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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Ivanov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rivero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivero swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rivero looks gassed!
Ivanov just content to control the position.
Ivanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ivanov landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is chipping away with strikes.
Rivero is rocked!
Ivanov working the body and head with strikes.
Rivero is still in real trouble! Can Ivanov finish him?
Ivanov lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Ivanov is putting a hurting on Rivero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ivanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rivero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanov scoring with punches from side control.
Ivanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rivero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivero has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov working the ground and pound.
Rivero can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ivanov scores with punches from side control.
Ivanov scoring with punches from side control.
Ivanov lands an elbow.
Ivanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ivanov just content to control the position.
Ivanov lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rivero down.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rivero down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov is putting a hurting on Rivero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ivanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Ivanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivero taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ivanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivero which made him look bad.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Rivero shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivero which made him look bad.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivero pinned against the cage. Rivero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Rivero sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Rivero sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivero as he avoids it easily.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivero pinned against the cage. Rivero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexander Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Rivero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivero as he avoids it easily.
Rivero stuffs the takedown.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivero as he jumps to the side.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Rivero, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Rivero against the cage but Rivero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rivero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rivero tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Rivero throws a head kick but Ivanov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rivero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Rivero.
Rivero wants to clinch up but Ivanov keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivero clinches.
Ivanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rivero regains guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rivero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov throws and elbow that misses. Rivero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ivanov's guard. Nice move by Rivero!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ivanov controls Rivero momentarily but Rivero frees himself.
Ivanov punching from the bottom.
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rivero is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ivanov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rivero's back instead.
Rivero covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ivanov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rivero could be in trouble here!
Ivanov avoiding Rivero 's attempts to control his hands.
Ivanov controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rivero.
Rivero covering up well under a series of strikes from Ivanov.
Rivero is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivero can do to turn this around?
Ivanov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ivanov trying to control momentarily.
Rivero has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ivanov.
Rivero is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivero has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ivanov.
Rivero looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ivanov.
Ivanov is throwing strikes by Rivero counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Rivero regains half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rivero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Ivanov!
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energy
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hype
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