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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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186 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
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190 lbs
18 - 24 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nickolay Katorjnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sax bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Katorjnov is trying to get back to half guard.
Sax is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Katorjnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Katorjnov tries to get out of the position.
Sax looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Katorjnov is looking for a sweep.
Sax is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Katorjnov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sax working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Katorjnov tries to bench press Sax off him but Sax keeps the position.
Sax trying to control the action but Katorjnov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katorjnov is trying to buck Sax off.
Katorjnov is not content to let Sax control the position.
Katorjnov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sax on the ground.
Sax thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sax wants to control but Katorjnov is keeping him busy.
Sax is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Katorjnov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov is trying to get back to his feet.
Katorjnov is not content to let Sax control the position.
Sax passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Katorjnov!
Sax looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sax looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sax looking to land elbow strikes but Katorjnov uses the position to regain half guard.
Sax uses his free foot to push down on Katorjnov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Katorjnov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sax working for a guillotine from mount but Katorjnov is in no mood to give up.
Katorjnov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Katorjnov is in a horrible position here. Sax smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Katorjnov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sax.
Sax get's back to his feet.
Amin Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sax shoots in looking for a takedown. Katorjnov tries to sprawl out of it but Sax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katorjnov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sax with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katorjnov counters with a big head kick but Sax shrugs it off.
Sax shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sax was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sax looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sax prevents Katorjnov from escaping the position.
Katorjnov seems a little lost for a moment, as Sax dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sax working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sax is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Katorjnov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Katorjnov tries to escape but Sax is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katorjnov is looking for a sweep.
Sax is looking to take a break and control but Katorjnov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katorjnov is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Sax dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katorjnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sax shoots in for a double leg but Katorjnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katorjnov blocks a head kick by Sax.
Sax shoots in looking for a takedown but Katorjnov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nickolay Katorjnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Sax.
Katorjnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Katorjnov looks to land a combination but Sax avoids it well.
Sax fails with a takedown attempt.
Katorjnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sax is breathing heavily.
Katorjnov throws a nice looking combination but Sax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katorjnov throws a series of strikes that have Sax backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katorjnov throws a head kick but Sax moves out of range.
Sax looks to score with a jab to the body but Katorjnov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katorjnov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sax back to the cage. Katorjnov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Katorjnov tries to bum rush Sax with a series of wild strikes but Sax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katorjnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sax takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sax throws a head kick that misses.
Katorjnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sax shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Katorjnov defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katorjnov slips a jab and a cross from Sax.
Katorjnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sax takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sax slips a jab and a cross from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov blocks the body kick.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that half lands.
Sax misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sax.
Some wild striking there from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Katorjnov moves out of range as Sax throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Sax or perhaps it was just good defense by Katorjnov which made him look bad.
Nickolay Katorjnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katorjnov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sax's head.
Katorjnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Katorjnov.
Katorjnov punishes Sax's body with a nice straight punch.
Sax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Katorjnov finds it's way round the side to connect with Sax's head.
Sax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katorjnov tries to avoid it but Sax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katorjnov to the ground. Katorjnov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katorjnov thumps Sax with a low kick.
Nickolay Katorjnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katorjnov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sax off the cage and back into range.
Oooooh!!! Katorjnov has knocked Sax down with a huge combo! Katorjnov steps away and waves a wobbly Sax back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sax is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Katorjnov moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sax! Katorjnov continues to tee off on Sax, landing with a left and a right! Katorjnov connects with a right hand that leaves Sax sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Katorjnov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nickolay Katorjnov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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