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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Breznhev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Galtieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breznhev comes to the cage accompanied by Death Grips - No Love. Galtieri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Woke up this morning - Alabama 3. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
154 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleks Breznhev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulie Galtieri!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznhev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galtieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galtieri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galtieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breznhev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Breznhev attempts a counter takedown but Galtieri avoids it well and moves away.
Breznhev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galtieri sprawls well initially but Breznhev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galtieri is looking for a sweep. Breznhev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galtieri is pressing down on Breznhev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galtieri controlling the position.
Galtieri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Breznhev advances to half guard.
Breznhev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galtieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.
Galtieri is staying active underneath Breznhev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galtieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.
Breznhev working over Galtieri with some ground and pound. Galtieri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Breznhev wants to work for an arm triangle but Galtieri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galtieri is trying to control but can't.
Breznhev trying to control from half guard but Galtieri is working away.
Galtieri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galtieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Galtieri.
Breznhev advances to half guard.
Breznhev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Galtieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Galtieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving.
Galtieri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breznhev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite inform us that Galtieri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galtieri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galtieri is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Breznhev blocks a jab.
Galtieri connects with a nice looking jab.
Galtieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breznhev.
Breznhev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galtieri.
Breznhev connects with a crisp jab.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Breznhev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Galtieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galtieri is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galtieri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Galtieri is a slippery customer.
Galtieri moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev dominated that round.
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.
Galtieri throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Galtieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Breznhev under the eye.
Breznhev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Breznhev fails to land the takedown.
Galtieri stuffs the takedown.
Galtieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Breznhev dodges the punch combination from Galtieri.
Galtieri lands with an overhand left.
Breznhev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Galtieri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Galtieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galtieri lands a jab to the head.
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!
Galtieri throws the left hand but Breznhev avoids the punch easily.
Breznhev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galtieri circles away.
Galtieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Breznhev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galtieri scores with a body shot.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Galtieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Breznhev throws a poor cross that misses
and Galtieri counters with a straight right hand.
Galtieri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galtieri throws a lazy right hand but Breznhev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Galtieri.
Breznhev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galtieri counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galtieri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breznhev's guard.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galtieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galtieri wants to pass the guard but Breznhev is keeping the position.
Galtieri controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev is pulling down on Galtieri's head. It's preventing any offense from Galtieri, at least for the moment.
Breznhev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galtieri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galtieri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breznhev defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri trying to control the position.
Breznhev is stalling in the full guard.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Galtieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Breznhev pushes down on Galtieri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Breznhev is trying to control the action in half guard but Galtieri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galtieri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galtieri trying to control here.
Breznhev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Galtieri!
Galtieri is trying desperately to improve position.
Galtieri wants to hold on but Breznhev pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Galtieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Galtieri misses with a wild combination.
Galtieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breznhev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breznhev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Galtieri stalks Breznhev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breznhev's face. Breznhev staggers backwards, shaken.
Breznhev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Galtieri's guard.
Galtieri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Galtieri trying to control the position here.
Breznhev trying to control but Galtieri is working from the bottom.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Galtieri is keeping the position.
Galtieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Galtieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Galtieri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Breznhev is pulling down on Galtieri's head to control his posture.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Galtieri is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galtieri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galtieri is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galtieri is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri looking for subs off his back but Breznhev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Breznhev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galtieri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breznhev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galtieri!
Breznhev lands a couple of good shots and Galtieri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Breznhev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Galtieri covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Breznhev scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri is trying to break free.
Breznhev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galtieri tries to escape but Breznhev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galtieri just trying to survive but Breznhev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galtieri manages to reverse the position and now he's in Breznhev's guard. Nice work there by Galtieri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breznhev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Breznhev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleks Breznhev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Paulie Galtieri had this to say: 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.
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energy
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hype
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