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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov comes to the cage accompanied by Sirens . Benton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I get Knocked Down. Grant Benton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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185 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benton lands the left hand.
Schelokov lands a front kick.
Benton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schelokov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benton in his tracks.
Alexander Schelokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schelokov.
Schelokov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benton.
Benton throws a nice looking combination but Schelokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schelokov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benton.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Schelokov is out of range.
Good exchange - Schelokov coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Schelokov - just one landing.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Schelokov stuffs the takedown.
Benton scores with a nice right hand.
Schelokov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schelokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schelokov throws a head kick that misses.
Schelokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton avoids the head kick by Schelokov.
Benton walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Schelokov.
Benton throws a jab when Schelokov was well out of range.
Schelokov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benton needs to keep his hands up - Schelokov had a free shot at his head there.
Benton darts in looking for a takedown but Schelokov gets double underhooks and turns Benton into the cage.
Alexander Schelokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Benton.
A punch combination from Schelokov misses.
Schelokov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schelokov jabs Benton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Benton.
Schelokov lands a right hook to the body.
Benton looks winded!
That kick from Schelokov tenderised Benton's leg. Benton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooh a lovely combination from Schelokov sends Benton down but not out. Schelokov dives into side control looking to finish.
Benton is rocked!
Schelokov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Benton is still in real trouble! Can Schelokov finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton seems a little lost for a moment, as Schelokov dominates the positioning.
Schelokov tries to stand but Benton is controlling his head.
Schelokov lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov lands some shots froms side control.
Schelokov cracks Benton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Benton tries to escape but Schelokov is in control.
Benton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schelokov connects with a decent elbow.
Schelokov gets to mount! Benton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Benton seems to have recovered his senses.
Benton is in a horrible position here. Schelokov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A big strike lands for Schelokov! That's really hurt Benton and he's turned his back - Schelokov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Schelokov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Schelokov!
Alexander Schelokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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