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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
34 - 21 - 0 |
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195 cm
22
279 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mookie Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock throws a body kick that misses
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.
Blaylock misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Blaylock.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaylock avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaylock throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Blaylock misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Blaylock.
Ivanov dives in and grabs Blaylock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaylock pushes down on Ivanov's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaylock misses the target.
Blaylock keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaylock swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blaylock sprawls well initially but Ivanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blaylock is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaylock is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaylock.
Blaylock misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Blaylock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaylock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Blaylock is having none of it.
Blaylock connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Blaylock.
Blaylock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaylock lands with a nice body punch.
Blaylock slips under a jab.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaylock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivanov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaylock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaylock is trying to defend but Ivanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blaylock trying to control here.
Blaylock tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Blaylock is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Blaylock gets full guard.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Blaylock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaylock's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaylock is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blaylock is trying to control the position but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aleksander Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Blaylock. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov wants to clinch
and Blaylock counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaylock scores with a head kick.
Blaylock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Blaylock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaylock misses the target.
Blaylock lands a nice hook to Ivanov's body. Ivanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blaylock tries to land a front kick but Ivanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaylock throws a head kick that half lands.
Blaylock tries to score with a low kick but Ivanov moves his leg out of the way.
Blaylock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaylock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanov's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaylock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Blaylock connects with a body shot.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Blaylock sprawls well.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaylock counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a jab to Ivanov's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Blaylock.
Blaylock scores with a jab.
Blaylock throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaylock avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaylock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaylock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crunch! Blaylock slams his shin into Ivanov's torso.
Aleksander Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaylock looks to land a left hand but Ivanov moved out of range nicely.
Ivanov walks into a stiff left hand from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanov off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Blaylock catches Ivanov right on the button with a cross.
Blaylock misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab lands there for Blaylock.
BOOM! Blaylock lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ivanov. Ivanov tries to recover but Blaylock is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ivanov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mookie Blaylock!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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