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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring It. Nikitin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smack My Bitch Up . 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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159 lbs
37 - 34 - 2 |
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155 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
37 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin scores with a nice head shot.
Downtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Downtime looks to land a left hand but Nikitin moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Downtime has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Downtime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikitin instigates a clinch.
Downtime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Nikitin works on Downtime's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikitin misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Nikitin.
Downtime working aggressively here.
Downtime is trying to force a seperation but Nikitin has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikitin.
Nikitin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikitin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nikitin stalls.
The crowd are getting on Nikitin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nikitin is working Downtime over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin taking a breather.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Downtime swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikitin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikitin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Downtime lands a knee to the body.
Nikitin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Downtimes head.
Nikitin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nikitin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikitin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Downtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Nikitin catches Downtime right on the button with a cross.
Nikitin cracks Downtime with a big right hand and Downtime goes down!
Downtime is rocked!
Nikitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Downtime is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Downtime seems to have got his legs back now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downtime is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikitin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
Downtime postures up in Nikitin's guard and throws a big left but Nikitin blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downtime landing some decent shots from guard.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Downtime from controlling successfully.
Downtime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Nikitin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downtime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikitin won't allow Downtime to sweep him here.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Downtime keeps moving.
Nikitin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nikitin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Downtime throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nikitin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikitin scores with a hook.
Downtime gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Downtime throws a hook but Nikitin blocks it.
Downtime ducks straight into an uppercut from Nikitin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Downtime manages to regain guard straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Downtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downtime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin chips away with some ground and pound.
Nikitin is working Downtime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nikitin throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikitin throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikitin postures up in Downtime's guard and throws a big left but Downtime blocks it.
Downtime is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Downtime 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.
Nikitin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nikitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nikitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Downtime misses with an uppercut
and Nikitin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Downtime throws a leg kick
and Nikitin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Downtime takes a shot to the head.
Nikitin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Downtime backwards.
Nikitin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Downtime gets through Nikitin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Downtime is trying to break the clinch but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage.
Nikitin can't find room to land a body shot as Downtime controls the action.
Downtime tries to break the clinch but Nikitin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Downtime is trying to break the clinch but Nikitin is controlling him.
Nikitin avoiding damage as Downtime throws knees to the body.
Downtime trying to land knees to the body.
Downtime wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Downtime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nikitin.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nikitin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Downtime is trying to force a seperation but Nikitin has the dominant position.
Nikitin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Downtime has had enough of the clinch but Nikitin keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Nikitin.
Downtime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin lands a shoulder strike.
Downtime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikitin.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikitin managing to block the knees to the body from Downtime.
Nikitin scores with a shot to the side of Downtime's head.
Nikitin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Nikitin avoiding damage as Downtime throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikitin.
Downtime takes a shot to the head.
Nikitin effectively controlling the action here.
Downtime manages to break the clinch.
Nikitin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nikitin swings for the body but Downtime moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Nikitin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nikitin cracks Downtime with an uppercut from hell and Downtime crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nikitin's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nikitin looking to sit in guard and control but Downtime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nikitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Downtime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Downtime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nikitin has Downtime pulled in close to control his posture.
Downtime stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Downtime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikitin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Downtime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikitin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Downtime has managed to get both his arms back between Nikitin's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Downtime controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime postures up.
Nikitin controlling the position.
Downtime gets to his feet. Nikitin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin lands a body shot.
Downtime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikitin was well out of range. Poor timing from Downtime.
Downtime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Downtime.
Downtime throws a hook to the side of Nikitin's head but Nikitin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Nikitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nycky Downtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downtime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Nikitin there.
Nycky Downtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Downtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nikitin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikitin clinches.
Nikitin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Downtime lands with a left to the head.
Downtime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Downtime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikitin.
Downtime misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin pushes Downtime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downtime misses with some punches.
Downtime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikitin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Downtime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nikitin taking a breather.
Nikitin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Downtime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikitin is defending well for now.
Downtime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikitin avoids it.
Nikitin pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin scores with a shot to the side of Downtime's head.
Downtime misses with some punches.
Downtime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Downtime missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Downtime.
Downtime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Downtime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Downtime working aggressively here.
Nikitin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Nikitin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin gets through Downtime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikitin 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
Alexandr Nikitin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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