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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winfred French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todorov has chosen slayer- world painted blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nikolay Todorov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winfred French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolay Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
French seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Todorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from French.
Todorov throws a combination that misses
and French counters with a nice double leg into guard.
French got a little sloppy there for a moment and Todorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, French has managed to get both his arms back between Todorov's legs - danger averted.
Todorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. French manages to get himself to full guard.
French keeping moving, preventing Todorov from controlling successfully.
French looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French is working an open guard so Todorov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Todorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around French's waist but French gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Todorov off to one side.
Todorov shoots in for a takedown but French shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French dives in for a single leg takedown but Todorov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Todorov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
French looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Todorov tries to kick French off in order to stand up. French Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
French tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
French is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
French is breathing heavily.
French creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Todorov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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.
French wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Todorov, who protects the arm well.
French is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
French goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Todorov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in French's guard! Nice work there by Todorov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Todorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Todorov stands up.
Todorov with a poor takedown
and French counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by French.
Winfred French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Todorov.
French misses with a punch to the body.
Todorov blocking some punches.
Todorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but French has him pressed against the cage.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
French throws a head punch that misses.
Todorov blocking some punches.
French is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov pulls guard effortlessly.
French is working Todorov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Todorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Todorov trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
Todorov passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French is looking to improve his position but Todorov isn't that keen on the idea.
French blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Todorov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Todorov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
French shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todorov but Todorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Todorov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Winfred French has been cut.
Todorov stuffs the takedown attempt from French. French gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todorov sprawls well. Todorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. French gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todorov throws a series of punches but French avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French shoots in and drives through. Todorov sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Todorov there.
French is rocked!
Todorov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks French out cold! French corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolay Todorov!
Nikolay Todorov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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