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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 186 p4p, 29 weight class) and Alexey Andreev (ranked 268 p4p, 42 weight class). Alexey Andreev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Fett misses.
Andreev throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Andreev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Andreev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev with a poor takedown
and Fett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fett throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fett!
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!
Andreev is trying to ground and pound but Fett uses the momentary lack of control by Andreev to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Andreev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Fett is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett is in trouble now - Andreev has advanced to mount!
Andreev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fett's coaches at Crassus have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Andreev thowing shots but they're missing.
Andreev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andreev controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev looking to control but Fett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev misses with some ground and pound and Fett recovers position to half guard.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Fett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andreev lands a nice short elbow.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fett defending well though.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andreev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fett's head.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fett!
Andreev landing shots from mount.
Andreev lands a couple of good shots and Fett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Andreev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Andreev.
Fett trying to control the hands but Andreev won't let him.
Fett is covering up but some of the strikes from Andreev are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett tests Andreev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Andreev tries to counter it with a takedown but Fett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andreev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andreev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fett finds it's way round the side to connect with Andreev's head.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreev controlling the pace.
Fett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andreev lands a nice short elbow.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Fett won't allow it.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Fett taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Fett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fett defends it well.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fett trying to control here.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fett's head.
Andreev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fett is trying to control but can't.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett moves into full guard.
Andreev passes Fett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andreev throwing shots but Fett is blocking nicely.
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Fett is defending well.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fett defending well though.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Fett defends the submission attempt.
Andreev trying to control from Fett's half guard. Fett has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andreev connects with a crisp jab.
Settakian Fett is winning the standup battle so far.
Fett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Fett
and Andreev counters with a takedown into side control.
Fett wants to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev swings around for an armbar but Fett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andreev's guard.
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev looking to control.
Andreev wants to hit a switch here but Fett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andreev there!
Andreev regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is looking to control Fett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Fett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev is positioning himself well to prevent Fett advancing to mount.
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Fett postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Andreev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andreev lands a head shot.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Andreev misses.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Fett there.
Nice sprawl there from Fett as Andreev shoots in.
Andreev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andreev throws a right and a left that Fett avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Andreev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Andreev as he connects with a hook.
Fett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Andreev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Fett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Fett avoids them all with ease.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fett as he jumps to the side.
Fett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett lunges at Andreev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andreev's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andreev looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreev dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!
Fett misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Fett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett pushes Andreev away with a front kick.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Settakian Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Fett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andreev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fett throws a low kick, looking for Andreev's leg but Andreev calmly moves out of range.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Fett moves out of range.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Andreev defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Andreev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Fett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andreev lands with a shot to the body.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Andreev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fett throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fett.
Andreev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Andreev digs a good body shot into Fett's ribs.
Fett misses with a kick to the body
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andreev.
Nice straight punches there by Fett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fett.
Fett throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev moves out of range as Fett strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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. This is the final round!
Andreev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andreev blocks a jab.
Fett drops his hands momentarily and Andreev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Fett.
Andreev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett misses with a shot to the body
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Fett misses with a body punch
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Andreev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fett misses the jab.
Fett avoids the body shot from Andreev.
Fett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andreev momentarily.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Fett is looking to land body kicks.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a two punch combination.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev slips under a jab.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev throws a right hand that Fett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fett also avoids with ease.
Fett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andreev.
Fett looks to land a body kick but Andreev moved away.
A big left from Andreev misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Fett throws a jab when Andreev was well out of range.
Andreev works Fett's body with a nice hook.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Fett moves out of range.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andreev.
Andreev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andreev cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fett. That's going to slow Andreev down.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev misses with a few strikes there.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Andreev misses its intended target.
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!
Andreev slips a jab from Fett.
Fett misses with a shot to the body
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fett misses with a hook
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett misses with a body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Fett misses with an uppercut
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andreev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Alexey Andreev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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