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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Sabanov (ranked 3693 p4p, 24542 weight class) and Victor Alexander (ranked 408 p4p, 507 weight class). Victor Alexander will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sabanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Alexander !
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Sabanov has Alexander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sabanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabanov is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sabanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sabanov.
A knee to the head by Alexander .
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Alexander with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
Sabanov looking for a takedown.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Sabanov is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sabanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabanov blocks a body shot from Alexander .
Sabanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sabanov's defenses.
Sabanov is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabanov is looking for a takedown.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sabanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Alexander .
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Sabanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sabanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sabanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexander pinned against the cage. Alexander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sabanov is breathing heavily.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alexander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Alexander .
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sabanov's face.
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sabanov's face.
Sabanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Alexander dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Sabanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Sabanov in a clinch.
Sabanov looking for a takedown.
Alexander lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sabanov is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabanov can't get the takedown.
Sabanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Sabanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alexander .
Alexander tries to work over Sabanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Sabanov controls the action.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sabanov blocks a body shot from Alexander .
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sabanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Victor Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabanov controls his hands.
Alexander landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sergey Sabanov has been cut.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabanov is rocked!
Sabanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Sabanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Sabanov avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Sabanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sabanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Sabanov avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Sabanov's takedown attempt.
Sabanov can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexander scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sabanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle.
Alexander pushes Sabanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Sabanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexander rushes Sabanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabanov wants a takedown.
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sabanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sabanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Sabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Alexander .
Sabanov wants a takedown.
Alexander drops Sabanov with a big knee straight up the middle! Sabanov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sabanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alexander pushes Sabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander tries a body shot but Sabanov blocks it.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Sabanov shrugs off.
Alexander lands an elbow that stopped Sabanov in his tracks for a moment.
Sabanov tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sabanov.
Alexander lands a nice elbow.
Alexander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sabanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sabanov is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Sabanov shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabanov prevents a body shot from Alexander .
Sabanov is trying to trip Alexander . He has hold of a leg but Alexander is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sabanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sabanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sabanov wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sabanov is controlling him.
Sabanov wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabanov throwing strikes but missing.
Sabanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sabanov stops Alexander from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sabanov tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sabanov.
Sabanov fails with the takedown.
Sergey Sabanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexander drives through and clinches with Sabanov against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexander 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Alexander !
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