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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alexandrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ivanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing Ivanov from standing up.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Alexandrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexandrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanov can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ivanov.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Ivanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ivanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexandrov is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing Alexandrov from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanov throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivanov uses from the top position.
Alexandrov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ivanov won't allow Alexandrov to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexandrov is defended easily by Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexandrov swivels and escapes.
Alexandrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Alexandrov.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexandrov sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexei Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Ivanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov shoots and misses
and Ivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanov defends well.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Ivanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexei Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
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.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ivanov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Ivanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexandrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alexandrov misses with a takedown
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alexandrov!
Alexandrov is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action.
Alexandrov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alexandrov is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
Ivanov stops Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ivanov content to control rather than advance.
Alexandrov actively working from the bottom here.
Alexandrov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexandrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alexandrov won't be happy with that.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
Alexandrov tries to improve position but can't.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alexandrov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Alexandrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alexandrov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ivanov taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexandrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ivanov is squirming around, avoiding Alexandrov's attempts to control the action.
Alexandrov avoids the attempt from Ivanov to control.
Alexandrov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ivanov's face.
Alexei Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexandrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Ivanov!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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