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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Savkov (ranked 406 p4p, 58 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 256 p4p, 34 weight class). Alessandro Orsini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Orsini connects with the punch.
Savkov slips a jab from Orsini.
Savkov feints and as Orsini raises his hands in defense, Savkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Orsini!
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!
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov working for a triangle but Orsini defends it easily.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Orsini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Savkov is trying to keep Orsini in close.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orsini escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Orsini working the ground and pound.
Savkov struggling a bit here.
Savkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Orsini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Orsini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini landing shots from mount.
Savkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Orsini scoring with strikes but Savkov is staying in there.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Savkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Orsini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini content just to control the position here.
Orsini tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Orsini working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savkov looks a forlorn figure.
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orsini landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orsini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini 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.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
Savkov is really struggling to control Orsini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orsini trying to control here.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Orsini defending well.
Orsini taking some punishment here, with Savkov in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orsini gets back to full guard.
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely.
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orsini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orsini trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini takes one to the side of the head.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Savkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savkov thinking.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov misses with a double jab
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Savkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Savkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orsini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orsini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savkov lands a jab to the head.
Savkov scores with a jab. Orsini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Savkov jabs Orsini right on the nose. Orsini blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orsini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orsini to see if he's OK.
Orsini is trying to improve his position.
Orsini is trying to control Savkov's posture but Savkov avoids it.
Savkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Orsini is looking to regain half guard here but Savkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Savkov wants to control for a moment but Orsini uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov postures up.
Orsini manages to get to full guard.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsini working a defensive guard here.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orsini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Orsini!
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Orsini pushes his legs off easily.
Orsini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Savkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orsini has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Orsini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savkov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov 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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