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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roland Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Aleksandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roland Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Aleksandrov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steele's guard.
Aleksandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aleksandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aleksandrov is stalling in the full guard.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aleksandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aleksandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steele is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksandrov has Steele pulled in close to control his posture.
Aleksandrov working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aleksandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aleksandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steele trying to control the position here.
Aleksandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aleksandrov works over Steele with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aleksandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aleksandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aleksandrov content to stall in guard here.
Aleksandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aleksandrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Aleksandrov won't allow Steele to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Aleksandrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aleksandrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aleksandrov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steele is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aleksandrov, into his guard.
Aleksandrov is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aleksandrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steele was covering up waiting for the punch and Aleksandrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steele is trying to control the position but Aleksandrov postures up.
Aleksandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aleksandrov is in close to Steele's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aleksandrov distracts Steele with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steele is rocked!
Aleksandrov pushing down on Steele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aleksandrov is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aleksandrov to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Aleksandrov.
Oh Steele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Aleksandrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aleksandrov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aleksandrov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steele to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steele shrugs it off.
Steele is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrik Aleksandrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aleksandrov gets the takedown into side control.
Steele bucks up and tries to throw Aleksandrov off but instead Aleksandrov has got his back!
Steele is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Aleksandrov is punishing Steele with strikes - can he finish him?!
Steele wants to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele just looking to survive in the bad position.
Steele wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrov controlling from the back.
Steele seems to have got his legs back now.
Aleksandrov missing with strikes.
Aleksandrov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Steele hold on?
Aleksandrov looking for the choke from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aleksandrov controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov is persistently looking for the submission but Steele is defending it well.
Aleksandrov is punishing Steele with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Steele's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aleksandrov is riding his opponent, not letting Steele buck him off.
Aleksandrov is raining down hard shots and and Steele has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adrik Aleksandrov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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