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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov's entrance music is Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Deckard's choice of entrance music: In Lust. Nikolay Baskov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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189 cm
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249 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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194 cm
25
240 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Deckard! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baskov shoots and misses and Deckard counters with a three punch combo that has Baskov backing up. Baskov nods at Deckard to acknowledge the strikes. Deckard drives through and clinches with Baskov against the cage.
Baskov prevents a body shot from Deckard. Baskov is looking for a takedown. Baskov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice right hand lands inside from Deckard. Deckard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baskov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deckard prevents the takedown attempt.
Deckard tries to work over Baskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baskov pulls Deckard into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Baskov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deckard defends well. Deckard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Deckard looking to pass the guard. Deckard passes into half guard. Baskov wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deckard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Baskov wants to control the action here but instead Deckard manages to pass to full mount! Deckard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Deckard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A big strike lands for Deckard! That's really hurt Baskov and he's turned his back - Deckard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Deckard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Deckard! After the fight, Rick Deckard 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
85% |
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