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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Legendary Tonying (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonying comes to the cage accompanied by NAS - Hate Me Now. Baskov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me. The Legendary Tonying has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 cm
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232 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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189 cm
23
228 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, The Legendary Tonying ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baskov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonying counters with a lovely straight right hand! Baskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tonying to counter with a crisp jab. Baskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonying sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baskov somewhat. Baskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tonying closes the distance looking to clinch and Tonying takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The Legendary Tonying is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonying moves out of range as Baskov strikes. Baskov throws a right hand that misses
and Tonying counters with a head kick that drops Baskov to the mat! Baskov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Tonying wants to clinch. Excellent takedown into side control there by Baskov. Tonying is trying to control Baskov's posture but Baskov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baskov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonying keeps working. Tonying is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baskov is controlling him well. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Baskov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonying is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Tonying tries to escape but Baskov is in control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Baskov decides to take the fight back to the feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tonying closes the distance looking to clinch and Baskov counters with a lovely straight right hand! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baskov is defended easily by Tonying .
That's three minutes gone in the round. A momentary lapse in concentration from Tonying enables Baskov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tonying manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Tonying is looking to stand up but Baskov isn't so interested in that idea. Baskov drops back looking for a leg! Tonying is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonying manages to kick Baskov off! Baskov jumps back into Tonying 's guard. Tonying controls Baskov momentarily but Baskov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baskov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tonying wants to get back to his feet but Baskov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Baskov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tonying 's guard. Baskov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Baskov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Baskov is looking for a kimura but Tonying is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baskov to get the leverage. Tonying is trying to stand.
Baskov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tonying sees it coming and defends easily. Baskov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonying is just riding it out for now. Baskov eventually gives up the hold. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baskov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Legendary Tonying will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonying . Baskov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baskov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baskov misses with a hook. Baskov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonying moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tonying tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baskov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tonying displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baskov throws out the jab. Tonying throws a sloppy head kick and Baskov moves out of range easily. Nice sprawl there from Tonying as Baskov shoots in. Baskov throws a nice looking combination but Tonying bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tonying gets caught flat footed, as Baskov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Baskov stops Tonying from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baskov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Tonying is working an open guard so Baskov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nice cross by Tonying . Baskov throws a series of punches but Tonying moves out of range. Baskov thows a left - swing and a miss! Tonying throws a sloppy head kick and Baskov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baskov throws a sloppy head kick and Tonying moves out of range easily. Baskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonying sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baskov somewhat. The Legendary Tonying has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Baskov. Baskov swinging wildly here.
Baskov misses with a jab, cross combination.
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. Tonying ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Baskov throws a right and a left that both miss. Baskov swings widly with a right hand
and Tonying holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Baskov jumps guard but Tonying stands there with Baskov around his waist. Baskov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baskov pulls Tonying into guard.
Tonying wants to get up but he can't break Baskov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Tonying trying to control but Baskov is working from the bottom. Tonying has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Baskov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tonying is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Baskov pulls down on the head and he's put Tonying to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikolay Baskov!
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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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