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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Nikolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nikolov.
Nikolov shoots in but Stanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nikolov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nikolov is keen to just control but Stanson is a slippery customer.
Nikolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikolov winds up and cracks Stanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stanson wants to improve his position but Nikolov is controlling well.
Nikolov blocks the strikes from Stanson.
Nikolov throws a strike but Stanson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stanson controlling Nikolov's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanson has wrist control.
Nikolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolov.
Nikolov throws an elbow that misses. Stanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolov's guard. Nice move by Stanson!
Stanson postures up in Nikolov's guard and throws a big left but Nikolov blocks it.
Nikolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikolov, not yet.
Nikolov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikolov tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikolov is retaining full guard.
Stanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musial Stanson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stanson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolov looks for a takedown but Stanson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nikolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson wants to clinch.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown but Stanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Nikolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanson misses with a two punch combination.
Stanson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nikolov's guard.
Stanson wants to pass the guard but Nikolov is keeping the position.
Nikolov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanson is aware though and is defending well.
Nikolov wants to control the position but Stanson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stanson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Nikolov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanson shoots in for a double leg but Nikolov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Stanson as Nikolov shoots in.
Ivan Nikolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolov stuffs the takedown.
Stanson wants to clinch but Nikolov slips to the side
and Nikolov counters with a left to the body.
Nikolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stanson defends well and Nikolov ends up having to push Stanson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nikolov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nikolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson tries for a takedown but Nikolov manages to get underhooks.
Stanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nikolov is keeping busy.
Nikolov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stanson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson manages to break the clinch.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown but Stanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanson misses with a head kick.
Nikolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikolov shoots and misses
and Stanson counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikolov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stanson lands a left and a right that send Nikolov crashing to the mat, dazed. Stanson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nikolov is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Nikolov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikolov but Nikolov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Nikolov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikolov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Stanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson jumps guard.
Nikolov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stanson wants to get back to his feet but Nikolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stanson has Nikolov pulled in close to control his posture.
Stanson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanson has wrist control.
Stanson trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolov is proving a slippery customer.
Nikolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolov is proving a slippery customer.
Musial Stanson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nikolov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikolov is fending him off so far but Stanson persists. Nope, Nikolov circles away and we're back to standing.
Musial Stanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanson lands a right hook to the body.
Nikolov looks to land a combination but Stanson avoids it well.
Stanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Nikolov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nikolov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolov pushes Stanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanson goes for a takedown attempt but Nikolov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikolov gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sloppy strikes there by Nikolov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolov working away.
Stanson is trying to buck Nikolov off.
Nikolov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stanson.
Nikolov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanson is not content to let Nikolov control the position.
Stanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musial Stanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Nikolov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nikolov looks for a takedown but Stanson sprawls well.
Stanson lands with a good body shot.
Stanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikolov sprawls well. He's pushed Stanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nikolov looks for a takedown but Stanson sprawls well.
Stanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikolov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanson.
Stanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikolov. Nikolov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nikolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Nikolov does no damage.
Stanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolov.
Nikolov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown but Stanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanson misses with a takedown attempt - Nikolov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nikolov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stanson tries to clinch but Nikolov is having none of it.
Nikolov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nikolov to the mat! Nikolov manages to get full guard.
Nikolov wants to sweep here but Stanson controlling him for the moment.
Stanson drops back looking for a leg! Nikolov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nikolov manages to kick Stanson off! Stanson jumps back into Nikolov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nikolov, up you get!
Nikolov has a takedown stuffed.
Nikolov dives in for a single leg takedown but Stanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikolov keeps control of Stanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nikolov has Stanson pressed against the cage, preventing Stanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanson has had enough of the clinch but Nikolov keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolov is working for takedown but Stanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikolov has Stanson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nikolov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stanson tumbling to the mat - Nikolov dives into Stanson's guard.
Stanson wants to get back to his feet but Nikolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to sweep here but Nikolov controlling him for the moment.
Nikolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanson has wrist control.
Nikolov throwing strikes but missing.
Stanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikolov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolov trying to control from the bottom.
Nikolov is not content to let Stanson control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musial Stanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musial Stanson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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