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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trametinib Mekinist (ranked 921 p4p, 131 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 1244 p4p, 173 weight class). Trametinib Mekinist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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175 cm
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195 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trametinib Mekinist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mekinist misses with a looping left.
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mekinist avoids the damage to the body.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mekinist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Usikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mekinist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
Mekinist tries to counter by clinching up but Usikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist walks into a stiff left hand from Usikov.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Usikov.
Mekinist pushes Usikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mekinist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usikov or not.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Usikov lands a knee to the head.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Mekinist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mekinist tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov lands a shoulder strike.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mekinist blocks it with crossed arms.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Mekinist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov taking a breather.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Usikov breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Mekinist - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov working Mekinist over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Usikov.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mekinist is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mekinist moves out of range as Usikov strikes.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
Mekinist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Usikov. Usikov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Usikov.
Usikov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mekinist to counter with a crisp jab.
Usikov misses with a few strikes there.
Mekinist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the body
and Usikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Usikov misses with a right hand
and Mekinist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Mekinist is blocking nicely.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mekinist blocks it with crossed arms.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mekinist lands a head shot.
Usikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Usikov throws a looping overhand right but Mekinist ducks down to avoid it.
Usikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mekinist if he has to take too many more of those.
Usikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mekinist counters with a right hand to the body.
Usikov connects with a body shot.
Usikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Mekinist misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov jabs Mekinist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mekinist throws a lazy body kick
and Usikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Usikov moves out of range.
Mekinist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Usikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekinist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Usikov digs a good hook to Mekinist's body.
Mekinist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mekinist tries to close the distance and clinch but Usikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mekinist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mekinist looks to land a body kick but Usikov moved away.
Usikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Mekinist misses with a looping right.
Mekinist tries to clinch but Usikov is having none of it.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usikov lands a jab to Mekinist's midsection.
Mekinist tries to close the distance and clinch but Usikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mekinist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov pushes Mekinist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mekinist lands an uppercut.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
A knee to the head by Usikov.
Alexander Usikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mekinist avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a shoulder strike.
Usikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mekinist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usikov manages to break the clinch.
Mekinist connects with a crisp jab.
Usikov connects with the punch.
Usikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mekinist is looking to land body kicks.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mekinist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander Usikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Usikov.
Crunch! Usikov slams his shin into Mekinist's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Usikov avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
Mekinist walks into a straight right hand from Usikov.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
Usikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Usikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mekinist - the referee stops the clock and Usikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mekinist. Usikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Usikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Usikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mekinist tries to clinch
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mekinist has managed to clinch.
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist is looking for a counter combo.
Mekinist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Usikov cracks Mekinist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Usikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Usikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Mekinist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov moves out of range of the body kick from Mekinist.
Usikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Mekinist is wise to it.
Usikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Usikov blocks the leg kick.
Usikov looks to land a combination but Mekinist avoids it well.
Usikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mekinist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usikov moves away.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Usikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Usikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Usikov.
Mekinist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mekinist cracks Usikov with an open hand slap.
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mekinist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usikov misses with a low kick.
Usikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist throws a looping overhand right but Usikov ducks down to avoid it.
Usikov throws out a counter right but Mekinist avoids it with no problem.
Usikov misses with a body shot.
Usikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Usikov misses with a wild body shot.
Usikov wants to land a leg kick but Mekinist is out of range.
Mekinist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mekinist misses with a combination
and Usikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mekinist's knee momentarily.
Mekinist gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov throws a push kick but Mekinist slaps the foot to one side.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usikov tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mekinist thuds his shin into the meat of Usikov's side.
Alexander Usikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Usikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mekinist throws a lazy right hand but Usikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov works the jab nicely.
Mekinist misses with a double jab
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov blocks a jab.
Mekinist tries to clinch up.
Mekinist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist throws a right hand that misses
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mekinist misses with a body punch
and Usikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Usikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mekinist's hands.
Usikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mekinist off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Usikov.
Mekinist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usikov throws a looping overhand right but Mekinist ducks down to avoid it.
Mekinist misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Usikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
A left and a right from Usikov both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Usikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Usikov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Usikov!
Alexander Usikov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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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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