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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes to the cage accompanied by Be Good to Yourself . Butler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fuck You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Butler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butler looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
Butler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popov was well out of range. Poor timing from Butler.
Popov staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Butler misses.
Butler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler misses with a body shot.
Popov throws a lazy right hand but Butler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler blocks a jab.
Butler throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it.
Butler misses with a body shot.
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Popov misses with a hook to the body
and Butler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Butler misses.
That's two 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.
Popov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butler on the side of the head.
Butler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butler doesn't seem bothered though.
Butler misses with a body shot
and Popov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler misses with a body punch
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov ducks under a wild hook from Butler.
Butler throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Popov to counter with a crisp jab.
Butler lands a nice shot that snaps Popov's head back.
Popov stuns Butler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butler.
Popov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler misses with a hook. Popov ducked under it nicely.
Butler throws a jab when Popov was well out of range.
Popov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butler was well out of range. Poor timing from Popov.
Butler misses with a jab to the body
and Popov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler misses with a shot to the body
and Popov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov swings for the body but Butler moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Popov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popov misses with a looping right.
Butler misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Butler throws a hook but Popov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler misses with a shot to the body
and Popov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Butler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butler misses with a hook. Popov ducked under it nicely.
Butler misses with a combination
and Popov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popov works Butler's body with a nice hook.
Popov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two 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.
Butler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butler defending well as Popov loads up on a big left hand.
Butler misses with a double jab.
Butler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Butler misses with a two punch combination.
Popov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popov misses the jab.
Popov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popov moves away.
Popov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Popov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Butler misses with a jab to the body
enabling Popov to counter with a crisp jab.
Butler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popov.
Popov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paul Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Butler misses.
Popov misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Popov 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!
Butler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butler misses with a straight right.
Butler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Butler defending well as Popov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popov throws the left hand but Butler avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov defending well as Butler loads up on a big left hand.
Butler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popov counters with a left to the body.
Butler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popov was well out of range. Poor timing from Butler.
A jab from Popov misses.
Popov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butler throws out the jab.
Butler misses with a combination
and Popov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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.
Butler swings for the body but Popov moves out of range.
Popov slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Butler throws a hook but Popov avoids it easily.
Popov misses with a body punch
and Popov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butler moves out of range as Popov strikes.
Paul Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler misses the body punch
and Popov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popov throws a lazy right hand but Butler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butler swings for the body but Popov moves out of range.
Butler throws a sloppy body shot
and Popov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butler misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Butler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popov.
Nice defenses there by Butler.
Popov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Butler throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
Popov throws an overhand right that lands on Butler's shoulder, as Butler tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov digs a good body shot into Butler's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Popov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Popov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Popov!
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hype
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