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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 888 p4p, 116 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 1874 p4p, 231 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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187 cm
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sigfridsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov dives in and grabs Sigfridsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sigfridsson pushes down on Nazarov's head and hops out.
Nazarov fails to land the takedown.
Sigfridsson closes the distance and pushes Nazarov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov wants a takedown.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sigfridsson lands a shoulder strike.
Nazarov goes for a takedown attempt but Sigfridsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sigfridsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nazarov backs up against the cage.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
A nice combination there by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands with a straight right. Nazarov didn't see that one coming.
Sigfridsson swinging wildly here.
Sigfridsson thumps Nazarov with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sigfridsson. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Sigfridsson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nazarov.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigfridsson slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left and a right from Sigfridsson both land. Nice combination.
Nazarov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sigfridsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Sigfridsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sigfridsson slips a straight right by Nazarov.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Sigfridsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sigfridsson scores with a leg kick.
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Sigfridsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sigfridsson wants to clinch up but Nazarov keeps it at a distance.
Nazarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sigfridsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sigfridsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nazarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nazarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sigfridsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sigfridsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sigfridsson.
Nazarov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sigfridsson swinging wildly here.
Nazarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a right hand that Nazarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazarov also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigfridsson takes one to the chin there.
Sigfridsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
The fighters circling - Sigfridsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigfridsson staying out of range there.
Sigfridsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sigfridsson!
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigfridsson scores with a nice right hand.
Nazarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sigfridsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sigfridsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sigfridsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarov.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov loads up on a big right hand but Sigfridsson slips the punch.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazarov eats them both and turns towards Sigfridsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nazarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nazarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sigfridsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson just leaning against Nazarov, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a body punch.
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazarov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigfridsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sigfridsson.
Nazarov tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson manages to get underhooks.
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sigfridsson moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sigfridsson throws a series of punches but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Sigfridsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazarov.
Sigfridsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Sigfridsson with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Sigfridsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sigfridsson scores with a hook.
Sigfridsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Sigfridsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sigfridsson throws a series of punches but Nazarov avoids them all with ease.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown.
Sigfridsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazarov with the counter takedown but Sigfridsson avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigfridsson.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Sigfridsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Sigfridsson moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sigfridsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Sigfridsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazarov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sigfridsson.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov checks the leg kick.
Sigfridsson wants to land a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range.
Nazarov throws a hook but Sigfridsson avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nazarov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sigfridsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sigfridsson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sigfridsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nazarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sigfridsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nazarov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigfridsson moves into full guard.
Nazarov won't allow Sigfridsson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sigfridsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sigfridsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
A little feinted left hand from Sigfridsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sigfridsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sigfridsson. That's going to slow Nazarov down.
Sigfridsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Sigfridsson saw that one coming.
Sigfridsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nazarov counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov lands a jab.
Sigfridsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a double jab
and Nazarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sigfridsson's guard.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sigfridsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sigfridsson pulls Nazarov in close to prevent any damage.
Sigfridsson is looking to stand up but Nazarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov is working Sigfridsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sigfridsson pulls Nazarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nazarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sigfridsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nazarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov trying to control but Sigfridsson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov controlling the position for now.
Benjamin Sigfridsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarov tries to roll over but Sigfridsson keeps him under control.
Sigfridsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nazarov is looking to improve his position.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Nazarov trying to hold on to Sigfridsson's head to control him but Sigfridsson postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sigfridsson controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Sigfridsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nazarov swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sigfridsson clinches up with Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nazarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Sigfridsson.
Well Sigfridsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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