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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alek Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Faker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faker has chosen http://youtu.be/Nq8w5yKYodE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dark Faker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alek Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dark Faker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faker misses with a double jab
and Mikhailov counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Mikhailov. No joy for Faker on that attempt.
Faker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhailov circles away.
Faker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alek Mikhailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Faker.
Faker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhailov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faker moves into the clinch.
Mikhailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikhailov gets underhooks to prevent Faker's takedown attempt.
Faker looks gassed!
Faker digs a right hand into Mikhailov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikhailov's gas tank.
Mikhailov is trying to break the clinch but Faker has him pressed against the cage.
Faker tries to pull guard but Mikhailov won't allow it.
Faker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhailov tries to pull guard but Faker holds him up against the cage and eventually Mikhailov drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov tries for a takedown but Faker manages to get underhooks.
Faker is trying to drag Mikhailov to the mat but Mikhailov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mikhailov tries to score a body lock takedown but Faker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Faker is looking to control Mikhailov's arms but Mikhailov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faker has his back to the cage.
Mikhailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikhailov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Faker.
Mikhailov jumps guard but Faker stands there with Mikhailov around his waist. Mikhailov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mikhailov is working for takedown but Faker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Faker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Faker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Mikhailov.
Faker stalks Mikhailov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mikhailov's face. Mikhailov staggers backwards, shaken.
Faker shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls well. He's pushed Faker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mikhailov looks to land a combination but Faker avoids it well.
Mikhailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faker.
Faker throws a right and a left that Mikhailov avoids nicely.
Donk. Mikhailov catches Faker right on the button with a cross.
Faker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhailov swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhailov thuds his right hand into Faker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikhailov throws a series of strikes that have Faker backpedaling.
Faker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov feints a jab promting Faker to slip. Mikhailov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Faker misses.
Faker blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov throws a sloppy head kick and Faker moves out of range easily.
Alek Mikhailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faker wants to clinch up but Mikhailov keeps it at a distance.
Faker fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Faker does no damage.
Faker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhailov circles away.
Faker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mikhailov counters with a series of strikes. Faker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mikhailov connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faker!
Faker throws a right hand that Mikhailov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikhailov also avoids with ease.
Faker throws a series of punches but Mikhailov moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhailov keeps the fight on the outside.
Faker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mikhailov.
Faker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Faker dominated that round.
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.
Faker stalks Mikhailov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mikhailov's face. Mikhailov staggers backwards, shaken.
Faker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhailov circles away.
Faker closes the distance and clinches.
Faker breaks the clinch.
Faker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhailov circles away.
Mikhailov works over Faker's head and body with a nice combination.
Faker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faker is looking to clinch but Mikhailov is avoiding it.
Faker dodges the punch combination from Mikhailov.
Faker misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faker fails to land with a series of punches.
Faker is breathing heavily.
Faker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mikhailov drags the fight down to the ground.
Mikhailov wants to stand up but Faker is controlling him.
Faker with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faker postures up in Mikhailov's guard and throws a big left but Mikhailov blocks it.
Mikhailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhailov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faker wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.
Mikhailov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faker is controlling him.
Mikhailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faker 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.
Faker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faker stops Mikhailov from standing up.
Faker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mikhailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faker.
Faker throwing strikes from guard but Mikhailov blocks nicely.
Faker gets to his feet. Mikhailov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Faker wants to clinch.
Faker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faker takes the fight into the clinch.
Faker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faker clinches up against the cage.
Mikhailov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faker jumps guard and drags Mikhailov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mikhailov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faker is trying to keep Mikhailov in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Faker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Faker throws a nice looking combination but Mikhailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faker tries to clinch up but Mikhailov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikhailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Faker.
Faker misses with a few strikes there.
Faker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhailov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dark Faker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhailov leaves Faker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikhailov throws a series of punches but Faker moves out of range.
Alek Mikhailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov tries to land a front kick but Faker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Faker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhailov circles away.
Faker tries to clinch but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Mikhailov tries to bum rush Faker with a series of wild strikes but Faker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhailov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikhailov 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.
Mikhailov throws a nice looking combination but Faker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faker has a takedown stuffed.
Alek Mikhailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Faker.
Mikhailov tries to land a front kick but Faker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faker on the side of the head.
Faker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Faker tries to clinch but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Dark Faker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faker fails to land with a series of punches.
Faker throws a head kick but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikhailov!
Faker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faker moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailov pushes him off.
Faker shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faker misses with the combination.
Faker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mikhailov as Faker shoots in.
Faker dives in and grabs Mikhailov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes down on Faker's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Mikhailov scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faker drives through and clinches with Mikhailov against the cage.
Faker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Mikhailov does no damage.
Faker moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailov pushes him off.
Faker closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhailov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Faker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faker closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhailov can't break the clinch.
Alek Mikhailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dark Faker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Faker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faker 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Faker!
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