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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Aksentiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Nikolaev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikhail Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandr Aksentiev!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Nikolaev scores with a jab.
Nikolaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Aksentiev.
Aksentiev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aksentiev doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikolaev circles away.
Nikolaev clinches with his opponent.
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolaev dodges an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikolaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Aksentiev prevents Nikolaev from breaking the clinch.
Nikolaev working hard to break the clinch.
Nikolaev lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev is trying to break the clinch but Aksentiev has him pressed against the cage.
Nikolaev dodges an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Nikolaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aksentiev lands a damaging elbow.
Nikolaev has a couple of punches blocked by Aksentiev.
Aksentiev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aksentiev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Nikolaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolaev has had enough of the clinch but Aksentiev keeps him there for the moment.
Aksentiev lands a damaging elbow.
Nikolaev has had enough of the clinch but Aksentiev keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolaev is trying to break the clinch but Aksentiev has him pressed against the cage.
Aksentiev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nikolaev tries to break free but Aksentiev pushes him back against the cage.
Aksentiev blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikolaev can't break the clinch.
Aksentiev pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikolaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Aksentiev, against the cage.
Nikolaev has a couple of punches blocked by Aksentiev.
Aksentiev lands a damaging elbow.
Aksentiev being controlled against the cage.
Aksentiev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nikolaev tries to circle away but Aksentiev has him pinned against the cage.
Aksentiev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Aksentiev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev dodges an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aksentiev.
Aksentiev lands an elbow just above Nikolaev 's eye.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mikhail Nikolaev has been cut.
Nikolaev blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aksentiev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikolaev's brow.
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Aksentiev blocks an uppercut.
Nikolaev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Aksentiev, against the cage.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Nikolaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nikolaev tries a body shot but Aksentiev blocks it.
Aksentiev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Aksentiev pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikolaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aksentiev.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aksentiev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolaev fails to land.
Aksentiev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Aksentiev, against the cage.
Aksentiev blocks an uppercut.
Nikolaev misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev taking a breather.
Aksentiev lands an elbow just above Nikolaev 's eye.
Aksentiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev has a couple of punches blocked by Aksentiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Nikolaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Nikolaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aksentiev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aksentiev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aksentiev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nikolaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aksentiev's elbow.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside.
Nikolaev has had enough of the clinch but Aksentiev keeps him there for the moment.
Aksentiev misses with an elbow strike.
Nikolaev misses with the head strike.
Aksentiev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside that Nikolaev shrugs off.
Nikolaev misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aksentiev throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Aksentiev.
Aksentiev throws an elbow but it misses.
Nikolaev lands a body shot.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aksentiev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aksentiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolaev trying to control the position but instead, Aksentiev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nikolaev into the cage.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolaev fails to land.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Nikolaev misses with a punch to the body.
Aksentiev prevents a body shot from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aksentiev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Aksentiev, against the cage.
Aksentiev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aksentiev pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikolaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aksentiev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nikolaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolaev wants to break free but Aksentiev has control.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside that Nikolaev shrugs off.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow.
Nikolaev is trying to break free.
Aksentiev blocking some punches.
Aksentiev throws an elbow but it misses.
Nikolaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Aksentiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksandr Aksentiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikolaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aksentiev has him pressed against the cage.
Aksentiev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aksentiev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aksentiev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
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!
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Aksentiev.
Aksentiev lands an elbow just above Nikolaev 's eye.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Aksentiev, against the cage.
Aksentiev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nikolaev misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Aksentiev.
Nikolaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aksentiev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside that Nikolaev shrugs off.
Aksentiev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aksentiev misses with an elbow strike.
Nikolaev taking a breather.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside.
Nikolaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Aksentiev.
Aksentiev lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaev in his tracks for a moment.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow.
Aksentiev blocks an uppercut.
Nikolaev blocks an elbow strike from Aksentiev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aksentiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev wants to break free but Aksentiev has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev tries a body shot but Aksentiev blocks it.
Nikolaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Aksentiev.
Aksentiev lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaev in his tracks for a moment.
Aksentiev throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Aksentiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Nikolaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aksentiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aksentiev rushes Nikolaev and presses him up against the cage.
Nikolaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev blocks the elbow strike.
Nikolaev taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aksentiev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikolaev's brow.
Nikolaev misses with some punches.
Aksentiev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aksentiev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikolaev's defenses.
Nikolaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aksentiev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikolaev's brow.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside.
Aksentiev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aksentiev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolaev.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Aksentiev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikolaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aksentiev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Aksentiev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolaev.
Aksentiev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Aksentiev, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aksentiev.
Nikolaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aksentievs head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aksentiev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikolaev's brow.
Aksentiev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nikolaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Aksentiev controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aksentiev prevents a body shot from Nikolaev.
Aksentiev blocks an uppercut.
Nikolaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Aksentiev.
The referee calls for Nikolaev to work.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolaev fails to land.
Nikolaev misses with a punch to the body.
Aksentiev misses with an elbow over the top.
Nikolaev misses with some punches.
Nikolaev has a couple of punches blocked by Aksentiev.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aksentiev throws an elbow but misses.
Aksentiev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aksentiev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Aksentiev, against the cage.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev stalling.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Aksentiev lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaev in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aksentiev.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikolaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aksentiev.
A frustrated look appears on Nikolaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Aksentiev.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev avoids the elbow strike from Aksentiev, against the cage.
Aksentiev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aksentiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aksentiev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikolaev's brow.
Nikolaev tries to circle away but Aksentiev has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aksentiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev misses with a body punch.
Aksentiev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nikolaev trying to stall but Aksentiev improves his position.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside.
Aksentiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aksentiev blocks an uppercut.
Aksentiev lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside that Nikolaev shrugs off.
Aksentiev lands a damaging elbow.
Nikolaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aksentiev lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Aksentiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aksentiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Aksentiev!
A victorious Aleksandr Aksentiev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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