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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Burdyalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Lagk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Burdyalov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burdyalov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burdyalov checks a low kick from Lagk.
Burdyalov lands with a good body shot.
Burdyalov misses with a few strikes there.
Burdyalov throws a nice looking combination but Lagk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lagk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lagk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burdyalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lagk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Lagk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Lagk avoids them all with ease.
Lagk throws a series of punches but Burdyalov moves out of range.
Lagk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov looks to land a combination but Lagk avoids it well.
Burdyalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lagk moves away.
Some wild striking there from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov misses with a hook. Lagk ducked under it nicely.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lagk counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov misses with a hook
and Lagk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lagk tries to pass to full mount but Burdyalov defends it.
Lagk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burdyalov is just riding it out for now. Lagk eventually gives up the hold.
Burdyalov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lagk.
Lagk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk is looking to stall here but Burdyalov recovers full guard.
Lagk throwing strikes but missing.
Burdyalov keeping moving, preventing Lagk from controlling successfully.
Lagk looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagk is looking to advance position but Burdyalov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk tries to buck Burdyalov off but he can't manage it.
Burdyalov controlling from the full mount.
Lagk tries to reverse the position but Burdyalov maintains control.
Burdyalov trying to control but Lagk is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov is looking to stand but Burdyalov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lagk tries to lock up and control but Burdyalov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burdyalov wants to stand but Lagk is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lagk regains half guard.
Burdyalov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lagk.
Lagk tries to roll over but Burdyalov keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burdyalov tries to stand and escape but Lagk is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lagk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lagk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lagk tries to free his leg and advance position but Burdyalov is retaining full guard.
Lagk wants to control from the top but Burdyalov keeps moving.
Lagk won't allow Burdyalov to get back to his feet.
Burdyalov pushes Lagk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burdyalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lagk.
Burdyalov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burdyalov missing with a left hand there. Lagk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lagk moves in looking to clinch but Burdyalov pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burdyalov!
Nikolay Burdyalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burdyalov scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lagk doesn't manage to clinch there - Burdyalov circles away.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Lagk moves out of range.
Lagk walks into a straight right hand from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov scores with a one two! Lagk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burdyalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Burdyalov scores with a nice head shot.
Burdyalov lands a really nice looking cross but Lagk seems unphased.
Lagk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lagk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burdyalov to the mat! Burdyalov manages to get full guard.
Burdyalov wants to stand but Lagk is controlling the position.
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!
Lagk advances to half guard.
Nick Lagk has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagk wants to free his trapped foot but Burdyalov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lagk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lagk wants to take a breather but Burdyalov is having none of it.
Lagk stalling away here and it's allowed Burdyalov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lagk won't allow Burdyalov to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk trying to control but Burdyalov is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lagk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lagk tries to free his leg and advance position but Burdyalov is retaining full guard.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Burdyalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagk won't allow Burdyalov to get back to his feet.
Lagk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burdyalov is keeping the position for now.
Lagk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov wants to get back to his feet but Lagk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Lagk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lagk gets a double leg takedown into Burdyalov's guard.
Burdyalov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lagk is controlling him.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Burdyalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burdyalov is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagk throwing strikes from guard but Burdyalov blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Lagk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lagk is looking to clinch but Burdyalov is avoiding it.
Burdyalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lagk pushes Burdyalov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lagk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burdyalov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lagk is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lagk gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lagk gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lagk apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lagk has Burdyalov up against the cage in a clinch.
Burdyalov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lagk has him pressed against the cage.
Burdyalov can't break the clinch.
Burdyalov is trying to break the clinch but Lagk is controlling him.
Lagk stalling against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burdyalov's efforts to push away.
Lagk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burdyalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burdyalov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lagk's head backwards.
Lagk slips a jab and a cross from Burdyalov.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burdyalov lands with an uppercut that bounces Lagk off the cage and back into range.
Burdyalov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burdyalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burdyalov throws a nice looking combination but Lagk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burdyalov misses with a right hand
and Lagk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lagk.
Lagk landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lagk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burdyalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lagk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burdyalov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Burdyalov seems a little lost for a moment, as Lagk dominates the positioning.
Lagk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lagk is chipping away with strikes.
Lagk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burdyalov is not content to let Lagk control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagk is putting a hurting on Burdyalov here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk is trying to get an arm triangle but Burdyalov is defending well.
Lagk throws a strike aimed at the side of Burdyalov's head but Burdyalov avoids it well.
Lagk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lagk.
Burdyalov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lagk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lagk takes a little break here. Burdyalov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov stops Lagk from passing to mount.
Nikolay Burdyalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Lagk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lagk landing strikes.
Burdyalov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lagk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lagk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lagk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lagk!
Nick Lagk is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nick Lagk 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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RATING
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