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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Nandez (ranked 2512 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Lukyanov (ranked 4457 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonardo Nandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Lukyanov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lukyanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Lukyanov clinches.
Lukyanov lands a knee to the head.
Lukyanov blocks a body shot from Nandez.
Lukyanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nandez closes the distance and clinches up with Lukyanov, looking for a takedown. Nandez pushes Lukyanov against the cage but Lukyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lukyanov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nandez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lukyanov checks it well.
Lukyanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukyanov circles away.
Lukyanov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nandez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukyanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nandez avoids a kick to the body.
Lukyanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nandez.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nandez as he jumps to the side.
Nandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Nandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lukyanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nandez misses with a takedown attempt - Lukyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nandez wants to clinch up but Lukyanov keeps it at a distance.
Lukyanov misses with a head kick.
Nandez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lukyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Nandez throws a combination that misses
and Lukyanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Lukyanov clinches.
Nandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lukyanov is working Nandez over against the cage.
Lukyanov throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lukyanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lukyanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lukyanov to keep the fight standing.
Lukyanov can't get the takedown.
Nandez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lukyanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nandez sprawls well. Nandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lukyanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lukyanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lukyanov wants to counter the offense by Nandez and move into the clinch position.
Nandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lukyanov.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukyanov sprawls well. Lukyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukyanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nandez misses with a double jab.
Nandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lukyanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Lukyanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lukyanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nandez misses with a low kick.
Nandez misses with the body kick
and Lukyanov counters with a nice body shot.
Nandez lands with a hook. Lukyanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lukyanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nandez tries to counter by clinching up but Lukyanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Boris Lukyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Nandez misses its intended target.
Lukyanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nandez throws the kick towards the body but Lukyanov avoids it.
Lukyanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nandez defends well and Lukyanov ends up having to push Nandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leonardo Nandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Lukyanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukyanov has managed to clinch.
Nandez has Lukyanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lukyanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nandez prevents a body shot from Lukyanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukyanov pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lukyanov has managed to clinch.
Lukyanov breaks the clinch.
Lukyanov clobbers Nandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lukyanov misses with a takedown attempt - Nandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov avoids the head kick by Nandez.
Nandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lukyanov's waist but Lukyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nandez off to one side.
Lukyanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nandez defends it nicely.
Lukyanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nandez circles away.
It looked like Nandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukyanov circles away.
Nandez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lukyanov goes for a double leg but Nandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nandez continues to drive forward.
Nandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lukyanov defends it nicely.
Lukyanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Nandez shows good takedown defense.
Lukyanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nandez's waist but Nandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lukyanov off to one side.
Lukyanov is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Lukyanov as Nandez shoots in.
Nandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lukyanov feints the counter takedown.
Leonardo Nandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lukyanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lukyanov somewhat.
Nandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lukyanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nandez somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov instigates a clinch.
Nandez goes for a takedown attempt but Lukyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lukyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nandez tries to clinch but Lukyanov moves out of range.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukyanov sprawls well. Lukyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukyanov tries to counter with a clinch but Nandez shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lukyanov pushes Nandez up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Lukyanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nandez.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukyanov sprawls well. Lukyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukyanov fails with the takedown.
Nandez tries for a takedown but Lukyanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lukyanov is looking to get back to his feet here but Nandez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lukyanov's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nandez looking to break Lukyanov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukyanov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nandez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nandez is looking for the choke from the back position but Lukyanov is controlling his hands well.
Lukyanov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nandez working for the choke.
Lukyanov covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nandez working for a choke but Lukyanov reverses nicely into Nandez 's guard.
Nandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lukyanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lukyanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nandez throwing strikes from guard but Lukyanov blocks nicely.
Nandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov is looking to stand up but Nandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Nandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lukyanov is looking to stand up but Nandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Nandez throwing strikes from guard but Lukyanov blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lukyanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukyanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leonardo Nandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Lukyanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lukyanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nandez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lukyanov 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Lukyanov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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