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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
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178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
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182 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryan Page! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Page misses with a body kick. Ivanova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanova avoids a kick to the body.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ivanova thows a left - swing and a miss! Ivanova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Page throws a body punch but Ivanova moves out of range. Ivanova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Page at a distance.
Ivanova throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it. Page shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ivanova slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ivanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ivanova swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Page takes a swing at Ivanova's ribcage but misses. Page takes a shot right to the bread basket. Page throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page misses with a low kick as Ivanova jumps back. Page takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Page defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanova. Ivanova scores with a jab to the body. Page throws a quick inside leg kick. Ivanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Ivanova. Ivanova scores with a nice strike. Page takes a swing at Ivanova's ribcage but misses. Ivanova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ivanova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Page throws a sloppy body shot
and Ivanova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Page's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ivanova landing some decent shots from guard. Ivanova postures up.
Ivanova throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ivanova's guard. Nice move by Page! Ivanova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Page postures up in Ivanova's guard and throws a big left but Ivanova blocks it. Ivanova wants to sweep but no luck. Page throwing strikes from guard but Ivanova blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanova is retaining full guard. Ivanova trying to control the position here. Page not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Ivanova looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanova, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Page connects with a right hand. Ivanova shakes it off. Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Ivanova jabs at Page's body. Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanova. Ivanova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away. Page chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivanova looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely. Ivanova throws a jab but it's blocked by Page. Ivanova misses with a looping left. Page moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ivanova just misses with a punch to the body.
Page is looking to wear down Ivanova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ivanova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Page sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ivanova throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ivanova looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Ivanova throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ivanova throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Ivanova dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Page dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanova. That did some damage! A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot. Ivanova lands with a right hand. Ivanova lands with an uppercut that bounces Page off the cage and back into range. Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanova checks a low kick from Page. Vladmir Ivanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ivanova misses the jab. Ivanova throws a body punch but Page moves out of range. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Page throws a half hearted mid kick. Ivanova cracks Page with a right hand to the side of the head. Ivanova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Vladmir Ivanova seems to be getting the better of the standup. Page fails with a takedown attempt. Page throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Page but Page pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ivanova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Page as he jumps to the side. Ivanova avoids the body shot from Page.
Ivanova takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Page throws a lazy right hand but Ivanova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ivanova lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Page backs up against the cage.
Page shoots in but no luck this time. Ivanova throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Page fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ivanova looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Page! Ivanova is looking to take a break and control but Page is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An elbow from Ivanova crashes against the mat.
Ivanova creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Page sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Page takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ivanova is working Page over with some ground and pound from side control. Ivanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Page tries to bench press Ivanova off him but Ivanova keeps the position. Ivanova throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Page is looking for a sweep. Page is working hard here to advance position. Ivanova grinds an elbow into Page's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Page is looking for a sweep. Page regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Page's temple. Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanova is working away from the top position though. Page is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots. Page works his way to full guard. Good work. Page had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanova defends it easily. Vladmir Ivanova has got the better of the ground game so far. Ivanova scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanova content to stall in guard here. Ivanova passes Page's left leg - he's now in half guard. Page on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Page tries to get out of the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ivanova prevents Page from improving his position. Page works his way to full guard. Good work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ivanova wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Ivanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Page throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanova moves out of range easily. Page throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ivanova. Ivanova lands with a shot to the body. Ivanova thows a left - swing and a miss! Page shoots in and bounces Ivanova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ivanova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanova throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ivanova's guard. Nice move by Page! Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanova has Page pulled in close to control his posture. Ivanova tries to land a sweep but no joy. Page postures up in Ivanova's guard and throws a big left but Ivanova blocks it. Ivanova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanova is looking to work some ground and pound but Page has wrist control. Ivanova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ivanova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ivanova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivanova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bryan Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ivanova wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position. Ivanova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Ivanova throws a strike but Page rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Ivanova looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanova is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivanova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Page's guard. Ivanova with a flurry of punches that miss. Ivanova throws a big elbow that misses. Ivanova trying to control but Page is working from the bottom. Ivanova stopping the sweep attempt from Page. Page lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ivanova! Ivanova is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanova regains half guard. Page throwing shots but Ivanova is blocking nicely. Page is looking to pass Ivanova's guard but actually Ivanova recovers to full guard. Ivanova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
And that's the end of the fight! Vladmir Ivanova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ivanova has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Vladmir Ivanova! Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Vladmir Ivanova! Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Vladmir Ivanova!
Vladmir Ivanova wins by unanimous decision! Vladmir Ivanova took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
68% |
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