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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 2644 p4p, 1929 weight class) and Vincenzo Lambrucci (ranked 343 p4p, 254 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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8 - 7 - 0 |
World class boxer
Cardio machine
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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincenzo Lambrucci!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov scores with a body shot.
Lambrucci drives through and clinches with Alexandrov against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambrucci.
A bit of stalling here from Lambrucci.
Alexandrov stalling against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Lambrucci tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov pushes Lambrucci back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Lambrucci tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lambrucci controls his hands.
Lambrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambrucci.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Lambrucci scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov is looking to control Lambrucci's arms but Lambrucci gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lambrucci blocks it.
Lambrucci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lambrucci lands with a light punch inside.
Lambrucci lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lambrucci.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambrucci.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambrucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambrucci can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Lambrucci tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov cracks Lambrucci with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Lambrucci has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov forces Lambrucci back against the ropes and clinches.
Lambrucci misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci lands a body punch.
Lambrucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Lambrucci working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Lambrucci misses.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Lambrucci leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Lambrucci lands a nice uppercut.
Lambrucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov presses Lambrucci against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Lambrucci as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lambrucci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambrucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lambrucci avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lambrucci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov trying to land knees to the body.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambrucci swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambrucci just leaning against Alexandrov, taking a breather.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Lambrucci tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Lambrucci back against the ropes.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Lambrucci scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambrucci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lambrucci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambrucci's elbow.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lambrucci controls the action.
Lambrucci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lambrucci scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambrucci misses with a body punch.
Lambrucci swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lambrucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Lambrucci - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Lambrucci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Lambrucci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Lambrucci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lambrucci tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lambrucci as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Lambrucci works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alexandrov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambrucci's brow.
Lambrucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambrucci's elbow.
Lambrucci misses with a body punch.
Lambrucci tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambrucci lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lambrucci as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Lambrucci managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambrucci tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Lambrucci back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambrucci lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lambrucci digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lambrucci looking to stall.
Lambrucci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lambrucci lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Lambrucci.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lambrucci stalling in the clinch.
Lambrucci tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Lambrucci tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambrucci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vincenzo Lambrucci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lambrucci lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambrucci is looking to control Alexandrov's arms but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lambrucci has his back to the ropes.
Alexandrov works on Lambrucci's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Lambrucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vincenzo Lambrucci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lambrucci is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Lambrucci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lambrucci lands a body shot.
Lambrucci works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Lambrucci.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Lambrucci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lambrucci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Vincenzo Lambrucci!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Vincenzo Lambrucci!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Vincenzo Lambrucci!
Vincenzo Lambrucci wins by unanimous decision!
Vincenzo Lambrucci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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