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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilia Livov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkko Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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153 lbs
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172 cm
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ilia Livov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erkko Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pikkarainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Livov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Livov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pikkarainen is defending well for now.
Pikkarainen pulls guard.
Livov wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Livov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Livov passes into side control.
Pikkarainen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Livov's best efforts.
Livov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen gets back to full guard.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Livov throws a big elbow that misses.
Livov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Livov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Livov passes Pikkarainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pikkarainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen is pressing down on Livov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Livov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livov clinches up against the cage.
Pikkarainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Livov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pikkarainen is trying to pull guard but Livov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ilia Livov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkko Pikkarainen.
Livov looking for a takedown.
Livov misses with some punches.
Pikkarainen is looking for a takedown.
Livov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Livov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pikkarainen can't get the takedown.
Pikkarainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Livov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Livov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pikkarainen fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livov avoiding damage.
Pikkarainen decides to pull guard.
Pikkarainen looks winded!
Livov wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
Livov looking to sit in guard and control but Pikkarainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Livov keeping full guard, as Pikkarainen tries to pass.
Livov is trying to control the position but Pikkarainen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pikkarainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Livov is retaining full guard.
Livov working a defensive guard here.
Pikkarainen stopping the sweep attempt from Livov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erkko Pikkarainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Livov throws a right hand that Pikkarainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pikkarainen also avoids with ease.
Livov moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Livov to work.
Pikkarainen avoiding damage as Livov throws knees to the body.
Pikkarainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Livov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Livov moves into range and clinches up with Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Livov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen can't break the clinch.
Pikkarainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Livov to keep the fight standing.
Pikkarainen tries to throw a body punch but Livov avoids it by throwing Pikkarainen back against the cage.
Pikkarainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ilia Livov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkko Pikkarainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livov missing with knees to the body.
Pikkarainen tries to pull guard but Livov won't allow it.
Pikkarainen jumps guard and drags Livov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Livov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Livov trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Livov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pikkarainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Livov is working hard here to advance position.
Livov wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Livov is aware though and is defending well.
Pikkarainen working for a triangle but Livov defends it easily.
Erkko Pikkarainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Livov pushing down on Pikkarainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Livov is keen to just control but Pikkarainen is a slippery customer.
Livov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pikkarainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pikkarainen is looking to control Livov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pikkarainen avoid being mounted?
Livov is pressing down on Pikkarainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pikkarainen is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is refusing to be controlled, as Livov sits in half guard.
Livov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pikkarainen on the ground.
Pikkarainen tries to roll over but Livov keeps him under control.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pikkarainen is keeping the position for now.
Pikkarainen working for a triangle but Livov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen controlling Livov's posture.
Livov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pikkarainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pikkarainen wants to control but Livov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Livov trying to control from half guard but Pikkarainen is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilia Livov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Livov gets the takedown into side control.
Pikkarainen is trying to control Livov's posture but Livov avoids it.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Livov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pikkarainen can do to turn this around?
Livov tries to advance to mount but Pikkarainen denies him.
Pikkarainen gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pikkarainen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pikkarainen is looking to escape.
Pikkarainen wants to control but Livov is having none of it.
Livov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pikkarainen is surviving well by controlling Livov's body position as best he can.
Livov throwing strikes here but Pikkarainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Livov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Livov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Livov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pikkarainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pikkarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Livov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livov working a defensive guard here.
Livov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pikkarainen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilia Livov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Livov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pikkarainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Livov has managed to get both his arms back between Pikkarainen's legs - danger averted.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livov passes into half guard.
Livov not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pikkarainen is looking for a sweep. Livov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pikkarainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Livov pulls his head out easily.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen is controlling Livov's trapped leg to prevent Livov from advancing to side control.
Pikkarainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Livov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Livov looking to control but Pikkarainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilia Livov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Livov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Ilia Livov!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Ilia Livov!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Ilia Livov!
Ilia Livov wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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