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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov comes into the arena with Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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14 - 9 - 0 |
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265 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munch.
Munch tries to sprawl but Baskov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baskov trying to control the action but Munch is working from the bottom.
Baskov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munch is staying active underneath Baskov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baskov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baskov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munch is just riding it out for now. Baskov eventually gives up the hold.
Munch tries to get to full guard but Baskov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munch is just riding it out for now. Baskov eventually gives up the hold.
Baskov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baskov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munch keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Baskov stands up from half guard.
Munch cracks Baskov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munch shoots in for a takedown but Baskov shows good takedown defense.
Ray Munch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baskov circles away quickly and effectively.
Munch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munch throws a jab but it's blocked by Baskov.
Munch slips under a jab from Baskov.
Baskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Munch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Munch. Those never looked like landing.
Munch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
Munch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Munch showed some decent athleticism there.
Munch blocks the strikes from Baskov.
Munch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baskov defending well though.
Munch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baskov's head.
Baskov moves into full guard.
Baskov is trying to keep Munch in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch stands and steps away. Baskov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Munch takes a swing at Baskov's ribcage but misses.
Baskov tries to bum rush Munch with a series of wild strikes but Munch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munch throws the kick towards the body but Baskov avoids it.
Munch throws a leg kick but Baskov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munch misses with an uppercut.
Munch throws a right and a left that Baskov avoids nicely.
A big left from Munch misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munch punishes Baskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
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 Nikolay Baskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baskov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munch's waist but Munch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baskov off to one side.
Munch lands a jab to the nose.
Baskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munch was well out of range. Poor timing from Baskov.
Munch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munch.
Nice jab there from Munch.
Munch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baskov manages to avoid it.
Baskov misses with a hook
and Munch counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Munch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baskov moves out of range as Munch strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch misses with a looping left.
Munch shoots for a double leg takedown but Baskov sprawls well. He's pushed Munch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munch.
Munch shoots in for a takedown but Baskov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Munch. Those never looked like landing.
Munch misses with a left hand
and Baskov counters with a shoot takedown. Munch fights it but they end up in guard.
Baskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Munch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baskov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Baskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Munch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolay Baskov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Baskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munch.
Baskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Munch lands with a nice combination. Baskov backs away looking to recover.
Baskov misses with a takedown
and Munch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munch defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Munch scores with the left hand. Baskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Baskov throws a lazy right hand but Munch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munch looks to land a combination but Baskov avoids it well.
Baskov gets caught flat footed, as Munch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baskov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munch defends well.
Munch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov has his foot on Munch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munch works his way back into a safe position though.
Baskov is looking for a triangle but Munch pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Baskov looking for a sweep. Not yet Baskov, not yet.
Munch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Munch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Munch lands with a right hand.
Munch misses with a head kick.
Munch lands an overhand right.
Baskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munch.
Baskov gets the takedown into side control.
Munch is looking for a sweep.
Baskov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baskov misses with a takedown attempt - Munch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Munch finds it's way through Baskov's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch misses with a right hand
and Baskov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Munch's knee momentarily.
Munch tries to move into range but Baskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baskov in his tracks.
Munch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Munch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baskov tries to move into range but Munch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munch misses with a looping right.
Munch misses the shot to the body.
Munch misses with a hook
and Baskov counters with a three punch combo that has Munch backing up. Munch nods at Baskov to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Munch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munch throws a combination that misses
enabling Baskov to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baskov is defended easily by Munch.
Munch stuffs the takedown attempt from Baskov. Baskov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baskov slips under a jab from Munch.
Munch scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baskov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Munch looks to land a combination but Baskov avoids it well.
Baskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munch.
Munch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baskov.
Munch tries to work over Baskov's front leg with a kick but Baskov checks it.
Nikolay Baskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baskov scores with a nice right hand.
Munch misses with a low kick.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown but Munch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray Munch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baskov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Munch but Munch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Munch missing with a left hand there. Baskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baskov doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munch looks to throw the jab but Baskov is out of range.
Munch lands a lovely overhand right.
Baskov slips a straight right by Munch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baskov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Munch avoids it really well and circles away.
Munch digs a good hook to Baskov's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Munch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munch 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Ray Munch wins by unanimous decision!
Ray Munch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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