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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 4254 p4p, 478 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 2901 p4p, 348 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Cup.
A jab lands there for Cup.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cup throws a head kick that misses.
Cup gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Cup is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexandrov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cup to the mat. Cup regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cup wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov stops Cup from standing up.
Cup is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cup controlling Alexandrov's posture.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cup's head.
Cup wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Cup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Cup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov cracks Cup with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cup has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Cup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cup controlling the position.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Cup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cup takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cup lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Cup is rocked!
Cup throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Cup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov steps in with a hook that catches Cup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alexandrov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cup looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
An out of breath Alexey Alexandrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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