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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Aleksandrowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Nastul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lubomir Aleksandrowicz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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264 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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190 cm
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242 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lubomir Aleksandrowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavel Nastul!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrowicz swinging wildly here.
Nastul drops his hands momentarily and Aleksandrowicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nastul looks to land a right hand but Aleksandrowicz moved out of range.
Nastul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aleksandrowicz tries to clinch up but Nastul circles away and keeps his distance.
Nastul walks into a left hand.
Nastul lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nastul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nastul thows a body shot but no joy.
Aleksandrowicz misses with the combination.
Aleksandrowicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nastul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aleksandrowicz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nastul is trying to get an arm triangle but Aleksandrowicz is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksandrowicz is looking to regain half guard here but Nastul keeps moving and retains side control.
Nastul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aleksandrowicz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nastul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aleksandrowicz defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aleksandrowicz is not content to let Nastul control the position.
Nastul thows a huge punch but Aleksandrowicz dodges it nicely.
Aleksandrowicz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastul is trying to control the action in half guard but Aleksandrowicz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nastul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aleksandrowicz defends it well.
Nastul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nastul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aleksandrowicz is looking for a sweep. Nastul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aleksandrowicz punching from the bottom.
Nastul is controlling the pace.
Aleksandrowicz is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrowicz wants to get back to full guard.
Aleksandrowicz pushes Nastul off looking to stand but Nastul dives back in and keeps control.
Aleksandrowicz trying to hold on to Nastul's head to control him but Nastul postures up.
Aleksandrowicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Nastul.
Nastul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nastul is working for a kimura but Aleksandrowicz is defending it quite comfortably.
Aleksandrowicz is staying active underneath Nastul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrowicz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nastul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aleksandrowicz kicks off Nastul and gets to his feet.
Aleksandrowicz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aleksandrowicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nastul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nastul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aleksandrowicz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nastul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleksandrowicz cracks a nice hook into Nastul's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Aleksandrowicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aleksandrowicz throws a hook but Nastul blocks it.
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 Lubomir Aleksandrowicz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nastul throws the left hand but Aleksandrowicz avoids the punch easily.
Nastul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksandrowicz.
Aleksandrowicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nastul shoots in for a double leg but Aleksandrowicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nastul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aleksandrowicz defends well and Nastul ends up having to push Aleksandrowicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Aleksandrowicz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Aleksandrowicz has Nastul pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nastul manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nastul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aleksandrowicz regains guard immediately.
Nastul has gone for a leg lock! Aleksandrowicz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nastul's guard.
Aleksandrowicz wants to control from the top but Nastul keeps moving.
Aleksandrowicz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aleksandrowicz is looking to clinch but Nastul is avoiding it.
Aleksandrowicz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nastul sprawls well. Nastul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aleksandrowicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Lubomir Aleksandrowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aleksandrowicz lands a high kick!
Nastul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aleksandrowicz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lubomir Aleksandrowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nastul misses with a straight right.
Aleksandrowicz with a poor takedown
and Nastul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aleksandrowicz's guard.
Nastul content to stall in guard here.
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!
Nastul prevents Aleksandrowicz from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nastul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aleksandrowicz's head.
Nastul working some strikes from top position.
Nastul tries to free his leg and advance position but Aleksandrowicz is retaining full guard.
Nastul throws a strike but Aleksandrowicz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aleksandrowicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nastul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastul is trying to hold Aleksandrowicz in close to prevent damage but Aleksandrowicz has managed to pass into half guard.
Aleksandrowicz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aleksandrowicz is keen to just control but Nastul is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aleksandrowicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nastul is looking for a sweep. Aleksandrowicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aleksandrowicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Nastul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nastul wants to improve his position but Aleksandrowicz is controlling well.
Aleksandrowicz is keen to just control but Nastul is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lubomir Aleksandrowicz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nastul misses with a hook. Aleksandrowicz ducked under it nicely.
Nastul dodges the punch combination from Aleksandrowicz.
Nastul missing with a left hand there. Aleksandrowicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nastul is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nastul thows a body shot but no joy.
Aleksandrowicz shoots in but Nastul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nastul shoots for a takedown but Aleksandrowicz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nastul throws a hook but Aleksandrowicz avoids it easily.
Aleksandrowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nastul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nastul wants it to stay on the feet.
Aleksandrowicz slips a straight right by Nastul.
Nastul missing with a left hand there. Aleksandrowicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Nastul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nastul slips a jab and a cross from Aleksandrowicz.
Nastul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aleksandrowicz!
Aleksandrowicz defending against the ground and pound.
Nastul trying to control the position but Aleksandrowicz is working away.
Nastul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aleksandrowicz tries to buck Nastul off but Nastul is having none of it.
Aleksandrowicz wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksandrowicz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Nastul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastul lands a few punches from side control.
Aleksandrowicz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nastul lands some shots froms side control.
Aleksandrowicz tries to bench press Nastul off him but Nastul keeps the position.
Nastul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nastul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nastul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nastul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aleksandrowicz, who protects the arm well.
Nastul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nastul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrowicz is not content to let Nastul control the position.
Aleksandrowicz is looking for a sweep.
Aleksandrowicz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nastul off and has taken his back!
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!
I really don't envy Nastul right now.
Aleksandrowicz not allowing Nastul to control his hands.
Nastul is keeping busy.
Aleksandrowicz is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nastul is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lubomir Aleksandrowicz!
During a confident post fight interview, Lubomir Aleksandrowicz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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