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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Romanov (ranked 3395 p4p, 3001 weight class) and Hamza Alghool (ranked 376 p4p, 331 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Romanov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hamza Alghool!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool can't find room to land a body shot as Romanov controls the action.
Alghool tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanov avoids the damage to the body.
Alghool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
Alghool tries to throw a body punch but Romanov avoids it by throwing Alghool back against the cage.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
Alghool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romanov duly obliges.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Alghool closes the distance and clinches.
Alghool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alghool looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alghool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling him.
Alghool struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alghool has double underhooks.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alghool prevents Romanov from breaking the clinch.
Alghool leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Alghool.
Alghool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Alghool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alghool - that landed with a thud.
Alghool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alghool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Alghool has Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alghool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Alghool.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov is trying to break free.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romanov is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alghool avoiding damage.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Alghool slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alghool looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Alghool avoids nicely.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alghool.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Alghool's head back.
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Stalling in the clinch from Alghool.
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alghool moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alghool breaks the clinch.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alghool drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage.
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Alghool.
Alghool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Alghool tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Alghool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alghool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romanov tries to circle away but Alghool has him pinned against the cage.
Hamza Alghool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Alghool.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alghool in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Alghool lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov letting Alghool take a breather here.
Alghool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alghool pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alghool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Alghool presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alghool closes the distance and clinches.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
Alghool using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Romanov letting Alghool take a breather here.
Alghool pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alghool lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alghool has managed to clinch.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romanov is defending well for now.
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alghool instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Alghool.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Alghool darts in and clinches Romanov up against the cage.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Alghool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Alghool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alghool clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanov sets himself, and Alghool steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alghool rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alghool forces Romanov back against the cage and clinches.
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov swings for the body but Alghool moves out of range.
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Romanov back into the cage.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Alghool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Romanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alghool lands a shoulder strike.
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Alghool avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
Alghool lands with a light punch inside.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Alghool stalling.
Romanov tries a body shot but Alghool blocks it.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
Alghool rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Romanov stalling in the clinch but Alghool improves position.
Alghool's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanov blocks an elbow strike from Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alghool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov is trying to force a seperation but Alghool has the dominant position.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanov tries to circle away but Alghool has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alghool tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Alghool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alghool has double underhooks.
Romanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alghool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Romanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alghool 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool!
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energy
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