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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Menchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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188 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Menchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menchov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikolov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nikolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menchov is fending him off so far but Nikolov persists. Nope, Menchov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikolov misses with an elbow over the top.
Nikolov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nikolov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menchov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menchov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menchov postures up in Nikolov's guard and throws a big left but Nikolov blocks it.
Menchov thows a big elbow that misses.
Menchov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolov on the ground.
Menchov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menchov throwing strikes from guard but Nikolov blocks nicely.
Nikolov is looking for a triangle but Menchov pushes his legs off easily.
Nikolov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menchov is working hard here to advance position.
Nikolov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nikolov looks gassed!
Menchov is desperately trying to improve his position but Nikolov has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nikolov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nikolov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Menchov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefan Nikolov!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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