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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Vymiatajec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Russian National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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262 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Vymiatajec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 27 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demikovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vymiatajec eats them both and turns towards Demikovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left lands for Vymiatajec.
Demikovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vymiatajec.
The fighters circling - Vymiatajec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demikovic tries to clinch up
and Vymiatajec counters with a three punch combo that has Demikovic backing up. Demikovic nods at Vymiatajec to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demikovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vymiatajec's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vymiatajec is holding on to half guard well.
Demikovic wants to pass to mount but Vymiatajec is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vymiatajec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vymiatajec moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Demikovic won't allow Vymiatajec to sweep him here.
Demikovic postures up.
Demikovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demikovic trying to control but Vymiatajec is working from the bottom.
Demikovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Demikovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicolai Demikovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Demikovic has Vymiatajec up against the cage in a clinch.
Vymiatajec misses with a body punch.
Vymiatajec works on Demikovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Vymiatajec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vymiatajec gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Demikovic.
Vymiatajec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demikovic tries to clinch but Vymiatajec moves out of range.
Vymiatajec stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec throws a low kick but Demikovic moves out of range easily.
Vymiatajec throws an off balance right hand
and Demikovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demikovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vymiatajec throws a shot from downtown. Demikovic moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Vymiatajec.
Demikovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vymiatajec throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vymiatajec. That's going to slow Demikovic down.
Demikovic shoots in but Vymiatajec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adam Vymiatajec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
Vymiatajec throws a jab when Demikovic was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic closes the distance and clinches up with Vymiatajec, looking for a takedown. Demikovic pushes Vymiatajec against the cage but Vymiatajec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vymiatajec swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demikovic.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
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!
Demikovic fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec tries to work over Demikovic's front leg with a kick but Demikovic checks it.
Vymiatajec avoids the body shot from Demikovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vymiatajec attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Vymiatajec tenderised Demikovic's leg. Demikovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demikovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vymiatajec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Vymiatajec dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Demikovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice cross by Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec scores with a sloppy right hand. Demikovic should have avoided that one.
Vymiatajec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demikovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Vymiatajec.
Demikovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Demikovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vymiatajec moves into full guard.
Vymiatajec wants to sweep here but Demikovic controlling him for the moment.
Demikovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vymiatajec works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demikovic is fighting to break Vymiatajec's control of his arms but Vymiatajec is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Vymiatajec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nicolai Demikovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vymiatajec throws a good cross that connects.
Vymiatajec misses with an uppercut. Demikovic saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demikovic.
Demikovic moves into range and clinches up with Vymiatajec.
Demikovic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vymiatajec uses from the top position.
Vymiatajec sitting in guard here, content to control.
Demikovic keeping moving, preventing Vymiatajec from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vymiatajec wants to pass the guard but Demikovic is keeping the position.
Vymiatajec stopping the sweep attempt from Demikovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Vymiatajec.
Demikovic rushes Vymiatajec and presses him up against the cage.
Vymiatajec stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Demikovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vymiatajec stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Demikovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vymiatajec backwards.
Demikovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adam Vymiatajec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec breaks from the clinch.
Vymiatajec connects with a crisp jab.
Vymiatajec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demikovic.
Demikovic shoots in for a double leg but Vymiatajec sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vymiatajec misses with a low kick.
Vymiatajec lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vymiatajec scoring well with a low kick there.
Demikovic is breathing heavily.
Vymiatajec throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demikovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec misses with a hook. Demikovic ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Vymiatajec dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Demikovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vymiatajec throws a low kick, looking for Demikovic's leg but Demikovic calmly moves out of range.
Vymiatajec swings widly with a right hand
and Demikovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vymiatajec won't be happy with that.
Vymiatajec being controlled for a moment.
Vymiatajec tries to buck Demikovic off but Demikovic is having none of it.
Demikovic cracks Vymiatajec with a big right hand but Vymiatajec just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Demikovic cracks Vymiatajec with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demikovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vymiatajec has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vymiatajec knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vymiatajec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demikovic is looking to take a break and control but Vymiatajec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vymiatajec is trying to improve his position.
Vymiatajec takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Demikovic is staying tight to Vymiatajec's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vymiatajec wants to control but Demikovic postures up.
Demikovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vymiatajec has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Demikovic but great work by Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec taking a breather here.
Nicolai Demikovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking to regain half guard here but Vymiatajec keeps moving and retains side control.
Vymiatajec is looking to take a break and control but Demikovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vymiatajec decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nicolai Demikovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vymiatajec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demikovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vymiatajec lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolai Demikovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vymiatajec 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Vymiatajec!
A relieved looking Adam Vymiatajec thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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