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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed The Big T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Big T comes to the cage accompanied by Bad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmed The Big T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ovechkin misses the target.
The Big T dodges the punch combination from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin shoots in looking for a takedown. The Big T tries to sprawl out of it but Ovechkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Big T manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ovechkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Big T avoids it really well and circles away.
The Big T throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ovechkin.
Ovechkin misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovechkin shoots in for a double leg but The Big T sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akhmed The Big T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ovechkin.
The Big T scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ovechkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Big T postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ovechkin has momentary wrist control but The Big T slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin keeping full guard, as The Big T tries to pass.
The Big T is looking to work some ground and pound but Ovechkin has wrist control.
The Big T works over Ovechkin with some ground and pound from guard.
The Big T looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ovechkin wants to stand but The Big T is controlling the position.
Ovechkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Big T is aware though and is defending well.
The Big T avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Big T landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Big T is looking to work some ground and pound but Ovechkin has wrist control.
The Big T scoring with some ground and pound.
Ovechkin keeping moving, preventing The Big T from controlling successfully.
Ovechkin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ovechkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ovechkin is trying to control the position but The Big T postures up.
Ovechkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ovechkin looks gassed!
Ovechkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Big T can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Big T trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovechkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ovechkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Big T counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ovechkin's guard now.
The Big T works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from The Big T.
The Big T is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ovechkin tries to hold on but The Big T postures up.
The Big T won't let Ovechkin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Big T fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ovechkin is looking to get to half guard.
The Big T with shots to the head and body - Ovechkin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ovechkin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ovechkin can't escape the position.
The Big T sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Big T working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed The Big T dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ovechkin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ovechkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ovechkin misses with a double jab
and The Big T counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Big T.
Ovechkin has his hands on The Big T's head, controlling the position.
Ovechkin working a defensive guard here.
Ovechkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Ovechkin wants to sweep here but The Big T controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin trying to control the position.
Ovechkin keeping moving, preventing The Big T from controlling successfully.
Ovechkin has his foot on The Big T's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Big T works his way back into a safe position though.
Ovechkin is looking for a triangle but The Big T pushes his legs off easily.
The Big T tries to free his leg and advance position but Ovechkin is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ovechkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ovechkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Big T counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Big T content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin trying to control but The Big T postures up.
Ovechkin gets full guard.
The Big T trying to control but Ovechkin is working from the bottom.
The Big T pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ovechkin is keeping the position for now.
The Big T preventing the sweep.
The Big T chips away with some ground and pound.
Ovechkin trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ovechkin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ovechkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ovechkin striking from his own guard.
Ovechkin wants to sweep here but The Big T controlling him for the moment.
The Big T has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Big T trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Big T cracks Ovechkin with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ovechkin trying to keep a closed guard but The Big T is proving a slippery customer.
Ovechkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Big T doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Big T manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ovechkin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Big T escapes and throws Ovechkin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Akhmed The Big T overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Big T lands an elbow.
Ovechkin can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed The Big T dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jab from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Big T counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ovechkin!
Ovechkin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ovechkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Big T works his way into full mount!
Ovechkin wants to control but The Big T is having none of it.
Ovechkin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Big T is staying active.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Big T landing strikes from the mount and Ovechkin is in trouble!
Ovechkin tries to lock up and control but The Big T gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ovechkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ovechkin tries to hold on but The Big T pushes him away.
Ovechkin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ovechkin is in a horrible position here. The Big T smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ovechkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Big T lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ovechkin hang on?
The Big T lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ovechkin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The Big T avoids the attempt from Ovechkin to control.
The Big T controlling from mount.
The Big T is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ovechkin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Big T won't let Ovechkin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ovechkin tries to hold on but The Big T postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin is looking to get to half guard.
You get the feeling that Ovechkin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The Big T with shots to the head and body - Ovechkin looks very uncomfortable down there.
The Big T avoids the attempt from Ovechkin to control.
The Big T controlling his opponent.
Ovechkin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alexander Ovechkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhmed The Big T is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ovechkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ovechkin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The Big T wants to free his trapped foot but Ovechkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ovechkin actively working from the bottom here.
The Big T blocks the strikes from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin is trying to stand.
Ovechkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Big T takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhmed The Big T showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Big T, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhmed The Big T!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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