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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rikki Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Skipetrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skipetrova is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. Skipetrova has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Vladislav Skipetrova has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rikki Brown's chin.
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185 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
26
181 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikki Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladislav Skipetrova! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown throws out a leg kick but Skipetrova moves out of range and Brown only half commits. Brown misses with a takedown letting Skipetrova counter with a right hand. Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skipetrova's waist but Skipetrova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side. Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skipetrova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikki Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brown has a takedown stuffed. Brown feints a jab promting Skipetrova to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skipetrova slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Skipetrova looks gassed! Brown throws a lazy right hand but Skipetrova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skipetrova throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range. Skipetrova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two. Brown tries for a takedown but Skipetrova circles away easily and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skipetrova's hands. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skipetrova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Brown throws a lazy head kick and Skipetrova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown and Skipetrova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brown misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skipetrova as he jumps to the side. Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown moves away from the strike by Skipetrova. Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Skipetrova counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Skipetrova to acknowledge the strikes. Brown tries to clinch and Skipetrova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brown throws a one two combo.
Rikki Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown tries to clinch and Skipetrova counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikki Brown dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Skipetrova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably and Skipetrova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brown fails with the takedown and Skipetrova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brown throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skipetrova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Skipetrova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Skipetrova leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikki Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brown shoots for a takedown but Skipetrova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Skipetrova blocks a leg kick. Brown throws a low kick but Skipetrova moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skipetrova defends it nicely. Vladislav Skipetrova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brown throws a leg kick and Skipetrova counters by clinching up. Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown jumps guard but Skipetrova stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skipetrova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown. Brown ducks under a wild hook from Skipetrova. Brown misses with a takedown attempt and Skipetrova moves into the clinch. Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Skipetrova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Brown is trying to drag Skipetrova to the mat but Skipetrova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Skipetrova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Brown misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Skipetrova. Skipetrova lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range. Brown fails in his attempt to clinch. Skipetrova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Skipetrova backing up. Skipetrova nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladislav Skipetrova will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Skipetrova throws a nice outside leg kick. Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skipetrova is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Skipetrova circles away and we're back to standing. Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Skipetrova counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skipetrova throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well. Skipetrova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skipetrova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skipetrova wants it to stay on the feet. Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skipetrova paws at him with a jab and circles away. Skipetrova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skipetrova wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikki Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Skipetrova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown with a lazy takedown attempt and Skipetrova counters with a two punch combo. Rikki Brown is winning the standup battle so far. Brown has his takedown stuffed and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brown throws a right hand that Skipetrova ducks under and follows up with a left that Skipetrova also avoids with ease. Brown with a poor takedown and Skipetrova counters with an outside leg kick.
Brown tests Skipetrova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown has his takedown stuffed and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brown shoots and misses and Skipetrova counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Brown gets control of Skipetrova's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Skipetrova wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Brown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Skipetrova should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brown has tightened it up now! Skipetrova should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikki Brown!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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