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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nesterov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Maqsood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Maqsood will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Nesterov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Maqsood!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesterov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maqsood tries to avoid it but Nesterov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maqsood to the ground. Maqsood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maqsood lands with a kick to the temple. Nesterov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nesterov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maqsood's waist but Maqsood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nesterov off to one side.
Maqsood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nesterov pushes Maqsood up against the cage in a clinch.
Nesterov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nesterov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maqsood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maqsood tries a knee to the head but Nesterov blocks it.
Nesterov gets control of Maqsood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nesterov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maqsood postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nesterov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maqsood, into his guard.
Maqsood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nesterov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nesterov content to stall in guard here.
Nesterov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maqsood is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maqsood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maqsood trying to control the position.
Maqsood trying to strike off his back.
Maqsood is looking to stand back up but Nesterov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maqsood.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nesterov in particular looking to stall.
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.
Maqsood is trying to stand up here but Nesterov is controlling him well.
Nesterov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maqsood pushes Nesterov off but Nesterov dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maqsood stops Nesterov from passing to mount.
Nesterov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maqsood keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nesterov working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maqsood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maqsood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nesterov sprawls well initially but Maqsood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nesterov wants to control but Maqsood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nesterov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nesterov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maqsood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maqsood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nesterov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maqsood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maqsood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maqsood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesterov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nesterov is trying to keep Maqsood in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Nesterov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nesterov is defended easily by Maqsood.
Maqsood tries to clinch but Nesterov is having none of it.
Maqsood stuffs the takedown.
Nesterov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nesterov dives in for a single leg takedown but Maqsood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maqsood throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nesterov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesterov shoots in for a double leg but Maqsood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivan Nesterov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maqsood tries a head kick but it misses.
Maqsood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maqsood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maqsood pushes Nesterov up against the cage in a clinch.
Maqsood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maqsood stuffs the takedown.
Maqsood tries to clinch up but Nesterov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nesterov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nesterov dives in for a single leg takedown but Maqsood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maqsood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maqsood darts in and clinches Nesterov up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesterov wants to take the fight to the mat but Maqsood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maqsood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nesterov's face.
Maqsood connects with a knee to the head.
Nesterov takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Maqsood.
Maqsood lands a knee to the head.
Maqsood lands a nice knee to the body.
Maqsood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nesterov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maqsood working Nesterov over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Maqsood.
Maqsood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maqsood landing knees to the body.
Nick Maqsood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maqsood has Nesterov pressed against the cage.
Nesterov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maqsood decides to pull guard.
Nesterov stopping the sweep attempt from Maqsood.
Nesterov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood fakes the leg kick and cracks Nesterov in the body.
Nesterov has a takedown stuffed.
Maqsood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nick Maqsood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maqsood has Nesterov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nesterov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maqsood stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maqsood.
Nesterov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maqsood throwing strikes from guard but Nesterov blocks nicely.
Nesterov trying to keep a closed guard but Maqsood is proving a slippery customer.
Nesterov keeping full guard, as Maqsood tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nesterov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nesterov has escaped and now he's on top!
Maqsood is working an open guard so Nesterov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nesterov pushes Maqsood up against the cage in a clinch.
Nesterov is trying to push Maqsood away but Maqsood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maqsood working Nesterov over with knees to the body.
Maqsood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nesterov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maqsood is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maqsood obliges.
Maqsood pulls guard effortlessly.
Maqsood wants to sweep but no luck.
Nesterov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maqsood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nesterov is controlling him.
Nesterov wants to control from the top but Maqsood keeps moving.
Nesterov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Maqsood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maqsood wants to clinch.
Maqsood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nesterov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maqsood is in Nesterov's guard.
Nesterov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maqsood misses with a head kick.
Nesterov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maqsood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nesterov has a takedown stuffed.
Maqsood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maqsood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nesterov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nesterov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesterov shoots in for a double leg but Maqsood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maqsood misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maqsood blocks a head kick by Nesterov.
Maqsood takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maqsood pushes Nesterov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Maqsood.
Maqsood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maqsood scores with a knee to the head.
Nesterov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maqsood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nesterov postures up in Maqsood's guard and throws a big left but Maqsood blocks it.
Nesterov prevents Maqsood from getting back to his feet.
Nesterov advances position into side control!
Nesterov trying to control the position but Maqsood is working away.
Nesterov swings around for an armbar but Maqsood sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nesterov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood postures up in Nesterov's guard and throws a big left but Nesterov blocks it.
Maqsood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nesterov's head.
Maqsood throws a big elbow that misses.
Nesterov keeping full guard, as Maqsood tries to pass.
Nesterov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nesterov, not yet.
Maqsood tries to free his leg and advance position but Nesterov is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nesterov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maqsood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nick Maqsood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nesterov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nesterov trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maqsood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Maqsood.
Nesterov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maqsood clinches up with Nesterov and pushes him back against the cage.
Maqsood pulls guard effortlessly.
Maqsood keeping moving, preventing Nesterov from controlling successfully.
Ivan Nesterov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nesterov pushing down on Maqsood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood tries to kick Nesterov off but Nesterov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nesterov wants to take a breather but Maqsood is having none of it.
Nesterov trying to pass the guard but Maqsood defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maqsood trying to hold on to Nesterov's head to control him but Nesterov postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivan Nesterov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Maqsood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Maqsood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maqsood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Nick Maqsood wins by unanimous decision!
Nick Maqsood got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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