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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razmig Kupelian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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234 lbs
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282 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Razmig Kupelian!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kupelian tries to clinch but Veljanovski moves away
and Veljanovski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kupelian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Veljanovski is pressing down on Kupelian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kupelian is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski wants to stand up but Kupelian has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Veljanovski tries to pass to full mount but Kupelian defends it.
Kupelian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Veljanovski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Nikola Veljanovski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kupelian gets caught napping as Veljanovski dives in and scores a takedown. Kupelian manages to retain guard.
Veljanovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Veljanovski trying to control but Kupelian is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kupelian keeping moving, preventing Veljanovski from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nikola Veljanovski.
Veljanovski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kupelian's guard.
Veljanovski wants to pass the guard but Kupelian is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Veljanovski looking to sit in guard and control but Kupelian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kupelian trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
Kupelian postures up in Veljanovski's guard and throws a big left but Veljanovski blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljanovski striking off his back but it's not causing Kupelian any problems.
Veljanovski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Veljanovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Veljanovski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Veljanovski lands in his opponent's guard.
Veljanovski advances to half guard.
Veljanovski wants to control but Kupelian is keeping him busy.
Veljanovski stalling.
Veljanovski trying to control the action but Kupelian is working from the bottom.
Nikola Veljanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski prevents Kupelian from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kupelian wants to get back to full guard.
Veljanovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kupelian on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nikola Veljanovski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veljanovski is defended easily by Kupelian.
Veljanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kupelian's waist but Kupelian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veljanovski off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Veljanovski lands in his opponent's guard.
Veljanovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kupelian is keeping the position for now.
Veljanovski controlling from the top position.
Veljanovski wants to control from the top but Kupelian keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupelian has his foot on Veljanovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veljanovski works his way back into a safe position though.
Veljanovski stopping the sweep attempt from Kupelian.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nikola Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a nice looking combination but Kupelian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Razmig Kupelian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski dives in and grabs Kupelian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kupelian pushes down on Veljanovski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljanovski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Veljanovski showed some decent athleticism there.
Veljanovski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kupelian working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Veljanovski has passed into half guard!
Kupelian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Veljanovski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Veljanovski moves into range and clinches up with Kupelian.
Veljanovski tightens his grip and picks Kupelian up, before dumping him to the ground. Kupelian manages to land in guard.
Veljanovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kupelian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veljanovski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Nikola Veljanovski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Veljanovski throws a jab when Kupelian was well out of range.
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kupelian but Kupelian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Veljanovski shoots in and drives through. Kupelian sprawls well.
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kupelian as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kupelian darts in trying to clinch
and Veljanovski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kupelian's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski wants to pass the guard but Kupelian is keeping the position.
Kupelian keeping moving, preventing Veljanovski from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Veljanovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kupelian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikola Veljanovski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Veljanovski closes the distance and clinches up with Kupelian, looking for a takedown. Veljanovski pushes Kupelian against the cage but Kupelian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Veljanovski rushes Kupelian and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Veljanovski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kupelian tries to pull guard but Veljanovski holds him up against the cage and eventually Kupelian drops back down to his feet.
Kupelian breaks the clinch.
Veljanovski misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski closes the distance and pushes Kupelian back into the cage.
Kupelian has had enough of the clinch but Veljanovski keeps him there for the moment.
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but Kupelian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veljanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veljanovski looking to score a takedown here. Kupelian is defending well but Veljanovski drives through and ends up in Kupelian's guard.
Veljanovski wants to control from the top but Kupelian keeps moving.
Razmig Kupelian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikola Veljanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljanovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kupelian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Veljanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veljanovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight for Nikola Veljanovski!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Nikola Veljanovski!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Nikola Veljanovski!
Nikola Veljanovski wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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