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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Aleksanyan (ranked 2051 p4p, 222 weight class) and Frank Ennis (ranked 6503 p4p, 440 weight class). Artur Aleksanyan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Aleksanyan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ennis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan tries to clinch but Ennis moves out of range.
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ennis is fending him off so far but Aleksanyan persists. Nope, Ennis circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ennis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aleksanyan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ennis keeping moving, preventing Aleksanyan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ennis's guard.
Aleksanyan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aleksanyan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aleksanyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
Aleksanyan is keen to just control but Ennis is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ennis is trying to stand up here but Aleksanyan is controlling him well.
Aleksanyan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ennis wants to get back to full guard.
Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aleksanyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ennis defends it well.
That's four 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.
Aleksanyan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aleksanyan thows a huge punch but Ennis dodges it nicely.
Ennis is trying to stand up here but Aleksanyan is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksanyan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ennis is not content to let Aleksanyan control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Aleksanyan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Aleksanyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aleksanyan somewhat.
Aleksanyan dives in and grabs Ennis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ennis pushes down on Aleksanyan's head and hops out.
Aleksanyan wants to clinch but Ennis slips to the side
and Ennis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan throws a shot from downtown. Ennis moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan throws out a leg kick but Ennis moves out of range and Aleksanyan only half commits.
As Aleksanyan backs off Ennis throws a huge counter combo but Aleksanyan manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ennis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleksanyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aleksanyan goes for a double leg but Ennis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ennis continues to drive forward.
Ennis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ennis slaps away a takedown attempt from Aleksanyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frank Ennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aleksanyan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ennis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aleksanyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aleksanyan passes Ennis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aleksanyan is keen to just control but Ennis is a slippery customer.
Artur Aleksanyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aleksanyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ennis is looking to control Aleksanyan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ennis avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan is just content to waste time from the top position. Ennis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aleksanyan passes Ennis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
Ennis trying to control but Aleksanyan postures up.
Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura but Ennis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aleksanyan to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aleksanyan seems to be looking for submissions.
Aleksanyan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ennis to regain full guard.
Ennis keeping moving, preventing Aleksanyan from controlling successfully.
Ennis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aleksanyan controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artur Aleksanyan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aleksanyan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Aleksanyan is trying to control. Ennis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ennis is defending against the submission attempts here by Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aleksanyan is working away from the top position though.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aleksanyan is taking a breather. Ennis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aleksanyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ennis.
Aleksanyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ennis can do to turn this around?
Aleksanyan has his takedown stuffed
and Ennis counters with a nice body shot.
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ennis checks a leg kick nicely.
Ennis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown
and Ennis counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksanyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ennis counters with a series of strikes. Aleksanyan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ennis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksanyan misses with a low kick.
Ennis tries a quick counter leg kick but Aleksanyan is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ennis checks a leg kick.
Ennis throws a counter combo.
Aleksanyan fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksanyan closes the distance and clinches up with Ennis, looking for a takedown. Aleksanyan pushes Ennis against the ropes but Ennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Aleksanyan backs off Ennis throws a huge counter combo but Aleksanyan manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ennis really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Aleksanyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan shoots in but Ennis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ennis throws out a counter right but Aleksanyan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan shoots in and drives through. Ennis sprawls well.
Ennis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ennis leaves Aleksanyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Aleksanyan is predictable there
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan closes the distance but Ennis moves to the side
and Ennis counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ennis stuffs the takedown attempt from Aleksanyan. Aleksanyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleksanyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ennis as he avoids it easily.
Artur Aleksanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksanyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aleksanyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ennis swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ennis throws out a counter right but Aleksanyan avoids it with no problem.
Aleksanyan misses with a low kick as Ennis jumps back.
Ennis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aleksanyan has his takedown stuffed
and Ennis counters with a nice uppercut.
Aleksanyan dives in and grabs Ennis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ennis pushes down on Aleksanyan's head and hops out.
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ennis counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ennis to the mat! Ennis manages to get full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ennis wants to get back to his feet but Aleksanyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ennis wants to sweep here but Aleksanyan controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksanyan gets to his feet. Ennis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ennis dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aleksanyan wants to clinch up but Ennis keeps it at a distance.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aleksanyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ennis tries to avoid it but Aleksanyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ennis to the ground. Ennis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan thows a leg kick but Ennis checks it
and Ennis counters with a thumping low kick.
Aleksanyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ennis unleashes a big counter combination but Aleksanyan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aleksanyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ennis is looking to reverse the position.
Aleksanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ennis keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ennis is trying to buck Aleksanyan off.
Ennis is trying to get back to half guard.
Aleksanyan advances to full mount.
Aleksanyan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ennis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ennis shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan working the ground and pound effectively.
Ennis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aleksanyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ennis wants to control from the top but Aleksanyan keeps moving.
Ennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aleksanyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ennis is aware though and is defending well.
Aleksanyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksanyan tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan keeping moving, preventing Ennis from controlling successfully.
Aleksanyan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ennis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ennis trying to control but Aleksanyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksanyan looking for a guillotine here but Ennis defends easily.
Ennis stopping the sweep attempt from Aleksanyan.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artur Aleksanyan.
I think Aleksanyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artur Aleksanyan!
Artur Aleksanyan retains his heavyweight title!
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energy
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