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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 602 p4p, 680 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 73 p4p, 82 weight class). Dispatch Regulator is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Doon Hicky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dispatch Regulator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rozhkov.
Good shot there by Rozhkov.
A big left from Rozhkov misses.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a single leg into guard. Dispatch Regulator didn't expect that.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to keep Rozhkov in close.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dispatch Regulator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Dispatch Regulator keeps moving.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position here.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Rozhkov throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rozhkov's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!
Rozhkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dispatch Regulator advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator trying to mount his opponent but Rozhkov defends it.
Dispatch Regulator thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dispatch Regulator throws a strike but Rozhkov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dispatch Regulator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rozhkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dispatch Regulator preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov is trying to keep Dispatch Regulator in close.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to work some ground and pound but Rozhkov has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dispatch Regulator takes one on the button.
Dispatch Regulator ducks under a wild hook from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rozhkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dispatch Regulator is quick to defend against it.
Dispatch Regulator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dispatch Regulator tried to score with a low kick but Rozhkov checks it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick
and Rozhkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Dispatch Regulator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rozhkov connects with a nice short shot to Dispatch Regulator's temple.
Rozhkov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dispatch Regulator still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dispatch Regulator has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control for a moment but Rozhkov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozhkov is staying active underneath Dispatch Regulator, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rozhkov.
Rozhkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator passes Rozhkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rozhkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rozhkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Dispatch Regulator catches Rozhkov right on the button with a cross.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Dispatch Regulator moved out of range.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dispatch Regulator can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dispatch Regulator raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dispatch Regulator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a sloppy head kick and Rozhkov moves out of range easily.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut. Rozhkov saw that one coming.
Rozhkov throws a looping overhand right but Dispatch Regulator ducks down to avoid it.
Rozhkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dispatch Regulator doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov closes the distance and clinches up with Dispatch Regulator, looking for a takedown. Rozhkov pushes Dispatch Regulator against the cage but Dispatch Regulator circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozhkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rozhkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dispatch Regulator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozhkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dispatch Regulator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
Dispatch Regulator regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rozhkov won't allow Dispatch Regulator to sweep him here.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dispatch Regulator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rozhkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Dispatch Regulator keeps moving.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Dispatch Regulator blocks nicely.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dispatch Regulator wants to sweep but no luck.
Dispatch Regulator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dispatch Regulator has momentary wrist control but Rozhkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dispatch Regulator keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov cracks Dispatch Regulator with a solid left hand.
Dispatch Regulator controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
Rozhkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozhkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dispatch Regulator's guard.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dispatch Regulator's head.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov wants to take a breather but Dispatch Regulator is having none of it.
Dispatch Regulator desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Dispatch Regulator dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is thwarting Dispatch Regulator's attempts to control the position.
Dispatch Regulator wants to get back to full guard.
Rozhkov is keen to just control but Dispatch Regulator is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dispatch Regulator keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dispatch Regulator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
A countering left hand to the body from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Dispatch Regulator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozhkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rozhkov misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dispatch Regulator throws an overhand right that lands on Rozhkov's shoulder, as Rozhkov tries to avoid the shot.
Rozhkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dispatch Regulator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rozhkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozhkov.
A little jabbing left from Dispatch Regulator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dispatch Regulator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dispatch Regulator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dispatch Regulator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rozhkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dispatch Regulator is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov prevents Dispatch Regulator from improving his position.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dispatch Regulator controlling the position for now.
Rozhkov trying to control from half guard but Dispatch Regulator is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to control but Rozhkov manages to pass to mount!
Rozhkov with shots to the head and body - Dispatch Regulator looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rozhkov breaks from Dispatch Regulator's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rozhkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dispatch Regulator is looking to escape.
Rozhkov throws some wild stikes that Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid easily.
Rozhkov wants to control but Dispatch Regulator has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander Rozhkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dispatch Regulator's head.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rozhkov wants to take a breather but Dispatch Regulator is having none of it.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dispatch Regulator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rozhkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Dispatch Regulator is refusing to be controlled, as Rozhkov sits in half guard.
Rozhkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Dispatch Regulator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rozhkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dispatch Regulator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rozhkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Dispatch Regulator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dispatch Regulator wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rozhkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rozhkov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rozhkov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Rozhkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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