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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalesh Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Till I Collapse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalesh Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses.
Nikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses.
Feitsora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Kalesh Nikov has been cut.
Feitsora moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Feitsora just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikov's brow.
Nikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Feitsora backwards.
Feitsora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikov's elbow.
Nikov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
Nikov cracks Feitsora with a big right hand but Feitsora just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikov working away.
Feitsora holds on to Nikov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Nikov working the ground and pound but Feitsora is defending the strikes.
Nikov working the ground and pound but Feitsora is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Feitsora wants to control but Nikov postures up.
Nikov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nikov working away.
Feitsora is trying to improve his position.
Nikov is looking to take a break and control but Feitsora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikov lands a few punches from side control.
Nikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Feitsora some visible discomfort.
Nikov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nikov working away.
Feitsora is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nikov connects with a decent elbow.
Nikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Feitsora regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nikov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikov is trying to control. Feitsora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nikov there.
Nikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Feitsora defending well though.
Nikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feitsora's head.
Nikov is trying to work for a kimura but Feitsora is defending well.
Nikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Feitsora is not content to let Nikov control the position.
Nikov trying to advance position but Feitsora counters by regaining guard.
Feitsora seems keen to control Nikov's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Nikov content to stall in guard here.
Feitsora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feitsora keeping moving, preventing Nikov from controlling successfully.
Nikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Feitsora looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikov passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov trying to control from half guard but Feitsora is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalesh Nikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalesh Nikov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Feitsora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nikov misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Nikov.
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feitsora stuffs the takedown.
Feitsora misses with a head kick.
Nikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feitsora momentarily.
Nikov lands a leg kick that knocks Feitsora off balance momentarily.
Feitsora delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feitsora moves forwards but Nikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Feitsora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora is trying to control but can't.
Nikov wants to control but Feitsora is keeping him busy.
Nikov prevents Feitsora from improving his position.
Feitsora looking for submissions off his back.
Feitsora is trying to maintain the position but Nikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Feitsora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikov.
Kalesh Nikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikov is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nikov is trying to control. Feitsora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Feitsora with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feitsora trying to control but Nikov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Feitsora defending well though.
Feitsora is looking to improve his position.
Nikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Feitsora takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Feitsora looking for a sweep. Not yet Feitsora, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov throws an elbow that misses. Feitsora uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikov's guard. Nice move by Feitsora!
Feitsora is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikov has wrist control.
Feitsora throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feitsora got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feitsora has managed to get both his arms back between Nikov's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov is trying to keep Feitsora in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalesh Nikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalesh Nikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nikov loads up on a big right hand but Feitsora slips the punch.
Nikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feitsora moves away.
Nikov misses with a low kick as Feitsora jumps back.
Feitsora tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nikov is able to avoid easily.
Nikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikov misses with a looping left.
Feitsora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Feitsora in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikov misses with a head kick.
Nikov checks a low kick from Feitsora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Feitsora lands but Nikov takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Nikov blocks the low kick.
Feitsora misses with a head kick.
Nikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feitsora.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikov. Feitsora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feitsora momentarily.
Nikov misses with a body kick.
Nikov scores with a jab. Feitsora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid body kick from Feitsora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feitsora slips a straight right by Nikov.
Nikov lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov misses with a wild body shot.
Feitsora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Feitsora slips a straight right by Nikov.
Nice body kick there by Feitsora.
Feitsora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Feitsora moves out of range of the leg kick from Nikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikov. Feitsora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feitsora tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikov takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Feitsora.
Feitsora tries to clinch up but Nikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikov throws a low kick but Feitsora avoids it.
Feitsora scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Feitsora.
Tiyaro Feitsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feitsora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Feitsora misses
and Nikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Feitsora!
Feitsora struggling a bit here.
Nikov trying to control the action but Feitsora is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Feitsora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kalesh Nikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora tries to improve position but can't.
Nikov wants to control but Feitsora is keeping him busy.
Feitsora is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikov working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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 Kalesh Nikov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalesh Nikov!
Kalesh Nikov gave a mention to Cripplers Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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