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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Pushkin (ranked 32 p4p, 90 weight class) and Minato Tokugawa (ranked 4 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Pushkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pushkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokugawa misses.
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushkin slips a jab from Tokugawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin closes the distance and clinches up with Tokugawa, looking for a takedown. Pushkin pushes Tokugawa against the cage but Tokugawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Tokugawa. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Pushkin keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch.
Minato Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pushkin pushes Tokugawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Pushkin pulls guard successfully.
Pushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokugawa is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pushkin is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin works his way into side control.
Pushkin wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping him busy.
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pushkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Pushkin is looking to advance position but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Pushkin wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tokugawa wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pushkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa is controlling Pushkin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pushkin trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away.
Tokugawa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokugawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksandr Pushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pushkin is defended easily by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pushkin decides to pull guard.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up.
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pushkin working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Tokugawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pushkin controls Tokugawa momentarily but Tokugawa frees himself.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokugawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokugawa trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pushkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pushkin has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Tokugawa is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokugawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tokugawa is continuing to stall.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch.
Pushkin is looking to counter the offense by Tokugawa and move into the clinch.
Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin fails with the takedown.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tokugawa wants to clinch
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tokugawa's guard.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Tokugawa tries to pass.
Tokugawa is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tokugawa won't be happy with that.
Pushkin laying and praying for a moment but Tokugawa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Pushkin keeps him under control.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokugawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa is still trying to improve position.
Tokugawa moves into full guard.
Tokugawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Tokugawa wants to stand up but Pushkin is controlling him.
Tokugawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pushkin controls the pace.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin pushes down on Tokugawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokugawa won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Tokugawa trying to control here.
Pushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokugawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Pushkin is trying to control. Tokugawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
Pushkin is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now.
Pushkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pushkin moves into full mount! Tokugawa won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up.
Tokugawa prevents Pushkin from taking his back.
Tokugawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Tokugawa is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin wants to take Tokugawa's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin controlling his opponent.
Pushkin fails to advance to Tokugawa's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tokugawa scores with a hook to the body. Pushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Tokugawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pushkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away.
Pushkin gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tokugawa!
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Tokugawa is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away.
Tokugawa tries to reverse the position but Pushkin maintains control.
Tokugawa wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tokugawa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pushkin.
Tokugawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin working Tokugawa over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin wants to finish this one by submission but Tokugawa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushkin.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away.
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tokugawa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tokugawa and Pushkin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pushkin works to advance to full mount. Tokugawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tokugawa is holding on tight.
Pushkin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tokugawa's face.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away.
Pushkin has isolated one of Tokugawa's arms. Tokugawa looking to fight him off but Pushkin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandr Pushkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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