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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Gvozdaderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joilton Novim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joilton Novim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Gvozdaderov's chin.
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198 cm
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262 lbs
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199 cm
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very confident |
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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 St Petersburg, Ivan Gvozdaderov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joilton Novim! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Novim throws a head kick but Gvozdaderov moves out of range.
Gvozdaderov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Novim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gvozdaderov closes the distance and clinches. Gvozdaderov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Novim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gvozdaderov blocks a head kick by Novim.
Gvozdaderov blocks a head kick by Novim.
Novim tries a head kick but it misses.
Gvozdaderov clinches up against the cage. Gvozdaderov breaks from the clinch.
Novim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gvozdaderov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gvozdaderov gets the takedown into side control. Gvozdaderov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gvozdaderov with the ground and pound but Novim regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Gvozdaderov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Novim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gvozdaderov moves nicely into side control. Gvozdaderov wants to stand but Novim has his arm trapped. A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Novim is not content to let Gvozdaderov control the position. Gvozdaderov tries to advance to mount but Novim denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gvozdaderov stands up and we're back to a striking position. Novim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novim throws a sloppy head kick and Gvozdaderov moves out of range easily. Novim looks gassed! Novim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gvozdaderov shoots in and bounces Novim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Novim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gvozdaderov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Novim, up you get! Gvozdaderov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Novim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gvozdaderov is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gvozdaderov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gvozdaderov has Novim up against the cage in a clinch.
Gvozdaderov has Novim pressed against the cage, preventing Novim from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Novim breaks from the clinch.
Novim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gvozdaderov throws a combination. Novim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Joilton Novim has been cut. Gvozdaderov shoots in but no luck this time. The crowd cheers as Gvozdaderov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Novim doesn't seem phased though. Gvozdaderov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gvozdaderov has managed to clinch.
Gvozdaderov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gvozdaderov.
Novim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gvozdaderov has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gvozdaderov breaks from the clinch.
Gvozdaderov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A left and a right from Gvozdaderov both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Novim misses with a head kick.
Novim tries a head kick but it misses.
Gvozdaderov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Novim to the mat! Novim manages to get full guard. Gvozdaderov wants to stand and escape but instead Novim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Gvozdaderov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Novim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gvozdaderov, up you get! Gvozdaderov blocks a head kick by Novim.
Joilton Novim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gvozdaderov lands with a straight right. Novim didn't see that one coming. Novim tries a head kick but it misses.
Novim throws a head kick but Gvozdaderov moves out of range.
Gvozdaderov shoots in and bounces Novim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Gvozdaderov trying to control but Novim is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gvozdaderov throwing strikes from guard but Novim blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gvozdaderov wants to get up but he can't break Novim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Novim keeping moving, preventing Gvozdaderov from controlling successfully. Gvozdaderov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Novim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Novim pushes Gvozdaderov off and gets back to his feet.
Novim tries a head kick but it misses.
Gvozdaderov drives through with a takedown into guard. Novim wriggles free and stands up. Novim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Novim. Novim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gvozdaderov scores with a one two! Novim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gvozdaderov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Joilton Novim's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gvozdaderov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Novim was covering up waiting for the punch and Gvozdaderov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Novim wants to get back to his feet but Gvozdaderov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gvozdaderov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Novim has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gvozdaderov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Novim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gvozdaderov. Novim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novim lands a head kick!
Gvozdaderov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Novim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gvozdaderov blocks a head kick by Novim.
Novim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Novim throws a head kick but Gvozdaderov moves out of range.
Gvozdaderov rushes Novim and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Novim can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Novim's face as he tries to break the clinch. Novim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gvozdaderov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Gvozdaderov. That's going to take a lot out of him. A frustrated look appears on Novim's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gvozdaderov has Novim pushed against the cage. Novim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Novim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gvozdaderov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Novim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Novim throws a head kick that misses. Novim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gvozdaderov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A head kick misses from Novim. Novim throws a sloppy head kick and Gvozdaderov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Novim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gvozdaderov is defended easily by Novim. Gvozdaderov shoots in but Novim avoids the takedown attempt easily. Novim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gvozdaderov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Novim throws a sloppy head kick and Gvozdaderov moves out of range easily. Novim throws a head kick but Gvozdaderov moves out of range.
Novim throws a head kick but Gvozdaderov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Novim as Gvozdaderov shoots in. Gvozdaderov blocks a head kick by Novim.
Joilton Novim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Novim throws a head kick but Gvozdaderov moves out of range.
Gvozdaderov closes the distance and clinches up with Novim, looking for a takedown. Gvozdaderov pushes Novim against the cage but Novim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ivan Gvozdaderov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gvozdaderov shoots in for a double leg but Novim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Novim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Novim throws a head kick but Gvozdaderov moves out of range.
Novim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novim throws a sloppy head kick and Gvozdaderov moves out of range easily. Novim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Novim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gvozdaderov's head. Novim throws a head kick but Gvozdaderov moves out of range.
Gvozdaderov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novim defends it nicely. No joy there for Gvozdaderov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gvozdaderov avoids the head kick by Novim.
Novim misses with a head kick.
Ivan Gvozdaderov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Novim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Joilton Novim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gvozdaderov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Gvozdaderov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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