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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alffa Splenden (ranked 2010 p4p, 2134 weight class) and Sasha Petrov (ranked 147 p4p, 150 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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146
4 - 0 - 0 |
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142
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alffa Splenden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Splenden as Petrov shoots in.
Splenden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Splenden leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Splenden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Splenden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alffa Splenden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Petrov.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Splenden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Splenden counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Splenden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Splenden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Splenden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Splenden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sasha Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Splenden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Splenden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Splenden misses the target.
Splenden throws a shot to the body.
Splenden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Splenden wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Splenden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sasha Petrov has been cut.
Splenden connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Splenden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Splenden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Splenden was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Splenden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Splenden throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splenden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
Splenden passes Petrov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Splenden working the head and body with strikes.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Splenden has control of the leg.
Splenden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Splenden manages to get himself to full guard.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Splenden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Splenden tries to get out of the position.
Splenden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Splenden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Splenden has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Splenden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Splenden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Splenden wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov works over Splenden with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
Petrov cracks Splenden with a solid left hand.
Petrov landing with the ground and pound.
Splenden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.
Splenden stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Splenden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Splenden is aware though and is defending well.
Splenden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splenden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Splenden scoring with some ground and pound.
Splenden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Splenden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Splenden controlling him for the moment.
Splenden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Splenden wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Splenden is rocked!
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Splenden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Splenden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrov gets to his feet and stands over Splenden, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Splenden felt that one! Petrov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Splenden from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Petrov!
Our winner, Sasha Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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