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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Goranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Ismailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Goranov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Ismailov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goranov misses with a takedown attempt - Ismailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ismailov shoots for a takedown but Goranov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ismailov throws a right hand that Goranov ducks under and follows up with a left that Goranov also avoids with ease.
Goranov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goranov tries to keep at a distance but Ismailov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goranov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goranov.
Nice cross by Goranov.
Ismailov lands with a good body shot.
Alexander Goranov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goranov instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goranov is working for takedown but Ismailov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ismailov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goranov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goranov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ismailov.
Goranov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goranov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goranov throwing shots but Ismailov is blocking nicely.
Ismailov tries to kick Goranov off in order to stand up. Goranov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ismailov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goranov.
Goranov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ismailov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goranov looking to control but instead Ismailov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Goranov wants to pass the guard but Ismailov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov is trying to stand.
Goranov tries to stand and escape but Ismailov is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goranov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Goranov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ismailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ismailov ducks right into an uppercut from Goranov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goranov tries to clinch but Ismailov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov shoots for a takedown but Ismailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Goranov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goranov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ismailov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goranov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goranov is looking to clinch but Ismailov is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Goranov. Those never looked like landing.
Goranov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ismailov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ismailov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goranov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Academy of Combat that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Goranov won't allow Ismailov to get back to his feet.
Ismailov is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Goranov presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Goranov pulls Ismailov into guard.
Ismailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goranov is keeping the position for now.
Goranov is trying to control the position but Ismailov postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goranov is on top in guard.
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!
Goranov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ismailov is keeping the position for now.
Goranov trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goranov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Goranov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Goranov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ismailov drops his hands momentarily and Goranov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ismailov takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goranov.
Ismailov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goranov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ismailov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goranov defends it nicely.
Ismailov pushes Goranov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Goranov breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goranov.
Ismailov moves into range and clinches up with Goranov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Goranov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goranov breaks from the clinch.
Goranov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ismailov lands with a nice body punch.
Goranov gets tackled into the ropes by Ismailov. Ismailov maintains the clinch.
Ismailov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goranov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexander Goranov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.
Ismailov pushes Goranov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Goranov.
Goranov breaks from the clinch.
Goranov instigates a clinch.
Ismailov gets underhooks to prevent Goranov's takedown attempt.
Goranov gets control of Ismailov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goranov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goranov controls Ismailov momentarily but Ismailov frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ismailov wants to pass the guard but Goranov is keeping the position.
Goranov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ismailov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goranov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ismailov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov trying to keep a closed guard but Ismailov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Goranov just wasn't active enough.
Goranov clinches with his opponent.
Ismailov pulls guard.
Goranov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goranov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goranov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goranov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ismailov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goranov has Ismailov in his guard.
Ismailov prevents Goranov from getting back to his feet.
Goranov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ismailov is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goranov tries to kick Ismailov off but Ismailov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ismailov is thwarting Goranov's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Goranov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goranov darts in looking for a takedown but Ismailov gets double underhooks and turns Goranov into the ropes.
Goranov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ismailov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goranov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ismailov can turn it around.
Ismailov has hold of one of Goranov's legs. Goranov is fighting the takedown attempt but Ismailov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Goranov is adopting a defensive guard.
Ismailov slips nicely into half guard.
Goranov wants to control but Ismailov is keeping busy.
Goranov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goranov is controlling Ismailov's posture.
Goranov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ismailov has picked Goranov up and slammed him! Goranov can't keep hold of the triangle and Ismailov manages to pass to side control!
Goranov gets back to half guard.
Ismailov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goranov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goranov trying to control here.
Goranov is trying to get back to full guard.
Goranov trying to control here.
Goranov pushes Ismailov off looking to stand but Ismailov dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov is looking to control Ismailov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goranov avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Goranov.
Goranov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goranov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ismailov.
Goranov tries to clinch up but Ismailov circles away and keeps his distance.
Goranov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ismailov is looking for a takedown.
Ismailov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander Goranov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ismailov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goranov.
Ismailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Goranov.
Ismailov wants a takedown but no success here.
Goranov gets underhooks to prevent Ismailov's takedown attempt.
Goranov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goranov lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goranov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexander Goranov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ismailov wants a takedown.
Goranov decides to pull guard.
Ismailov is fighting to break Goranov's control of his arms but Goranov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ismailov won't allow Goranov to get back to his feet.
Goranov controls Ismailov momentarily but Ismailov frees himself.
Goranov is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goranov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ismailov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goranov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goranov jumps into guard, dragging Ismailov to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Goranov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ismailov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ismailov wants it to stay on the feet.
Goranov tries to clinch up but Ismailov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ismailov tries to keep at a distance but Goranov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ismailov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Goranov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goranov decides to pull guard.
Goranov controls Ismailov momentarily but Ismailov frees himself.
Goranov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ismailov!
Ismailov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goranov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ismailov because Goranov loaded up on that one.
Goranov misses with a head shot.
Goranov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Goranov throwing strikes but Ismailov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Goranov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goranov wants to free his trapped foot but Ismailov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Goranov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goranov seems to be looking for submissions.
Goranov works his way into full mount!
Ismailov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Goranov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Goranov throws some wild stikes that Ismailov manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Goranov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ismailov because Goranov loaded up on that one.
Goranov has control of Ismailov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ismailov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goranov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ismailov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Goranov raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov is trying to stand.
Ismailov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Goranov.
Goranov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goranov looking to control but Ismailov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ismailov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Goranov had his way with Magomed Ismailov in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Goranov with that takedown attempt.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ismailov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goranov circles away.
A jab from Goranov misses.
Goranov moves into the clinch successfully.
Goranov wants to take the fight to the mat but Ismailov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ismailov jumps guard.
Goranov connects with a couple of short punches.
Goranov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ismailov is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ismailov's head.
Goranov looking to sit in guard and control but Ismailov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ismailov stops Goranov from standing up.
Goranov has his hands on Ismailov's head, controlling the position.
Goranov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goranov working for submissions but it's allowed Ismailov to get to half guard.
Goranov wants to get back to full guard.
Goranov is staying active underneath Ismailov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goranov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov wants to control but Goranov is keeping him busy.
Ismailov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goranov is just riding it out for now. Ismailov eventually gives up the hold.
Magomed Ismailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goranov pushes Ismailov off looking to stand but Ismailov dives back in and keeps control.
Alexander Goranov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goranov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ismailov is working away from the top position though.
Goranov is in trouble now - Ismailov has advanced to mount!
Goranov is trying to escape the mount.
Ismailov avoids the attempt from Goranov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Goranov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goranov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Goranov!
Alexander Goranov retains his light heavyweight title!
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