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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying CroCow's choice of entrance music: Ratatat - Loud Pipes. This should be fireworks!
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187 cm
23
212 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
26
210 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! CroCow looks to land a right hand but Romanov moved out of range. Romanov cracks CroCow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romanov with a jab. Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
CroCow misses with a few strikes there.
Romanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Romanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romanov wants it to stay on the feet. Romanov slips a jab from CroCow. Romanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. CroCow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Romanov gets caught napping as CroCow dives in and scores a takedown. Romanov manages to retain guard. Romanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. CroCow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Romanov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Romanov has escaped and now he's on top! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! CroCow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. CroCow working a defensive guard here.
CroCow wants to sweep here but Romanov controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Romanov stands up and waves to CroCow to follow him. Romanov misses with a wild combination.
Romanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by CroCow. CroCow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. CroCow lands a big head kick that sends Romanov tumbling to the mat! CroCow takes a step backwards and waves Romanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Romanov is rocked!
It looks like Alexandr Romanov has been cut. CroCow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. CroCow gets slowly back to his feet. Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! CroCow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Romanov seems to have got his legs back now. Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milka CroCow. CroCow blocks a head kick by Romanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Romanov misses with a body kick. CroCow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romanov swivels and escapes. CroCow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Romanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. CroCow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Romanov counters with a leg kick. CroCow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. CroCow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. CroCow is looking to clinch but Romanov is avoiding it.
CroCow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
CroCow throws a lazy head kick and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. 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! Sloppy strikes from CroCow. Those never looked like landing. CroCow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. CroCow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Romanov throws a leg kick but CroCow sees it coming and moves out of range. CroCow ducks right into an uppercut from Romanov. Romanov scores with a push kick. Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and CroCow moves out of range easily. CroCow rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage. Romanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Romanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt CroCow. Romanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Romanov throws a nice inside leg kick. Some wild striking there from CroCow.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romanov.
CroCow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milka CroCow will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alexandr Romanov's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Romanov keeps the fight on the outside. Romanov lands with a hook. CroCow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. CroCow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten CroCow somewhat. CroCow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten CroCow somewhat. CroCow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romanov defends it nicely. Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milka CroCow. CroCow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. CroCow misses with a double jab
and Romanov counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romanov lands with a nice body punch. CroCow lands a head kick!
CroCow misses with a combination
and Romanov counters with a good low kick that CroCow was not able to check. CroCow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. CroCow throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Romanov to regain full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romanov keeping full guard, as CroCow tries to pass. Romanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Romanov keeping moving, preventing CroCow from controlling successfully. Romanov controlling the position. CroCow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romanov! CroCow can't do much from the bottom here. Romanov decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. CroCow throws a front kick aimed at Romanov's knee but Romanov avoids it well. Nice uppercut there from Romanov. CroCow with a poor takedown and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. CroCow throws a leg kick but Romanov moved away. CroCow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Romanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
CroCow throws a leg kick and Romanov counters with a thumping low kick. Romanov throws a wild body kick that CroCow sees coming a mile off. CroCow fails with the takedown and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. CroCow is breathing heavily. CroCow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. 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! CroCow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from CroCow misses. Romanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses CroCow's sensitive parts. CroCow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Romanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Milka CroCow has been cut. Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far. Romanov scores with a shot to the body.
Romanov throws a quick inside leg kick. CroCow misses with a combination
and Romanov counters with an inside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Good exchange - Romanov coming out on top. CroCow misses with a low kick. Romanov throws a head kick but CroCow moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
CroCow tries to move into range but Romanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Romanov connects with an inside leg kick. Romanov cracks the inside of CroCow's front leg. CroCow darts in trying to clinch and Romanov counters with a lovely shot to the body. CroCow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice takedown defense from Romanov. No joy for CroCow on that attempt. Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanov lands a lovely overhand right. CroCow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
CroCow wants to clinch up but Romanov keeps it at a distance. CroCow throws a wild body kick that Romanov sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round. CroCow misses with a takedown attempt and Romanov counters with a good low kick that CroCow was not able to check. CroCow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. CroCow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Romanov moves out of range of the body kick from CroCow.
Some wild striking there from CroCow.
Romanov connects with a solid leg kick. CroCow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to CroCow's calf. Romanov throws a head kick that CroCow semi-blocks.
Romanov lands a leg kick that knocks CroCow off balance momentarily. Romanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. CroCow throws a right and a left that Romanov avoids nicely. Nice uppercut there from Romanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! CroCow moves in looking to clinch but Romanov pushes him off. Romanov throws a nice outside leg kick. Romanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
CroCow clinches with his opponent.
CroCow is trying to pull guard but Romanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milka CroCow. Romanov breaks from the clinch.
Milka CroCow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. CroCow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. CroCow darts in trying to clinch and CroCow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. CroCow tries to close the distance and clinch but Romanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. CroCow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanov circles away quickly and effectively. Romanov scores with a head kick.
CroCow is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. CroCow shoots in but Romanov avoids the takedown attempt easily. CroCow checks a leg kick. CroCow misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from CroCow misses its intended target. Romanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped CroCow in his tracks. CroCow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romanov sprawls well initially but CroCow persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Romanov is refusing to be controlled, as CroCow sits in half guard. Romanov kicks CroCow off and gets back to his feet. CroCow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Romanov thuds his right hand into CroCow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Romanov lands a head kick!
CroCow is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him? 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! CroCow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from CroCow.
CroCow seems to have recovered his senses. CroCow throws a right hand that Romanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Romanov also avoids with ease. Romanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
CroCow throws a lazy uppercut
and Romanov counters with a low kick, right behind CroCow 's knee. Romanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! CroCow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Romanov throws a leg kick which misses CroCow's front leg but catches the back leg as CroCow tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexandr Romanov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Romanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Romanov! Alexandr Romanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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