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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sidorov (ranked 2203 p4p, 1212 weight class) and Alfonz Novak (ranked 237 p4p, 137 weight class). Sidorov comes to the cage accompanied by Sidorov's Heart. Novak has chosen A Tout Le Monde - Megadeth as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27 - 11 - 0 |
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13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent 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 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Sidorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Sidorov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Novak is looking to clinch.
Sidorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novak drives through with a takedown into Sidorov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Novak being controlled here momentarily.
Novak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidorov controls Novak momentarily but Novak frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Sidorov's brow.
Novak throwing strikes but missing.
Novak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Novak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Novak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sidorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidorov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sidorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Novak's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novak is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sidorov is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Novak is still trying to improve position.
Sidorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sidorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sidorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Novak has wrist control.
Sidorov trying to control but Novak is working from the bottom.
Novak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidorov is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov connects with a couple of short punches.
Novak looking for a guillotine here but Sidorov defends easily.
Novak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Novak trying to control but Sidorov is working from the bottom.
Novak lands a couple of digs.
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sidorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Novak distracts Sidorov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Novak trying to control but Sidorov is working from the bottom.
Novak with a nice head shot there.
Novak won't allow Sidorov to sweep him here.
Novak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sidorov looking to control.
Sidorov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Novak goes for a double leg but Sidorov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidorov continues to drive forward.
Alfonz Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidorov ducks under a wild hook from Novak.
Sidorov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Novak sprawls and moves away.
Sidorov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Novak finds it's way round the side to connect with Sidorov's head.
Novak just misses with a punch to the body.
Novak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidorov, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Novak has closed the distance and engaged Sidorov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Sidorov tries to counter with a takedown but Novak is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Novak catches Sidorov right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novak wants to clinch but Sidorov slips to the side
and Sidorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Novak looking to control.
Novak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidorov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Novak wants to sweep here but Sidorov controlling him for the moment.
Sidorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sidorov preventing the sweep.
Novak trying to keep a closed guard but Sidorov is proving a slippery customer.
Novak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov works over Novak with some ground and pound from guard.
Sidorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sidorov stopping the sweep attempt from Novak.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novak is on top in guard.
Novak is fighting to break Sidorov's control of his arms but Sidorov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Novak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sidorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Novak defends well.
Sidorov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Novak scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak wants to control from the top but Sidorov keeps moving.
Sidorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alfonz Novak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sidorov keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Sidorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Novak wants to control from the top but Sidorov keeps moving.
Novak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sidorov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak distracts Sidorov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Novak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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. Novak connects with a nice short shot to Sidorov's temple.
Novak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Novak connects with a nice short shot to Sidorov's temple.
Novak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Novak seems to be working for a kimura but Sidorov defends the submission attempt.
Novak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sidorov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak trying to control the action but Sidorov is working from the bottom.
Novak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sidorov defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Novak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivan Sidorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sidorov is looking for a takedown.
Sidorov is trying to drag Novak to the mat but Novak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Novak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Sidorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novak smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak is looking to clinch but Sidorov is avoiding it.
Sidorov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Novak sprawls and moves away.
Novak cracks a nice hook into Sidorov's ribs.
Novak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sidorov parries the strikes from Novak easily there. Novak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sidorov to escape.
Sidorov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Novak connects with a decent elbow.
Novak working the ground and pound.
Novak works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Sidorov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Novak misses with the ground and pound.
Sidorov is trying to improve his position.
Novak tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Novak wants to control but Sidorov is keeping him busy.
Sidorov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Novak scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorov is looking for a sweep.
Novak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sidorov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Novak.
Sidorov taking a bit of punishment here - Novak scoring with strikes.
Sidorov is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Novak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Novak throws a strike aimed at the side of Sidorov's head but Sidorov avoids it well.
Sidorov is looking for a sweep.
Novak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Novak working the ground and pound.
Novak works to advance to full mount. Sidorov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Novak with shots to the head and body - Sidorov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Novak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sidorov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak advances position into side control!
Sidorov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidorov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Novak connects with a decent elbow.
Ivan Sidorov's cut is getting worse.
Novak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Novak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Novak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sidorov down.
Alfonz Novak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Novak controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonz Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonz Novak!
In his post fight interview, Alfonz Novak gave a big smile as he said 'The Serpent is coming, and he's here to win gold! It's been a long road, but I'm here to show what I can do. I look forward to the next chance to prove that.'.
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hype
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