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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Soikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Soikov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciccone shoots in for a double leg but Soikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soikov tries to move into range but Ciccone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ciccone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ciccone.
Soikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciccone is one step ahead there.
Soikov controls Ciccone momentarily but Ciccone frees himself.
Soikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ciccone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soikov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ciccone postures up in Soikov's guard and throws a big left but Soikov blocks it.
Ciccone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Soikov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikov controls Ciccone momentarily but Ciccone frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ciccone dips to his left and cracks Soikov with an uppercut!
Ciccone throws a leg kick but Soikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soikov with the counter takedown but Ciccone avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Ciccone.
A combination from Ciccone does no damage.
Soikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ciccone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ciccone has closed the distance and engaged Soikov in a clinch.
Soikov tries to pull guard but Ciccone holds him up against the cage and eventually Soikov drops back down to his feet.
Ciccone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soikov after a bit of a struggle.
Ciccone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ciccone cracks Soikov with a big elbow.
Ciccone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soikov is trying to buck Ciccone off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciccone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Soikov's legs.
Soikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ciccone's best efforts.
Ciccone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ciccone is taking a breather. Soikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ciccone.
Soikov trying to control but Ciccone postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Ciccone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ciccone thows a huge punch but Soikov dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ciccone is working away from the top position though.
Ciccone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soikov is trying to control but can't.
Soikov is looking for a sweep. Ciccone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ciccone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ciccone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soikov's head.
Ciccone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ciccone.
Soikov tries to kick Ciccone off but Ciccone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soikov wants to improve his position but Ciccone is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soikov is trying to stand back up but Ciccone is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soikov trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ciccone moves out of range of the body kick.
Ciccone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ciccone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ciccone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soikov's head.
Ciccone slips a nice elbow through Soikov's hands, connecting with Soikov's forehead.
Soikov tries to get to full guard but Ciccone has control of the leg.
Ciccone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Soikov moves into full guard.
Ciccone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ciccone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soikov tries to buck Ciccone off but Ciccone is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Ciccone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ciccone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soikov backs up against the cage.
Ciccone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ciccone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ciccone gets caught napping as Soikov dives in and scores a takedown. Ciccone manages to retain guard.
Ciccone is looking for a triangle but Soikov pushes his legs off easily.
Ciccone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soikov is aware though and is defending well.
Ciccone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soikov is one step ahead there.
Soikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ciccone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ciccone wants to sweep here but Soikov controlling him for the moment.
Ciccone throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ciccone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikov landing with the ground and pound.
Ciccone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciccone is retaining full guard.
Ciccone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soikov preventing the sweep.
Soikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soikov wants to control from the top but Ciccone keeps moving.
Ciccone looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ciccone 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.
Soikov wants to stand but Ciccone is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ciccone has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Soikov.
Soikov throws a head kick that misses.
Ciccone takes the fight into the clinch.
Soikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ciccone won't allow it.
Ciccone is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ciccone.
Ciccone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soikov throws out a loose jab but Ciccone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciccone clinches up against the cage.
Ciccone wants the takedown. Soikov is fighting it off but Ciccone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soikov's guard against the cage.
Soikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soikov pulls Ciccone in close to prevent any damage.
Soikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soikov is trying to keep Ciccone in close.
Soikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciccone is one step ahead there.
Ciccone cracks Soikov with a solid left hand.
Ciccone chips away with some ground and pound.
Ciccone chips away with some ground and pound.
Soikov tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciccone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ciccone wants to control from the top but Soikov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Ciccone dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Ciccone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ciccone.
Ciccone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ciccone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ciccone passes into side control.
Ciccone landing a few strikes.
Ciccone scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciccone landing strikes.
Soikov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Soikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ciccone in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Soikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soikov is looking to regain half guard here but Ciccone keeps moving and retains side control.
Ciccone looks up at the clock and then as Soikov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ciccone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ciccone moves into full mount!
Ciccone working Soikov over with strikes here.
Ciccone working Soikov over with strikes here.
Ciccone lands a heavy elbow.
Ciccone avoids the attempt from Soikov to control.
Ciccone prevents Soikov from getting the reversal.
Soikov taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ciccone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soikov looks a forlorn figure.
Ciccone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soikov?
Soikov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciccone postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Soikov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ciccone around the waist but Ciccone pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ciccone is the winner by TKO! Ciccone jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Ciccone!
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