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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gunslinger. 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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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
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominic Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov scores with a punch to the head.
Romanov tries to land a front kick but Rude steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rude will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rude is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rude is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Romanov.
Rude ducks right into an uppercut from Romanov.
Rude dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Rude has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Romanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rude connects with a solid leg kick.
Romanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rude.
Romanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rude. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Rude fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romanov just manages to avoid it.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rude slips a straight right by Romanov.
Rude swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rude closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romanov's guard.
Rude looking to sit in guard and control but Romanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romanov wants to stand but Rude is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rude is trying to keep Romanov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rude wants to sweep here but Romanov controlling him for the moment.
Rude trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rude looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romanov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude pulls Romanov in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rude is working an open guard so Romanov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Romanov avoids a kick to the body.
Rude shoots in for a double leg but Romanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Rude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Rude tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov checks a low kick from Rude.
Romanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Romanov throws out a counter right but Rude avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Romanov misses.
Rude fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Romanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rude misses with a series of wild punches.
Rude swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov throws a wild body kick that Rude sees coming a mile off.
Rude throws an overhand right that lands on Romanov's shoulder, as Romanov tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Romanov misses.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and Rude moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rude. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude throws a sloppy body shot
and Romanov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Romanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Rude seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rude went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Rude is looking to wear down Romanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romanov wants to slow Rude down by chopping away at his legs.
Romanov tries to bum rush Rude with a series of wild strikes but Rude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Romanov - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov stalks Rude and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rude's face. Rude staggers backwards, shaken.
Rude connects with a body shot.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Rude avoids nicely.
Rude throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romanov avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romanov dips to his left and cracks Rude with an uppercut!
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a leg kick.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Rude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Rude pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rude misses with the combination.
Rude changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Rude moves out of range.
Rude connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romanov with a nice cross.
Romanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
Rude avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romanov throws the left hand but Rude avoids the punch easily.
Romanov misses with a hook. Rude ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rude lands with a slapping head kick.
Rude fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rude in his tracks.
Romanov ducks under a wild hook from Rude.
A little jabbing left from Romanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rude fails to land the takedown.
Rude misses with a wild body shot.
Romanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Rude misses with a straight right.
Rude backing away here, and Romanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rude throws the kick towards the body but Romanov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Rude scores with a hook.
Romanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rude jabs Romanov right on the nose. Romanov blinks but takes it well.
Romanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanov misses with a wild combination.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rude works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romanov tries to bum rush Rude with a series of wild strikes but Rude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Rude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rude does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Rude moves out of range.
Romanov swings widly with a right hand
and Rude counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rude's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rude fails with the takedown.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rude circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
Romanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rude digs a good hook to Romanov's body.
Rude with a jab.
Rude blocks the body kick.
Rude slips a straight right by Romanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov throws a low kick but Rude avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Rude. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rude.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Rude avoids it well.
Nice shot by Romanov.
Romanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rude appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rude lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rude connects with a looping right hand.
Romanov is rocked!
Rude on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romanov. Romanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Rude takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rude shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov holds on to Rude's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rude tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
That's two 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.
A lull in the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rude.
Romanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rude lands a nice hook to Romanov's body. Romanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romanov looks to land a left hand but Rude moved out of range nicely.
Romanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Romanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov looks to land a left hand but Rude moved out of range nicely.
Romanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rude fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romanov throws a head kick but Rude moves out of range.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Rude avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Rude shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rude gets slowly back to his feet.
Rude lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romanov slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Rude darts in looking for a takedown but Romanov gets double underhooks and turns Rude into the cage.
It seemed like Romanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Romanov - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rude swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rude misses with a body kick.
Dominic Rude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rude is able to avoid easily.
Romanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rude finds it's way round the side to connect with Romanov's head.
A big left from Rude misses.
Rude lands with a shot to the body.
Rude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rude.
Rude lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romanov's sensitive parts.
Alexandr Romanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romanov throws a right hand that Rude ducks under and follows up with a left that Rude also avoids with ease.
Rude throws an off balance right hand
and Romanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Rude showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romanov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Romanov!
A victorious Alexandr Romanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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