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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nova Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgen Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nova Brow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evgen Konstantinov's chin.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nova Brow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgen Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brow.
Brow has picked Konstantinov up - he's going for a ride! Brow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Konstantinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konstantinov keeps working.
Brow throwing shots but Konstantinov is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konstantinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow stalling away here and it's allowed Konstantinov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brow with a nice head shot there.
Brow trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brow postures up in Konstantinov's guard and throws a big left but Konstantinov blocks it.
Brow wants to stand but Konstantinov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brow postures up in Konstantinov's guard and throws a big left but Konstantinov blocks it.
Brow 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.
Brow trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
Brow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nova Brow just wasn't active enough.
Brow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Konstantinov looks gassed!
Konstantinov moves into range and clinches up with Brow.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Brow is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Brow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Konstantinov moves to clinch but Brow breaks away
and Brow counters with a single leg into guard. Konstantinov didn't expect that.
Konstantinov keeping full guard, as Brow tries to pass.
Brow trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brow is trying to get an arm triangle but Konstantinov is defending well.
Brow prevents Konstantinov from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Brow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brow shoots in but no luck this time.
Brow closes the distance and clinches.
Brow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Konstantinov's efforts to push away.
Konstantinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brow prevents Konstantinov from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brow keeps control of Konstantinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Konstantinov tries to circle away but Brow has him pinned against the cage.
Brow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Konstantinov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch but Brow keeps him there for the moment.
Brow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Konstantinov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Brow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Konstantinov to the mat! Konstantinov manages to get full guard.
Konstantinov is looking to stand up but Brow isn't so interested in that idea.
Brow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Konstantinov is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brow throwing strikes from guard but Konstantinov blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brow throws a big right hand that misses.
Brow wanted to stand there but Konstantinov had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nova Brow.
Brow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konstantinov, pushing him back against the cage.
Konstantinov is trying to push Brow away but Brow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Konstantinov is trying to push Brow away but Brow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brow fails to pull guard.
Konstantinov trying to stall but Brow improves his position.
Brow breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brow scores with a nice right hand.
Brow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Konstantinov's waist but Konstantinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brow off to one side.
Konstantinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Brow.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Brow moves away
and Brow counters with an inside leg kick.
Brow shoots in but Konstantinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Konstantinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Brow circles away.
Brow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konstantinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Konstantinov wants to clinch but Brow slips to the side
and Brow counters with a body kick that stops Konstantinov in his tracks momentarily.
Brow shoots and misses
and Konstantinov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Brow is controlling the position.
Konstantinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brow tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
Konstantinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Konstantinov moves to clinch but Brow breaks away
and Brow counters with a left to the body.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Brow is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brow lands with a kick to the temple. Konstantinov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Konstantinov wants to clinch but Brow slips to the side
and Brow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Konstantinov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Brow from controlling successfully.
Brow stands up from Konstantinov's guard - Brow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brow shoots in for a takedown but Konstantinov shows good takedown defense.
Brow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konstantinov defends it nicely.
Nova Brow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brow gets tackled into the cage by Konstantinov. Konstantinov maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Brow dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Konstantinov moves into the clinch.
Brow wants a takedown.
Konstantinov can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brow keeps control of Konstantinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brow wants a takedown.
Brow tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Brow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konstantinov working hard to break the clinch.
Konstantinov is struggling to control the position.
Brow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konstantinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Konstantinov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konstantinov wants to clinch but Brow slips to the side
and Brow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brow shoots in and drives through. Konstantinov sprawls well.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Brow moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konstantinov tries to clinch
and Brow counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brow has managed to clinch.
Konstantinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brow has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brow.
Konstantinov is trying to push Brow away but Brow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Konstantinov walks away with a smile on his face. Brow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brow clinches with his opponent.
Konstantinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Brow won't allow it.
Brow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Konstantinov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Konstantinov is trying to push Brow away but Brow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Konstantinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Konstantinov tries to circle away but Brow has him pinned against the cage.
Konstantinov is trying to push Brow away but Brow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Konstantinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brow.
Brow wants a takedown but no success here.
Konstantinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Brow moves out of range.
Konstantinov tries to clinch
and Brow counters by clinching up.
Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Konstantinov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Konstantinov tries to land a knee to the head but Brow blocks with his arms.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Brow has him pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konstantinov darts in trying to clinch
and Brow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Konstantinov!
Brow goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Konstantinov turns into him and now he's in Brow's guard.
Konstantinov tries to stand but Brow is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brow working a defensive guard here.
Konstantinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Brow has wrist control.
Brow is looking for a triangle here but Konstantinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Konstantinov working the ground and pound but Brow is defending the strikes.
Konstantinov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brow is avoiding damage well.
Brow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Konstantinov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brow is looking to regain half guard here but Konstantinov keeps moving and retains side control.
Evgen Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nova Brow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konstantinov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nova Brow.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Brow!
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FIGHT
RATING
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