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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 66 p4p, 9 weight class) and Settakian Fett (ranked 328 p4p, 46 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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173 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett misses with an uppercut
so Andreev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses. Fett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andreev's guard. Nice move by Fett!
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard.
Andreev cracks Fett with a solid left hand.
Fett 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.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fett keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev throws a strike but Fett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andreev wants to control but Fett passes easily into half guard.
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.
Fett working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Andreev's thigh. Andreev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Andreev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fett 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andreev has his foot on Fett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fett works his way back into a safe position though.
Fett wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fett defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev working for a triangle but Fett defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Fett scores with a nice head shot.
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev swinging wildly here.
Fett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fett.
Fett throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Andreev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andreev.
Fett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Andreev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fett won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
Andreev working the head with strikes.
Fett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreev.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett regains half guard, as Andreev was trying to land strikes.
Andreev is thwarting Fett's attempts to control the position.
Andreev working Fett over with strikes.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev 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.
Fett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fett trying to control here.
Fett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fett has hold of Andreev's hands but Andreev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fett is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Fett wants to control but Andreev passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev misses with the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
Fett defending against the ground and pound.
Fett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Andreev misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Andreev.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev throwing strikes but Fett manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Andreev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fett presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Andreev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely.
Fett has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev scores with a jab to the body.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Andreev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andreev is in close to Fett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fett pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett pulls Andreev in to control the position.
Andreev scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fett is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Fett is pulling down on Andreev's head. It's preventing any offense from Andreev, at least for the moment.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andreev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev being controlled here momentarily.
Andreev is in close to Fett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Crassus inform us that Fett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Fett looking to control.
Andreev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andreev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Fett's brow.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses. Fett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andreev's guard. Nice move by Fett!
Fett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev clearly takes that round.
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.
Fett with a hook.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett lands a jab to the nose.
Andreev throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett throws a jab when Andreev was well out of range.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.
Settakian Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws a lazy head kick
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett looks to land a right hand but Andreev moved out of range.
Andreev slips under a jab from Fett.
Andreev misses with the combination.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett throws a head kick but Andreev moves out of range.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Andreev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Fett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Andreev chips away with some ground and pound.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Fett blocks nicely.
Andreev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is fighting to break Fett's control of his arms but Fett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev throws a big right hand that misses.
Andreev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreev has Fett in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Fett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andreev has his foot on Fett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fett works his way back into a safe position though.
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fett passes into half guard.
Fett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andreev keeps working.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Fett is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev tries to roll over but Fett keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Andreev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andreev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andreev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Fett.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fett's head.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Fett tries to work over Andreev's front leg with a kick but Andreev checks it.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fett sprawls and moves away.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab.
Jab from Fett.
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev darts in looking for a takedown but Fett gets double underhooks and turns Andreev into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.
Andreev moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Andreev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andreev lands with an uppercut that bounces Fett off the cage and back into range.
Andreev blocks a head kick by Fett.
As Fett looks to move away, Andreev throws a big counter combo but Fett just gets out of the way.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
and Andreev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Andreev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andreev working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Andreev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fett is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fett's head.
Fett has his hands clasped together around Andreev's back. He's all about the action.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Fett's temple.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
Andreev is working for a kimura here but Fett manages to reverse the position and he's now in Andreev's guard.
Andreev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fett defends it easily.
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fett 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.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev looking to control.
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Alexey Andreev 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.
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RATING
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