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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 cm
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192 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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192 cm
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Guns! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alexandrov lands with a straight right. Guns didn't see that one coming. Alexandrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guns is landing a low percentage of strikes. Guns throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Alexandrov takes a kick to the side of the head. Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandrov. Alexandrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guns tries to avoid it but Alexandrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guns to the ground. Guns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Alexandrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGuns. Guns throws a leg kick but Alexandrov sees it coming and moves out of range. Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guns thinks about countering with a head kick. Guns leaves Alexandrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Guns lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head. Guns misses with the combination.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily. Alexandrov tries to clinch up and Guns counters with a head kick.
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guns throws a low kick but Alexandrov moves out of range easily. Guns misses with a body kick. Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away. Alexandrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guns momentarily.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexandrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guns. Alexandrov lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandrov throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it. Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexandrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guns with a body shot. Alexandrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guns was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexandrov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses. Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alexandrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alexandrov has escaped and now he's on top! Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Alexandrov is working Guns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Alexandrov has control of Guns's left arm, preventing Guns from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guns preventing the sweep. Alexandrov controlling Guns's posture. Alexandrov is continuing to stall. Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Alexandrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Guns gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alexandrov distracts Guns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Alexandrov stays in close to Guns's body and controls the position. Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Guns has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though. Guns wants to sweep but no luck. Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Guns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches. Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches. Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov distracts Guns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guns throws a body kick that misses. Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Guns.
Guns tries a low kick but Alexandrov avoids it. Alexandrov throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem. Guns connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guns.
Alexandrov with a hook. Alexandrov shoots in and bounces Guns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guns is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov won't allow Guns to sweep him here. Alexandrov is in close to Guns's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guns has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though. Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Guns's brow. Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guns's head. Guns has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexandrov defends well. Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Alexandrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Alexandrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guns some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guns sneaks back into half guard. Guns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Alexandrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Guns has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle. Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Guns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexandrov pushes down on Guns's leg and manages to get into half guard. Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard. Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far. Guns manages to get to full guard.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully. Guns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Guns is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound. Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Guns's brow. Alexandrov is posturing up here but Guns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Alexandrov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Alexandrov has to tap! Slick submission there by Guns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Guns! An out of breath Big Guns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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