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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandrov comes into the arena with Pelageya & Darya Moroz-Oy, da ne vecher (russian folk music) blaring out of the sound system. Hunt has chosen Smells Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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185 cm
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215 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexandrov showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Alexandrov throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexandrov's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Alexandrov wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt works over Alexandrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunt jabs at Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexandrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexandrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexandrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Alexandrov controlling him for the moment.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Hunt is controlling Alexandrov's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Hunt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Nice cross by Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Alexandrov moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt feints and then cracks Alexandrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexandrov down.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Fedor Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fedor Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexandrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Alexandrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt is looking to pass into half guard but Alexandrov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alexandrov is in guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Hunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alexandrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alexandrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexandrov trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Alexandrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alexandrov with a jab.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexandrov should have avoided that one.
Alexandrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick from Alexandrov misses.
Alexandrov throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexandrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alexandrov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexandrov some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws an elbow but Alexandrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
Alexandrov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hunt.
Check out the look on Hunt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alexandrov gets back to half guard.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexandrov defending well though.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexandrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexandrov defending well though.
Hunt blocks the strikes from Alexandrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexandrov avoid being mounted?
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunt throwing shots but Alexandrov is blocking nicely.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back!
Hunt tries to escape but Alexandrov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hunt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hunt wants to control his opponent's hands but Alexandrov gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alexandrov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Alexandrov controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alexandrov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Hunt!
Our winner, Mike Hunt, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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