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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippov Denis Filippov Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandrov has chosen Break The Walls - Chris Jhericho as his entrance music. Filippov Denis Filippov Denis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filippov Denis Filippov Denis!
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, Eduard Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filippov Denis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alexandrov counters with a shoot takedown. Filippov Denis fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexandrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexandrov looking to pass the guard.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov gets to his feet - Filippov Denis follows without any prompting.
Filippov Denis fails with the takedown.
Alexandrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Filippov Denis controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
Alexandrov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Filippov Denis, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov Denis tries for a takedown but Alexandrov circles away easily
and Alexandrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Filippov Denis is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov works over Filippov Denis with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alexandrov drops back looking for a leg! Filippov Denis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filippov Denis manages to kick Alexandrov off! Alexandrov jumps back into Filippov Denis's guard.
Alexandrov trying to control but Filippov Denis is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov stops Filippov Denis from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Filippov Denis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eduard Alexandrov.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Filippov Denis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippov Denis Filippov Denis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alexandrov keeps control of Filippov Denis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filippov Denis misses with a takedown attempt
and Alexandrov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Filippov Denis really felt that one!
Alexandrov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alexandrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov dives in and scores a takedown into Filippov Denis's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filippov Denis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexandrov advances to half guard.
Alexandrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Filippov Denis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov works his way into side control.
Alexandrov moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis wants to hold on but Alexandrov pushes him away.
BOOM! Alexandrov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alexandrov controlling the pace for now.
Alexandrov tries to control but Filippov Denis wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov lands a big shot there that rocks Filippov Denis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Alexandrov dominated that 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.
Alexandrov gets the takedown into side control.
Alexandrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Filippov Denis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov is looking for a kimura here.
Alexandrov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Alexandrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Filippov Denis to the mat! Filippov Denis manages to get full guard.
Filippov Denis keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov stands up and waves to Filippov Denis to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Filippov Denis which made him look bad.
Filippov Denis Filippov Denis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filippov Denis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandrov is fending him off so far but Filippov Denis persists. Nope, Alexandrov circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Filippov Denis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexandrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filippov Denis avoids it really well and circles away.
Filippov Denis Filippov Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduard Alexandrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexandrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filippov Denis darts in trying to clinch
and Alexandrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexandrov.
Filippov Denis is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Filippov Denis trying to control the position.
Filippov Denis 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.
Filippov Denis working a defensive guard here.
Eduard Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov gets to his feet - Filippov Denis follows without any prompting.
Alexandrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filippov Denis circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Filippov Denis to the mat! Filippov Denis manages to get full guard.
Alexandrov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexandrov clinches up with Filippov Denis and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandrov keeps control of Filippov Denis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Filippov Denis wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandrov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filippov Denis can't fight it off and eventually Alexandrov manages to take the fight to the floor. Filippov Denis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filippov Denis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov is pushing down on Filippov Denis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filippov Denis is fighting to maintain full guard but Alexandrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Filippov Denis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filippov Denis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandrov is fending him off so far but Filippov Denis persists. Nope, Alexandrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov has picked Filippov Denis up - he's going for a ride! Alexandrov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Alexandrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Filippov Denis sees it coming and defends easily.
Filippov Denis is in trouble now - Alexandrov has advanced to mount!
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Filippov Denis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandrov landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Alexandrov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov Denis is squirming around, avoiding Alexandrov's attempts to control the action.
Filippov Denis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Filippov Denis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov with the ground and pound from mount.
Alexandrov wants to control the pace but Filippov Denis is squirming around nicely.
Alexandrov controlling the pace for now.
Filippov Denis is squirming around, avoiding Alexandrov's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexandrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alexandrov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alexandrov tries to control but Filippov Denis wriggling away.
Alexandrov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alexandrov is landing with some decent strikes but Filippov Denis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alexandrov landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis is in a horrible position here. Alexandrov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alexandrov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Filippov Denis is trying to escape the mount.
Alexandrov fails to advance to Filippov Denis's back.
Filippov Denis working to try and regain half guard.
Alexandrov content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filippov Denis is trying desperately to improve 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.
Alexandrov controlling the pace for now.
Alexandrov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alexandrov breaks from Filippov Denis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Filippov Denis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexandrov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alexandrov mounts Filippov Denis! Really nice guard pass there!
Filippov Denis Filippov Denis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eduard Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexandrov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Alexandrov!
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hype
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