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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sidorov (ranked 1416 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Tiamat Tenkula (ranked 163 p4p, 129 weight class). Sidorov comes to the cage accompanied by Sidorov's Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Sidorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiamat Tenkula!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenkula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tenkula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidorov throws an off balance right hand
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenkula misses the jab.
A low kick from Sidorov is predictable there
and Tenkula counters with a nice uppercut.
Tenkula lands with an uppercut that bounces Sidorov off the cage and back into range.
Sidorov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Tenkula cracks Sidorov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sidorov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tenkula finish him?
Sidorov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidorov staying out of range there.
Oh Sidorov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Sidorov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sidorov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tenkula counters with a nice right hand that sends Sidorov toppling to the canvas! Sidorov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tenkula finish him?!
Sidorov misses with a body shot
and Tenkula counters with a left to the body.
Sidorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tenkula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sidorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tenkula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tenkula on his heels. He'll look to pass Tenkula's guard now, I'm sure.
Tenkula uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tenkula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidorov gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenkula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sidorov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tenkula has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tenkula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tenkula is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Tenkula throws Sidorov to one side and escapes!
Tenkula scores with a head kick. Sidorov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ivan Sidorov's cut is getting worse.
Sidorov looks to land a right hand but Tenkula moved out of range.
Sidorov drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Sidorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sidorov is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tenkula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sidorov controls the pace.
Sidorov stands and throws Tenkula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tenkula taking a bit of punishment here - Sidorov scoring with strikes.
Sidorov scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidorov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tenkula, who protects the arm well.
Tenkula is trying to escape the position but Sidorov is controlling the position.
Sidorov 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sidorov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sidorov is chipping away with strikes.
Sidorov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tenkula to see if he's OK.
Sidorov trying to control the action but Tenkula is working from the bottom.
Tenkula is trying to get back to his feet.
Tenkula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sidorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sidorov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sidorov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tenkula can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sidorov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sidorov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tenkula is trying to stand.
Sidorov with shots to the head and body - Tenkula looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula is squirming around, avoiding Sidorov's attempts to control the action.
Tenkula really wants to buck Sidorov off and get back to his feet.
Sidorov landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet.
Sidorov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tenkula is looking to escape.
Sidorov is really struggling to control Tenkula but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidorov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sidorov won't let Tenkula get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tenkula in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sidorov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tenkula is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiamat Tenkula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sidorov misses with a hook to the body
and Tenkula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sidorov's knee momentarily.
It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Sidorov wants to clinch up but Tenkula keeps it at a distance.
Sidorov misses with an uppercut
and Tenkula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidorov misses with a body shot
and Sidorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidorov misses with a hook
and Tenkula counters with an outside leg kick.
Sidorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenkula counters with a head kick. That will keep Sidorov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tenkula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sidorov throws a lazy right hand but Tenkula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidorov has his takedown stuffed
and Tenkula counters with a straight right hand.
Sidorov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tenkula's half guard.
Tenkula pushes Sidorov off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidorov tries to clinch up
and Tenkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenkula lands a really nice looking cross but Sidorov seems unphased.
Ivan Sidorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidorov is looking to chop away at Tenkula's legs.
Sidorov misses with a takedown
and Tenkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivan Sidorov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sidorov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tenkula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenkula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sidorov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tenkula takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tenkula is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Tenkula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Sidorov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorov trying to control the position but Tenkula is working away.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov drags him back down.
Tenkula tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sidorov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tenkula.
Tenkula is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sidorov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sidorov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tenkula trying to get back to his feet but Sidorov is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov working for the choke.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet.
Tenkula manages to escape to his feet.
Sidorov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tenkula to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidorov misses with a body shot
and Tenkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Tenkula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sidorov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidorov throws an elbow but Tenkula slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tenkula is defending well.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov drags him back down.
Tenkula stops Sidorov from passing to mount.
Tenkula is trying to get back to his feet.
Ivan Sidorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sidorov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tenkula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sidorov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tenkula takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tenkula pushes Sidorov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sidorov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiamat Tenkula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sidorov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tenkula has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sidorov is on him like a limpet, forcing Tenkula back against the cage.
Tenkula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidorov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Tenkula tries to kick Sidorov off but Sidorov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sidorov stalling.
Tenkula tries to kick Sidorov off but Sidorov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sidorov there.
Tenkula is trying to stand back up but Sidorov is controlling him
Tenkula is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov wants to control but Tenkula is keeping him busy.
Sidorov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sidorov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tenkula is trying to stand up here but Sidorov is controlling him well.
Sidorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tenkula is looking to escape.
Sidorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sidorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tenkula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet.
Sidorov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sidorov wants to free his trapped foot but Tenkula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov controlling the action here.
Sidorov wants to take a breather but Tenkula is having none of it.
Sidorov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sidorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tenkula tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sidorov manages to move to mount!
Tenkula is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sidorov working for a submission but Tenkula is keeping him at bay.
Sidorov tries to control but Tenkula wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sidorov.
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sidorov tries to control but Tenkula wriggling away.
Sidorov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tenkula turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sidorov off and cradles Tenkula's limp body as Sidorov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ivan Sidorov!
Ivan Sidorov made sure to mention his sponsor, Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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hype
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