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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alesha Bojenko (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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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid 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, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alesha Bojenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bojenko.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bojenko breaks the clinch.
Bojenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bisping.
Nice sprawl there from Bojenko as Bisping shoots in.
Bisping tries to clinch but Bojenko is having none of it.
Bojenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Bojenko shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojenko gets the takedown into side control.
Bisping prevents Bojenko from improving position.
Bojenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bisping keeps working.
Bisping is trying to control Bojenko's posture but Bojenko avoids it.
Bisping tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojenko working the ground and pound but Bisping is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bojenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bisping is not content to let Bojenko control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bisping looks for a takedown but Bojenko sprawls well.
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.
Bojenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bojenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bisping attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bojenko tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Bojenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bisping is looking to regain half guard here but Bojenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Bisping is not content to let Bojenko control the position.
Bojenko looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to bench press Bojenko off him but Bojenko keeps the position.
Bojenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bojenko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bisping is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bojenko is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bojenko looking to control but Bisping is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bojenko looking to ground and pound but Bisping is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bisping has given up his back here.
Bisping staying busy and making it hard for Bojenko to control.
Bisping tries to escape the position.
Bisping is working hard here to advance position.
Bojenko is looking to control Bisping but Bisping is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bisping trying to control the hands but Bojenko won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bisping is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alesha Bojenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bisping tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bojenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bisping shoots in but no luck this time.
Bojenko leaves Bisping with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Bojenko does no damage.
Bojenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bojenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Bisping. No joy for Bojenko on that attempt.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bojenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bojenko tries for a takedown but Bisping circles away easily
and Bisping counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Bojenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bojenko circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bisping.
Bojenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bisping.
Bojenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bisping but Bisping pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bisping wants to clinch.
Bisping shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bojenko defends it nicely.
Bisping looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two 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.
Bojenko tries to clinch
and Bisping counters with a right hand to the body.
Bojenko fails with the takedown.
Bojenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bojenko counters with a leg kick.
Bojenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bisping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bojenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bojenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick
and Bojenko counters by clinching up.
Bojenko manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojenko scores a takedown into full mount!
Bisping knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bojenko on the ground.
Bisping is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bojenko wants to control the pace but Bisping is squirming around nicely.
Bojenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bisping is desperately trying to improve his position but Bojenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Bisping tries to lock up and control but Bojenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojenko takes Bisping's back.
Bojenko is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bojenko gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bojenko gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bojenko apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bojenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bojenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bisping lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bojenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bojenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck for Bisping with that takedown attempt.
Bojenko lands a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bisping throws a push kick but Bojenko slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bisping!
Bojenko keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alesha Bojenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bojenko.
Bisping shoots in but no luck this time.
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bojenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bojenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bisping closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bojenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bisping tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bojenko avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Bojenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojenko taking a breather.
Bisping misses with some punches.
Bisping fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bisping walks away with a smile on his face. Bojenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bojenko.
Bisping misses with a takedown
and Bojenko counters with a left and a right that stings Bisping.
Bojenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bojenko shoots and misses
and Bisping counters by clinching up.
Bojenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bisping avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bisping is pressed up against the cage. Bojenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bisping down to the mat. Bisping avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bisping closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bojenko circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojenko lands with a shot to the body.
Bisping is looking to clinch but Bojenko is avoiding it.
Bisping wants to clinch.
Bojenko looks to land a combination but Bisping avoids it well.
Bisping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bojenko wants to clinch.
Bojenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping connects with a crisp jab.
Bisping cracks Bojenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bojenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bisping counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bisping is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bojenko wants to stand up but Bisping is controlling him.
Bojenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bisping controls the pace.
Bojenko working a defensive guard here.
Michael Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojenko wants to stand and escape but Bisping is having none of it.
Bisping stands up over Bojenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bisping throws a strike but Bojenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bisping is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alesha Bojenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bojenko trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bojenko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alesha Bojenko!
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energy
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