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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Belyakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litoris comes to the cage accompanied by Khia - My Neck, my Back. Belyakov has chosen Chocolate Salty Balls as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Belyakov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litoris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Litoris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belyakov throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belyakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Litoris shoots in and bounces Belyakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belyakov is on top in guard.
Litoris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belyakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Litoris's guard.
Belyakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Litoris keeps working.
Belyakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Litoris kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Litoris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belyakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Litoris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belyakov passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litoris is looking to improve his position but Belyakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Litoris is looking to escape.
Belyakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Litoris is working to get back to half guard.
Litoris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Litoris tries to roll over but Belyakov keeps him under control.
Belyakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Litoris is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Belyakov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belyakov is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belyakov trying to control the pace.
Litoris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Litoris is breathing heavily.
Belyakov stalling.
Litoris is looking to improve his position.
Belyakov is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Litoris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belyakov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litoris wants to improve his position but Belyakov is controlling well.
Belyakov not doing much here.
Litoris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belyakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belyakov trying to control the pace.
Litoris gets full guard.
Belyakov drops back looking for a leg! Litoris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Litoris manages to kick Belyakov off! Belyakov jumps back into Litoris's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Litoris has his foot on Belyakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belyakov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belyakov wants to control from the top but Litoris keeps moving.
Litoris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belyakov controls the pace.
Belyakov trying to control but Litoris is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alexander Belyakov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belyakov scores with a hook to the body. Litoris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander Belyakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belyakov clinches up against the cage.
Belyakov landing knees to the head.
Belyakov landing knees to the head.
Belyakov scores a nice knee to the body.
Belyakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Litoris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Litoris looking for a takedown.
Belyakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Litoris blocks it with crossed arms.
Belyakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Belyakov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belyakov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Mike Litoris has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Litoris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belyakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Belyakov.
Belyakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Litoris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Belyakov.
Litoris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belyakov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belyakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belyakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Litoris tries for a takedown but Belyakov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Litoris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyakov with a knee to the head.
Belyakov lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belyakov lands a knee to the body.
Belyakov connects with a knee to the head.
Belyakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belyakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov lands a body punch.
Belyakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Belyakov.
Belyakov scores with a knee to the head.
Belyakov with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Belyakov.
Belyakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belyakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Belyakov landing knees to the head.
Belyakov landing knees to the head.
Belyakov throws an elbow but it misses.
Belyakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belyakov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belyakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Litoris's face.
Litoris tries for a takedown but Belyakov manages to get underhooks.
Litoris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belyakov landing knees to the body.
Belyakov connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov landing knees to the head.
Belyakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belyakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Litoris blocks it with crossed arms.
Belyakov tries to land a knee to the head but Litoris blocks with his arms.
Litoris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belyakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belyakov misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Belyakov.
Litoris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belyakov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Belyakov scores with a shot to the side of Litoris's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belyakov.
Belyakov lands with a right to the head.
Litoris avoids a wild elbow strike from Belyakov.
Belyakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belyakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belyakov connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litoris taking a breather.
Litoris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belyakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Litoris takes a shot to the head.
Litoris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Litoris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Belyakov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Belyakov lands a knee to the body.
Belyakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Belyakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belyakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Litoris's face.
Belyakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Litoris blocks it with crossed arms.
Belyakov lands a knee to the body.
Belyakov stops a takedown attempt from Litoris.
Belyakov lands a knee to the head.
Litoris tries to score a body lock takedown but Belyakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belyakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belyakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belyakov lands a knee to the body.
Belyakov landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Belyakov.
Belyakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Belyakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Litoris's face.
Litoris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belyakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Litoris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belyakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Belyakov. No joy for Litoris on that attempt.
Belyakov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick from Belyakov lands but Litoris takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Belyakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Litoris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Litoris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Litoris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mike Litoris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Belyakov catches Litoris right on the button with a cross.
Belyakov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Litoris.
Belyakov misses the shot to the body.
Belyakov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belyakov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Litoris counters with a single leg into guard. Belyakov didn't expect that.
Litoris postures up.
Belyakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Litoris looking to pass the guard.
Belyakov controls Litoris momentarily but Litoris frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov keeping full guard, as Litoris tries to pass.
Litoris is working hard here to advance position.
Belyakov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Litoris manages to get himself to full guard.
Litoris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belyakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Litoris can't keep his opponent in guard - Belyakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Litoris is just riding it out for now. Belyakov eventually gives up the hold.
Litoris is looking for a sweep. Belyakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexander Belyakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belyakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belyakov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Belyakov lands a slapping body shot.
Belyakov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litoris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Litoris fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Belyakov.
Belyakov closes the distance and clinches.
Litoris tries to pull guard but Belyakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Litoris drops back down to his feet.
Belyakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Litoris can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Litoris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyakov lands a knee to the head.
Belyakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Belyakov.
Litoris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belyakov scores a nice knee to the body.
Belyakov lands an uppercut.
Belyakov prevents the takedown attempt.
Belyakov cracks Litoris with a nice body shot.
Belyakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mike Litoris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belyakov looking to throw knees to the head but Litoris is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Belyakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belyakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Belyakov!
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FIGHT
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