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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeni Raduchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Yevgeni Raduchenko enters the cage!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Alkofer!
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, Yevgeni Raduchenko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raduchenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raduchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alkofer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raduchenko is staying tight to Alkofer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Raduchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alkofer is trying to buck Raduchenko off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Raduchenko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Raduchenko wants to pass to mount but Alkofer is defending the position.
Raduchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alkofer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raduchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Alkofer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raduchenko prevents Alkofer from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raduchenko is controlling the pace.
Raduchenko trying to control from half guard but Alkofer is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alkofer misses with a takedown
so Raduchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raduchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alkofer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alkofer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alkofer!
Alkofer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Raduchenko manages to get back to half guard.
Raduchenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raduchenko pulls Alkofer in close to his closed guard and prevents Alkofer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alkofer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Raduchenko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alkofer is now in Raduchenko's guard. A big mistake from Raduchenko there, giving up the dominant position!
Raduchenko trying to control the position.
Raduchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Raduchenko has his foot on Alkofer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alkofer works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Raduchenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt
and Raduchenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alkofer's guard.
Raduchenko wants to pass the guard but Alkofer is keeping the position.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Raduchenko from controlling successfully.
Raduchenko drops back looking for a leg! Alkofer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alkofer manages to kick Raduchenko off! Raduchenko jumps back into Alkofer's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alkofer dives on top into guard.
Alkofer is in close to Raduchenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raduchenko is trying to keep Alkofer in close.
Raduchenko looking for a guillotine here but Alkofer defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer lands a couple of elbows.
Raduchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raduchenko is trying to keep Alkofer in close.
Alkofer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raduchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alkofer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raduchenko's half guard.
Yevgeni Raduchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raduchenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Alkofer from advancing to side control.
Alkofer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raduchenko's head.
Raduchenko moves into full guard.
Alkofer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alkofer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raduchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alkofer connects with a couple of short punches.
Raduchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raduchenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alkofer is being controlled here.
Raduchenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alkofer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raduchenko but great work by Alkofer.
Raduchenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Raduchenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raduchenko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Alkofer is staying active.
Alkofer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Raduchenko is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Raduchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Raduchenko scores with a takedown into Alkofer's guard.
Raduchenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raduchenko has gone for a leg lock! Alkofer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raduchenko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer throwing strikes but missing.
Raduchenko 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.
Raduchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raduchenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alkofer!
Raduchenko looking to control but Alkofer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raduchenko working for a submission but Alkofer is keeping him at bay.
Raduchenko tries to control but Alkofer wriggling away.
Raduchenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko working for a guillotine from mount but Alkofer is in no mood to give up.
Raduchenko controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raduchenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raduchenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alkofer is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeni Raduchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raduchenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeni Raduchenko!
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hype
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FIGHT
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