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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 1265 p4p, 3161 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 170 p4p, 400 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Pichushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades moves into range and clinches up with Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades wants to break free but Pichushkin has control.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saades keeps the fight on the outside.
Saades with a nice calf kick.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pichushkin as he jumps to the side.
As Saades tries to get set, Pichushkin tries to push him back and clinch up but Saades manages to avoid the attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saades tests Pichushkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saades throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades shoots in but Pichushkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pichushkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Saades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Saades scoring well with a low kick there.
Pichushkin gets caught napping as Saades dives in and scores a takedown. Pichushkin manages to retain guard.
Pichushkin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saades puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichushkin trying to control but Saades postures up.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saades is controlling the pace.
Pichushkin is holding on to half guard well.
Saades thows a huge punch but Pichushkin dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saades looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Saades defends easily.
Pichushkin has Saades pulled in close to control his posture.
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pichushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saades is one step ahead there.
Saades trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saades passes into half guard.
Saades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pichushkin keeps working.
Saades throwing shots but Pichushkin is blocking nicely.
Saades trying to control the action but Pichushkin is working from the bottom.
Saades stands up and beckons Pichushkin to join him on the feet.
Saades darts in looking for a takedown but Pichushkin gets double underhooks and turns Saades into the cage.
We've been informed that Saades has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.
Saades misses with a right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pichushkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saades, pushing him back against the cage.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades tries for a takedown but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks.
Saades fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pichushkin gets underhooks to prevent Saades's takedown attempt.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Saades.
Pichushkin cracks Saades with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin scores with a shot to the side of Saades's head.
Pichushkin lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin avoids the elbow strike from Saades, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Saades.
Saades misses with the head strike.
Saades breaks from the clinch.
Pichushkin rushes Saades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pichushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pichushkin pushes Saades up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saades - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saades tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saades pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pichushkin gets to his feet - Saades follows without any prompting.
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a hook to the body.
Saades is breathing heavily.
Pichushkin avoiding damage as Saades throws knees to the body.
Saades tries to land knees in the clinch but Pichushkin avoids the damage to the body.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin lands a shot to the body.
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Pichushkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saades can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Saades tries to pull guard but Pichushkin won't allow it.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Saades taking a breather.
Saades blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Saades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saades.
Saades avoids the head kick by Pichushkin.
Saades lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pichushkin throws a solid leg kick but Saades takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pichushkin.
Pichushkin moves into the clinch.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pichushkin to keep the fight standing.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saades.
Pichushkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saadess head.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saades successfully pulls guard.
Pichushkin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pichushkin has Saades in his guard.
Pichushkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin slips nicely into half guard.
Pichushkin is working for a kimura but Saades is defending it quite comfortably.
Saades tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
Pichushkin drops an elbow to the side of Saades's head.
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pichushkin looks to land a strike but Saades avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Saades is trying to control the position but Pichushkin postures up.
Pichushkin is looking to stand up but Saades won't let him.
Saades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pichushkin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pichushkin tries to bum rush Saades with a series of wild strikes but Saades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pichushkin tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
Pichushkin throws a head kick but Saades moves out of range.
Saades misses with a takedown attempt - Pichushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saades lands a head kick!
Saades rushes Pichushkin and presses him up against the cage.
Saades controlling the action here for a moment.
Saades blocking some punches.
Pichushkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Saades breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin tries to clinch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pichushkin as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pichushkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saades or perhaps it was just good defense by Pichushkin, which made it look bad.
Saades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Pichushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.
Saades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pichushkin misses with a two punch combination.
Saades fails with the takedown
and Pichushkin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saades is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pichushkin is defending well.
Pichushkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades can't get the takedown.
Saades trying to control the position but instead, Pichushkin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saades into the cage.
Saades is trying to maintain a safe position but Pichushkin gets an underhook and turns Saades into the cage.
Saades seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin has Saades pressed against the cage, preventing Saades from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Pichushkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
A short right from Pichushkin.
Saades wants to get back to striking at distance but Pichushkin won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pichushkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Saades lands a body punch.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin digs a right hand underneath Saades's ribcage. Saades let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saades wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Alexander Pichushkin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Pichushkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pichushkin to keep the fight standing.
Pichushkin gets through Saades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Octavio Saades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pichushkin blocks a body shot from Saades.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pichushkin, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
A victorious Alexander Pichushkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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