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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 812 p4p, 135 weight class) and Reuben Kincaid (ranked 460 p4p, 79 weight class). Kincaid has chosen REM - Orange Crush as his entrance music. Alexander Koreshkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reuben Kincaid's chin.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuben Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kincaid.
Koreshkov attempts a counter takedown but Kincaid avoids it well and moves away.
Kincaid defending well as Koreshkov loads up on a big left hand.
Kincaid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Koreshkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
Koreshkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kincaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kincaid defending well though.
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koreshkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kincaid is just riding it out for now. Koreshkov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koreshkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid blocking the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Koreshkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koreshkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koreshkov wants to take his opponent's back but Kincaid doesn't allow it.
Koreshkov working Kincaid over with strikes here.
Koreshkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kincaid because Koreshkov loaded up on that one.
Koreshkov avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.
Kincaid is working to get back to half guard.
Koreshkov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Koreshkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Koreshkov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kincaid is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kincaid and Koreshkov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Koreshkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kincaid is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koreshkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kincaid sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koreshkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kincaid tries to buck Koreshkov off but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koreshkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid sneaks back into half guard.
Koreshkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kincaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kincaid defends it well.
Kincaid keeping control of the position.
Koreshkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time 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.
Kincaid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Kincaid is defending well.
Kincaid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincaid has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koreshkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kincaid's guard.
Kincaid trying to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Koreshkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Kincaid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koreshkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kincaid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kincaid - that will leave a mark!
Kincaid leaves Koreshkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kincaid connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
Koreshkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kincaid can do to turn this around?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koreshkov.
Kincaid sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov seems to be working for a kimura but Kincaid defends the submission attempt.
Kincaid wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kincaid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koreshkov is working away from the top position though.
Kincaid felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kincaid regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koreshkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kincaid dives on top into guard.
Kincaid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koreshkov looking for subs off his back but Kincaid has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kincaid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander Koreshkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is looking for a sweep. Kincaid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kincaid tries to pass to full mount but Koreshkov defends it.
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Kincaid seems content to control.
Kincaid is trying to control. Koreshkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koreshkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koreshkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kincaid is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kincaid defends it easily.
Kincaid trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Kincaid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koreshkov's guard.
Kincaid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincaid trying to control the pace.
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid prevents Koreshkov from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koreshkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Koreshkov keeps moving.
Kincaid has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koreshkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kincaid is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koreshkov pulls down on the head and he's put Kincaid to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Koreshkov!
After the big win, Alexander Koreshkov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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