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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Demikovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Russian National Anthem. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
26 - 30 - 2 |
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32
245 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 30 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivfader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolai Demikovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivfader throws a nice looking combination but Demikovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivfader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivfader avoids a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Rivfader has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rivfader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rivfader trying to control but Demikovic is working from the bottom.
Demikovic working a defensive guard here.
Demikovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demikovic is on top in guard.
Demikovic trying to control but Rivfader is working from the bottom.
Demikovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Demikovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivfader controls Demikovic momentarily but Demikovic frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivfader looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Demikovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demikovic throws a head kick but Rivfader moves out of range.
Rivfader throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivfader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivfader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demikovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demikovic tries to clinch but Rivfader moves out of range.
Rivfader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivfader avoids the head kick by Demikovic.
Demikovic closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demikovic taking a breather.
Demikovic is trying to pull guard but Rivfader has him pressed against the cage.
Rivfader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demikovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivfader takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Demikovic prevents a body shot from Rivfader.
Rivfader is working for takedown but Demikovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nicolai Demikovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Demikovic is trying to push Rivfader away but Rivfader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivfader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demikovic is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Rivfader's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demikovic wants a takedown.
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!
Rivfader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demikovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Demikovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demikovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivfader.
Rivfader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demikovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demikovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivfader decides to pull guard.
Demikovic trying to control but Rivfader is working from the bottom.
Demikovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Demikovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic trying to control but Rivfader is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Nicolai Demikovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Demikovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demikovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demikovic throws a big shot that misses.
Rivfader tries to keep at a distance but Demikovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demikovic has Rivfader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivfader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivfader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Demikovic wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivfader is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demikovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demikovic misses with a knee strike.
Demikovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivfader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Demikovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demikovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rivfader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demikovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivfader somewhat.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rivfader was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Demikovic wants to control but Rivfader postures up.
Demikovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rivfader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demikovic keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Demikovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Demikovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Demikovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivfader trying to control the action but Demikovic is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivfader keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Demikovic moves into range and clinches up with Rivfader.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is trying to push Rivfader away but Rivfader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Demikovic wants a takedown.
Demikovic tries to pull guard but Rivfader holds him up against the cage and eventually Demikovic drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivfader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivfader tries to clinch but Demikovic is having none of it.
Demikovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demikovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demikovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivfader counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rivfader.
Demikovic is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Demikovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Demikovic gets underhooks to prevent Rivfader's takedown attempt.
Rivfader wants a takedown.
Rivfader drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demikovic is controlling him.
Rivfader is trying to keep Demikovic in close.
Rivfader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demikovic is one step ahead there.
Demikovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demikovic is looking to pass into half guard but Rivfader pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivfader is in guard.
Demikovic keeping full guard, as Rivfader tries to pass.
Demikovic is pulling down on Rivfader's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Demikovic has his foot on Rivfader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivfader works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivfader gets to his feet - Demikovic follows without any prompting.
Demikovic closes the distance and pushes Rivfader back into the cage.
Rivfader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivfader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demikovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Demikovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivfader is one step ahead there.
Demikovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivfader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eirik Rivfader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rivfader wants to clinch up but Demikovic keeps it at a distance.
Rivfader darts in looking for a takedown but Demikovic gets double underhooks and turns Rivfader into the cage.
Demikovic jumps into guard, dragging Rivfader to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demikovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivfader is fighting to break Demikovic's control of his arms but Demikovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Demikovic is looking to stand up but Rivfader isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivfader trying to control but Demikovic is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Demikovic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rivfader uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Demikovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Rivfader stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rivfader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demikovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demikovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rivfader's legs.
Demikovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivfader is defending well.
Demikovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rivfader is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking to take a break and control but Rivfader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivfader is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rivfader manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rivfader trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
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!
Demikovic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rivfader tries to buck Demikovic off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic content just to control the position here.
Rivfader is working to get back to half guard.
Demikovic looking to finish Rivfader with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rivfader!
Rivfader tries to lock up and control but Demikovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Demikovic cracks Rivfader with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivfader in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Rivfader that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Demikovic tries to control but Rivfader wriggling away.
Nicolai Demikovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivfader is looking to improve his position but Demikovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Demikovic lands a big shot there that rocks Rivfader but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Demikovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rivfader hang on?
Rivfader is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big strike lands for Demikovic! That's really hurt Rivfader and he's turned his back - Demikovic keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Demikovic jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Demikovic!
A relieved looking Nicolai Demikovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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