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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The best Alex, is Lebedev. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Lebedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Makhnov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makhnov closes the distance and pushes Lebedev back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makhnov.
Lebedev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makhnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhnov jumps into guard, dragging Lebedev to the mat.
Lebedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lebedev throws a strike but Makhnov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Makhnov trying to control but Lebedev is working from the bottom.
Makhnov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lebedev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lebedev tries to get out of the position.
Makhnov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lebedev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Makhnov has Lebedev in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lebedev thows a big elbow that misses.
Lebedev postures up in Makhnov's guard and throws a big left but Makhnov blocks it.
Lebedev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lebedev looking to sit in guard and control but Makhnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makhnov stopping the sweep attempt from Lebedev.
Makhnov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two 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.
Lebedev tries to roll over but Makhnov keeps him under control.
Makhnov is working for a kimura but Lebedev is defending it quite comfortably.
Makhnov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lebedev defends it well.
Makhnov wants to control but Lebedev is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Lebedev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makhnov is thwarting Lebedev's attempts to control the position.
Lebedev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Makhnov stops Lebedev from getting back to his feet.
Makhnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Lebedev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makhnov is looking to advance position but Lebedev won't allow it.
Lebedev is refusing to be controlled, as Makhnov sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebedev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhnov trying to control but Lebedev is working from the bottom.
Makhnov looking to pass the guard.
Makhnov looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhnov advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lebedev shoots in but no luck this time.
Makhnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lebedev.
Lebedev is looking to clinch.
Alex Lebedev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lebedev is looking to clinch but Makhnov is avoiding it.
Lebedev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lebedev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lebedev is in close to Makhnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makhnov wants to stand up but Lebedev is controlling him.
Lebedev preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev cracks Makhnov with a solid left hand.
Lebedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebedev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhnov on the ground.
Makhnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lebedev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebedev stands up over Makhnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makhnov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lebedev tries to hold on but Makhnov pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov goes for an armbar but Lebedev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lebedev.
Makhnov is breathing heavily.
Makhnov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lebedev.
Makhnov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lebedev is trying to reverse the position but instead Makhnov has taken his back - oops!
Makhnov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lebedev's chin but Lebedev turns very nicely into Makhnov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lebedev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lebedev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lebedev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lebedev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makhnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makhnov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lebedev manages to get himself to full guard.
Makhnov gets to his feet. Lebedev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lebedev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makhnov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makhnov regains half guard, as Lebedev was trying to land strikes.
Makhnov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makhnov tries to get to full guard but Lebedev has control of the leg.
Makhnov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lebedev.
Makhnov is trying to stand.
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 Makhnov's temple.
Lebedev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Lebedev there.
Lebedev is nestled in close to Makhnov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lebedev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lebedev instigates a clinch.
Makhnov goes for a takedown attempt but Lebedev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lebedev takes the fight into the clinch.
Lebedev can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebedev has hold of one of Makhnov's legs. Makhnov is fighting the takedown attempt but Lebedev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lebedev landing some decent shots from guard.
Lebedev throwing strikes but missing.
Lebedev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev throws and elbow that misses. Makhnov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lebedev's guard. Nice move by Makhnov!
Lebedev keeping moving, preventing Makhnov from controlling successfully.
Lebedev wants to stand and escape but Makhnov is having none of it.
Makhnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makhnov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lebedev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lebedev has escaped and now he's on top!
Makhnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lebedev throws and elbow that misses. Makhnov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lebedev's guard. Nice move by Makhnov!
Lebedev controls Makhnov momentarily but Makhnov frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lebedev holds on and takes a little breather.
Makhnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebedev is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
Lebedev is looking to stand up but Makhnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makhnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makhnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
Makhnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebedev is keeping the position for now.
Lebedev managing to control the position.
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.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Lebedev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lebedev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makhnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebedev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lebedev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhnov tries for a takedown but Lebedev circles away easily
and Lebedev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makhnov won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lebedev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lebedev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
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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RATING
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