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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Pike!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Pike.
Pike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Pike dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ivanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pike keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Pike defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pike has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pike is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Pike dodges it nicely.
Pike gets full guard.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pike is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pike is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Pike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pike manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Pike's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pike is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pike has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ivanov is proving hard to escape from.
Pike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Ivanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ivanov checks a leg kick.
Pike staying out of range there.
Pike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Pike avoids nicely.
Aleksander Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pike scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivanov in his tracks.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Pike moves out of range.
Ivanov checks the leg kick.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Pike sprawls well.
Ivanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanov scores with a nice strike.
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Ivanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov digs a good hook to Pike's body.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pike cracks Ivanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
Evan Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pike takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ivanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pike's head.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pike's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
Pike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanov on the side of the head.
Ivanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov looks to land a combination. Pike sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ivanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Ivanov cracks Pike with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pike slips under a jab.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pike should have avoided that one.
Pike changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pike thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pike sizes up Ivanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pike throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Pike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pike.
Pike throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ivanov.
Ivanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pike tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanov is able to avoid easily.
Evan Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pike thuds his right hand into Ivanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Ivanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pike is just out of range.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown into Pike's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pike. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pike looking for a sweep. Not yet Pike, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksander Ivanov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Pike blocks a jab.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Ivanov throws a jab when Pike was well out of range.
Pike connects with a single shot there.
Ivanov lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov feints a jab promting Pike to slip. Ivanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pike slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pike misses with a hook.
Ivanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
A big right from Ivanov misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Pike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pike works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pike bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanov's head backwards.
Ivanov throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike just misses with a punch to the body.
Pike throws a good cross that connects.
Pike gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pike had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
Pike wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Pike keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pike is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pike is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard.
Pike gets to his feet - Ivanov follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanov misses the target.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pike. Pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Pike sprawls well.
Pike throws a low kick but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Pike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Pike misses.
Pike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Ivanov defending well as Pike loads up on a big left hand.
Pike is looking to chop away at Ivanov's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
Ivanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pike.
A slow jab from Ivanov misses its intended target.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov checks a leg kick.
Pike misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Pike ducks down to avoid it.
Pike throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanov swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike throws the left hand but Ivanov avoids the punch easily.
Pike looks to land a body kick but Ivanov moved away.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Pike.
Pike misses the jab.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Pike sprawls well.
Pike throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Pike swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pike as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pike. Pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pike ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanov.
Ivanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the head.
Ivanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pike.
Pike looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pike missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Pike.
Pike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pike 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Pike!
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