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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 5051 p4p, 2895 weight class) and Brian Baker (ranked 593 p4p, 375 weight class). Brian Baker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 25 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Alexandrov counters with a leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker gets a clinch.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Baker prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker forces Alexandrov back against the ropes and clinches.
Baker blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Alexandrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baker looks winded!
Baker tries to stall but Alexandrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov is pushing Baker up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Alexandrov is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker 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.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexandrov at a distance.
Good leg kick by Alexandrov.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Baker.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexandrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Alexandrov swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker scores with a jab. Alexandrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov thumps Baker with a low kick.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker thuds his right hand into Alexandrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexandrov.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexandrov clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alexandrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Baker misses with a low kick as Alexandrov jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov misses the target.
Baker thows a leg kick but Alexandrov checks it
and Alexandrov counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Baker to the mat! Alexandrov runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Baker is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
It looked like Alexandrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baker.
It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexandrov with a body shot.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Baker.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Baker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Alexandrov lands a high kick!
Baker dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker gets tackled into the ropes by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov looks low and kicks high, catching Baker right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Baker misses with a double jab
and Alexandrov counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Baker throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov rushes Baker and presses him up against the ropes.
Baker being controlled against the ropes.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Brian Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baker 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alex Alexandrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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RATING
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