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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elsworth has chosen Iron Maiden - Killers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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209 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elsworth connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elsworth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Elsworth.
Elsworth pushes Alexandrov away with a front kick.
Elsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexandrov shoots in but Elsworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from Elsworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Elsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexandrov doesn't seem phased though.
Elsworth misses with a straight right.
Elsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Elsworth delivers a nice body kick.
Elsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elsworth misses with a head kick.
Alexandrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Elsworth sprawls well. He's pushed Alexandrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexandrov at a distance.
Elsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Elsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alexandrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Elsworth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Alexandrov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Elsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elsworth clinches with his opponent.
Elsworth misses with some punches.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Elsworth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elsworth tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elsworth prevents it.
Alexandrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Elsworth working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
Elsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Elsworth lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elsworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Elsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Elsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Elsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elsworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Elsworth lands with a right to the head.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to break free but Elsworth has control.
Elsworth lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Elsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elsworth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elsworth.
Elsworth missing with knees to the body.
Elsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elsworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elsworth.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Knees to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Elsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elsworth throws an elbow but misses.
Elsworth prevents Alexandrov from breaking the clinch.
Elsworth lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Elsworth.
Elsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexandrov is looking to control Elsworth's arms but Elsworth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Elsworth.
Elsworth landing knees to the head.
Elsworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Elsworth lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elsworth lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Elsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexandrov. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Elsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elsworth is looking to clinch.
Elsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elsworth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elsworth is looking to clinch.
Elsworth darts in and clinches Alexandrov up against the cage.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Elsworth working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
Elsworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elsworth lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elsworth tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Elsworth lands a body punch.
Elsworth lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth landing knees to the body.
Elsworth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Elsworth digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Elsworth scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Elsworth scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elsworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elsworth lands a body shot.
Elsworth is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Elsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Elsworth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Elsworth lands with a right to the head.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Elsworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rob Elsworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Elsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Elsworth manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elsworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Elsworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elsworth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elsworth lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Elsworth obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elsworth lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexandrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elsworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Elsworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
Elsworth tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov is trying to trip Elsworth. He has hold of a leg but Elsworth is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexandrov trying to control but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Elsworth wants to sweep here but Alexandrov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of Alexandrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexandrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexandrov fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Elsworth as Alexandrov shoots in.
Elsworth tests Alexandrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Elsworth.
Elsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alexandrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexandrov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexandrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Elsworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elsworth lands a body shot.
Elsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elsworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth trying to control here.
Elsworth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandrov seems to be looking for submissions.
Alexandrov throwing shots but Elsworth is blocking nicely.
Elsworth wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working over Elsworth with some ground and pound. Elsworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Elsworth is looking to escape.
Alexandrov with the ground and pound but Elsworth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Elsworth 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.
Elsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov postures up in Elsworth's guard and throws a big left but Elsworth blocks it.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up in Elsworth's guard and throws a big left but Elsworth blocks it.
Alexandrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elsworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Elsworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Elsworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsworth has wrist control.
Alexandrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov postures up in Elsworth's guard and throws a big left but Elsworth blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov distracts Elsworth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov is in close to Elsworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Elsworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Alexandrov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Elsworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elsworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexandrov on the side of the head.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elsworth.
Alexandrov scores with a takedown into Elsworth's guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elsworth holds on and takes a little breather.
Elsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov stays in close to Elsworth's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elsworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elsworth throws a shot to the body.
Elsworth looks to land a body kick but Alexandrov moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov misses with a low kick.
Rob Elsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov stands up from Elsworth's guard - Alexandrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Elsworth jabs Alexandrov right on the nose. Alexandrov blinks but takes it well.
Elsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Elsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Elsworth as Alexandrov shoots in.
Elsworth thuds his right hand into Alexandrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elsworth throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elsworth is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsworth has wrist control.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elsworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsworth has wrist control.
Alexandrov throws an elbow that misses. Elsworth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexandrov's guard. Nice move by Elsworth!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Elsworth!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Alexandrov had his way with Rob Elsworth in that round.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Elsworth takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elsworth.
Alexandrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexandrov. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elsworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Fedor Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elsworth with a jab.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elsworth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elsworth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alexandrov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Elsworth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alexandrov landing strikes.
An elbow from Alexandrov crashes against the mat.
Elsworth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elsworth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fedor Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elsworth is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elsworth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alexandrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Elsworth wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexandrov.
Elsworth defending against the ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Alexandrov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov looks up at the clock and then as Elsworth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexandrov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Elsworth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexandrov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexandrov wants to control but Elsworth is keeping him busy.
Alexandrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexandrov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rob Elsworth!
Rob Elsworth is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Rob Elsworth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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