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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 2855 p4p, 3171 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 396 p4p, 438 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duele El Carazon. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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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 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Sanchez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Alexandrov keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Alexandrov defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez trying to control but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexandrov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alexandrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov reaches up and holds on to Sanchez to control the position.
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Alexandrov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Alexandrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexandrov scores with a body shot.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Alexandrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alexandrov can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Alexandrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov!
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexandrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandrov tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but Alexandrov defends it well.
Alexandrov bucks up and throws Sanchez to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
Alexandrov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanchez moves into full mount!
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alexandrov is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alexandrov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov is working Sanchez over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov landing knees to the head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexandrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanchez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Alexandrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez postures up.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov jumps into guard, dragging Sanchez to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is pushing down on Alexandrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexandrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Alexandrov won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Alexandrov is a slippery customer.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Sanchez working away.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez moves into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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