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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Ignashov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Azazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azazel has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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266 lbs
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227 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Ignashov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Azazel!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azazel checks the leg kick.
Azazel avoids a kick to the body.
Azazel gets the takedown into side control.
Azazel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignashov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Azazel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignashov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Azazel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Azazel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignashov, who protects the arm well.
Azazel tries for a kimura but Ignashov is defending well.
Ignashov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov wants to free his trapped foot but Azazel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azazel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignashov wants to stand up but Azazel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Azazel is looking for a sweep. Ignashov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azazel trying to hold on to Ignashov's head to control him but Ignashov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignashov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azazel defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ignashov darts in and clinches Azazel up against the cage.
Ignashov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azazel.
Ignashov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Ignashov.
Azazel looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azazel's defenses.
It looks like The Azazel has been cut.
Ignashov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ignashov lands an elbow inside that Azazel shrugs off.
Ignashov lands a knee to the body.
Ignashov crunches a lovely knee into Azazel's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Ignashov.
Nice elbow from Ignashov.
Ignashov lands a knee to the body.
Azazel fails to pull guard.
Ignashov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ignashov lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Ignashov.
Ignashov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ignashov landing knees to the body.
Ignashov with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azazel fails to pull guard.
Ignashov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ignashov.
Ignashov landing knees to the head.
Ignashov prevents a body shot from Azazel.
Ignashov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azazel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexey Ignashov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Azazel.
Azazel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ignashov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azazel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignashov's waist but Ignashov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azazel off to one side.
Azazel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignashov tries to clinch up.
Ignashov tries to clinch up.
Ignashov is looking to clinch but Azazel is avoiding it.
Ignashov doesn't manage to clinch there - Azazel circles away.
Azazel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignashov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ignashov throws a leg kick but Azazel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignashov throws the kick towards the body but Azazel avoids it.
Azazel throws a leg kick but Ignashov checks it.
Azazel checks the leg kick.
Ignashov tries to land a front kick but Azazel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignashov blocks a leg kick.
Ignashov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignashov throws a chopping leg kick but Azazel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignashov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignashov tries to clinch but Azazel moves out of range.
Azazel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignashov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Ignashov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Azazel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ignashov misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignashov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignashov is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Azazel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ignashov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ignashov trying to land knees to the body.
Azazel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ignashov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ignashov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ignashov.
Ignashov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azazel is trying to break free.
Ignashov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Azazel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ignashov prevents it.
Alexey Ignashov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Azazel.
Azazel is breathing heavily.
Ignashov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azazel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ignashov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov lands an elbow just above Azazel 's eye.
Ignashov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ignashov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ignashov lands an elbow inside.
Ignashov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ignashov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ignashov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Azazel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ignashov lands a knee to the head.
Azazel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Azazel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignashov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azazel jumps guard but Ignashov stands there with Azazel around his waist. Azazel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ignashov landing knees to the head.
Ignashov tries to land knees in the clinch but Azazel avoids the damage to the body.
Azazel taking a breather.
Ignashov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Azazel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ignashov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Azazel tries to pull guard but Ignashov won't allow it.
Azazel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignashov's elbow.
Ignashov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azazel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alexey Ignashov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov lands a nice knee to the body.
Azazel managing to block the knees to the body from Ignashov.
Azazel managing to block the knees to the body from Ignashov.
Ignashov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azazel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ignashov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Azazel takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azazel fails to pull guard.
Ignashov landing knees to the body.
Azazel taking a breather.
Ignashov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Azazel tries a body shot but Ignashov blocks it.
Azazel takes an elbow to the temple.
Ignashov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azazel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Azazel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ignashov walks away with a smile on his face. Azazel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azazel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignashov throws a head kick that misses.
Alexey Ignashov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azazel fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azazel misses with a looping right.
Ignashov scores with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azazel.
Ignashov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexey Ignashov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azazel looks for a takedown but Ignashov sprawls well.
Ignashov throws a leg kick which misses Azazel's front leg but catches the back leg as Azazel tries to avoid it.
Ignashov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignashov tries to clinch but Azazel is having none of it.
Ignashov misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Azazel misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignashov!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignashov misses with a head kick.
Ignashov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azazel blocks a head kick by Ignashov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Ignashov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Azazel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ignashov feints and then cracks Azazel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azazel down.
Ignashov wants to clinch.
Ignashov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Ignashov.
An inside leg kick from Ignashov misses.
Azazel checks the leg kick.
Ignashov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignashov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azazel fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignashov wants to clinch.
Azazel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Ignashov misses
and Azazel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ignashov tries to roll over but Azazel keeps him under control.
Ignashov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Azazel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Azazel!
Ignashov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azazel is putting a hurting on Ignashov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Azazel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignashov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azazel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ignashov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azazel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov is defending against the submission attempts here by Azazel.
Azazel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ignashov can't escape the position.
Azazel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ignashov is on top in guard.
Azazel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignashov is pushing down on Azazel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azazel is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignashov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azazel with the active half guard here but Ignashov passes nicely into side control.
Azazel is looking for a sweep.
Azazel is trying to control Ignashov's posture but Ignashov avoids it.
The Azazel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azazel is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexey Ignashov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ignashov decides to stand back up. Ignashov steps back and let's Azazel get back to his feet.
Ignashov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azazel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignashov can pounce on him.
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 Alexey Ignashov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ignashov, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Ignashov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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