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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 2344 p4p, 2138 weight class) and Charlie Chan (ranked 337 p4p, 309 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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188 cm 33 205 25 - 23 - 0 |
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184 cm 30 180 18 - 17 - 0 |
Decent wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT 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 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan lands a jab to the head.
Alexandrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chan. Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Chan. Beautiful body shot. Alexandrov closes the distance looking to clinch and Chan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking. Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Chan lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandrov seems unphased.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt - Alexandrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Chan blocks a body shot from Alexandrov. This has been an exciting period of action! Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
Chan wants a takedown but no success here.
Chan working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice inside leg kick there by Alexandrov. That's going to slow Chan down. Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Chan shoots in but Alexandrov avoids the takedown attempt easily. It looked like Alexandrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan. Alexandrov wants to clinch. Alexandrov tries to sprawl but Chan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Chan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alexandrov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charlie Chan! A less than humble Charlie Chan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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