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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Aleksandrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Hirvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandrenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - BURN IT DOWN. Maxim Aleksandrenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Aleksandrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joni Hirvi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvi clinches up with Aleksandrenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Aleksandrenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hirvi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aleksandrenko is fending him off so far but Hirvi persists. Nope, Aleksandrenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksandrenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aleksandrenko gets tackled into the cage by Hirvi. Hirvi maintains the clinch.
Hirvi is working for takedown but Aleksandrenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hirvi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aleksandrenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maxim Aleksandrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joni Hirvi.
Hirvi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aleksandrenko smiles and moves away.
Aleksandrenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hirvi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hirvi looking to pass the guard.
Hirvi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aleksandrenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aleksandrenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aleksandrenko!
Aleksandrenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko has Hirvi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hirvi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aleksandrenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hirvi blocks an elbow strike.
Hirvi wants a takedown.
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aleksandrenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aleksandrenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Hirvi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aleksandrenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aleksandrenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Hirvi looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Aleksandrenko - that landed with a thud.
Hirvi lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksandrenko wants to stand but Hirvi is controlling the position.
Hirvi trying to control but Aleksandrenko is working from the bottom.
Hirvi has gone for a leg lock! Aleksandrenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hirvi's guard.
Aleksandrenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirvi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aleksandrenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hirvi fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksandrenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Joni Hirvi has been cut.
Aleksandrenko moves into the clinch.
Aleksandrenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aleksandrenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hirvi's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko taking a breather.
Hirvi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksandrenko's elbow.
Hirvi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aleksandrenko regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvi throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hirvi passes Aleksandrenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirvi tries to pass to full mount but Aleksandrenko defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksandrenko is trying to stand back up but Hirvi is controlling him
Hirvi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aleksandrenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hirvi.
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 Maxim Aleksandrenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joni Hirvi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aleksandrenko darts in and clinches Hirvi up against the cage.
Aleksandrenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hirvi.
Hirvi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aleksandrenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hirvi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aleksandrenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maxim Aleksandrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joni Hirvi.
Aleksandrenko working Hirvi over with knees to the body.
Aleksandrenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Hirvi won't want to take too many of those.
Aleksandrenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hirvi is breathing heavily.
Aleksandrenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice elbow.
Maxim Aleksandrenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Aleksandrenko taking a breather.
Aleksandrenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hirvi blocks it with crossed arms.
Hirvi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hirvi jumps guard but Aleksandrenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow inside.
Aleksandrenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aleksandrenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aleksandrenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hirvi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aleksandrenko's brow.
Hirvi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hirvi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hirvi misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aleksandrenko forces Hirvi back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hirvi looking to stall.
Aleksandrenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aleksandrenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Hirvi won't want to take too many of those.
Aleksandrenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Aleksandrenko.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aleksandrenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Aleksandrenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirvi shoots in and drives through. Aleksandrenko sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko has managed to clinch.
Aleksandrenko looking to throw knees to the head but Hirvi is blocking nicely.
Hirvi tries to break free but Aleksandrenko pushes him back against the cage.
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the body.
Aleksandrenko lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Aleksandrenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aleksandrenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice elbow.
Aleksandrenko lands a damaging elbow.
Aleksandrenko tries a knee to the head but Hirvi blocks it.
Hirvi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aleksandrenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Aleksandrenko on the inside.
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the temple.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow inside.
Aleksandrenko lands with a right to the head.
Hirvi tries to pull guard but Aleksandrenko won't allow it.
Aleksandrenko breaks from the clinch.
Aleksandrenko drives through and clinches with Hirvi against the cage.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the temple.
Aleksandrenko lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the body.
Aleksandrenko stalling in the clinch.
Aleksandrenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hirvi can do to turn this around?
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Aleksandrenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hirvi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aleksandrenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Aleksandrenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joni Hirvi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aleksandrenko closes the distance and pushes Hirvi back into the cage.
Aleksandrenko tries a knee to the head but Hirvi blocks it.
Hirvi is trying to break the clinch but Aleksandrenko has him pressed against the cage.
Aleksandrenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow just above Hirvi 's eye.
Aleksandrenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aleksandrenko is looking to control Hirvi's arms but Hirvi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aleksandrenko has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko is working Hirvi over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksandrenko.
Hirvi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aleksandrenko walks away with a smile on his face. Hirvi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aleksandrenko clinches with his opponent.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow inside that Hirvi shrugs off.
Hirvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aleksandrenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maxim Aleksandrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joni Hirvi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aleksandrenko obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko working Hirvi over with knees to the body.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow that stopped Hirvi in his tracks for a moment.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice elbow.
Hirvi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aleksandrenko misses with a knee strike.
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aleksandrenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aleksandrenko lands a knee to the body.
Aleksandrenko gets underhooks to prevent Hirvi's takedown attempt.
A short left from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hirvi is trying to push Aleksandrenko away but Aleksandrenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aleksandrenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aleksandrenko working Hirvi over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aleksandrenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aleksandrenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hirvi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aleksandrenko is defending well for now.
Aleksandrenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hirvi tries for a takedown but Aleksandrenko manages to get underhooks.
Aleksandrenko tries a knee to the head but Hirvi blocks it.
Aleksandrenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aleksandrenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Hirvi won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko has Hirvi pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi tries to score a body lock takedown but Aleksandrenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aleksandrenko lands a damaging elbow.
Aleksandrenko lands a knee to the body.
Hirvi goes for a takedown attempt but Aleksandrenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aleksandrenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aleksandrenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the temple.
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the body.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi wants to take the fight to the mat but Aleksandrenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko lands a nice elbow.
Aleksandrenko lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aleksandrenko.
Hirvi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aleksandrenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aleksandrenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aleksandrenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Joni Hirvi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksandrenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Aleksandrenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aleksandrenko lands a nice elbow.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksandrenko breaks from the clinch.
Hirvi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maxim Aleksandrenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aleksandrenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Aleksandrenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aleksandrenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Aleksandrenko!
A very excited looking Maxim Aleksandrenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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