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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskil Lemmelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmelin has chosen Fönt ja en körv as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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193 cm
29
240 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eskil Lemmelin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov gets a double leg takedown into Lemmelin's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lemmelin trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Lemmelin 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.
Lemmelin wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lemmelin wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Lemmelin wants to improve his position but instead Alexandrov has moved into half guard.
Alexandrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemmelin!
Alexandrov working for a guillotine from mount but Lemmelin is in no mood to give up.
Alexandrov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lemmelin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lemmelin shrugs it off.
Alexandrov wants to finish this one by submission but Lemmelin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexandrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alexandrov has control of Lemmelin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lemmelin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lemmelin is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lemmelin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexandrov.
Lemmelin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lemmelin is bucking up trying to escape but Alexandrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemmelin is looking to escape.
Alexandrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lemmelin blocking the ground and pound.
Alexandrov tries to control but Lemmelin wriggling away.
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!
Alexandrov throwing strikes here but Lemmelin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alexandrov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alexandrov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alexandrov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lemmelin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lemmelin and Alexandrov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.
Alexandrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lemmelin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alexandrov tries for a kimura but Lemmelin is defending well.
Alexandrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lemmelin, who protects the arm well.
Lemmelin regains half guard, as Alexandrov was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to control but Lemmelin is keeping him busy.
Alexandrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Lemmelin wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Lemmelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov seems to be working for a kimura but Lemmelin defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemmelin which made him look bad.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Lemmelin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemmelin throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
A big left from Lemmelin misses.
Lemmelin fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Lemmelin misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemmelin tries to clinch there but Alexandrov circles away.
Anton Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Lemmelin.
It looks like Anton Alexandrov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmelin clinches.
Still in the clinch, Lemmelin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemmelin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemmelin is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemmelin.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Lemmelin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemmelin.
Horrible takedown by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemmelin which made him look bad.
Alexandrov dives in and grabs Lemmelin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemmelin pushes down on Alexandrov's head and hops out.
Nice cross by Lemmelin.
Lemmelin has Alexandrov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Lemmelin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lemmelin misses with a right hand
so Alexandrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemmelin controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Lemmelin keeps moving.
Alexandrov forces his way into half guard.
Alexandrov is working for a kimura but Lemmelin is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexandrov is trying to work for a kimura but Lemmelin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to pass to mount but Lemmelin is defending the position.
Alexandrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemmelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemmelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemmelin keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrovis looking to pass into half guard but Lemmelin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lemmelin is in guard.
Lemmelin looking to pass the guard.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lemmelin!
Lemmelin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alexandrov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov working for a submission but Lemmelin is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskil Lemmelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lemmelin clinches.
Lemmelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemmelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lemmelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemmelin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Alexandrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemmelin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Lemmelin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov has Lemmelin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lemmelin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lemmelin misses with the head strike.
Lemmelin trying to control the position but instead, Alexandrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemmelin into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmelin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemmelin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov manages to pull guard.
Lemmelin throwing strikes but missing.
Lemmelin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lemmelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Lemmelin throws a hook but Alexandrov blocks it.
Lemmelin misses with a few strikes there.
Lemmelin connects with a jab.
Anton Alexandrov's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with a poor takedown
and Lemmelin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov gets tackled into the cage by Lemmelin. Lemmelin maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Lemmelin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Lemmelin effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Lemmelin tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov wants a takedown.
Lemmelin lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemmelin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin is stalling here.
Lemmelin gets underhooks to prevent Alexandrov's takedown attempt.
A short left from Lemmelin.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lemmelin.
Come on Lemmelin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lemmelin lands with a short shot to the head.
Anton Alexandrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lemmelin misses with some punches.
Eskil Lemmelin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin misses with a body punch.
Lemmelin scores with a hook to the body.
Lemmelin slowing the pace effectively.
Lemmelin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Lemmelin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Lemmelin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eskil Lemmelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lemmelin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eskil Lemmelin!
Eskil Lemmelin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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