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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by The Pretty Reckless - Take me down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pichushkin lands an overhand right.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake's corner calls for a 1-2. Blake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blake jabs Pichushkin right on the nose. Pichushkin blinks but takes it well.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Pichushkin moves his leg out of the way.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Blake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake wants to clinch up but Pichushkin keeps it at a distance.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichushkin pinned against the cage. Pichushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pichushkin sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pichushkin pushes Blake off but Blake dives into side control.
Pichushkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blake has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crunch! Blake slams his shin into Pichushkin's torso.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake throws a big counter combination but Pichushkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pichushkin's half guard.
Pichushkin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Blake manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to control but Pichushkin wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pichushkin is trying to escape the mount.
Pichushkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blake is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Blake gets a clinch.
Pichushkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake lands with a short shot to the head.
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Blake lands a head shot.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Pichushkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Pichushkin looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pichushkin is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake has gone for a leg lock! Pichushkin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blake's guard.
Pichushkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pichushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Pichushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Pichushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake keeping full guard, as Pichushkin tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Blake will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
Blake misses the jab.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pichushkin as he jumps to the side.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Pichushkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pichushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pichushkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Pichushkin lands a head shot.
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake throws a series of punches but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
Pichushkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pichushkin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pichushkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Pichushkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pichushkin.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Pichushkin, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Pichushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Pichushkin throws out a counter right but Blake avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Pichushkin as he connects with a hook.
Blake shoots for a takedown but Pichushkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the head.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pichushkin circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin drops Blake with a big left hand and mounts him. Blake is in big trouble!
Blake is rocked!
Pichushkin wants to take Blake's back here but Blake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Oh Blake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blake has worked his arm free - good work by Blake!
Blake is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Pichushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pichushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pichushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blake is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Abobomination Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pichushkin but great work by Blake.
Blake wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping him busy.
Blake working away.
Blake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pichushkin to his feet.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Pichushkin pushes him off.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pichushkin wants to stand and escape but Blake is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Blake looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Blake staying out of range there.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Nice takedown defense from Pichushkin. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Pichushkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake scores with a one two! Pichushkin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Blake.
It seemed like Pichushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the head.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blake slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Blake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pichushkin.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Pichushkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.
Blake throws a one two combo.
Pichushkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pichushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blake scores with a spinning back kick!
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to bum rush Pichushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pichushkin pushes Blake off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Blake.
Blake shoots in but Pichushkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Pichushkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pichushkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin lands with a hook. Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Blake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Blake leaves Pichushkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pichushkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
A quick step to the side and Blake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a body kick.
Pichushkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Pichushkin tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake tries to bum rush Pichushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Blake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin slips under a jab from Blake.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Pichushkin counters with a left to the body.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pichushkin jabs Blake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pichushkin 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
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