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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Rykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mario theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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195 cm
32
282 lbs
36 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexey Rykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Betoli!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rykov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Betoli.
A jab from Betoli misses.
Rykov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rykov.
Betoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rykov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rykov misses with a straight right.
Rykov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rykov wants it to stay on the feet.
Betoli jabs Rykov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rykov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rykov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Betoli misses the shot to the body.
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!
Betoli misses with a left hand
and Rykov counters with a straight right hand.
Betoli throws a right hand that misses
and Rykov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli swings for the body but Rykov moves out of range.
A big left from Betoli misses.
Rykov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betoli.
Jab from Rykov.
Rykov looks to score with a jab to the body but Betoli is just out of range.
Betoli gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Betoli manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rykov preventing the sweep.
Betoli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rykov is refusing to be controlled, as Betoli sits in half guard.
Rykov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rykov is refusing to be controlled, as Betoli sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rykov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rykov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Betoli not doing much here.
Betoli is looking for a kimura here.
Betoli is thwarting Rykov's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rykov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rykov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Betoli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rykov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Betoli.
Betoli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rykov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Betoli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Betoli seems to be looking for submissions.
Betoli throwing shots but Rykov is blocking nicely.
Rykov is not content to let Betoli control the position.
Betoli wants to free his trapped foot but Rykov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Betoli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rykov actively working from the bottom here.
Rykov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betoli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Rykov dominated that round.
That's time! Rykov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Betoli takes one to the side of the head.
Rykov looks to score with a jab to the body but Betoli is just out of range.
Rykov moves into the clinch.
Betoli lands with a left to the head.
Betoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Betoli misses with some punches.
Rykov manages to break the clinch.
Betoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rykov.
Rykov lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rykov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Betoli.
Betoli moves away from the strike by Rykov.
Betoli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Betoli blocks the body kick.
Betoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Betoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rykov.
Rykov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Betoli.
Rykov catches Betoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rykov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Betoli quickly recovers to half guard.
Rykov lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rykov connects with a nice short shot to Betoli's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rykov thows a huge punch but Betoli dodges it nicely.
Betoli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Betoli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rykov.
Rykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Betoli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Betoli is not content to let Rykov control the position.
Betoli trying to control here.
Rykov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rykov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rykov throws a strike but Betoli avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rykov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rykov distracts Betoli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rykov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rykov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Betoli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rykov has managed to get both his arms back between Betoli's legs - danger averted.
Betoli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rykov preventing the sweep.
Betoli keeping full guard, as Rykov tries to pass.
Rykov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rykov postures up.
Rykov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Betoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rykov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rykov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Betoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rykov is one step ahead there.
Betoli keeping full guard, as Rykov tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rykov is working hard here to advance position.
Rykov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexey Rykov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rykov throws a big right hand that misses.
Betoli trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betoli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Betoli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rykov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rykov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Betoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rykov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Rykov dominated that second round.
That's time! Rykov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Betoli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rykov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rykov throws a jab when Betoli was well out of range.
Betoli dips to his left and cracks Rykov with an uppercut!
Rykov stuffs the takedown.
Rykov connects with a crisp jab.
Rykov takes a swing at Betoli's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Betoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rykov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Betoli lands a lovely overhand right.
Betoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rykov was well out of range. Poor timing from Betoli.
Rykov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rykov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rykov wants to clinch.
Rykov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rykov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betoli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rykov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rykov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rykov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rykov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rykov distracts Betoli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rykov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rykov throwing strikes from guard but Betoli blocks nicely.
Rykov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Betoli trying to control the position.
Rykov is in close to Betoli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Betoli is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Rykov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Betoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rykov distracts Betoli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rykov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rykov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rykov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rykov throws an elbow that misses. Betoli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rykov's guard. Nice move by Betoli!
Betoli throws an elbow that misses. Rykov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Betoli's guard. Nice move by Rykov!
Rykov connects with a couple of short punches.
Betoli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rykov postures up in Betoli's guard and throws a big left but Betoli blocks it.
Betoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rykov is one step ahead there.
Rykov throws a strike but Betoli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rykov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betoli can do to turn this around?
Betoli wants to pass the guard but Rykov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli wants to control from the top but Rykov keeps moving.
Rykov is looking for a triangle but Betoli pushes his legs off easily.
Betoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Rykov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mario Betoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Betoli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Rykov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rykov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Alexey Rykov!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Alexey Rykov!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Alexey Rykov!
Alexey Rykov wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Alexey Rykov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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