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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosen Kirilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Aleksandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosen Kirilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Aleksandrov !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirilov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aleksandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirilov looking to sit in guard and control but Aleksandrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kirilov striking off his back but it's not causing Aleksandrov any problems.
Aleksandrov stands and throws Kirilov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kirilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aleksandrov on the ground.
Kirilov is looking to reverse the position.
Aleksandrov trying to control the action but Kirilov is working from the bottom.
Aleksandrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aleksandrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kirilov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kirilov tries to improve position but can't.
Aleksandrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirilov keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirilov tries to buck Aleksandrov off but Aleksandrov is having none of it.
Aleksandrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirilov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aleksandrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirilov defending against the ground and pound.
Kirilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aleksandrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirilov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aleksandrov looks gassed!
Kirilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirilov is trying to stand.
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.
Aleksandrov lands strikes from half guard.
Kirilov missing with punches from the bottom.
Kirilov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirilov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kirilov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirilov tries to get out of the position.
Kirilov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kirilov looking for a guillotine here but Aleksandrov defends easily.
Kirilov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aleksandrov has passed into side control.
Aleksandrov trying to control the position but Kirilov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aleksandrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kirilov is looking for a sweep.
Aleksandrov trying to control the position but Kirilov is working away.
Kirilov is looking for a sweep.
Kirilov struggling a bit here.
Kirilov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kirilov is trying to improve his position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kirilov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kirilov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kirilov prevents Aleksandrov from improving his position.
Kirilov is looking to stall here but Aleksandrov recovers full guard.
Aleksandrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirilov defends well.
Kirilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rosen Kirilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kirilov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kirilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aleksandrov down.
Aleksandrov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aleksandrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirilov pulls his head out easily.
Aleksandrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirilov is looking to pass Aleksandrov 's guard but actually Aleksandrov recovers to full guard.
Kirilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aleksandrov 's head.
Aleksandrov is breathing heavily.
Kirilov trying to control but Aleksandrov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirilov stopping the sweep attempt from Aleksandrov .
Aleksandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirilov trying to control but Aleksandrov is working from the bottom.
Aleksandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Aleksandrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kirilov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aleksandrov is trying to defend but Kirilov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kirilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksandrov keeps working.
Kirilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kirilov.
Kirilov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kirilov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aleksandrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kirilov tries for a kimura but Aleksandrov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Aleksandrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kirilov controls the position.
Aleksandrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kirilov off and has taken his back!
Aleksandrov struggling to land strikes to the head as Kirilov covers up.
Aleksandrov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kirilov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kirilov is working hard here to advance position.
Kirilov fending off the submission attempt from Aleksandrov .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov controlling well, preventing Kirilov from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksandrov trying to control.
Kirilov tries to roll but Aleksandrov sticks to his back.
Aleksandrov not allowing Kirilov to control his hands.
Aleksandrov working for the choke.
Aleksandrov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kirilov is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosen Kirilov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aleksandrov with a poor takedown
and Kirilov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kirilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aleksandrov has wrist control.
Kirilov throwing strikes from guard but Aleksandrov blocks nicely.
Kirilov trying to control but Aleksandrov is working from the bottom.
Aleksandrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rosen Kirilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aleksandrov keeping moving, preventing Kirilov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirilov lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirilov landing with the ground and pound.
Kirilov wants to control from the top but Aleksandrov keeps moving.
Aleksandrov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kirilov!
Kirilov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kirilov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kirilov trying to control the hands but Aleksandrov won't let him.
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.
Kirilov rolls, trying to escape but Aleksandrov keeps control of the position.
Aleksandrov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kirilov is in real trouble here. Aleksandrov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kirilov is tapping out! Aleksandrov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Aleksandrov !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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