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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 2925 p4p, 22340 weight class) and Connor McDavid (ranked 378 p4p, 692 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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10 - 3 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from McDavid.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDavid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDavid misses with a hook.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
McDavid scores with a shot to the body.
McDavid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov needs to keep his hands up - McDavid had a free shot at his head there.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
McDavid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - McDavid circles away.
A head kick misses from McDavid.
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Alexandrov back into the ropes.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
McDavid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for McDavid.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandrov under the eye.
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged McDavid in a clinch.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from McDavid.
McDavid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDavid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDavid connects with a leg kick.
McDavid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but McDavid moves out of range.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDavid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexandrov's hands.
McDavid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDavid cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
Alexandrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
McDavid circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDavid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexandrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and McDavid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDavid throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDavid lands a right hand.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDavid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McDavid throws a leg kick that misses.
McDavid moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor McDavid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDavid pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike.
McDavid gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Well,Alexandrov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid lands with a left to the head.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into McDavid's ribcage.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDavid avoids it.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but McDavid improves position.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid lands a body shot.
Alexandrov presses McDavid against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov works on McDavid's body with a couple of short punches.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov digs a right hand into McDavid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDavid's gas tank.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDavid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Alexandrov.
Well McDavid 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Connor McDavid, 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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FIGHT
RATING
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