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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McStacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandu Alexandru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor McStacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandu Alexandru!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Alexandru.
Alexandru goes for a double leg but McStacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McStacker continues to drive forward.
McStacker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexandru holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McStacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandru clinches up against the cage.
McStacker has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandru.
McStacker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandru avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandru pulls guard successfully.
McStacker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStacker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStacker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alexandru dives on top into guard.
McStacker 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.
Alexandru gets to his feet - McStacker follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStacker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexandru counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McStacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStacker wants to clinch up but Alexandru keeps it at a distance.
McStacker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexandru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexandru moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McStacker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McStacker dives in and grabs Alexandru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexandru pushes down on McStacker's head and hops out.
Alexandru instigates a clinch.
Alexandru tries to score a body lock takedown but McStacker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McStacker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandru digs a right hand underneath McStacker's ribcage. McStacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McStacker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandru blocking some punches.
Come on Alexandru - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McStacker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alexandru stands up and waves to McStacker to follow him.
McStacker tries to clinch there but Alexandru circles away.
McStacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandru.
Alexandru clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McStacker manages to pull guard.
McStacker working a defensive guard here.
McStacker is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexandru controls the pace.
McStacker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McStacker controls Alexandru momentarily but Alexandru frees himself.
Alexandru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McStacker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McStacker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McStacker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alexandru goes for a double leg but McStacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McStacker continues to drive forward.
McStacker misses with a takedown attempt - Alexandru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexandru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStacker working hard to break the clinch.
McStacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexandru has McStacker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McStacker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandu Alexandru dominated that round.
That's time! McStacker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alexandru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexandru lands a jab to McStacker's midsection.
Alexandru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for McStacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexandru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McStacker.
Conor McStacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStacker leaves Alexandru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexandru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McStacker, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Alexandru.
McStacker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStacker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alexandru defends it nicely.
Alexandru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conor McStacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandru moves into the clinch.
McStacker stops a takedown attempt from Alexandru.
Alexandru misses with a knee strike.
McStacker has Alexandru pressed against the cage, preventing Alexandru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McStacker looking for a takedown.
Sandu Alexandru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandru pulls guard.
McStacker is looking to stand up but Alexandru won't let him.
McStacker postures up.
Alexandru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McStacker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStacker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McStacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandru is pulling down on McStacker's head. It's preventing any offense from McStacker, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStacker scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandru looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStacker is one step ahead there.
Alexandru is pulling down on McStacker's head to control his posture.
McStacker distracts Alexandru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McStacker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McStacker.
Alexandru pushes McStacker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandru clinches with his opponent.
McStacker tries to break free but Alexandru pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandru working hard to break the clinch.
McStacker fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McStacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStacker taking a breather.
Alexandru is trying to break the clinch but McStacker is controlling him.
Alexandru tries to break free but McStacker pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandru has McStacker pushed against the cage.
McStacker is trying to pull guard but Alexandru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexandru decides to pull guard.
McStacker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexandru holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStacker throws an elbow that misses. Alexandru uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStacker's guard. Nice move by Alexandru!
McStacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandru is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandru sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexandru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McStacker is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandru controlling from the top position.
McStacker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandru's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandu Alexandru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alexandru dives in for a single leg takedown but McStacker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexandru closes this distance looking for a takedown but McStacker circles away.
McStacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McStacker blocks a head kick by Alexandru.
Alexandru keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandru tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McStacker defends well and Alexandru ends up having to push McStacker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conor McStacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandu Alexandru.
McStacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexandru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandru wants to clinch up but McStacker keeps it at a distance.
McStacker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McStacker tries to clinch but Alexandru is having none of it.
McStacker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McStacker throws a hook to the side of Alexandru's head but Alexandru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStacker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McStacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandru stuffs the takedown.
McStacker leaves Alexandru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexandru tries to score a power double leg takedown but McStacker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandru somewhat.
Alexandru shoots in and drives through. McStacker sprawls well.
McStacker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandru is fending him off so far but McStacker persists. Nope, Alexandru circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McStacker.
Alexandru moves into the clinch.
McStacker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alexandru missing with knees to the body.
McStacker breaks the clinch.
Alexandru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStacker.
McStacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexandru misses with a takedown attempt - McStacker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandru shoots in for a takedown but McStacker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexandru tries for a takedown but McStacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McStacker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexandru pinned against the cage. Alexandru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexandru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McStacker pinned against the cage. McStacker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McStacker shoots in for a double leg but Alexandru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexandru closes the distance and clinches.
McStacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandru throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStacker keeps control of Alexandru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandru stalls.
McStacker tries to pull guard but Alexandru forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McStacker looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandru is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McStacker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alexandru's efforts to push away.
Alexandru blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandru is trying to push McStacker away but McStacker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandru stalls.
Conor McStacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandu Alexandru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McStacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor McStacker.
I think Alexandru 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Sandu Alexandru!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sandu Alexandru!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Sandu Alexandru!
Sandu Alexandru wins by unanimous decision!
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