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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Ha Ha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Alexandrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Han Ha Ha's chin.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Han Ha Ha!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ha Ha swivels and escapes.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Ha Ha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ha Ha motions for Alexandrov to come forward. Ha Ha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ha Ha sprawls well. Ha Ha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ha Ha feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ha Ha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexandrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ha Ha manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alexandrov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Alexandrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is trying to trip Ha Ha. He has hold of a leg but Ha Ha is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov won't allow Ha Ha to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Alexandrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ha Ha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ha Ha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ha Ha wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ha Ha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov stands up over Ha Ha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ha Ha wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Ha Ha pulls Alexandrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexandrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alexandrov 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.
Ha Ha is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ha Ha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ha Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ha Ha has Alexandrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ha Ha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Ha Ha is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Ha Ha's brow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Ha Ha keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov won't allow Ha Ha to get back to his feet.
Ha Ha has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ha Ha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ha Ha managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ha Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ha Ha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ha Ha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ha Ha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Ha Ha trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov won't allow Ha Ha to get back to his feet.
Ha Ha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ha Ha has his hands on Alexandrov's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ha Ha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ha Ha sprawls well. Ha Ha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ha Ha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alexandrov blocks it well.
Ha Ha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ha Ha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ha Ha tries to land a front kick but Alexandrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ha Ha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexandrov.
Ha Ha lands with a shot to the body.
Ha Ha scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ha Ha. Alexandrov shrugs it off though.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Ha Ha lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandrov seems unphased.
Ha Ha thows a body kick. Alexandrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ha Ha is fending him off so far but Alexandrov persists. Nope, Ha Ha circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Ha Ha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Ha Ha as Alexandrov shoots in.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexandrov shoots for a takedown but Ha Ha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ha Ha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ha Ha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
Alexandrov fails to land the takedown.
Ha Ha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ha Ha tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexandrov.
Ha Ha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ha Ha tries to land a front kick but Alexandrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ha Ha thuds a left hand into Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ha Ha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
Alexandrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Han Ha Ha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Ha Ha. Beautiful body shot.
Ha Ha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alexandrov's calf.
Ha Ha connects with a body shot that sends Alexandrov's belly button to the back.
Alexandrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ha Ha lands a jab to Alexandrov's midsection.
Ha Ha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ha Ha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexandrov rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Ha Ha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ha Ha connects with a right hand. Alexandrov shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ha Ha lands a slapping body shot.
Ha Ha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov shoots for a takedown but Ha Ha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ha Ha feints a counter leg kick.
Alexandrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ha Ha scores with a body shot.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ha Ha as he jumps to the side.
Ha Ha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Ha Ha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alexandrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alexandrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ha Ha finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexandrov walks into a left hand.
Ha Ha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexandrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
and Ha Ha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov is rocked!
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Ha Ha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ha Ha thuds a left hand into Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov shoots for a takedown but Ha Ha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Ha Ha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov 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.
Ha Ha darts in and clinches Alexandrov up against the cage.
Ha Ha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Ha Ha looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexandrov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ha Ha is trying to keep an underhook but Alexandrov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ha Ha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandrov stops Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
Ha Ha is holding on to half guard well.
Alexandrov stops Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha is trying to stand up here but Alexandrov is controlling him well.
Ha Ha is concentrating on defense, preventing Alexandrov from advancing position.
Ha Ha is trying to control but can't.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ha Ha tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexandrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ha Ha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ha Ha is pulling down on Alexandrov's head to control his posture.
Ha Ha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ha Ha holds on and takes a little breather.
Ha Ha trying to control the position.
Alexandrov prevents Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Ha Ha has Alexandrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov stops Ha Ha from standing up.
Ha Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ha Ha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ha Ha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ha Ha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ha Ha looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range.
Alexandrov fails with the takedown.
Ha Ha connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ha Ha tries to sprawl out of it but Alexandrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ha Ha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ha Ha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Han Ha Ha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ha Ha 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Ha Ha!
A relieved looking Han Ha Ha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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