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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic's entrance music is Russian National Anthem. A fine choice. Willis has chosen Hometown Hero as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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250 lbs
20 - 20 - 2 |
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29
250 lbs
14 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Patrick Willis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Demikovic with that takedown attempt.
Demikovic moves into the clinch.
Willis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Demikovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Willis to the mat. Willis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demikovic gets to his feet. Willis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some bone on bone action there as Demikovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demikovic.
Willis thuds his right hand into Demikovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demikovic tries to avoid it but Willis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demikovic to the ground. Demikovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Willis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demikovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demikovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Demikovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Demikovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis working the strikes but Demikovic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Demikovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Willis thows a huge punch but Demikovic dodges it nicely.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Demikovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willis tries to pass to full mount but Demikovic defends it.
Willis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Demikovic reverses the position - he's now on top in Willis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Demikovic advances position into side control!
Willis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Demikovic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Demikovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willis keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willis wants to get back to his feet but Demikovic drags him back down.
Willis controls the position for a moment.
Willis is not content to let Demikovic control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Demikovic is really struggling to control Willis 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.
A close round but Patrick Willis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Demikovic fails with the takedown.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Demikovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demikovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Willis circles away.
Willis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Demikovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willis swivels and escapes.
Demikovic dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Demikovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Willis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demikovic checks a low kick from Willis.
Demikovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demikovic is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Demikovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Willis lands a nice looking body shot.
Willis lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demikovic is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Demikovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Willis throws a push kick but Demikovic slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to slow Demikovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Demikovic leaves Willis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Demikovic manages to get back to half guard.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard.
Demikovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demikovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Demikovic pulls Willis in to control the position.
Demikovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willis pushes down on Demikovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demikovic defending well though.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willis is looking for a kimura but Demikovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Willis to get the leverage.
Willis throwing shots but Demikovic is blocking nicely.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard.
Willis is thwarting Demikovic's attempts to control the position.
Demikovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Demikovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Demikovic gets back to full guard.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Demikovic is keeping the position.
Demikovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Willis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Willis is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demikovic avoids the attempt from Willis to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demikovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Demikovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Demikovic tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
Willis throws a nice looking combination but Demikovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willis stuffs the takedown attempt from Demikovic. Demikovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willis lands in his opponent's guard.
Willis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demikovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demikovic regains half guard.
Demikovic trying to control but Willis postures up.
Patrick Willis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Willis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Demikovic wants to get back to full guard.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Willis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demikovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Willis.
Demikovic wants to get back to his feet.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demikovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Demikovic keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Willis!
Willis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Willis working to try and regain half guard.
You get the feeling that Willis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Demikovic lands a big elbow.
Willis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Demikovic.
Demikovic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Willis has worked his arm free - good work by Willis!
Willis is not content to let Demikovic control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic wants to advance to full mount but Willis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
Demikovic won't allow Willis to sweep him here.
Nicolai Demikovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Willis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demikovic trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demikovic throws a strike but Willis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicolai Demikovic.
I think Willis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Willis!
Patrick Willis very nearly forgot to thank [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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