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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alekseev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Imperium. Kalashnikov has chosen Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vadim Kalashnikov enters the cage!
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250 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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193 cm
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235 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekseev closes the distance and clinches up with Kalashnikov, looking for a takedown. Alekseev pushes Kalashnikov against the cage but Kalashnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alekseev shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Alekseev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alekseev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalashnikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alekseev's head.
It looks like Oleg Alekseev has been cut.
Kalashnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of Alekseev's front leg.
Kalashnikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alekseev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alekseev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alekseev won't allow Kalashnikov to sweep him here.
Alekseev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alekseev 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.
Kalashnikov 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 Alekseev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alekseev chips away with some ground and pound.
Kalashnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alekseev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alekseev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position here.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov controlling the position.
Alekseev landing some decent shots from guard.
Alekseev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalashnikov has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alekseev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalashnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alekseev working some strikes from top position.
Kalashnikov is trying to keep Alekseev in close.
Alekseev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alekseev wants to pass the guard but Kalashnikov is keeping the position.
Alekseev throws an elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alekseev's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!
Alekseev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalashnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalashnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kalashnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alekseev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalashnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Alekseev's legs - danger averted.
Kalashnikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alekseev's guard.
Alekseev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalashnikov is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev has an active guard here but Kalashnikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalashnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Alekseev trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alekseev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Alekseev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Alekseev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alekseev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalashnikov pinned against the cage. Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alekseev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalashnikov misses with a low kick.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alekseev tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alekseev.
Alekseev in side control, throwing shots but Kalashnikov defends.
Kalashnikov regains half guard.
Kalashnikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alekseev.
Alekseev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alekseev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alekseev with the ground and pound but Kalashnikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oleg Alekseev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alekseev throws a big elbow that misses.
Alekseev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalashnikov has wrist control.
Alekseev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alekseev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alekseev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kalashnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alekseev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
Alekseev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alekseev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalashnikov has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alekseev pushing down on Kalashnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalashnikov gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov trying to control the position.
Alekseev postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Alekseev throws a strike but Kalashnikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalashnikov is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alekseev's guard.
Alekseev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
Kalashnikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alekseev is proving hard to escape from.
Alekseev has control of Kalashnikov's left arm, preventing Kalashnikov from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov gets to his feet - Alekseev follows without any prompting.
Alekseev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alekseev somewhat.
Alekseev scores with a body shot.
Kalashnikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alekseev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Alekseev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Alekseev as he checks the leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov misses with an uppercut
and Alekseev counters with a one-two to the body.
Kalashnikov is rocked!
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!
Alekseev rushes Kalashnikov and presses him up against the cage.
Kalashnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Alekseev finish him?
Alekseev scrambles and takes Kalashnikov's back. He's looking to land a suplex. Oh, he's managed it! Kalashnikov bangs his head on the mat and seems dazed! The ref takes a look and decides to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Oleg Alekseev!
An out of breath Oleg Alekseev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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