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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Alexandrov Jr (ranked 1756 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 188 p4p, 161 weight class). Arturito Tampukpuk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov Jr. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandrov Jr misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Alexandrov Jr swings for the body but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
As Alexandrov Jr backs off Tampukpuk throws a huge counter combo but Alexandrov Jr manages to avoid it all.
Alexandrov Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Alexandrov Jr coming out on top.
Alexandrov Jr moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk counters with a body kick.
Alexandrov Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tampukpuk's shoulder, as Tampukpuk tries to avoid the shot.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Alexandrov Jr and move into the clinch position.
Alexandrov Jr jabs at Tampukpuk's body.
Alexandrov Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Alexandrov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampukpuk throws out the jab.
Alexandrov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tampukpuk tries to clinch but Alexandrov Jr moves out of range.
Alexandrov Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Tampukpuk does no damage.
Alexandrov Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tampukpuk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tampukpuk moves away and avoids it.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandrov Jr tries for a takedown but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tampukpuk.
Alexandrov Jr is wriggling around but Tampukpuk manages to pass to half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexandrov Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control here.
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexandrov Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandrov Jr won't allow Tampukpuk to pass to mount.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control here.
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandrov Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tampukpuk has his foot on Alexandrov Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Tampukpuk has an active guard here but Alexandrov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Alexandrov Jr winds up and cracks Tampukpuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexandrov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk moves forwards but Alexandrov Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandrov Jr.
A swing and a miss from Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body punch
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Alexandrov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov Jr.
A good leg kick by Tampukpuk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tampukpuk misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a good low kick that Alexandrov Jr was not able to check.
Tampukpuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexandrov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body shot.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tampukpuk won't allow Alexandrov Jr to get back to his feet.
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov Jr manages to kick Tampukpuk off! Tampukpuk jumps back into Alexandrov Jr's guard.
Alexandrov Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Alexandrov Jr keeps moving.
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tampukpuk has Alexandrov Jr in his guard.
Tampukpuk keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov Jr from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov Jr stays in close to Tampukpuk's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk won't let him.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Tampukpuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tampukpuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tampukpuk working for submissions but it's allowed Alexandrov Jr to get to half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandrov Jr pulls his head out easily.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alexandrov Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Tampukpuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Tampukpuk being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov Jr smiles and moves away.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a looping right.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov Jr misses the target.
Alexandrov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tampukpuk.
Alexandrov Jr gets a clinch.
Alexandrov Jr stalling.
Tampukpuk is trying to drag Alexandrov Jr to the mat but Alexandrov Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Alexandrov Jr to work.
Tampukpuk can't get the takedown.
Alexandrov Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Alexandrov Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tampukpuk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tampukpuk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tampukpuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Tampukpuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexandrov Jr cracks Tampukpuk with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Alexandrov Jr advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Alexandrov Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov Jr looks up at the clock and then as Tampukpuk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexandrov Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tampukpuk is not content to let Alexandrov Jr control the position.
Alexandrov Jr just content to control the position.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk gets back to half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Tampukpuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandrov Jr is trying to control. Tampukpuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov Jr passes into side control, despite Tampukpuk's attempt to control the position.
Tampukpuk tries to buck Alexandrov Jr off but Alexandrov Jr is having none of it.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov Jr cracks Tampukpuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
Alexandrov Jr landing a few strikes.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov Jr slows the pace down.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
A very excited looking Alexey Alexandrov Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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