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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alesha Bojenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and imants legzda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alesha Bojenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alesha Bojenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, imants legzda!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
legzda stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Bojenko or perhaps it was just good defense by legzda which made him look bad.
Bojenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alesha Bojenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojenko slips a straight right by legzda.
legzda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
legzda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from legzda.
It looks like Alesha Bojenko has been cut.
legzda throws the left hand but Bojenko avoids the punch easily.
legzda misses with a hook.
legzda misses with a looping left.
Bojenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
legzda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
legzda throws a half hearted mid kick.
legzda misses the jab.
legzda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
legzda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
legzda misses with an uppercut.
legzda throws a shot from downtown. Bojenko moves away and avoids it.
Bojenko closes the distance and clinches up with legzda, looking for a takedown. Bojenko pushes legzda against the cage but legzda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
legzda swats away the attempt to clinch by Bojenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from legzda misses.
Bojenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
legzda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bojenko.
legzda throws a combination that misses
and Bojenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bojenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but legzda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
legzda misses with a straight left.
Bojenko slips a straight right by legzda.
legzda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
legzda misses with a double jab
and Bojenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. legzda won't be happy with that.
Bojenko is breathing heavily.
Bojenko is looking to take a break and control but legzda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
legzda tries to escape but Bojenko is in control.
legzda is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
legzda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
legzda is not content to let Bojenko control the position.
Bojenko is really struggling to control legzda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bojenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from legzda.
legzda throws out a loose jab but Bojenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
legzda throws an overhand right that lands on Bojenko's shoulder, as Bojenko tries to avoid the shot.
Bojenko moves away from the strike by legzda.
legzda misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bojenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bojenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
legzda misses with a combination
and Bojenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. legzda really felt that one!
legzda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bojenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
legzda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
imants legzda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bojenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bojenko misses with a two punch combination.
legzda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bojenko counters with a series of strikes. legzda will be more careful next time no doubt.
legzda looks to throw the jab but Bojenko is out of range.
legzda stuffs the takedown.
legzda misses with a double jab
and Bojenko counters by moving into the clinch.
legzda working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. legzda is defending well for now.
legzda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bojenko backwards.
legzda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
legzda prevents a takedown attempt there.
legzda misses with some punches.
legzda lands with a right to the head.
legzda scores with a shoulder strike.
legzda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bojenko is trying to force a seperation but legzda has the dominant position.
legzda gets through Bojenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
legzda has Bojenko pressed against the cage, preventing Bojenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
legzda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from legzda.
legzda lands with a left to the head.
Bojenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bojenko.
Bojenko takes a shot to the head.
legzda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
legzda lands with a light punch inside.
legzda lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alesha Bojenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alesha Bojenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bojenko shoots in looking for a takedown. legzda tries to sprawl out of it but Bojenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. legzda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bojenko lands a slapping body shot.
Bojenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts legzda as he jumps to the side.
A jab from legzda misses.
legzda misses with a hook. Bojenko ducked under it nicely.
legzda throws the left hand but Bojenko avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by legzda.
Bojenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bojenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Bojenko ducks under a wild hook from legzda.
legzda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bojenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from legzda.
A telegraphed right hand from legzda misses the target.
legzda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bojenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
legzda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bojenko is controlling him.
legzda has his feet on Bojenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bojenko moves out of range as legzda strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bojenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
legzda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
legzda throws a lazy right hand but Bojenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
legzda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bojenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from legzda misses its intended target.
Bojenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
legzda looks to land a combination but Bojenko avoids it well.
Bojenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as legzda throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
legzda misses with a hook.
legzda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bojenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bojenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
legzda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bojenko.
legzda looks to throw the jab but Bojenko is out of range.
Bojenko looks for a takedown but legzda sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alesha Bojenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojenko shoots in looking for a takedown. legzda tries to sprawl out of it but Bojenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. legzda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Bojenko.
legzda throws out a loose jab but Bojenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from legzda misses the target.
legzda lands with an uppercut that bounces Bojenko off the cage and back into rage.
legzda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
legzda misses with a combination
and Bojenko counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
legzda throws a lazy right hand but Bojenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bojenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. legzda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
legzda throws the left hand but Bojenko avoids the punch easily.
legzda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
legzda looks to land a right hand but Bojenko moved out of range.
imants legzda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
legzda throws a shot from downtown. Bojenko moves away and avoids it.
legzda throws a series of punches but Bojenko avoids them all with ease.
legzda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bojenko.
Bojenko has a takedown stuffed.
legzda misses with a double jab
enabling Bojenko to counter with a crisp jab.
legzda throws a combination that misses
and Bojenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bojenko seems to be working for a kimura but legzda defends the submission attempt.
Bojenko is trying to control the action in half guard but legzda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
legzda is trying to stand back up but Bojenko is controlling him
Bojenko trying to mount his opponent but legzda defends it.
legzda manages to escape and get back to his feet!
legzda throws the left hand but Bojenko avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from legzda misses its intended target.
Bojenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bojenko trying to control the action but legzda is working from the bottom.
legzda is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alesha Bojenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alesha Bojenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bojenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from legzda.
Bojenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
legzda squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bojenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bojenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as legzda is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
legzda is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
legzda bucks Bojenko off and manages to get back to his feet!
legzda looks to land a right hand but Bojenko moved out of range.
legzda misses with an uppercut. Bojenko saw that one coming.
legzda misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bojenko.
legzda throws a jab when Bojenko was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bojenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
legzda misses with an uppercut. Bojenko saw that one coming.
Bojenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bojenko has closed the distance and engaged legzda in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
legzda scores with a shot to the side of Bojenko's head.
Bojenko tries to break free but legzda pushes him back against the cage.
legzda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
legzda throws a punch but it's blocked by Bojenko.
legzda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bojenko tries to pull guard but legzda holds him up against the cage and eventually Bojenko drops back down to his feet.
Bojenko blocks an uppercut.
legzda has a couple of punches blocked by Bojenko.
A head punch on the inside from legzda fails to land.
Bojenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
legzda throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for legzda.
A head punch on the inside from legzda fails to land.
Bojenko blocking some punches.
Bojenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. legzda just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alesha Bojenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojenko tries to pull guard but legzda holds him up against the cage and eventually Bojenko drops back down to his feet.
Bojenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
legzda misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from legzda fails to land.
legzda misses with a hook from the clinch.
legzda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
legzda lands a hook that snaps the head of Bojenko backwards.
Bojenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bojenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but legzda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bojenko lands a nice knee to the body.
legzda working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from legzda.
Bojenko tries to score a body lock takedown but legzda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
legzda working aggressively here.
legzda gets through Bojenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bojenko.
Bojenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
legzda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
legzda misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by legzda.
legzda misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bojenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Bojenko 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.
Bojenko trying to control the position.
legzda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bojenko takes one to the chin there.
Bojenko defending well as legzda loads up on a big left hand.
Bojenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
legzda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bojenko blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bojenko fails with a takedown attempt.
legzda throws the left hand but Bojenko avoids the punch easily.
imants legzda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alesha Bojenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bojenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around legzda's waist but legzda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bojenko off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
imants legzda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bojenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alesha Bojenko!
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energy
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RATING
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