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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Paranoik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Mishkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Paranoik!
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, Aleksandr Mishkin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paranoik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mishkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paranoik somewhat.
Paranoik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mishkin is fending him off so far but Paranoik persists. Nope, Mishkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Paranoik fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Paranoik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishkin clinches up against the cage.
Mishkin wants to stall.
Mishkin tries to break the clinch but Paranoik is controlling the position.
Paranoik stalls.
Paranoik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mishkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paranoik.
Paranoik gets control of Mishkin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paranoik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paranoik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paranoik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paranoik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paranoik has his hands on Mishkin's head, controlling the position.
Paranoik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mishkin looking to pass the guard.
Mishkin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishkin wants to control from the top but Paranoik keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mishkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Mishkin trying to control the position but instead, Paranoik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mishkin into the cage.
Paranoik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mishkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paranoik.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mishkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paranoik smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paranoik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mishkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paranoik somewhat.
Mishkin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mishkin showed some decent athleticism there.
Paranoik tries to kick Mishkin off but Mishkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mishkin trying to control the pace.
Paranoik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paranoik is breathing heavily.
Paranoik is trying to stand up here but Mishkin is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishkin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Paranoik to stand up.
Paranoik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mishkin counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexander Paranoik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Paranoik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paranoik closes the distance but Mishkin moves to the side
and Mishkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Alexander Paranoik has been cut.
No luck for Mishkin with that takedown attempt.
Mishkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mishkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Mishkin. No joy for Paranoik on that attempt.
Paranoik blocks a leg kick.
Mishkin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Mishkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Paranoik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mishkin moves into range and clinches up with Paranoik.
Paranoik has Mishkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mishkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paranoik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paranoik gets tackled into the cage by Mishkin. Mishkin maintains the clinch.
Mishkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Mishkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paranoik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paranoik breaks from the clinch.
Mishkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Paranoik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mishkin shoots in for a double leg but Paranoik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander Paranoik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Mishkin.
Mishkin misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paranoik is defended easily by Mishkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Paranoik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mishkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Paranoik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paranoik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mishkin trying to keep a closed guard but Paranoik is proving a slippery customer.
Mishkin is trying to hold Paranoik in close to prevent damage but Paranoik has managed to pass into half guard.
Mishkin punching from the bottom.
Mishkin is looking for a sweep. Paranoik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paranoik in particular looking to stall.
Paranoik thows a huge punch but Mishkin dodges it nicely.
Mishkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paranoik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paranoik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paranoik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mishkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mishkin trying to control the position.
Paranoik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mishkin, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Paranoik or perhaps it was just good defense by Mishkin which made him look bad.
Mishkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paranoik as he jumps to the side.
Mishkin dives in and grabs Paranoik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paranoik pushes down on Mishkin's head and hops out.
Mishkin stuffs the takedown.
Mishkin fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Paranoik. No joy for Mishkin on that attempt.
Paranoik moves into the clinch.
Paranoik pulls guard.
Paranoik wants to stand and escape but Mishkin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paranoik controls Mishkin momentarily but Mishkin frees himself.
Paranoik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mishkin is controlling him.
Mishkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mishkin throwing strikes from guard but Paranoik blocks nicely.
Alexander Paranoik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paranoik kicks Mishkin off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Paranoik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Paranoik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paranoik moves out of range of the body kick from Mishkin.
Paranoik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paranoik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mishkin as he jumps to the side.
Paranoik looks for a takedown but Mishkin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Paranoik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paranoik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Paranoik as he checks the leg kick.
Paranoik fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mishkin tries for a takedown but Paranoik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mishkin clinches up with Paranoik and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishkin stalling the fight.
Paranoik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mishkin is defending well for now.
Mishkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mishkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paranoik has him pressed against the cage.
Mishkin is trying to force a seperation but Paranoik has the dominant position.
Paranoik is trying to maintain a safe position but Mishkin gets an underhook and turns Paranoik into the cage.
Mishkin wants to break free but Paranoik has control.
Paranoik tries to pull guard but Mishkin won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mishkin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paranoik is defending well for now.
Mishkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paranoik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishkin is trying to force a seperation but Paranoik has the dominant position.
Paranoik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paranoik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mishkin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paranoik taking a breather.
Paranoik looking to throw knees to the head but Mishkin is blocking nicely.
Mishkin goes for a takedown attempt but Paranoik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paranoik defends it nicely.
Mishkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paranoik sneaks out the side door and pushes Mishkin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Paranoik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mishkin sprawls well. Mishkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paranoik gets slowly back to his feet.
Mishkin lands a leg kick that knocks Paranoik off balance momentarily.
Mishkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Paranoik is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paranoik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paranoik closes the distance and pushes Mishkin back into the cage.
Paranoik breaks from the clinch.
Paranoik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mishkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mishkin has Paranoik up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mishkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paranoik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mishkin up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paranoik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleksandr Mishkin.
I think Mishkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Mishkin!
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energy
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