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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon comes to the cage accompanied by Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexandrov's choice of entrance music: Pelageya & Darya Moroz-Oy, da ne vecher (russian folk music). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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188 cm
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220 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Avalon.
Avalon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandrov has time to react.
Avalon loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Avalon.
Avalon scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexandrov should have avoided that one.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alexandrov checks it well.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avalon was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
Avalon looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick.
James Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Avalon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avalon closes the distance and pushes Alexandrov back into the cage.
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Avalon.
Alexandrov shoots in and bounces Avalon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Avalon trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Avalon looking for a sweep. Not yet Avalon, not yet.
Avalon is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avalon trying to control the position.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avalon looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avalon is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalon trying to control the position.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Avalon's brow.
Alexandrov is looking to advance position but Avalon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alexandrov is trying to escape the mount.
Avalon avoids the attempt from Alexandrov to control.
Avalon moves to back control.
Avalon is trying to stick to Alexandrov's back but Alexandrov is turning into Avalon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Avalon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alexandrov.
Avalon looking to control.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avalon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Avalon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avalon trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Avalon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Avalon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avalon is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Avalon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov stands up over Avalon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avalon trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Avalon is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Avalon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is working Avalon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Avalon has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Avalon's head.
Avalon looking to control.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Avalon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avalon.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Alexandrov is avoiding it.
Avalon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avalon throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.
Avalon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alexandrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avalon defending well as Alexandrov loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alexandrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avalon counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexandrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avalon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Avalon throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov pulls Avalon into guard.
Avalon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avalon preventing the sweep.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Avalon won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Alexandrov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avalon stands and steps away. Alexandrov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alexandrov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Avalon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexandrov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexandrov's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Alexandrov right now.
Avalon tightening his grip on Alexandrov, looking for the choke.
Alexandrov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Avalon's guard. Nice work there by Alexandrov.
Avalon working for a triangle but Alexandrov defends it easily.
Avalon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon has control of Alexandrov's left arm, preventing Alexandrov from doing any damage.
Avalon can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Avalon wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Avalon has hold of Alexandrov's hands but Alexandrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Avalon keeping control of the position.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
Alexandrov slips a nice elbow through Avalon's hands, connecting with Avalon's forehead.
Alexandrov works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avalon is trying to improve his position.
Alexandrov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Avalon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alexandrov's guard! Nice work there by Avalon!
Avalon is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov pushes a forearm under Avalon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Avalon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Alexandrov!
An out of breath Fedor Alexandrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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