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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Russia, Alex hammers you Hendo! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frankie Evans looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 cm
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170 lbs
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189 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Evans! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Lebedev! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lebedev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Lebedev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Evans has hold of Lebedev's hands but Lebedev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Evans has hold of Lebedev's hands but Lebedev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Lebedev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lebedev winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Nice strikes from Lebedev there. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lebedev lands a nice short elbow. Evans is trying to stand back up but Lebedev is controlling him
Nice strikes from Lebedev there. Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lebedev is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lebedev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lebedev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lebedev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lebedev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. 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. Lebedev connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple. Lebedev scoring with strikes to the body and head. Evans is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lebedev scores with a couple of nice shots. Lebedev is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lebedev winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Nice strikes from Lebedev there. Lebedev slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead. Lebedev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Lebedev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lebedev stops Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans is breathing heavily. Lebedev working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lebedev lands with a punch from half guard. Lebedev tries to pass to full mount but Evans defends it. Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Lebedev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Evans wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lebedev lands strikes from half guard. Lebedev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Evans is not content to let Lebedev control the position. Lebedev drops an elbow to the side of Evans's head. Lebedev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lebedev working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lebedev slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead. Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lebedev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lebedev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Evans wants to improve his position but Lebedev is controlling well.
Lebedev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lebedev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Evans is trying to stand up here but Lebedev is controlling him well. Lebedev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Evans is trying to maintain the position but Lebedev is very close to passing his half guard. Lebedev lands with a punch from half guard. Lebedev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. 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. Lebedev connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lebedev drops an elbow to the side of Evans's head. Lebedev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Evans kicks Lebedev off and gets back to his feet. Evans tries to clinch up. Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lebedev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lebedev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lebedev lands in his opponent's guard. Lebedev connects with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lebedev dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lebedev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans. Lebedev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard. Lebedev prevents Evans from getting back to his feet. Lebedev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lebedev gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting. Lebedev fails with a takedown attempt. Lebedev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lebedev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Lebedev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Evans is looking to improve his position.
Lebedev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lebedev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lebedev. Lebedev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Alex Lebedev has got the better of the ground game so far. Evans pushes Lebedev off looking to stand but Lebedev dives back in and keeps control.
Lebedev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lebedev working Evans over with strikes. Lebedev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Evans pushes Lebedev off and gets back to his feet. Lebedev tries to clinch up. Lebedev shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Lebedev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Frankie Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lebedev. Lebedev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lebedev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lebedev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lebedev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Lebedev won't allow Evans to get back to his feet. Lebedev scoring with some ground and pound. Lebedev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lebedev cracks Evans with a solid left hand. Lebedev connects with a couple of short punches. Lebedev is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lebedev is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lebedev is aware though and is defending well. Lebedev scoring with punches to the head and body. Lebedev scoring with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lebedev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lebedev prevents Evans from getting back to his feet. Lebedev connects with a couple of short punches. Lebedev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans's head. Evans has momentary wrist control but Lebedev slips an elbow through the middle. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lebedev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lebedev is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lebedev is controlling him. Lebedev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lebedev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lebedev moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Lebedev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lebedev feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Lebedev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Lebedev won't allow Evans to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Lebedev. Lebedev gets slowly back to his feet. Frankie Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lebedev. Lebedev shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well. Lebedev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lebedev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Evans throws a looping overhand right but Lebedev ducks down to avoid it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Evans has his takedown stuffed and Lebedev moves into the clinch. Lebedev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans misses with a takedown and Lebedev counters with a shoot takedown. Evans fights it but they end up in guard. Lebedev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Lebedev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lebedev lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Evans is looking to stand up but Lebedev isn't so interested in that idea. Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Lebedev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Evans is trying to stand back up but Lebedev is controlling him
Lebedev lands with a punch from half guard. Lebedev working the head and body with strikes. Evans pushes Lebedev off looking to stand but Lebedev dives back in and keeps control.
Lebedev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Lebedev slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead. Lebedev prevents Evans from standing back up.
Lebedev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Evans wants to control but Lebedev is keeping busy.
Lebedev scoring with strikes to the body and head. Alex Lebedev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lebedev is controlling the pace.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Lebedev slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead. Lebedev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Frankie Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Lebedev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lebedev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Lebedev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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