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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capriotti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Immigrant Song - Karen O (feat. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross). 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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192 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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187 cm
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186 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pogi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Capriotti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Capriotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Capriotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pogi was well out of range. Poor timing from Capriotti.
Capriotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Capriotti misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Capriotti.
Capriotti prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Capriotti.
Pogi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Capriotti prevents it.
Capriotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Pogi controls his hands.
Pogi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capriotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pogi or not.
Capriotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pogi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capriotti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capriotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capriotti tries to work over Pogi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pogi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capriotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capriotti tries to stall but Pogi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Capriotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Capriotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Capriotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pogi backwards.
Capriotti misses with a punch to the body.
Pogi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capriotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Pogi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Capriotti fails to land.
Pogi takes a shot to the head.
Capriotti tries to work over Pogi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capriotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pogi takes a shot to the head.
Pogi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pogi blocks a body shot from Capriotti.
Capriotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capriotti clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capriotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Capriotti is trying to break the clinch but Pogi is controlling him.
Capriotti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Capriotti can't find room to land a body shot as Pogi controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Capriotti.
Capriotti tries to throw a body punch but Pogi avoids it by throwing Capriotti back against the cage.
Capriotti gets underhooks to prevent Pogi's takedown attempt.
Pogi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Capriotti is defending well.
Capriotti is leaning against Pogi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pogi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi prevents a body shot from Capriotti.
Capriotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pogi's elbow.
Capriotti tries to throw a body punch but Pogi avoids it by throwing Capriotti back against the cage.
Capriotti manages to break the clinch.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pogi shoots in for a double leg but Capriotti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Capriotti throws the left hand but Pogi avoids the punch easily.
Capriotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pogi, pushing him back against the cage.
Pogi tries to score a body lock takedown but Capriotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pogi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pogi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Capriotti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pogi.
Pogi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogi wants to free his trapped foot but Capriotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Capriotti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Capriotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capriotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Capriotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pogi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pogi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Capriotti defends it nicely.
Capriotti throws a leg kick that misses.
Pogi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Capriotti has managed to clinch.
Pogi being controlled against the cage.
Pogi wants a takedown.
Capriotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pogi's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capriotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Pogi controls his hands.
Capriotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pogi or not.
Pogi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Capriotti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pogi has Capriotti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Capriotti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pogi tries to score a body lock takedown but Capriotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pogi tries for a takedown but Capriotti manages to get underhooks.
Capriotti wants to break free but Pogi has control.
Capriotti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Capriotti digs a right hand underneath Pogi's ribcage. Pogi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Capriotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pogi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capriotti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capriotti keeping full guard, as Pogi tries to pass.
Pogi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Capriotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Capriotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Capriotti!
Capriotti controlling the position from side mount.
Capriotti looks up at the clock and then as Pogi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Capriotti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pogi is trying to escape the position but Capriotti is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi dodges the ground and pound from Capriotti.
Pogi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pogi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pogi stops Capriotti from passing to mount.
Capriotti is staying tight to Pogi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pogi is looking for a sweep.
Pogi is trying to escape the position but Capriotti is controlling the position.
Pogi tries to bench press Capriotti off him but Capriotti keeps the position.
Capriotti working the ground and pound from side control.
Capriotti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogi manages to get back to half guard.
Pogi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pogi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Capriotti passes into side control.
Pogi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Capriotti happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capriotti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pogi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Capriotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pogi.
Arthur Pogi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capriotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pogi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pogi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Capriotti defends it nicely.
Capriotti thows a body shot but no joy.
Capriotti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pogi's head.
Capriotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Pogi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capriotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti lands a body shot.
Pogi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capriotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pogi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Capriotti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Capriotti pushes Pogi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Capriotti.
Capriotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Capriotti digs a right hand into Pogi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pogi's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capriotti is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Capriotti's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti lands an uppercut.
Pogi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Capriotti prevents it.
Pogi tries to score a body lock takedown but Capriotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Capriotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capriotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Capriotti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pogi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capriotti.
Capriotti lands a leg kick that knocks Pogi off balance momentarily.
Pogi walks into a jab.
Capriotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pogi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pogi takes one to the chin there.
Pogi checks a low kick from Capriotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pogi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capriotti.
Pogi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capriotti.
Capriotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capriotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Capriotti throws a good cross that connects.
Pogi is rocked!
Capriotti connects with a leg kick. Pogi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Pogi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capriotti lands a slapping body shot.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capriotti tries to clinch but Pogi is having none of it.
Capriotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capriotti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Capriotti lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pogi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Capriotti!
Our winner, Nikolay Capriotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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