic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drago, into his guard.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokic stands up and waves to Drago to follow him.
Drago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drago lands in his opponent's guard.
Dokic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dokic wants to stand up but Drago is controlling him.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Drago stands up over Dokic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
Dokic trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago is looking for a triangle but Dokic pushes his legs off easily.
Dokic passes into half guard.
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago wants to improve his position but Dokic is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Dokic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dokic has his takedown stuffed
and Drago counters by clinching up.
Drago is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dokic can't fight it off and eventually Drago manages to take the fight to the floor. Dokic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dokic is trying to keep Drago in close.
Drago works over Dokic with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dokic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drago defends well.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dokic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
Drago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dokic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drago has managed to get both his arms back between Dokic's legs - danger averted.
Drago postures up in Dokic's guard and throws a big left but Dokic blocks it.
Dokic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dokic is trying to control the position but Drago postures up.
Dokic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
Drago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drago lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nenad Dokic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dokic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dokic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Drago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dokic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago throws a strike but Dokic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dokic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to control the position.
Dokic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dokic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dokic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Dokic from controlling successfully.
Drago has his foot on Dokic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dokic works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing Dokic from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dokic trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago has an active guard here but Dokic has managed to pass into half guard.
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dokic trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dokic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dokic's back!
Drago thows a strike but Dokic uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Dokic as he ends up in Drago 's guard!
Drago working for a triangle but Dokic defends it easily.
Dokic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drago's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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