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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Golov (ranked 879 p4p, 1970 weight class) and Nakula Sadewa (ranked 119 p4p, 259 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Golov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nakula Sadewa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golov cracks Sadewa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Golov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadewa on the side of the head.
Golov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Golov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sadewa's head.
Sadewa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Golov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Golov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Golov connects with a nice short shot to Sadewa's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golov blocks the strikes from Sadewa.
Golov slips a nice elbow through Sadewa's hands, connecting with Sadewa's forehead.
Golov wants to pass to mount but Sadewa is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadewa missing with punches from the bottom.
Golov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sadewa gets back to full guard.
Golov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Golov is in close to Sadewa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Golov distracts Sadewa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Golov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Golov scoring with some ground and pound.
Golov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Golov won't allow Sadewa to get back to his feet.
Golov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadewa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golov stays in close to Sadewa's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golov works over Sadewa with some ground and pound from guard.
Sadewa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Golov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sadewa.
Sadewa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadewa is staying active underneath Golov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Golov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Golov working Sadewa over with strikes.
Golov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Golov in particular looking to stall.
Sadewa taking some punishment here, with Golov in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadewa tries to roll over but Golov keeps him under control.
Golov slows the pace down in half guard.
Golov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Golov stops Sadewa from getting back to his feet.
Sadewa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sadewa is looking to escape.
Golov winds up and cracks Sadewa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sadewa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Golov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sadewa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sadewa is refusing to be controlled, as Golov sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadewa pushes Golov off looking to stand but Golov dives back in and keeps control.
Sadewa punching from the bottom.
Sadewa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Golov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sadewa punching from the bottom.
Golov is looking to take a break and control but Sadewa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golov lands a nice short elbow.
Sadewa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Golov is keen to just control but Sadewa is a slippery customer.
Golov blocks the strikes from Sadewa.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golov lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov 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.
Golov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sadewa as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Sadewa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sadewa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadewa.
Jab, jab by Golov - just one landing.
Golov lands a lovely overhand right.
Golov blocks a jab.
Sadewa throws a poor cross that misses
and Golov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golov connects with a crisp jab.
Golov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadewa.
Golov tries to counter with a takedown but Sadewa is quick to defend against it.
Golov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadewa can do to turn this around?
Golov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadewa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golov misses with a shot to the body
letting Sadewa counter with a right hand.
Sadewa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golov to score with a decent uppercut.
Grigori Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadewa misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sadewa. Beautiful body shot.
Nakula Sadewa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadewa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadewa walks into a left hand.
It looks like Golov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Golov looks to land a right hand but Sadewa moved out of range.
Sadewa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Golov lands a glancing blow to the side of Sadewa's head.
Sadewa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakula Sadewa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadewa.
Golov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Sadewa.
A countering left hand to the body from Sadewa misses.
Golov's corner calls for a 1-2. Golov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golov ducks under a wild hook from Sadewa.
Golov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadewa.
Some wild striking there from Sadewa.
Golov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sadewa slips a jab and a cross from Golov.
Sadewa misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadewa just misses with a punch to the body.
Golov is looking to counter punch.
Golov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Golov throws an off balance right hand
and Sadewa counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Grigori Golov has been cut.
Sadewa slips a jab from Golov.
Sadewa throws a series of punches but Golov moves out of range.
Sadewa looks to land a right hand but Golov moved out of range.
Sadewa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Golov rather than just go for the knockout.
Sadewa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Golov misses with a right hand
and Sadewa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadewa avoids the body shot from Golov.
Sadewa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golov cracks Sadewa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Golov shoots in for a double leg but Sadewa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Golov lands a lovely overhand right.
Golov with a nice cross.
Sadewa throws a jab when Golov was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov lands a jab to Sadewa's midsection.
Golov cracks Sadewa with an open hand slap.
Sadewa lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadewa. Golov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sadewa lands a nice shot to the body.
Golov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sadewa finds it's way round the side to connect with Golov's head.
Sadewa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Golov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadewa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadewa. Golov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadewa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Golov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golov scores with a nice head shot.
Golov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sadewa tries to avoid it but Golov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sadewa to the ground. Sadewa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Golov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sadewa to the ground. Golov is now in Sadewa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadewa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sadewa trying to strike off his back.
Sadewa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Golov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Golov wants to pass the guard but Sadewa is keeping the position.
Golov landing some decent shots from guard.
Sadewa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Golov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sadewa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadewa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golov is in close to Sadewa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nakula Sadewa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grigori Golov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Golov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sadewa throws a predictable looking body shot
so Golov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Golov is working Sadewa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sadewa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Golov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Golov looking to sit in guard and control but Sadewa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Golov working a defensive guard here.
Sadewa throws an elbow that misses. Golov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadewa's guard. Nice move by Golov!
Sadewa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Golov chips away with some ground and pound.
Sadewa tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadewa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Golov stays in close to Sadewa's body and controls the position.
Golov prevents Sadewa from getting back to his feet.
Golov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadewa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Golov works over Sadewa with some ground and pound from guard.
Sadewa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sadewa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Golov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Golov working some strikes from top position.
Golov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sadewa's head.
Sadewa wants to stand but Golov is controlling the position.
Golov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadewa keeping moving, preventing Golov from controlling successfully.
Golov working some strikes from top position.
Sadewa is wriggling around but Golov manages to pass to half guard.
Sadewa landing a few short strikes.
Sadewa is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
A nice elbow there by Golov.
Golov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sadewa is looking to get to half guard.
Golov blocks Sadewa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadewa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Golov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sadewa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Golov is nestled in close to Sadewa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Golov is nestled in close to Sadewa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Golov working Sadewa over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Golov.
Golov is keen to just control but Sadewa is a slippery customer.
Sadewa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Golov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Golov trying to control the action but Sadewa is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golov lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadewa can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadewa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Golov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Golov stops Sadewa from getting back to his feet.
Sadewa taking some punishment here, with Golov in his half guard.
Golov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Golov 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.
Golov lands with a punch from half guard.
Golov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Golov trying to mount his opponent but Sadewa defends it.
Golov drops an elbow to the side of Sadewa's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sadewa is not content to let Golov control the position.
Golov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Golov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Golov 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Golov!
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