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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Righty Handy (ranked 826 p4p, 102 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 932 p4p, 116 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Biggie Righty Handy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Handy stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexandrov. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Handy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Handy blocking some punches.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been hearing reports that Handy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alexandrov lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Biggie Righty Handy has been cut.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Handy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Handy as Alexandrov shoots in.
Handy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexandrov manages to circle out of the way.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Handy looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handy.
Handy is looking to counter the offense by Alexandrov and move into the clinch.
Handy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Handy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandrov somewhat.
Handy slips under a jab.
Handy tries to counter by clinching up but Alexandrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexandrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexandrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handy blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Handy misses.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Handy connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov lands a jab to Handy's midsection.
Alexandrov jabs at Handy's body.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Handy.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Alexandrov tries to get set, Handy tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexandrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Alexandrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Handy rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Handy does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Alexandrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Handy.
Handy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handy moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handy, pushing him back against the cage.
Handy tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Handy back against the cage.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handy.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov tightens his grip and picks Handy up, before dumping him to the ground. Handy manages to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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!
Handy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Handy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Handy blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alexandrov misses with a straight left.
Handy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexandrov manages to circle out of the way.
Handy misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handy moves away.
Alexandrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Handy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Handy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alexandrov is looking to control Handy but Handy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alexandrov scores with punches from the back.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Handy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the head.
Alexandrov struggling to land strikes to the head as Handy covers up.
Handy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Well, with Alexandrov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Handy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alexandrov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Alexandrov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Handy covering up well and avoiding damage.
Alexandrov misses with punches from the back.
Handy trying to control the position but Alexandrov manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is landing with strikes from the back.
Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov missing with strikes.
Handy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handy has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the back.
Alexandrov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Handy could be in trouble here!
Alexandrov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Handy to escape the position.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Even with his hooks in, Alexandrov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alexandrov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Alexandrov scores with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov punishes Handy with strikes from the back mount.
Even with his hooks in, Alexandrov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Handy rolls, trying to escape but Alexandrov keeps control of the position.
Alexandrov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the head.
Handy covering up well under a series of strikes from Alexandrov.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Alexandrov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Alexandrov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov looking to hold on to the position here but Handy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Handy working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working Handy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Handy blocks nicely.
Alexandrov distracts Handy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alexandrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handy circles away.
Handy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handy is looking to counter the offense by Alexandrov and move into the clinch.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handy stops a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Handy manages to get underhooks.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Handy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Handy.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Handy is defending well.
Alexandrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggie Righty Handy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov is working Handy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov postures up.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handy keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov advances to half guard.
Handy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexey Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Handy.
Handy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handy tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Handy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Handy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexandrov has Handy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Handy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Handy misses with a body punch.
Handy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Handy tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Handy back against the cage.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Handy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Handy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexandrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
Alexey Alexandrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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