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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 2871 p4p, 315 weight class) and Laat Dovah-Kinn (ranked 2948 p4p, 326 weight class). Alexius comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Dovah-Kinn has chosen Disturbed - Immortalized as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Laat Dovah-Kinn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius tries to clinch
and Dovah-Kinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexius blocks the body kick.
Alexius tries to clinch up.
Alexius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dovah-Kinn moves into the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Dovah-Kinn tries to throw a body punch but Alexius avoids it by throwing Dovah-Kinn back against the cage.
Dovah-Kinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dovah-Kinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexius moves out of range as Dovah-Kinn strikes.
Alexius takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dovah-Kinn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dovah-Kinn misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn stops a takedown attempt from Alexius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexius tries to pull guard but Dovah-Kinn won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dovah-Kinn blocking some punches.
Dovah-Kinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexius throws a hook but Dovah-Kinn avoids it easily.
Dovah-Kinn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alexius jabs Dovah-Kinn right on the nose. Dovah-Kinn blinks but takes it well.
Dovah-Kinn throws out a leg kick but Alexius moves out of range and Dovah-Kinn only half commits.
Dovah-Kinn throws a one two combo.
Alexius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dovah-Kinn.
Some wild striking there from Alexius.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a right hand. Alexius shakes it off.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexius but Alexius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dovah-Kinn gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Alexius.
Alexius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dovah-Kinn tries to throw a body punch but Alexius avoids it by throwing Dovah-Kinn back against the cage.
Dovah-Kinn manages to break the clinch.
Alexius dives in for a single leg takedown but Dovah-Kinn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexius misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Dovah-Kinn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dovah-Kinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Dovah-Kinn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexius misses with a body punch.
Alexius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexius is looking to clinch.
Alexius moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius motions for Dovah-Kinn to come forward. Alexius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexius throws a shot to the body.
Dovah-Kinn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexius.
Dovah-Kinn throws a push kick but Alexius slaps the foot to one side.
Dovah-Kinn stalks Alexius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexius's face. Alexius staggers backwards, shaken.
Dovah-Kinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexius wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dovah-Kinn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexius wants to stand but Dovah-Kinn is controlling his arm.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Dovah-Kinn gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dovah-Kinn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dovah-Kinn controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dovah-Kinn is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alexius tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laat Dovah-Kinn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dovah-Kinn looks for a takedown but Alexius sprawls well.
Alexius misses with a takedown attempt - Dovah-Kinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexius is looking to clinch.
Dovah-Kinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexius.
Laat Dovah-Kinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexius looks to land a combination but Dovah-Kinn avoids it well.
Alexius moves in looking to clinch but Dovah-Kinn pushes him off.
Alexius tries to clinch there but Dovah-Kinn circles away.
It seemed like Dovah-Kinn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Dovah-Kinn misses its intended target.
Alexius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius walks into a straight right hand from Dovah-Kinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dovah-Kinn. Alexius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Alexius coming out on top.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a takedown attempt
and Alexius moves into the clinch.
Laat Dovah-Kinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dovah-Kinn blocks an uppercut.
Alexius blocking some punches.
Dovah-Kinn works on Alexius's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexius pulls Dovah-Kinn into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dovah-Kinn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dovah-Kinn looking to pass the guard.
Dovah-Kinn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dovah-Kinn wants to control from the top but Alexius keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dovah-Kinn is pushing down on Alexius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexius is fighting to maintain full guard but Dovah-Kinn has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dovah-Kinn connects with a nice short shot to Alexius's temple.
Dovah-Kinn working the head and body with strikes.
Dovah-Kinn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dovah-Kinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dovah-Kinn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexius keeps working.
Dovah-Kinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dovah-Kinn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dovah-Kinn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dovah-Kinn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alexius to regain full guard.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control but Alexius is working from the bottom.
Dovah-Kinn 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.
Alexius keeping moving, preventing Dovah-Kinn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dovah-Kinn sprawls well. Dovah-Kinn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexius gets slowly back to his feet.
Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alexius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dovah-Kinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexius shoots in looking for a takedown. Dovah-Kinn tries to sprawl out of it but Alexius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dovah-Kinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Dovah-Kinn dives in and grabs Alexius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexius pushes down on Dovah-Kinn's head and hops out.
Alexius is looking to counter the offense by Dovah-Kinn and move into the clinch.
Alexius shoots in looking for a takedown. Dovah-Kinn tries to sprawl out of it but Alexius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dovah-Kinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dovah-Kinn, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dovah-Kinn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dovah-Kinn breaks from the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dovah-Kinn connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexius slips under a jab.
Alexius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dovah-Kinn looks to throw the jab but Alexius is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius tries to clinch but Dovah-Kinn is having none of it.
A jab from Alexius misses.
Alexius tries to clinch but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn takes a swing at Alexius's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laat Dovah-Kinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Dovah-Kinn there.
Good shot there by Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dovah-Kinn feints a counter leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn connects with an inside leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn misses with an uppercut. Alexius saw that one coming.
Alexius misses with a hook. Dovah-Kinn ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laat Dovah-Kinn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexius.
Dovah-Kinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dovah-Kinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dovah-Kinn stops Alexius from standing up.
Dovah-Kinn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dovah-Kinn cracks Alexius with a solid left hand.
Dovah-Kinn wants to control from the top but Alexius keeps moving.
Dovah-Kinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dovah-Kinn throws a big right hand that misses.
Dovah-Kinn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexius wants to stand and escape but Dovah-Kinn is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dovah-Kinn lands a jab to the head.
Dovah-Kinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexius checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexius attempts a counter takedown but Dovah-Kinn avoids it well and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dovah-Kinn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dovah-Kinn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dovah-Kinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a jab to the body.
Alexius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dovah-Kinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a jab.
Alexius moves out of range of the body kick.
Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Alexius.
Dovah-Kinn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexius with a poor takedown
and Dovah-Kinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dovah-Kinn goes for a double leg but Alexius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexius continues to drive forward.
Dovah-Kinn looking to score a takedown here. Alexius is defending well but Dovah-Kinn drives through and ends up in Alexius's guard.
Alexius is pulling down on Dovah-Kinn's head. It's preventing any offense from Dovah-Kinn, at least for the moment.
Dovah-Kinn wants to control from the top but Alexius keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
Alexius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dovah-Kinn throws a strike but Alexius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dovah-Kinn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexius is aware though and is defending well.
Alexius has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dovah-Kinn is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Dovah-Kinn pulls Alexius in close to prevent any damage.
Dovah-Kinn looking to control but Alexius passes into half guard.
Bessarion Alexius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laat Dovah-Kinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dovah-Kinn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laat Dovah-Kinn!
A very excited looking Laat Dovah-Kinn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bessarion Alexius spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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