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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexader Gorlanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
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211 lbs
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Good knees
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexader Gorlanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorlanov with a lazy takedown attempt
so Chatzikomninos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chatzikomninos preventing the sweep.
Chatzikomninos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorlanov keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorlanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chatzikomninos is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorlanov has wrist control.
Chatzikomninos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chatzikomninos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos is in close to Gorlanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chatzikomninos is working Gorlanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gorlanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorlanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos postures up and lands a big shot to Gorlanov's brow.
Gorlanov is looking to stand up but Chatzikomninos isn't so interested in that idea.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorlanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos won't allow Gorlanov to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorlanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gorlanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chatzikomninos is one step ahead there.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorlanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos controlling from the top position.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to pass the guard but Gorlanov is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chatzikomninos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chatzikomninos lands in his opponent's guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
Gorlanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gorlanov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gorlanov keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Gorlanov keeping full guard, as Chatzikomninos tries to pass.
Gorlanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chatzikomninos controls the pace.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chatzikomninos landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chatzikomninos chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chatzikomninos throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chatzikomninos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gorlanov shoots in and drives through. Chatzikomninos sprawls well.
Gorlanov closes the distance and clinches up with Chatzikomninos, looking for a takedown. Gorlanov pushes Chatzikomninos against the cage but Chatzikomninos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chatzikomninos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gorlanov to the mat! Gorlanov manages to get full guard.
Chatzikomninos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorlanov is retaining full guard.
Chatzikomninos lands a couple of digs.
Chatzikomninos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chatzikomninos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Gorlanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chatzikomninos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chatzikomninos is landing with some decent strikes but Gorlanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chatzikomninos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chatzikomninos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chatzikomninos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gorlanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chatzikomninos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chatzikomninos throwing strikes but Gorlanov bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Gorlanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chatzikomninos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chatzikomninos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorlanov.
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to his feet but Gorlanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chatzikomninos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorlanov won't allow Chatzikomninos to sweep him here.
Chatzikomninos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chatzikomninos is adopting a defensive guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gorlanov is controlling him.
Alexei Chatzikomninos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chatzikomninos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorlanov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorlanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorlanov is retaining full guard.
Chatzikomninos postures up in Gorlanov's guard and throws a big left but Gorlanov blocks it.
Chatzikomninos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorlanov is retaining full guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
Gorlanov pushes Chatzikomninos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gorlanov is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorlanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chatzikomninos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexader Gorlanov. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorlanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos connects with a couple of short punches.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chatzikomninos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chatzikomninos swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorlanov.
Chatzikomninos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gorlanov pinned against the cage. Gorlanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorlanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chatzikomninos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gorlanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is trying to improve his position.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gorlanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chatzikomninos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorlanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gorlanov 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.
Chatzikomninos is looking to control Gorlanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chatzikomninos avoid being mounted?
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand up here but Gorlanov is controlling him well.
Chatzikomninos is pressing down on Gorlanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorlanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorlanov being controlled here momentarily.
Gorlanov stops Chatzikomninos from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chatzikomninos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorlanov is one step ahead there.
Gorlanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chatzikomninos has wrist control.
Gorlanov postures up in Chatzikomninos's guard and throws a big left but Chatzikomninos blocks it.
Chatzikomninos 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorlanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorlanov postures up in Chatzikomninos's guard and throws a big left but Chatzikomninos blocks it.
Gorlanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chatzikomninos pulls Gorlanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Gorlanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chatzikomninos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chatzikomninos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots but Gorlanov is blocking nicely.
Chatzikomninos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos misses with a head shot. Gorlanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Gorlanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chatzikomninos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorlanov is one step ahead there.
Gorlanov wants to control from the top but Chatzikomninos keeps moving.
Chatzikomninos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorlanov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Gorlanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
Chatzikomninos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Gorlanov is working from the bottom.
Gorlanov is trying to control the position but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Alexader Gorlanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chatzikomninos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chatzikomninos wants to control from the top but Gorlanov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chatzikomninos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chatzikomninos 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chatzikomninos!
Our winner, Alexei Chatzikomninos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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