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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 924 p4p, 124 weight class) and Jerome Alviso (ranked 2130 p4p, 252 weight class). Alviso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pooh Man-Oakland. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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178 cm
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169 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikhail Bakunin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Alviso!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alviso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakunin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alviso fails to land the takedown.
Mikhail Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Alviso.
Alviso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alviso scrambles back to his feet.
Alviso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakunin sprawls well. Bakunin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alviso gets slowly back to his feet.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Alviso saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Bakunin. No joy for Alviso on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alviso ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin slaps away a takedown attempt from Alviso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakunin defending well as Alviso loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakunin misses the target.
Alviso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bakunin wants to stand but Alviso is controlling the position.
Alviso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alviso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bakunin kicks Alviso off and gets to his feet.
Alviso tries a head kick but it misses.
Alviso shoots in for a double leg but Bakunin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bakunin jabs Alviso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Alviso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakunin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alviso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alviso shoots in for a takedown but Bakunin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Alviso's body. Alviso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alviso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alviso.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into Alviso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Bakunin. No joy for Alviso on that attempt.
Alviso moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alviso has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin lands with a hook. Alviso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakunin clobbers Alviso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Alviso slips the punch.
Alviso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alviso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Alviso throws a leg kick
and Bakunin counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Alviso with that takedown attempt.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Alviso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alviso was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
A jab from Bakunin finds it's way through Alviso's defenses.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alviso dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Alviso's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alviso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin connects with a jab.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakunin defending well as Alviso loads up on a big left hand.
Alviso moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bakunin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alviso.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Alviso's ribs.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alviso finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
Alviso fails with a takedown attempt.
Alviso looks winded!
A jab from Bakunin finds it's way through Alviso's defenses.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Alviso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alviso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Alviso's body.
Bakunin scores with a hook.
Bakunin with a jab.
Alviso is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Alviso right on the button. Alviso goes down! Bakunin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bakunin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jerome Alviso was interviewed post fight and said 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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