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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas's entrance music is i stand alone. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novikov throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novikov throws a nice head kick!
Novikov lands with a hook. Leonidas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Novikov connects with the punch.
Novikov cracks Leonidas with an open hand slap.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novikov.
A head kick misses from Novikov.
Novikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like King Leonidas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas moves out of range of the strikes.
Novikov thuds a left hand into Leonidas's body.
Leonidas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novikov slips a jab from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a few strikes there.
Novikov throws a nice head kick!
Novikov misses with a body shot.
Novikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonidas lands a really nice looking cross but Novikov seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Novikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonidas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leonidas throws a jab when Novikov was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonidas is breathing heavily.
Novikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Novikov moves away from the strike by Leonidas.
Nice defenses there by Leonidas.
Novikov lands a head kick!
Leonidas misses with a jab to the body
and Novikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Leonidas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonidas.
Novikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonidas.
Novikov ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas.
Good leg kick by Novikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novikov scores with a leg kick.
Novikov takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Novikov scores with a head kick.
Novikov clinches up against the cage.
Novikov missing with knees to the body.
Novikov pushes Leonidas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Novikov misses with a body punch.
Leonidas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leonidas avoids the elbow strike from Novikov, against the cage.
Novikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonidas.
Novikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas throws a nice looking combination but Novikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Novikov pushes Leonidas away with a front kick.
Leonidas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Novikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range.
Novikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonidas misses with a jab to the body
and Novikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Novikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novikov breaks the clinch.
Leonidas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonidas should have avoided that one.
King Leonidas's cut is getting worse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novikov.
Leonidas throws a lazy right hand but Novikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonidas throws a hook but Novikov avoids it easily.
Novikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range.
Novikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Novikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leonidas blocks the elbow strike.
Novikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonidas's efforts to push away.
Novikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novikov lands a nice uppercut.
Novikov tries to work over Leonidas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novikov.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Novikov.
Leonidas tries to break free but Novikov pushes him back against the cage.
Leonidas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Novikov has him pressed against the cage.
Novikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Novikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Novikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Leonidas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas throws a combination that misses
and Novikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Leonidas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leonidas loads up on a big right hand but Novikov slips the punch.
Novikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Novikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Novikov lands with a nice body kick.
Leonidas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novikov.
Leonidas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonidas takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Novikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Leonidas's cut.
That's time! Leonidas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot by Novikov.
Novikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonidas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
Novikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonidas.
Dmitry Novikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Leonidas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King Leonidas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novikov closes the distance and pushes Leonidas back into the cage.
Novikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Novikov.
Leonidas being controlled against the cage.
Novikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leonidas's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Novikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonidas avoids the damage to the body.
Novikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Novikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novikov. Leonidas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonidas.
Novikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonidas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Novikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Novikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonidas.
Leonidas blocks an elbow strike.
Novikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonidas's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novikov misses with a punch to the body.
Novikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonidas tries to circle away but Novikov has him pinned against the cage.
Novikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
Novikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Novikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
King Leonidas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Leonidas tries to break the clinch but Novikov is controlling the position.
Novikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
The referee calls for Novikov to work.
Novikov misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Novikov.
Novikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Novikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonidas is defending well for now.
Novikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas throws a big shot that misses.
Leonidas fails to land with a series of punches.
Novikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonidas moves away.
Leonidas missing with a left hand there. Novikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonidas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Novikov does no damage.
Leonidas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novikov throws a nice head kick!
Leonidas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novikov throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Novikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov delivers a nice body kick.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Novikov moves out of range.
Leonidas throws a jab but it's blocked by Novikov.
Novikov throws a right hand that Leonidas ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonidas also avoids with ease.
Leonidas slips under a jab.
Novikov throws a series of punches but Leonidas avoids them all with ease.
Leonidas throws a big shot that misses.
Leonidas throws a jab but it's blocked by Novikov.
Leonidas drops Novikov with a nice combination! Leonidas dives into Novikov's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Dmitry Novikov has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas trying to control the position from guard on top but Novikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novikov working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonidas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leonidas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmitry Novikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Novikov misses.
Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novikov.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonidas.
Leonidas drops his hands momentarily and Novikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Leonidas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Novikov counters with a head kick. That will keep Leonidas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Novikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Novikov misses.
Novikov swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut. Novikov saw that one coming.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that lands on Novikov's shoulder, as Novikov tries to avoid the shot.
Novikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonidas misses the jab.
Novikov ducks right into an uppercut from Leonidas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Leonidas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Novikov doesn't seem phased though.
Novikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Novikov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Novikov takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Novikov moves into range and clinches up with Leonidas.
Novikov stalling against the cage.
Novikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leonidas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leonidas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Novikov lands an elbow inside that Leonidas shrugs off.
The referee calls for Novikov to work.
Novikov misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Novikov has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Novikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leonidas's brow.
Novikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonidas controls his hands.
Novikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Novikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonidas wants to break free but Novikov has control.
Leonidas letting Novikov take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dmitry Novikov.
Leonidas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonidas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novikov.
Leonidas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novikov throws out the jab.
Novikov throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonidas fails to land with a series of punches.
Novikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas misses with a combination
and Novikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leonidas's knee momentarily.
Leonidas cracks Novikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonidas connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas misses with a few strikes there.
Novikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonidas.
Novikov slips a jab and a cross from Leonidas.
Novikov ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a jab when Novikov was well out of range.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Leonidas does it's job there.
Novikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Novikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonidas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonidas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novikov.
Novikov is looking to land body kicks.
Leonidas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonidas drops Novikov with a big left hand and mounts him. Novikov is in big trouble!
King Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitry Novikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novikov is rocked!
Leonidas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonidas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Novikov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Leonidas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Novikov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Novikov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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