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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Just like you imagined - 300 theme. Ivanov has chosen Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) 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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220 lbs
27 - 26 - 0 |
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201 cm
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275 lbs
32 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diziz Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparta walks into a jab.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparta gets tackled into the cage by Ivanov. Ivanov maintains the clinch.
Sparta misses with the head strike.
Sparta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov is trying to drag Sparta to the mat but Sparta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ivanov shoots in but Sparta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diziz Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Ivanov.
Sparta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sparta gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sparta lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Sparta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Sparta blocks an uppercut.
Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to drag Sparta to the mat but Sparta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparta has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sparta.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparta misses with a hook.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Sparta.
Ivanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diziz Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sparta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanov throws a hook but Sparta avoids it easily.
Sparta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Ivanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Sparta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparta circles away.
Sparta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ivanov takes one to the chin there.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparta pinned against the cage. Sparta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Sparta sprawls well.
Sparta instigates a clinch.
Sparta lands a damaging elbow.
Sparta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sparta tries to land a knee to the head but Ivanov blocks with his arms.
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparta circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sparta.
Ivanov looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Sparta.
Sparta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivanov.
Jab by Sparta.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sparta throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Sparta.
Sparta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ivanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparta wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov is trying to control Sparta's posture but Sparta avoids it.
Sparta wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sparta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Sparta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanov tries to move into range but Sparta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivanov takes one to the chin there.
Sparta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparta.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sparta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ivanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Sparta pushes him off.
Ivanov tries to bum rush Sparta with a series of wild strikes but Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sparta throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Sparta.
Still in the clinch, Sparta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanov is trying to drag Sparta to the mat but Sparta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparta smiles and moves away.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Sparta won't allow it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sparta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sparta pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
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. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Sparta's temple.
Ivanov is keen to just control but Sparta is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Sparta defends the submission attempt.
Sparta is trying to stand back up but Ivanov is controlling him
Ivanov trying to control the action but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Sparta is looking to escape.
Sparta trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ivanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sparta is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine from mount but Sparta is having none of it.
Sparta tries to buck Ivanov off but he can't manage it.
Ivanov is landing with some decent strikes but Sparta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Sparta's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ivanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Ivanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sparta wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ivanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ivanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparta is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparta is looking to escape.
Ivanov cracks Sparta with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Ivanov!
In his post fight interview, Aleksander Ivanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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