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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Com (ranked 578 p4p, 91 weight class) and Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 491 p4p, 76 weight class). Com kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bombs Away. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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179 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomb Com!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Com swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
Com misses the jab.
Com closes the distance and clinches.
Com misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Com.
Com misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Com scores with a nice short uppercut.
Com misses with some punches.
Com lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Com breaks the clinch.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Com.
We've been hearing reports that Com has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Com.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com scores with a head kick. Koreshkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov slips a jab and a cross from Com.
Com's corner calls for a 1-2. Com obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Com darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Com defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koreshkov.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Com lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koreshkov doesn't seem phased though.
Com gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Com.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Com lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Com on the inside.
Com pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Com moves into the clinch.
Com pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Com connects with a looping right hand.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov tries to keep at a distance but Com has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koreshkov.
A short right from Com on the inside.
Com lands a right hand.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Com breaks from the clinch.
Com connects with a body shot.
Com scores with a jab.
Com swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koreshkov slips a jab from Com.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov dodges the punch combination from Com.
Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Com.
Koreshkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Com misses with a left hand
and Koreshkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Com throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Com misses with the combination.
A jab from Com misses.
Koreshkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Com dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Com throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Com takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Com.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bomb Com has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Com lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Com lands a body shot.
Com misses with the head strike.
Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Com lands with a light punch inside.
Com tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Com.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Com pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Com.
Com lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Com working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Com tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Com escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.
Com lands a jab.
Com misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Com looks to score with a jab to the body but Koreshkov is just out of range.
And Koreshkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Com pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koreshkov moves away from the strike by Com.
Koreshkov with the counter takedown but Com avoids it easily.
Com is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov shoots and misses
and Koreshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Com clinches with his opponent.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Com lands a body punch in the clinch.
Com lands a right hand.
Com escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koreshkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Com.
Com lands a jab.
Com smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com looks to score with a jab to the body but Koreshkov is just out of range.
Koreshkov dives in and grabs Com's left leg, looking for a takedown. Com pushes down on Koreshkov's head and hops out.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Com.
Com looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koreshkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Com.
Com feints and then cracks Koreshkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koreshkov down.
Koreshkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Com tries to clinch there but Koreshkov circles away.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Koreshkov takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov dives in and scores a takedown into Com's guard.
Koreshkov won't allow Com to sweep him here.
Com bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koreshkov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com preventing the sweep.
Koreshkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Com is on top in guard.
Koreshkov wants to sweep here but Com controlling him for the moment.
Com sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Com dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Com throws a lazy right hand but Koreshkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koreshkov feints the counter takedown.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Com sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Com swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Koreshkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Com throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Com didn't expect that.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Com wants to sweep but no luck.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Com rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Com puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Com is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Com controlling from the top position.
Alexander Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Com stops Koreshkov from standing up.
Koreshkov is trying to control the position but Com postures up.
Com controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Com is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Koreshkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Com manages to get himself to full guard.
Com is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Com has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Com's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov landing with the ground and pound.
Koreshkov postures up in Com's guard and throws a big left but Com blocks it.
Com working a defensive guard here.
Koreshkov postures up in Com's guard and throws a big left but Com blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Com has wrist control.
Com lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Com stacks Koreshkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Com!
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koreshkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Com wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koreshkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Com is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Com off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Koreshkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Com is in bad spot here.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koreshkov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Com is looking for a way out.
Com manages to reverse the position and now he's in Koreshkov's guard. Nice work there by Com.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Com stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koreshkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Koreshkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Com 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Com!
Bomb Com decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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