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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hades is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Hades!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hades listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hades motions for Nevsky to come forward. Hades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nevsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hades's waist but Hades gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nevsky off to one side.
Hades throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nevsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Nevsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hades.
Hades digs a good body shot into Nevsky's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hades tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hades misses with a punch on the inside.
Hades lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hades.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades is trying to stall.
Hades manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Hades - just one landing.
Sam Hades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hades lands with a right hand.
Sam Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for Hades.
Nevsky checks a low kick from Hades.
Hades is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some bone on bone action there as Nevsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hades tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Nevsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades moves to clinch but Nevsky breaks away
and Nevsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky dives in and grabs Hades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hades pushes down on Nevsky's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nevsky has time to react.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hades but Hades pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nevsky with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hades to counter with a crisp jab.
Hades fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hades misses with a low kick as Nevsky jumps back.
Hades lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nevsky.
Hades cracks a nice hook into Nevsky's ribs.
Nevsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Hades.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Nevsky as he checks the leg kick.
Hades is looking to clinch but Nevsky is avoiding it.
Nevsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nevsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hades is controlling Nevsky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nevsky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hades looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Nevsky connects with a nice short shot to Hades's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hades to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hades seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nevsky throws a strike but Hades rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nevsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hades is aware though and is defending well.
Nevsky 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevsky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hades has passed into half guard!
Nevsky actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hades dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nevsky shoots in and bounces Hades off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nevsky preventing the sweep.
Hades pulls Nevsky in close to prevent any damage.
Hades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky is fighting to break Hades's control of his arms but Hades is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nevsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Nevsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hades is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Hades wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hades uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hades lunges at Nevsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nevsky's hand.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Hades misses the shot to the body.
Hades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hades pushes Nevsky up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nevsky looking for a takedown.
Hades can't find room to land a body shot as Nevsky controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hades prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hades gets underhooks to prevent Nevsky's takedown attempt.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Hades.
Hades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nevsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Nevsky looks to throw the jab but Hades is out of range.
Hades with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky tries for a takedown but Hades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hades defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nevsky. Nevsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nevsky dives in and grabs Hades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hades pushes down on Nevsky's head and hops out.
Hades changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hades tries to close the distance and clinch but Nevsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hades lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nevsky at a distance.
Nevsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nevsky.
Hades misses with a low kick.
Nevsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hades misses with a few strikes there.
Nevsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Hades.
Hades moves out of range as Nevsky strikes.
Nevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hades tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nevsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hades's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hades cracks the inside of Nevsky's front leg.
Hades stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Hades, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Hades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nevsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Hades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hades moves in looking to clinch but Nevsky pushes him off.
Hades misses with a wild body shot.
Nevsky shoots in but Hades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hades scores with a hook.
Hades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nevsky has his takedown stuffed
and Hades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades lands an overhand right.
Nevsky shoots in for a double leg but Hades sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sam Hades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hades scores with a hook to the body. Nevsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hades stalks Nevsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nevsky's face. Nevsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Hades tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hades works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hades fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nevsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nevsky gets tackled into the cage by Hades. Hades maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hades's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hades.
Hades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nevsky moves forwards but Hades connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hades cracks Nevsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hades fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hades tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hades displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nevsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense.
Hades scores with a nice strike.
Hades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Hades.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Hades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nevsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hades scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nevsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hades.
Alexander Nevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nevsky blocks a leg kick.
Hades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hades works Nevsky's body with a nice hook.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nevsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Hades.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nevsky checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hades tries to close the distance and clinch but Nevsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nevsky has his takedown stuffed
and Hades counters with a two punch combo.
Hades lands with a nice combination. Nevsky backs away looking to recover.
Nevsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sam Hades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hades lands with a cross.
Hades lands with a nice combination. Nevsky backs away looking to recover.
Hades darts in and clinches Nevsky up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hades winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hades!
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energy
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hype
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