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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Alexeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Alexeyev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Alexeyev!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson stuns Alexeyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexeyev blocks a jab.
Alexeyev blocks a leg kick.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Alexeyev moves out of range.
Alexeyev 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexeyev as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Thompson jabs Alexeyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexeyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson pushes Alexeyev away with a front kick.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson wants to slow Alexeyev down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexeyev blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexeyev checks a leg kick.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexeyev at a distance.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson throws a low kick but Alexeyev avoids it.
Alexeyev avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexeyev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexeyev. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexeyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Alexeyev in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexeyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexeyev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexeyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson jabs Alexeyev right on the nose. Alexeyev blinks but takes it well.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Alexeyev off balance momentarily.
Alexeyev dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Andrei Alexeyev has been cut.
Alexeyev blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Alexeyev shrugs off.
Alexeyev is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Alexeyev blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexeyev blocks an elbow strike.
Alexeyev dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Alexeyev 's eye.
Alexeyev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexeyev is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Alexeyev blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexeyev's brow.
Alexeyev blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson prevents Alexeyev from breaking the clinch.
Alexeyev working aggressively here.
Alexeyev misses with the head strike.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Alexeyev.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Alexeyev breaks the clinch.
Thompson wants to slow Alexeyev down by chopping away at his legs.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Alexeyev.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Alexeyev sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexeyev thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson is looking to wear down Alexeyev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexeyev scores with a punch to the head.
Alexeyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Alexeyev misses.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alexeyev's calf.
Alexeyev throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Alexeyev keeps it at a distance.
Alexeyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunter Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook but Alexeyev blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Alexeyev shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexeyev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexeyev is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Alexeyev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexeyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexeyev's sensitive parts.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Alexeyev misses.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Alexeyev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alexeyev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Alexeyev avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Alexeyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thompson takes a swing at Alexeyev's ribcage but misses.
Alexeyev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexeyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexeyev misses with a looping left.
Alexeyev misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alexeyev's head.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Alexeyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexeyev tries to avoid it.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexeyev's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson lands a head shot.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexeyev is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Alexeyev's leg. Alexeyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexeyev 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.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Alexeyev.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Alexeyev off balance momentarily.
Alexeyev throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Alexeyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Alexeyev ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Nice shot by Thompson.
That has opened up Andrei Alexeyev's cut even more.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Alexeyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Alexeyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexeyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Alexeyev misses.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexeyev.
Thompson jabs Alexeyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Alexeyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexeyev manages to avoid it.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexeyev manages to avoid it.
Alexeyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexeyev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thompson.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexeyev misses the target.
Alexeyev connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Alexeyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Alexeyev.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexeyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexeyev.
Thompson wants to slow Alexeyev down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexeyev throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexeyev misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexeyev at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Alexeyev.
Alexeyev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Alexeyev.
Alexeyev lands with an overhand left.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alexeyev's calf.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexeyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexeyev circles away.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexeyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexeyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Alexeyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexeyev ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Alexeyev checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrei Alexeyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Alexeyev's defenses.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexeyev throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexeyev misses the target.
Thompson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alexeyev if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexeyev is able to avoid easily.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Donk. Thompson catches Alexeyev right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Alexeyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alexeyev checks a low kick from Thompson.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Alexeyev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexeyev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alexeyev misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Alexeyev off balance momentarily.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexeyev lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Alexeyev takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thompson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexeyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Alexeyev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
The fighters circling - Alexeyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Alexeyev's leg but Alexeyev calmly moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexeyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Alexeyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alexeyev throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Alexeyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexeyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexeyev.
Alexeyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson moves out of range as Alexeyev strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hunter Thompson.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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