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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Korolyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodie Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Korolyov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korolyov fails with a takedown attempt.
Korolyov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nickoson sprawls well. Nickoson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korolyov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Korolyov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korolyov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nickoson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Korolyov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Korolyov is looking to take a break and control but Nickoson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korolyov working away.
Nickoson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nickoson is avoiding damage well.
Nickoson wants to control but Korolyov postures up.
Korolyov is looking to take a break and control but Nickoson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolyov in side control, throwing shots but Nickoson defends.
Nickoson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Korolyov is working for an americana but Nickoson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Korolyov was thinking about the submission.
Nickoson keeping moving, preventing Korolyov from controlling successfully.
Korolyov prevents Nickoson from getting back to his feet.
Korolyov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickoson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korolyov has managed to get both his arms back between Nickoson's legs - danger averted.
Korolyov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korolyov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickoson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korolyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickoson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickoson has control of Korolyov's left arm, preventing Korolyov from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Korolyov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korolyov misses with a takedown attempt - Nickoson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brodie Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Korolyov.
Korolyov gets a takedown into half guard.
Korolyov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nickoson to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korolyov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickoson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Korolyov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korolyov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korolyov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickoson looking to sit in guard and control but Korolyov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Korolyov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickoson is keeping the position for now.
Korolyov stands up over Nickoson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korolyov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Korolyov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickoson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korolyov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickoson is retaining full guard.
Korolyov stays in close to Nickoson's body and controls the position.
Korolyov wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korolyov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korolyov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Korolyov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nickoson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickoson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korolyov.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown but Korolyov shows good takedown defense.
Korolyov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nickoson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korolyov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korolyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolyov throwing strikes but missing.
Korolyov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickoson wants to stand and escape but Korolyov is having none of it.
Korolyov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korolyov is looking to advance position but Nickoson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Korolyov can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Korolyov to control.
Nickoson controlling from the full mount.
Nickoson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Korolyov because Nickoson loaded up on that one.
Korolyov is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Korolyov to control.
Nickoson looking to control but Korolyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korolyov blocking the ground and pound.
Korolyov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov wants to hold on but Nickoson pushes him away.
Nickoson looking to control but Korolyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickoson throws a wild left hand from mount and Korolyov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Nickoson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickoson is thwarting Korolyov's attempts to control the position.
Nickoson is keen to just control but Korolyov is a slippery customer.
Korolyov trying to control but Nickoson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nickoson prevents Korolyov from improving his position.
Nickoson thows a huge punch but Korolyov dodges it nicely.
Nickoson stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickoson throws an overhand right that lands on Korolyov's shoulder, as Korolyov tries to avoid the shot.
Korolyov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korolyov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korolyov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korolyov wants to control but Nickoson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickoson is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Nickoson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nickoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korolyov swivels and escapes.
Korolyov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickoson.
Nickoson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korolyov avoids it really well and circles away.
Korolyov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korolyov lands in his opponent's guard.
Korolyov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov prevents Nickoson from improving his position.
Korolyov winds up and cracks Nickoson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolyov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working.
Korolyov thows a huge punch but Nickoson dodges it nicely.
Korolyov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickoson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korolyov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Korolyov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korolyov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korolyov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korolyov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickoson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Korolyov working over Nickoson with some ground and pound. Nickoson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korolyov trying to control from half guard but Nickoson is working away.
Korolyov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickoson defending well though.
Nickoson is trying to get back to full guard.
Korolyov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickoson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickoson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korolyov.
Korolyov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korolyov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov is working Nickoson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nickoson dodges the ground and pound from Korolyov.
Nickoson tries to improve position but can't.
Nickoson can't do much from the bottom here.
Korolyov lands some shots froms side control.
Korolyov taking a breather here.
Nickoson manages to get back to half guard.
Nickoson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson wants to sweep but no luck.
Korolyov works over Nickoson with some ground and pound from guard.
Korolyov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickoson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korolyov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korolyov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickoson's head.
Korolyov scoring with some ground and pound.
Korolyov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Korolyov throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Korolyov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korolyov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Korolyov!
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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
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