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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitar Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sgt Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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169 cm
28
191 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitar Ivanov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parrotface misses the shot to the body. Ivanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parrotface moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parrotface doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov slips a straight right by Parrotface. Parrotface misses with a hook. Parrotface fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Parrotface bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parrotface throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Parrotface lands the left hand. Parrotface takes one to the chin there. Parrotface fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ivanov checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Ivanov does no damage. Parrotface throws an off balance right hand
and Parrotface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Parrotface thows a body kick. Ivanov tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but Parrotface has taken the fight into the clinch. Ivanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parrotface up against the cage. Parrotface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parrotface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dimitar Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sgt Parrotface. Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Parrotface keeps him there for the moment. Ivanov tries to break free but Parrotface pushes him back against the cage. Parrotface jumps guard and drags Ivanov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Parrotface gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Parrotface drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick Parrotface off! Parrotface jumps back into Ivanov's guard. Parrotface advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parrotface wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Parrotface looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ivanov is avoiding damage well.
Parrotface in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Parrotface is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Parrotface thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sgt Parrotface dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Parrotface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Parrotface feints and as Ivanov raises his hands in defense, Parrotface changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Parrotface is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Parrotface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Parrotface drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick Parrotface off! Parrotface jumps back into Ivanov's guard. Parrotface is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanov working a defensive guard here.
Ivanov trying to control the position here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dimitar Ivanov. A punch combination from Ivanov misses. Dimitar Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Parrotface scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A right-left combo lands from Parrotface.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ivanov checks a leg kick. Ivanov throws a hook to the side of Parrotface's head but Parrotface sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A solid leg kick lands there for Parrotface.
Parrotface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ivanov misses with the combination.
Parrotface tries to clinch but fails miserably and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Parrotface scores with a jab. Ivanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A solid leg kick lands there for Parrotface.
Parrotface throws a body kick that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Parrotface scoring well with a low kick there.
Parrotface fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivanov misses with a few strikes there.
Parrotface jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ivanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Parrotface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Parrotface throws a leg kick which misses Ivanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanov tries to avoid it. Ivanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ivanov misses with a double jab
and Parrotface counters with an outside leg kick.
Parrotface fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ivanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Parrotface doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Parrotface scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parrotface counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Parrotface waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanov. Parrotface keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parrotface. Parrotface tries to clinch and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parrotface. Parrotface needs to keep his hands up - Ivanov had a free shot at his head there. Parrotface scores with a hook. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Parrotface ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Parrotface tries to clinch up. Parrotface scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sgt Parrotface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ivanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanov tries to sprawl but Parrotface drives through with a takedown into half guard. Parrotface thows a huge punch but Ivanov dodges it nicely.
Parrotface missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ivanov is staying active underneath Parrotface, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Parrotface looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sgt Parrotface has got the better of the ground game so far. Parrotface is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ivanov is just riding it out for now. Parrotface eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parrotface is looking for a kimura but Ivanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Parrotface to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Parrotface is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ivanov has managed to free his arm - good work. Parrotface wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it. Parrotface is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ivanov is just riding it out for now. Parrotface eventually gives up the hold. Parrotface passes to full mount! Sgt Parrotface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parrotface wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely. Parrotface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position. Parrotface thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dimitar Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Parrotface is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Ivanov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sgt Parrotface!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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