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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Boi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Aleksandrenko (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Boi!
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, Maxim Aleksandrenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrenko gets a clinch.
Aleksandrenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aleksandrenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Boi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aleksandrenko keeps control of Boi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boi is trying to break the clinch but Aleksandrenko is controlling him.
Boi wants to break free but Aleksandrenko has control.
Boi tries to circle away but Aleksandrenko has him pinned against the cage.
Boi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boi is looking to break free of the clinch but Aleksandrenko has double underhooks.
Aleksandrenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boi tries to clinch there but Aleksandrenko circles away.
Boi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aleksandrenko.
Steven Boi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Aleksandrenko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boi.
No joy there for Boi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Aleksandrenko has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aleksandrenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boi tries to avoid it but Aleksandrenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boi to the ground. Boi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aleksandrenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boi lands a jab to the head.
Aleksandrenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Boi tries to sprawl out of it but Aleksandrenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boi misses with a wild combination.
Aleksandrenko clinches up with Boi and pushes him back against the cage.
Boi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aleksandrenko has him pressed against the cage.
Aleksandrenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Boi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boi.
Aleksandrenko has his takedown stuffed
and Boi counters with a left and a right that stings Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Boi.
Boi misses with a wild combination.
Boi 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.
Boi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aleksandrenko's guard.
Aleksandrenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boi stands and steps away. Aleksandrenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aleksandrenko is looking to clinch but Boi is avoiding it.
Boi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aleksandrenko is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aleksandrenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aleksandrenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aleksandrenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Boi just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksandrenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boi avoids it really well and circles away.
Aleksandrenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boi swings for the body but Aleksandrenko moves out of range.
Aleksandrenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Boi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aleksandrenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aleksandrenko dodges the punch combination from Boi.
Boi shoots in for a takedown but Aleksandrenko shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aleksandrenko gets caught napping as Boi dives in and scores a takedown. Aleksandrenko manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aleksandrenko shoots in for a takedown but Boi shows good takedown defense.
Boi tries to bum rush Aleksandrenko with a series of wild strikes but Aleksandrenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aleksandrenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Boi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aleksandrenko counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksandrenko moves in looking to clinch but Boi pushes him off.
Aleksandrenko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aleksandrenko.
Boi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boi misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Boi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aleksandrenko darts in and clinches Boi up against the cage.
Boi tries to break free but Aleksandrenko pushes him back against the cage.
Aleksandrenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boi wants to get back to striking at distance but Aleksandrenko won't allow it.
Boi wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boi prevents Aleksandrenko from improving his position.
Aleksandrenko trying to control but Boi postures up.
Aleksandrenko is breathing heavily.
Boi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Boi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aleksandrenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boi sprawls well. Boi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aleksandrenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Boi throws a combination that misses
and Aleksandrenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boi dips to his left and cracks Aleksandrenko with an uppercut!
Nice body kick from Boi.
Boi with a hook.
Steven Boi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aleksandrenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aleksandrenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aleksandrenko throws the kick towards the body but Boi avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boi is looking to clinch but Aleksandrenko is avoiding it.
Boi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aleksandrenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boi lands a nice shot to the body.
Boi lands a two punch combo.
Boi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boi tries to clinch but Aleksandrenko moves out of range.
Boi misses with a double jab.
Boi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steven Boi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Aleksandrenko.
Boi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boi slips under a jab from Aleksandrenko.
Boi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boi wants to stand up but Aleksandrenko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Aleksandrenko is trying is best to control the position here.
Boi decides to stand up.
Aleksandrenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boi tries to avoid it but Aleksandrenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boi to the ground. Boi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi slips a jab and a cross from Aleksandrenko.
Nice shot by Boi.
Boi throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Aleksandrenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boi misses with a wild combination.
Aleksandrenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boi sprawls well. Boi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aleksandrenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Boi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aleksandrenko did well to prevent Boi getting side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksandrenko tries to get to full guard but Boi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Boi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aleksandrenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boi.
Aleksandrenko lands a jab to Boi's midsection.
Boi tries to close the distance and clinch but Aleksandrenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aleksandrenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aleksandrenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aleksandrenko is trying to pull guard but Boi has him pressed against the cage.
Steven Boi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Aleksandrenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Boi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boi working hard to break the clinch.
Boi looking for a takedown.
Boi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aleksandrenko backs up against the cage.
Boi throws a series of punches but Aleksandrenko avoids them all with ease.
Boi misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksandrenko ducks under a wild hook from Boi.
Boi misses with a head kick.
Steven Boi is winning the standup battle so far.
Aleksandrenko shoots in for a takedown but Boi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Boi as he connects with a hook.
Boi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aleksandrenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boi looks for a takedown but Aleksandrenko sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aleksandrenko slips a jab and a cross from Boi.
Aleksandrenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Boi throws a nice looking combination but Aleksandrenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aleksandrenko shoots for a takedown but Boi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aleksandrenko can do to turn this around?
Boi closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boi. Aleksandrenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aleksandrenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boi tries to avoid it but Aleksandrenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boi to the ground. Boi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi connects with the punch.
Aleksandrenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aleksandrenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Boi both land. Nice combination.
Boi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boi tries to clinch but Aleksandrenko moves out of range.
Aleksandrenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boi.
Boi throws a right and a left that Aleksandrenko avoids nicely.
Aleksandrenko tries for a takedown but Boi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi throws a series of punches but Aleksandrenko moves out of range.
Boi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aleksandrenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko misses with a double jab.
Boi drives through and clinches with Aleksandrenko against the cage.
Aleksandrenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Boi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Aleksandrenko as Boi shoots in.
Aleksandrenko misses with a takedown attempt - Boi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maxim Aleksandrenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Boi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boi throws a nice looking combination but Aleksandrenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Boi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Boi!
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energy
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hype
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