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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Igov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibragimov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Igov!
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, Artem Ibragimov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igov.
Ibragimov loads up on a big right hand but Igov slips the punch.
Igov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Igov clinches up against the cage.
Ibragimov is trying to push Igov away but Igov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibragimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Igov.
Ibragimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Igov won't allow it.
Igov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Artem Ibragimov has been cut.
Igov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ibragimov is trying to break free.
Ibragimov tries to break the clinch but Igov is controlling the position.
Igov manages to break the clinch.
Igov wants to clinch.
Ibragimov misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ibragimov is trying to break the clinch but Igov has him pressed against the cage.
Igov lands a knee to the head.
Igov jumps into guard, dragging Ibragimov to the mat.
Igov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ibragimov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ibragimov throws a lazy right hand but Igov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibragimov looks gassed!
Igov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ibragimov swivels and escapes.
A left and a right from Ibragimov both land. Nice combination.
Igov forces Ibragimov back against the cage and clinches.
Ibragimov working hard to break the clinch.
Ibragimov is trying to break the clinch but Igov has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibragimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ibragimov defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibragimov thuds a left hand into Igov's body.
Ibragimov misses the jab.
Ibragimov scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Igov lands an elbow inside.
Ibragimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Igov has him pressed against the cage.
Igov has Ibragimov pressed against the cage, preventing Ibragimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov tries to break free but Igov pushes him back against the cage.
Ibragimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Igov breaks from the clinch.
Igov closes the distance and clinches up with Ibragimov, looking for a takedown. Igov pushes Ibragimov against the cage but Ibragimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Igov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibragimov throws a big shot that misses.
Ibragimov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibragimov scores with a decent looking hook.
Artem Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igov staying out of range there.
Igov misses with a two punch combination.
Igov throws a head kick that misses.
Igov slips a jab and a cross from Ibragimov.
Igov scores with a head kick. Ibragimov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov throws a right hand that Igov ducks under and follows up with a left that Igov also avoids with ease.
Igov slips a jab and a cross from Ibragimov.
Igov clinches.
Igov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ibragimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Igov looking to throw knees to the head but Ibragimov is blocking nicely.
Igov pulls guard.
Ibragimov wants to get up but he can't break Igov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Igov drives through and clinches with Ibragimov against the cage.
Igov leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Igov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Ibragimov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Igov takes one to the side of the head.
Ibragimov cracks Igov with an open hand slap.
Igov is looking to clinch but Ibragimov is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ibragimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Igov lands a damaging elbow.
Ibragimov working hard to break the clinch.
Ibragimov has had enough of the clinch but Igov keeps him there for the moment.
Ibragimov is breathing heavily.
Igov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igov clinches.
Igov has Ibragimov pressed against the cage, preventing Ibragimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ibragimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ibragimov tries to circle away but Igov has him pinned against the cage.
Igov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ibragimov uses from the top position.
Igov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Igov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibragimov leaves Igov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igov clinches up against the cage.
Ibragimov takes an elbow to the temple.
Igov manages to break the clinch.
Igov slips a jab and a cross from Ibragimov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibragimov cracks Igov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Igov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Igov lands an elbow that stopped Ibragimov in his tracks for a moment.
Igov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ibragimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Igov won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Igov lands a damaging elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibragimov is trying to break free.
Igov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ibragimov is trying to break free.
Igov keeps control of Ibragimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Igov manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Igov is proving hard to escape from.
Igov has his feet on Ibragimov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ivan Igov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Igov clinches with his opponent.
Ibragimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Igov decides to pull guard.
Ibragimov tries to stand but Igov is controlling from the bottom.
Igov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibragimov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Igov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibragimov, pushing him back against the cage.
Igov working Ibragimov over with knees to the body.
Igov prevents Ibragimov from breaking the clinch.
Ivan Igov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Igov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Igov lands a damaging elbow.
Igov lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Igov working Ibragimov over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibragimov is trying to break the clinch but Igov has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Igov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Artem Ibragimov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Igov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibragimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Igov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibragimov which made him look bad.
Ibragimov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ibragimov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Igov.
Ibragimov throws a right hand that Igov ducks under and follows up with a left that Igov also avoids with ease.
Igov darts in and clinches Ibragimov up against the cage.
Ibragimov tries to break the clinch but Igov is controlling the position.
Ibragimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Igov pulls guard successfully.
Igov kicks Ibragimov off and gets to his feet.
Igov scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ibragimov. No joy for Igov on that attempt.
Igov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Igov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ibragimov.
Igov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Igov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibragimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Igov.
Artem Ibragimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibragimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibragimov looks to land a left hand but Igov moved out of range nicely.
Igov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ibragimov is fending him off so far but Igov persists. Nope, Ibragimov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ibragimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Igov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibragimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibragimov cracks Igov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibragimov slips under a jab.
Ibragimov digs a good body shot into Igov's ribs.
Igov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ibragimov throws a nice looking combination but Igov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Ibragimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibragimov.
Igov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibragimov. That did some damage!
Ibragimov throws a series of punches but Igov moves out of range.
Ibragimov stuns Igov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Ibragimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibragimov throws a nice looking combination but Igov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Igov closes the distance and clinches up with Ibragimov, looking for a takedown. Igov pushes Ibragimov against the cage but Ibragimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Igov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Igov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Igov tries to clinch up but Ibragimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibragimov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ibragimov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ibragimov jabs Igov right on the nose. Igov blinks but takes it well.
Ibragimov lands with a good body shot.
Igov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Igov moves forwards but Ibragimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ibragimov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Igov tries to clinch but Ibragimov moves out of range.
Ibragimov lands with a straight right. Igov didn't see that one coming.
Igov fails with a takedown attempt.
Igov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Ibragimov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivan Igov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Igov pushes Ibragimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Artem Ibragimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Ibragimov fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artem Ibragimov.
I think Igov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Igov!
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hype
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