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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicoco Smilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Lollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicoco Smilov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giorgio Lollo's chin.
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276 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicoco Smilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giorgio Lollo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smilov is just out of range.
Smilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Smilov tries to move into range but Lollo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lollo misses with a straight left.
Lollo throws a jab when Smilov was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Lollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lollo wants to slow Smilov down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Smilov.
Smilov swinging wildly here.
Lollo missing with a left hand there. Smilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lollo.
A punch combination from Lollo misses.
Lollo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smilov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smilov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Smilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lollo fails with the takedown.
Smilov throws a series of punches but Lollo moves out of range.
Giorgio Lollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smilov lands a jab to the head.
Smilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lollo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lollo misses with a wild combination.
Smilov blocks a jab.
Smilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lollo swinging wildly here.
Lollo misses with an uppercut
and Smilov counters with a series of strikes. Lollo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smilov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lollo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicoco Smilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Lollo.
No joy there for Lollo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lollo.
Lollo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lollo shoots in but no luck this time.
Lollo dodges the punch combination from Smilov.
Lollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lollo.
Smilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lollo motions for Smilov to come forward. Lollo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smilov clobbers Lollo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smilov misses with a two punch combination.
Smilov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Lollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lollo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lollo dodges the punch combination from Smilov.
Lollo lands a two punch combo.
Lollo misses with a series of wild punches.
Smilov throws a right and a left that Lollo avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smilov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Lollo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Lollo misses the target.
Smilov scores with a jab. Lollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Giorgio Lollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lollo misses with a hook.
Smilov slips under a jab.
Smilov swinging wildly here.
Lollo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lollo throws an overhand right that lands on Smilov's shoulder, as Smilov tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smilov.
Smilov looks to throw the jab but Lollo is out of range.
Lollo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smilov circles away.
Smilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lollo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilov throws a lazy right hand but Lollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lollo misses the jab.
A combination from Smilov does no damage.
Lollo shoots in for a takedown but Smilov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smilov lands a jab to Lollo's midsection.
Smilov moves out of range as Lollo throws a body kick.
Lollo throws a hook to the side of Smilov's head but Smilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smilov.
Lollo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicoco Smilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Lollo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lollo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lollo. Those never looked like landing.
Lollo misses with a hook
letting Smilov counter with a right hand.
Lollo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smilov lands a really nice looking cross but Lollo seems unphased.
Smilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lollo circles away quickly and effectively.
Lollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smilov is defended easily by Lollo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Lollo or perhaps it was just good defense by Smilov which made him look bad.
Smilov avoids the head kick by Lollo.
Smilov misses with a head kick.
Smilov swinging wildly here.
Lollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lollo connects with a single shot there.
Lollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smilov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lollo misses with a body shot.
Smilov shoots in for a takedown but Lollo shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Smilov. No joy for Lollo on that attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Smilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smilov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lollo.
A punch combination from Smilov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Smilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lollo throws a shot from downtown. Smilov moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicoco Smilov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smilov throws a head kick that misses.
Smilov throws a head kick but Lollo moves out of range.
Lollo shoots in looking for a takedown but Smilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lollo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smilov misses with a few strikes there.
Lollo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smilov leaves Lollo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lollo throws a chopping leg kick but Smilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smilov walks into a straight right hand from Lollo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lollo has a takedown stuffed.
Nicoco Smilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Lollo.
Smilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smilov misses with a few strikes there.
Smilov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lollo shoots in for a double leg but Smilov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lollo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smilov stands and steps away. Lollo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lollo throws a big shot that misses.
Smilov works over Lollo's head and body with a nice combination.
Lollo closes the distance and clinches up with Smilov, looking for a takedown. Lollo pushes Smilov against the cage but Smilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smilov shoots in but no luck this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lollo is looking to chop away at Smilov's legs.
Lollo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lollo misses with a takedown attempt - Smilov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smilov closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smilov can't break the clinch.
Smilov is trying to break the clinch but Lollo has him pressed against the cage.
Smilov has had enough of the clinch but Lollo keeps him there for the moment.
Lollo is trying to maintain a safe position but Smilov gets an underhook and turns Lollo into the cage.
Lollo is trying to push Smilov away but Smilov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smilov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lollo won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smilov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smilov is trying to break free.
Lollo can't break the clinch.
Smilov blocks a body shot from Lollo.
Smilov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smilov has had enough of the clinch but Lollo keeps him there for the moment.
Lollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smilov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lollo lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smilov prevents Lollo from breaking the clinch.
Lollo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lollo tries to pull guard but Smilov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lollo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smilov's efforts to push away.
Lollo has Smilov pressed against the cage, preventing Smilov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smilov.
Lollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smilov throws a series of strikes that have Lollo backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Smilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smilov throws a lazy head kick
and Lollo counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicoco Smilov.
I think Smilov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nicoco Smilov!
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hype
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