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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Kirillov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson De Gansora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Gansora is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by somewhere out there. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikita Kirillov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson De Gansora!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirillov throws a sloppy head kick and De Gansora moves out of range easily.
De Gansora wants to clinch.
Nikita Kirillov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirillov moves into range and clinches up with De Gansora.
Kirillov gets control of De Gansora's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirillov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Gansora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Gansora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kirillov has control of De Gansora's left arm, preventing De Gansora from doing any damage.
De Gansora wants to pass the guard but Kirillov is keeping the position.
De Gansora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Gansora is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Gansora wants to pass the guard but Kirillov is keeping the position.
Kirillov controls De Gansora momentarily but De Gansora frees himself.
Kirillov managing to control the position.
De Gansora thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kirillov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Gansora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Gansora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Gansora is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kirillov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kirillov has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
De Gansora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kirillov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Gansora is keeping the position for now.
Kirillov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirillov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kirillov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Gansora working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirillov has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirillov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirillov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirillov wants to control but De Gansora is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Kirillov seems content to control.
De Gansora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirillov decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirillov swats away the attempt to clinch by De Gansora.
De Gansora tries to clinch up
and Kirillov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Gansora's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirillov wants to pass the guard but De Gansora is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Gansora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirillov defends well.
De Gansora looks gassed!
Kirillov advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Kirillov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kirillov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De Gansora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Gansora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirillov is looking to take a break and control but De Gansora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Gansora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirillov pulls his head out easily.
Kirillov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Gansora is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirillov is looking to take a break and control but De Gansora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirillov prevents De Gansora from improving his position.
Kirillov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Gansora doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirillov.
De Gansora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirillov seems to be looking for submissions.
De Gansora is refusing to be controlled, as Kirillov sits in half guard.
De Gansora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirillov pulls his head out easily.
Kirillov stalling.
De Gansora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirillov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Gansora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirillov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kirillov tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Gansora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kirillov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kirillov escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Gansora tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirillov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kirillov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
De Gansora looks to clinch
letting Kirillov counter with a right hand.
Kirillov throws a sloppy head kick and De Gansora moves out of range easily.
Kirillov keeps the fight on the outside.
De Gansora tries to clinch but Kirillov moves away
and Kirillov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirillov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Gansora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirillov trying to control but De Gansora is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Gansora has his foot on Kirillov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirillov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Kirillov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kirillov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Gansora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirillov is in De Gansora's guard.
De Gansora is looking for a triangle but Kirillov pushes his legs off easily.
Nikita Kirillov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirillov trying to control but De Gansora is working from the bottom.
De Gansora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirillov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Gansora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirillov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirillov passes De Gansora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirillov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
De Gansora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirillov controlling from the full mount.
Kirillov is landing with some decent strikes but De Gansora is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Gansora is looking to get to half guard.
Kirillov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kirillov prevents De Gansora from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirillov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Gansora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirillov controlling his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Gansora regains half guard.
Kirillov wants to control but De Gansora is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikita Kirillov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
De Gansora wants to clinch.
Edson De Gansora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirillov scores with a takedown into De Gansora's guard.
Kirillov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kirillov darts in and clinches De Gansora up against the cage.
Kirillov working hard to break the clinch.
Kirillov successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Gansora is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kirillov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Gansora is controlling him.
Edson De Gansora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Gansora drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. De Gansora seems to have locked his on tight now - Kirillov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for De Gansora, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edson De Gansora!
Edson De Gansora seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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