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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khahel Mondragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Komrad Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khahel Mondragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Komrad Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolov misses with an uppercut. Mondragon saw that one coming.
Mondragon fails with the takedown.
Nikolov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolov throws a nice looking combination but Mondragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mondragon is looking to clinch.
No luck for Mondragon with that takedown attempt.
Nikolov misses with a takedown
so Mondragon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nikolov wants to get back to his feet but Mondragon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nikolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nikolov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nikolov keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Nikolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mondragon.
Mondragon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondragon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mondragon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nikolov.
Mondragon is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolov shoots for a takedown but Mondragon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikolov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikolov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nikolov connects with a nice short shot to Mondragon's temple.
Nikolov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Nikolov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nikolov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikolov 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.
Mondragon has hold of Nikolov's hands but Nikolov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nikolov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nikolov landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mondragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Nikolov has a good base and remains in mount.
Mondragon is in a horrible position here. Nikolov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nikolov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikolov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nikolov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mondragon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nikolov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Nikolov wants to stand but Mondragon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mondragon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mondragon tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nikolov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mondragon Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nikolov's back instead.
Nikolov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mondragon. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mondragon struggling to land strikes to the head as Nikolov covers up.
Nikolov breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikolov throwing strikes from guard but Mondragon blocks nicely.
Nikolov passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mondragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolov.
Nikolov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
Nikolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nikolov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Nikolov prevents Mondragon from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Komrad Nikolov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mondragon gets a takedown into half guard.
Mondragon working Nikolov over with strikes.
Nikolov is trying to control but can't.
Nikolov has one foot on Mondragon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mondragon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nikolov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nikolov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mondragon.
Nikolov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nikolov.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikolov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolov wants to get back to his feet but Mondragon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mondragon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolov closes the distance and clinches.
Nikolov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikolov goes for a takedown attempt but Mondragon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikolov lands with a nice combination. Mondragon backs away looking to recover.
Nikolov moves into range and clinches up with Mondragon.
Mondragon tightens his grip and picks Nikolov up, before dumping him to the ground. Nikolov manages to land in guard.
Nikolov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon controls Nikolov momentarily but Nikolov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nikolov taking a breather here.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Nikolov trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Nikolov working the ground and pound from side control.
Mondragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mondragon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Nikolov has control of the leg.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikolov manages to get himself to full guard.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nikolov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nikolov pushes Mondragon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nikolov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nikolov. No joy for Mondragon on that attempt.
Mondragon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolov stalling against the cage.
Nikolov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mondragon backwards.
Nikolov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mondragon goes for a takedown attempt but Nikolov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khahel Mondragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolov throws a series of punches but Mondragon moves out of range.
Nikolov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nikolov throws a leg kick that misses.
Mondragon dodges the punch combination from Nikolov.
Nikolov misses with a double jab.
Nikolov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mondragon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolov is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khahel Mondragon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikolov tries to clinch up but Mondragon circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Mondragon with that takedown attempt.
Nikolov looks to land a combination but Mondragon avoids it well.
Nikolov misses with a combination
and Mondragon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Nikolov trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon is in close to Nikolov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nikolov has momentary wrist control but Mondragon slips an elbow through the middle.
Nikolov looking to control.
Mondragon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mondragon cracks Nikolov with a solid left hand.
Nikolov looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
Nikolov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mondragon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mondragon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nikolov!
Nikolov wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Nikolov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mondragon landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mondragon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mondragon is going olschool here, as he tries to force Nikolov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nikolov shrugs it off.
Mondragon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nikolov is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nikolov looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolov is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Mondragon breaks from Nikolov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nikolov working to try and regain half guard.
Nikolov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nikolov tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Mondragon unloading with bombs!
Nikolov tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Nikolov is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Nikolov tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon with a couple of short strikes.
Nikolov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nikolov won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Nikolov is working from the bottom.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nikolov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon stops Nikolov from getting back to his feet.
Nikolov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Nikolov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Nikolov defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolov misses with a wild body shot.
Mondragon scores a takedown into full mount!
Mondragon working the ground and pound effectively.
Nikolov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Mondragon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nikolov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mondragon. What's that going to do exactly?
Nikolov tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khahel Mondragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikolov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khahel Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khahel Mondragon!
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energy
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hype
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