Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 687
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Lee moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Alexandrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexandrov is in Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexandrov defends well.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov cracks Lee with a solid left hand.#T1#
Lee is controlling Alexandrov's posture.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee working a defensive guard but Alexandrov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.
Alexandrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Alexandrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Lee wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Lee advances position into side control!
Alexandrov gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexandrov wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Alexandrov trying to control here.
Lee wants to take a breather but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Alexandrov working to try and regain half guard.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lee has control of Alexandrov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alexandrov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alexandrov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexandrov is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alexandrov's thigh. Alexandrov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lee gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Lee has his hands on Alexandrov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Alexandrov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee lands a left hand.
Alexandrov has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee presses Alexandrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Alexandrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Nazz Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lee advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alexandrov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alexandrov shrugs it off.
Lee fails to advance to Alexandrov's back.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Alexandrov stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3##SUB2#
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alexandrov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
Alexandrov manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Lee trying to pass the guard but Alexandrov defending well. #SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Alexandrov defending well.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Alexandrov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazz Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Lee lands but Alexandrov takes it in his stride.
Lee cracks Alexandrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Alexandrov loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Alexandrov counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Alexandrov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lee won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Alexandrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alexandrov trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee is pressing down on Alexandrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexandrov is holding on for now.
Alexandrov gets back to full guard.
Nazz Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Lee in close.
Alexandrov wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Alexandrov wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is trying to control. Alexandrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Alexandrov is working away. #SUB2#
Alexandrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Alexandrov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alexandrov wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it. #SUB2#
Lee 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.
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nazz Lee.
Well Lee 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nazz Lee!
After winning the bout, Nazz Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Alexandrov.
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Alexandrov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Timmermans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Timmermans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans slips under a jab from Alexandrov.
Timmermans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Timmermans looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Alexandrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Timmermans controlling the position.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmermans has wrist control.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov looking to sit in guard and control but Timmermans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timmermans is one step ahead there. #T2#
Alexandrov is working hard here to advance position.
Timmermans cracks Alexandrov with a solid left hand.
Timmermans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Timmermans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving. #T3#
Timmermans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alexandrov's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexandrov holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timmermans throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans digs a good body shot into Alexandrov's ribs.
Timmermans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandrov has time to react.#CL2#
Timmermans rushes Alexandrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Timmermans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov pushes Timmermans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmermans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside. #T4#
Timmermans lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmermans lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Timmermans lands an uppercut.
Timmermans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Timmermans misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Timmermans fails to land.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Timmermans or not. #BC2#
Timmermans breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Timmermans misses.
Casper Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
And Timmermans tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexandrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexandrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmermans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a nice body shot.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmermans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Timmermans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Timmermans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmermans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A clash of legs there as Alexandrov blocks the low kick.
Timmermans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut.
Timmermans connects with an inside leg kick.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Timmermans throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov connects with a looping right hand.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Timmermans. #T1#
Timmermans throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alexandrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexandrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Timmermans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Alexandrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Timmermans feints and then cracks Alexandrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexandrov down.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov dives in and grabs Timmermans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes down on Alexandrov's head and hops out.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Alexandrov. #T2#
Timmermans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Timmermans walks into a straight right hand from Alexandrov.
Timmermans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmermans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timmermans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Timmermans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Timmermans. Those never looked like landing.
Alexandrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Timmermans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexandrov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timmermans's best efforts.#T3#
Alexandrov is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Timmermans 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.
Alexandrov is pressing down on Timmermans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Timmermans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alexandrov is proving hard to escape from.
Timmermans trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Timmermans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Timmermans trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Timmermans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timmermans lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Timmermans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Timmermans tries to clinch up but Alexandrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmermans lands a slapping body shot.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timmermans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alexandrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Timmermans throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Alexandrov counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov connects with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Timmermans looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans misses with a hook.#CL#
Alexandrov rushes Timmermans and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Casper Timmermans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Timmermans misses with some punches.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Timmermans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmermans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmermans misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmermans's elbow. #TD#
Alexandrov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Timmermans is trying to keep an underhook but Alexandrov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timmermans defending well though.
Timmermans wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Timmermans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looks to land a strike but Timmermans avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timmermans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Timmermans is continuing to stall.
Alexandrov postures up. #T3#
Timmermans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Timmermans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timmermans wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alexandrov manages to pass to side control.
Alexey Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Timmermans pushes Alexandrov off looking to stand but Alexandrov dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Timmermans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alexandrov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alexandrov's back!
Alexandrov wants to escape the position.
Timmermans just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alexandrov is really stuck here.
Alexandrov breaks Timmermans's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timmermans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
An out of breath and clearly excited Casper Timmermans thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEC 678.5
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexandrov's hands.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Alexandrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alexandrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexandrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alexandrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexandrov sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alexandrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alexandrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murhaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Alexandrov keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa. #BC2#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexandrov should have avoided that one.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phol Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alexandrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Alexandrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandrov misses the jab.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Alexandrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Alexandrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Alexandrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alexandrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa swings widly with a right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alexandrov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.#T3#
Alexandrov tries to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Murhaa manages to get underhooks.
Alexandrov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Murhaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexandrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa digs a good hook to Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.#T4#
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhaa, as that shot connected.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Alexandrov's head back.
Alexandrov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Alexandrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Alexandrov is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Murhaa dominated that 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.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Alexandrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa lands a jab to Alexandrov's midsection.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Alexandrov looking to score a takedown here. Murhaa is defending well but Alexandrov drives through and ends up in Murhaa's guard.
Alexandrov postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murhaa trying to control the position here.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murhaa 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.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov distracts Murhaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.#T2#
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Murhaa blocks nicely.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murhaa managing to control the position.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Murhaa blocks nicely. #T3#
Alexandrov is looking to pass into half guard but Murhaa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murhaa is in guard.#REVB#
Murhaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murhaa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murhaa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep. Murhaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhaa is stalling here. Alexandrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Murhaa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alexandrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alexandrov in side control, throwing shots but Murhaa defends.
Alexandrov cracks Murhaa with a big right hand but Murhaa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Alexandrov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alexandrov scores with punches from side control.
Murhaa manages to get back to half guard.
Murhaa is looking to improve his position.
Murhaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to pass the guard but Murhaa is defending well.
Murhaa tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Alexandrov slips a nice elbow through Murhaa's hands, connecting with Murhaa's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Murhaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Murhaa.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Alexandrov is looking to counter punch.
Alexandrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.#TD#
Alexandrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhaa to the ground. Alexandrov is now in Murhaa's guard.#ES2#
Murhaa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
Alexandrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Alexandrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Alexandrov has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov misses the target.
Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Murhaa drops his hands momentarily and Alexandrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phol Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov lands with a right hand.
Alexandrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandrov somewhat.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range. #T2#
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexandrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Alexandrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murhaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexandrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexandrov wants to pass the guard but Murhaa is keeping the position.
Murhaa controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Murhaa's brow.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Murhaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murhaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Murhaa stays in close to Alexandrov's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murhaa wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Murhaa preventing the sweep.
Murhaa trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Murhaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murhaa wanted to stand there but Alexandrov had control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Murhaa!

Event: CEC 674.5
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandrov misses with a straight right.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Lee tries to sprawl but Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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. Alexandrov connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexandrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here. #T1#
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov controlling Lee's posture.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lee taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Alexandrov is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Alexandrov's head to control him but Alexandrov postures up.
Lee tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Alexandrov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Alexandrov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lee's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alexey Alexandrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PSE 47
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Alexandrov throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a good low kick that Alexandrov was not able to check.
Alexandrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Army responds with a good body kick, but Alexandrov manages to step out the way in time.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Army's half guard.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Army trying to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Army is positioning himself well to prevent Alexandrov advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov throwing shots but Army is blocking nicely.
Army wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Army's head. #T1#
Alexandrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Army's head.
Army keeping control of the position.
Army avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov winds up and cracks Army with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Army wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Alexandrov there.
Alexandrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexandrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Army defending well though.
Alexandrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Army keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing shots but Army is blocking nicely. #T2#
Army trying to hold on to Alexandrov's head to control him but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexandrov misses with a head shot. Army uses the momentum to regain guard.
Army pulls Alexandrov in close to prevent any damage.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Army has wrist control.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Army is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov works over Army with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Army wriggles free and stands up.
Alexandrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Army counters by clinching up.
Army scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head. #TD#
Alexandrov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Army regains guard immediately.
Alexandrov is in close to Army's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexandrov cracks Army with a solid left hand.
Army is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Army wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Army avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Army avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Army misses with a kick to the body.
Alexandrov fails with the takedown.
Army is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alexandrov throws a jab when Army was well out of range.
Army throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Army is having none of it.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alexandrov thuds his right hand into Army's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Army manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army circles away from the clinch attempt.
Army walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Army misses with a head kick.
Army on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Army connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Army takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Army is looking to clinch.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Army misses.
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Army swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Army can do to turn this around?
Army tries to clinch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Army fails with an attempt to clinch.
Army lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Army lands a left and a right that send Alexandrov crashing to the mat, dazed. Army thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Army moves away
enabling Army to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army just misses with a punch to the body.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Army swinging wildly here.
Army attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Alexandrov.
Army throws a lazy head kick
letting Alexandrov counter with a right hand.
Army keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice jab there from Army.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Army blocks it.
Army counters with a body kick.
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Army throws a counter combo.
Alexandrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alexandrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Army.
Dick Army seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Army throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Army blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Army lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Army. #BC2#
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov closes the distance but Army moves to the side
and Army counters with a good low kick that Alexandrov was not able to check.
Alexandrov takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexandrov throws a right hand that Army ducks under and follows up with a left that Army also avoids with ease.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Army, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Army's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Army is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Army wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Army is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
Army wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Army wants to break the clinch but can't.
Army is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Army tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Army jabs at Alexandrov's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Army is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Army connects with a body shot that sends Alexandrov's belly button to the back.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Army in a clinch.
Army wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexey Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov connects with a body shot.
Army looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Army.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov throws a shot from downtown. Army moves away and avoids it.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Army throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Army lands a nice looking body kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Army circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
That kick from Army tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Army paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Army looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Army circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexandrov.
Army moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Army manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Army slips a jab from Alexandrov.#T2#
Alexandrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Army lands a high kick!
Army slips a straight right by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army.
Army connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Army.
Nice sprawl there from Army as Alexandrov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Army leaves Alexandrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Army looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Army uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Army.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexandrov is defended easily by Army.#T3#
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Army keeps it at a distance.
Army throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexandrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Army counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Army tries to clinch but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Army connects with a jab.
Alexandrov lands a really nice looking cross but Army seems unphased.
Army is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov. #CL2#
Army closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Army breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Alexandrov throwing a counter right hand but Army manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Army swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Alexandrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Army in his tracks.
Alexandrov keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexandrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Army, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Army pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army lands a body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Army counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Army moves forwards but Alexandrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Army loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Army has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army!
A victorious Dick Army thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 10
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Maze misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Maze gets caught flat footed, as Alexandrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Alexandrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexandrov has managed to get both his arms back between Maze's legs - danger averted.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandrov's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Maze has gone for a leg lock! Alexandrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maze's guard.#REVR#
Maze is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maze has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Alexandrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov distracts Maze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Maze is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
Maze wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Maze looking for a sweep. Not yet Maze, not yet.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Maze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov won't allow Maze to sweep him here.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Maze blocks nicely.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maze trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maze is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Maze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Maze has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maze misses with a body kick.
Maze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maze scores with a leg kick.
Maze throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maze.
Maze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maze can do to turn this around?
Jab by Alexandrov.
Maze misses with a kick to the body.
Maze slips under a jab from Alexandrov.
Maze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maze defending well as Alexandrov loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Maze.
Maze throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov working the head and body with strikes.
Maze is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Alexandrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound.
Maze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maze tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Alexandrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Alexandrov there. #SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.
Maze manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Maze is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily. #T2#
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maze has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexandrov is working Maze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Maze is rocked!
Maze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maze is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Alexandrov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Maze covers up, he's hurt! Alexandrov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Alexandrov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Alexandrov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
An out of breath Alexey Alexandrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pride FC 7
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Ghosh moves out of range.
Ghosh is looking to land body kicks.
Alexandrov cracks Ghosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ghosh misses with a leg kick.
Ghosh 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.#TD#
Alexandrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexandrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov prevents Ghosh from improving his position.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Alexandrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghosh to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ghosh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alexandrov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ghosh.#T1#
Alexandrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexandrov grinds an elbow into Ghosh's temple.
Alexandrov landing strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Ghosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghosh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alexandrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.
Ghosh wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov is keeping the position.#T2#
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ghosh trying to control here.
Ghosh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Ghosh is looking to improve his position.
Alexandrov winds up and cracks Ghosh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov is nestled in close to Ghosh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghosh tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.
Ghosh moves into full guard.
Ghosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghosh's head.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghosh controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ghosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Ghosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Ghosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghosh is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alexandrov cracks Ghosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ghosh throws a shot to the body.
Alexandrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexandrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghosh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexandrov.
Ghosh throws the kick towards the body but Alexandrov avoids it.
Ghosh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back to recover.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Alexandrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ghosh did well to prevent Alexandrov getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Ghosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alexandrov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ghosh has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alexandrov is looking to defend but Ghosh has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alexandrov! Ghosh pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alexandrov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
A less than humble Sheikh Amun Ghosh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PRIDE Worldwide Abner vs Darko
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Alexandrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Alexandrov works over Wilson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Wilson working for a triangle but Alexandrov defends it easily. #SUB#
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Wilson is just content to waste time from the top position. Alexandrov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow. #T4#
Alexandrov is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. #SUB#
Alexandrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alexandrov cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into Wilson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Wilson has his feet on Alexandrov's thighs here. He's pushed Alexandrov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alexandrov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slade Wilson!
Slade Wilson made sure to mention his sponsor, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: Ajax Hellmuth vs Puno
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Ludwig works Alexandrov's body with a nice hook.
Ludwig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Alexandrov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ludwig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ludwig. Alexandrov shrugs it off though.
Alexandrov connects with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ludwig gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov is looking to advance position but Ludwig has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ludwig lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Ludwig breaks from Alexandrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexandrov wants to control but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig misses with a head shot.
Ludwig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alexandrov because Ludwig loaded up on that one.
Alexandrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ludwig lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alexandrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Alexandrov to control.#T2#
Ludwig looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ludwig in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ludwig raining down shots from the mount!
Ludwig working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov taking shots to the head.
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!
Ludwig working Alexandrov over with strikes here. #T3#
Ludwig in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Ludwig dominating with strikes here.
Oh Alexandrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludwig raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ludwig unloading with bombs!
Ludwig is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Alexandrov goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ludwig!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DUEL 206
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Handy stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexandrov. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Handy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Handy blocking some punches.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Handy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been hearing reports that Handy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alexandrov lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Biggie Righty Handy has been cut.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Handy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Handy as Alexandrov shoots in.
Handy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexandrov manages to circle out of the way.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Handy looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handy.
Handy is looking to counter the offense by Alexandrov and move into the clinch.
Handy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Handy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandrov somewhat.
Handy slips under a jab.
Handy tries to counter by clinching up but Alexandrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexandrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexandrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handy blocks a jab.#T2#
A jab from Handy misses.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Handy connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov lands a jab to Handy's midsection.
Alexandrov jabs at Handy's body.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Handy.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Alexandrov tries to get set, Handy tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexandrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Alexandrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Handy rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Handy does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Alexandrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Handy.
Handy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handy moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handy, pushing him back against the cage.
Handy tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Handy back against the cage.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handy.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov tightens his grip and picks Handy up, before dumping him to the ground. Handy manages to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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!
Handy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Handy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Handy blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alexandrov misses with a straight left.
Handy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexandrov manages to circle out of the way.
Handy misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handy moves away.
Alexandrov throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Handy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Handy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alexandrov is looking to control Handy but Handy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alexandrov scores with punches from the back.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Handy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T1#
Alexandrov lands a shot to the head.
Alexandrov struggling to land strikes to the head as Handy covers up.
Handy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Well, with Alexandrov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Handy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alexandrov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Alexandrov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Handy covering up well and avoiding damage.
Alexandrov misses with punches from the back.
Handy trying to control the position but Alexandrov manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Alexandrov is landing with strikes from the back.
Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov missing with strikes.
Handy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handy has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the back.
Alexandrov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Handy could be in trouble here!
Alexandrov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Handy to escape the position.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Even with his hooks in, Alexandrov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alexandrov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Alexandrov scores with strikes from the back. #T3#
Alexandrov punishes Handy with strikes from the back mount.
Even with his hooks in, Alexandrov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Handy rolls, trying to escape but Alexandrov keeps control of the position.
Alexandrov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the head.
Handy covering up well under a series of strikes from Alexandrov.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Alexandrov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Alexandrov throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Alexandrov looking to hold on to the position here but Handy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Handy working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working Handy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Handy blocks nicely.
Alexandrov distracts Handy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handy circles away.
Handy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handy is looking to counter the offense by Alexandrov and move into the clinch.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handy stops a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Handy manages to get underhooks.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Handy takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Handy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Handy.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Handy is defending well.#TD2#
Alexandrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggie Righty Handy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Handy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov is working Handy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov postures up.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handy keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov advances to half guard.
Handy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexey Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Alexandrov controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Handy.
Handy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handy tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Handy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Handy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexandrov has Handy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Handy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Handy misses with a body punch.
Handy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Handy tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Handy back against the cage.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Handy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Handy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexandrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
Alexey Alexandrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL194 Wrexham v Experiment
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Alexandrov lands a slapping body shot.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Alexandrov tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexandrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Miller slows down the pace here.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miller obliges.
Miller is trying to stall.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Alexandrov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Miller strikes.
It looked like Alexandrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexandrov momentarily.
Miller staying out of range there.#CL#
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller stalling the fight.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller avoiding damage.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4##BC2#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Alexandrov connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Jab by Miller.
Miller lunges at Alexandrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexandrov's hand.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alexandrov throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.
Miller throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Alexandrov looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Alexandrov jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Alexandrov rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller wants to stall.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller taking a breather.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexandrov lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Miller misses.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandrov counters with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Alexandrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.#T2#
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Alexandrov's brow.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Miller postures up in Alexandrov's guard and throws a big left but Alexandrov blocks it. #T3#
Alexandrov pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Alexandrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alexandrov won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Alexandrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Alexandrov misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randy Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller tries to clinch up but Alexandrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexandrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Jab from Miller.#T1#
A big right from Miller misses.
Alexandrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Alexandrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Alexandrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alexandrov cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
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!
Alexandrov tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrov.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.
Alexandrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller avoids the body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Alexandrov dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandrov's guard. #REVB#
Alexandrov 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.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller wants to stand but Alexandrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
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!
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexandrov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
Alexey Alexandrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Randy Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: DUEL#187 Dall vs Jafar
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Good work by Alexandrov as he checks the leg kick.
Alexandrov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnar.
A punch lands to the side of Ragnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut
and Ragnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Ragnar 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.
Alexandrov with a poor takedown
and Ragnar counters with a leg kick.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ragnar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar slips a jab from Alexandrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnar misses.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Alexandrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ragnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Ragnar stops a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Ragnar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Ragnar tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.
Ragnar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnar tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ragnar as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Ragnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Ragnar blocks it.
A left lands for Ragnar.
Ragnar throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Ragnar connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov misses with a right hand
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Alexandrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnar struggling a bit here.#T2#
Ragnar sneaks back into half guard.
Alexandrov is thwarting Ragnar's attempts to control the position.
Ragnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexandrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ragnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnar trying to hold on to Alexandrov's head to control him but Alexandrov postures up.
Ragnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ragnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ragnar keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Ragnar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Ragnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ragnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov trying to control but Ragnar is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnar.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragnar controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Ragnar gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Ragnar misses with some punches.
Ragnar lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnar tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Ragnar lands with a left to the head.
Ragnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Ragnar pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ragnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnar.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Alexandrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ragnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov misses with a hook
and Ragnar counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnar as he jumps to the side.
Alexandrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ragnar. That one must have hurt.
A cross from Ragnar lands.
Jab from Ragnar.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexandrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Ragnar is looking to land body kicks.
Ragnar lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ragnar misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar throws a head kick that misses
enabling Alexandrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ragnar.
A swing and a miss from Ragnar.
Alexandrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
Alexandrov backing away here, and Ragnar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ragnar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexandrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ragnar is trying to control but can't.
Ragnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnar is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Alexandrov seems keen to control Ragnar's posture.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing Ragnar from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnar wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ragnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov pulls Ragnar in close to prevent any damage.
Ragnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ragnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexey Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnar keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ragnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ragnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ragnar is continuing to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep.
Ragnar is staying tight to Alexandrov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ragnar wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ragnar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Ragnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnar backwards.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Ragnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnar defends it nicely.#TD#
Alexandrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ragnar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov trying to control but Ragnar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Alexandrov pulls Ragnar in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Ragnar from controlling successfully.
Ragnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnar wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov is keeping the position.
Ragnar trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Ragnar 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.
Ragnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexandrov wants to hit a switch here but Ragnar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alexandrov there!
Ragnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ragnar trying to control but Alexandrov is having none of it. #T3#
Alexandrov is looking to get to half guard.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
Ragnar controlling from mount.
Ragnar looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ragnar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragnar wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
Ragnar controlling the pace for now.
Ragnar looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnar 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnar!
A relieved looking Bjorn Ragnar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#182 Pearson vs Dall
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Handy wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
Handy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Handy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handy pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Handy closes the distance and clinches.
Handy stops a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Handy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.#T1#
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.#TD2#
Alexandrov has clasped his hands together around Handy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alexandrov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Handy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Handy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Alexandrov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Handy wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Check out the look on Alexandrov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alexandrov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Handy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexandrov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Handy's coaches at Vale Tudo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Handy keeping his opponent close.
Alexandrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexandrov tries to score with some ground and pound. Handy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Handy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexandrov.
The ground and pound from Alexandrov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alexandrov grinds an elbow into Handy's temple.
Alexandrov working the strikes but Handy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexandrov looks to land a strike but Handy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Handy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Handy preventing the sweep.
Handy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexandrov is still trying to improve position.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handy pulls Alexandrov in to control the position. #T4#
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handy is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Handy keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov distracts Handy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Handy's brow.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov works over Handy with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov needs to keep his hands up - Handy had a free shot at his head there.
Handy moves out of range of the strikes.
Handy tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Handy with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov lands a slapping body shot.
Handy throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Alexandrov tries to keep at a distance but Handy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Handy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handy misses with an uppercut.
Handy throws a leg kick but Alexandrov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Alexandrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov missing with a left hand there. Handy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biggie Righty Handy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handy wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Handy gets a clinch.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Handy's ribcage. Handy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Handy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Handy prevents it.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biggie Righty Handy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Handy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.#T2#
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Handy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Handy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Handy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handy works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov wants a takedown.
Handy lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Handy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Handy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Handy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handy blocking some punches.
Handy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #T3#
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Handy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexandrov thuds his right hand into Handy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Handy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Handy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Handy is defending well.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Handy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Handy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Handy is looking for a takedown.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Handy manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Handy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Handy after a bit of a struggle.
Handy scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Handy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Handy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Alexandrov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handy keeping his opponent close.
Alexandrov tries to score with some ground and pound. Handy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov cracks Handy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexandrov in side control, throwing shots but Handy defends.
Handy can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Righty Handy 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Handy misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexandrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Handy under the eye.
Handy tries to clinch up but Alexandrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Handy pushes him off.
Alexandrov moves away from the strike by Handy.
Handy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Handy's half guard.
Alexandrov is just content to waste time from the top position. Handy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handy is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Handy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Handy controlling him for the moment.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov seems keen to control Handy's posture.
Handy stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Handy wants to sweep but no luck.
Handy is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Alexandrov is working Handy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up.
Handy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Handy blocks nicely.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handy's guard. #REVB##T3#
Alexandrov postures up in Handy's guard and throws a big left but Handy blocks it.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov stands up over Handy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Handy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Handy won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here. #T4#
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexandrov controls Handy momentarily but Handy frees himself.
Handy preventing the sweep.
Handy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#175 Furia vs Muller
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Knight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alexandrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knight scrambles back to his feet.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Alexandrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight throws out a leg kick but Alexandrov moves out of range and Knight only half commits.
Alexandrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Knight tries to pull guard but Alexandrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.
Knight takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage. #T1##TD#
Alexandrov is trying to trip Knight. He has hold of a leg but Knight is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Alexandrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow.
Alexandrov won't allow Knight to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Alexandrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexandrov has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Alexandrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexandrov cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Alexandrov working Knight over with strikes.
Knight wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
Knight has hold of Alexandrov's hands but Alexandrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Alexandrov 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knight is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Alexandrov lands a big elbow - Knight is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Alexandrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alexey Alexandrov 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.

Event: GC 226
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Alexandrov throws a right hand that misses
and Mourtneant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mourtneant throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandrov throws a shot from downtown. Mourtneant moves away and avoids it.
Mourtneant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexandrov.
Mourtneant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mourtneant counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexandrov throws an overhand right that lands on Mourtneant's shoulder, as Mourtneant tries to avoid the shot.
Mourtneant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexandrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mourtneant's waist but Mourtneant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexandrov off to one side.
Mourtneant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov connects with a right hand. Mourtneant shakes it off.#CL2#
Mourtneant rushes Alexandrov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourtneant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexandrov prevents it. #TD#
Alexandrov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Mourtneant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A left lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexandrov throws a one two combo.
Mourtneant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Mourtneant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandrov throws out the jab.
Mourtneant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mourtneant throws a counter combo.
Mourtneant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexandrov as he avoids it easily.
Mourtneant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov tests Mourtneant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mourtneant was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
Mourtneant moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Mourtneant throws a counter combo.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
Mourtneant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexandrov walks away with a smile on his face. Mourtneant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexey Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Mourtneant.
Mourtneant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexandrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mourtneant circles away.
Mourtneant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Mourtneant is rocked!#TD#
Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into Mourtneant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mourtneant is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Mourtneant is looking to stand up but Alexandrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mourtneant's head.
Mourtneant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov gets to his feet and stands over Mourtneant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mourtneant felt that one! Alexandrov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mourtneant from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
A victorious Alexey Alexandrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 216 - A
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Vaziri I I I and presses him up against the cage.
Vaziri I I I wants to break free but Alexandrov has control. #TD2#
Alexandrov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alexandrov manages to end up in side control.
Vaziri I I I wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alexandrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexandrov cracks Vaziri I I I with a big elbow.
Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaziri I I I is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vaziri I I I defending against the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Vaziri I I I's head but Vaziri I I I avoids it well.
Vaziri I I I is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexandrov off and has taken his back!
Alexandrov tries to roll but Vaziri I I I sticks to his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alexandrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexandrov is controlling an arm, preventing Vaziri I I I from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T1#
Vaziri I I I prevents Alexandrov from getting the reversal.
Alexandrov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaziri I I I pulls Alexandrov in to control the position.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov works over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound from guard.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vaziri I I I pulls Alexandrov in close to prevent any damage.
Vaziri I I I looking to control.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Alexandrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexandrov passes Vaziri I I I's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing good reports from Vaziri I I I's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vaziri I I I has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vaziri I I I with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Alexandrov wants to control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him busy.
Vaziri I I I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control but can't.
Vaziri I I I pushes Alexandrov off looking to stand but Alexandrov dives back in and keeps control.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov working over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound. Vaziri I I I looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vaziri I I I on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Vaziri I I I is rocked!
Alexandrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexandrov lands a nice short elbow.
Vaziri I I I pushes Alexandrov off looking to stand but Alexandrov dives back in and keeps control.
Alexandrov lands strikes from half guard.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexandrov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Vaziri I I I is hurt! He's hurt bad - Alexandrov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Vaziri I I I from any more punishment! Congratulations to Alexandrov! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 210
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Cup.
A jab lands there for Cup.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cup throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Cup gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Cup is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexandrov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cup to the mat. Cup regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cup wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov stops Cup from standing up.
Cup is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cup controlling Alexandrov's posture.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cup's head.
Cup wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Cup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB#
Cup looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Cup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov cracks Cup with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cup has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Cup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cup controlling the position.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov. #T4#
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.#SUB#
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Cup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cup takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cup lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Cup throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Cup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov steps in with a hook that catches Cup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alexandrov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cup looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
An out of breath Alexey Alexandrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

Event: GC 198
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Alexandrov.
Child swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Child.
Jab by Alexandrov.
Child wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
Child has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Child misses with a straight right.
Child stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexandrov. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandrov with a jab.
A jab from Alexandrov finds it's way through Child's defenses.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Alexandrov.
Child throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Child connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexandrov throws a body punch but Child moves out of range.
Child just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Alexandrov with a nice cross.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab
and Child cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexandrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Child counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alexandrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Child clinches with his opponent.
Child putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Child working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Alexandrov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alexandrov manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Child sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Child is looking for a sweep.
Child regains half guard.
Child trying to hold on to Alexandrov's head to control him but Alexandrov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Child manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Child not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Child working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Child keeps moving.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to control but Child is working from the bottom.
Child trying to control the position. #SUB#
Child has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Child looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Child preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Child 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.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Child is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Child wants to sweep here but Alexandrov controlling him for the moment.
Alexandrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Child is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Child wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Child can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexandrov lands a nice short elbow.
Child is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexandrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Child is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov drops an elbow to the side of Child's head.
Nice strikes from Alexandrov there.
Alexandrov winds up and cracks Child with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov thows a huge punch but Child dodges it nicely.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Child misses with a straight left.
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexandrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Child counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Child scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Child avoids the body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Child misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Alexandrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexandrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Child sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Child on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Alexandrov catches Child right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Child, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexandrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Child counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Child looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Child attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
Child throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Child misses with a wild combination.
Alexandrov tests Child's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Child will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandrov lands with a cross.
Alexandrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Child throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Alexandrov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov slips a nice elbow through Child's hands, connecting with Child's forehead.#T2#
Alexandrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Child manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Child looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Child tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Child working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov trying to control but Child is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Child pulls Alexandrov in close to prevent any damage.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov works over Child with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov is in close to Child's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Child looking for a sweep. Not yet Child, not yet.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Child looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##ES#
Child scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Child jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
Alexandrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Child swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Child is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marcus Child is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Child misses with a straight left.
Child avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Child lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexandrov off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Child. That's going to slow Alexandrov down.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Child manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
A combination from Child does no damage.
Child works Alexandrov's body with a nice hook.
Alexandrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Child tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Child looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Child is predictable there
and Alexandrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus Child is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Child is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Child softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown.
Marcus Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Child blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Child is defending well.
Child lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Child lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #T1#
Child works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexandrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Child fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Child's elbow. #TD2#
Alexandrov has Child pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alexandrov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Child tumbling to the mat - Alexandrov dives into Child's guard.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to control but Child is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alexandrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Child has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexandrov has managed to get both his arms back between Child's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Child has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Child looking for a sweep. Not yet Child, not yet.
Child keeping full guard, as Alexandrov tries to pass.
Alexandrov passes Child's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexandrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexandrov is nestled in close to Child, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexandrov slips a nice elbow through Child's hands, connecting with Child's forehead.
Child keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Child regains full guard. Nicely done.
Child avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexey Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Alexandrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Child bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandrov's guard. #REVR#
Alexandrov is pulling down on Child's head to control his posture.
Child looking to pass the guard.
Child wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marcus Child has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.
Alexandrov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Child wants to stand but Alexandrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Child can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexandrov controls the pace.
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Child has an active guard here but Alexandrov has managed to pass into half guard.
Alexandrov is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Alexandrov.
I've got Alexandrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
After winning the bout, Alexey Alexandrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 189
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Alexandrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexandrov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Drinkwiskey feints a jab promting Alexandrov to slip. Drinkwiskey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexandrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
Drinkwiskey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drinkwiskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alexandrov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Drinkwiskey as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drinkwiskey backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Drinkwiskey breaks from the clinch.
Drinkwiskey lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.#TD2#
Alexandrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drinkwiskey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexandrov is in Drinkwiskey's guard.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drinkwiskey pulls Alexandrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexandrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drinkwiskey working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drinkwiskey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Drinkwiskey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drinkwiskey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Drinkwiskey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov being controlled here momentarily.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Drinkwiskey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov postures up in Drinkwiskey's guard and throws a big left but Drinkwiskey blocks it.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drinkwiskey is on top in guard. #REVR#
Drinkwiskey preventing the sweep.
Drinkwiskey is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Drinkwiskey tries to pass.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Drinkwiskey controlling him for the moment.
Alexandrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Drinkwiskey wants to stand but Alexandrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drinkwiskey is one step ahead there.
Drinkwiskey 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.
Drinkwiskey wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexandrov scores with a punch to the head.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a good jab.
Drinkwiskey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexandrov counters with a nice body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Drinkwiskey misses.
Alexandrov throws a shot to the body.
Drinkwiskey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey misses the jab.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandrov moves forwards but Drinkwiskey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drinkwiskey throws a body kick that misses.
And Alexandrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Drinkwiskey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Alexandrov misses.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexandrov's head backwards.
Drinkwiskey connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jammal Drinkwiskey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
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.
#R2#
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandrov works Drinkwiskey's body with a nice hook.
Alexandrov slips under a jab from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jammal Drinkwiskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drinkwiskey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Drinkwiskey strikes.
Alexandrov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drinkwiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drinkwiskey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drinkwiskey misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drinkwiskey backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Alexandrov has Drinkwiskey up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov tries to work over Drinkwiskey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drinkwiskey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drinkwiskey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Drinkwiskey breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov looks to land a right hand but Drinkwiskey moved out of range.
Drinkwiskey misses with a straight left.
Drinkwiskey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Drinkwiskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drinkwiskey throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Drinkwiskey in a clinch.
Drinkwiskey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drinkwiskey prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drinkwiskey tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Drinkwiskey's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drinkwiskey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Drinkwiskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jammal Drinkwiskey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drinkwiskey connects with a body shot.
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!
Alexandrov swings for the body but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
Jab from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jammal Drinkwiskey is winning the standup battle so far.
Drinkwiskey lands the left hand.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov. #T3#
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexandrov's head backwards.
Drinkwiskey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov throws a counter combo.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Alexandrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drinkwiskey on his heels. He'll look to pass Drinkwiskey's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drinkwiskey trying to strike off his back.
Drinkwiskey looking to control. #SUB#
Drinkwiskey working for a triangle but Alexandrov defends it easily.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drinkwiskey's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drinkwiskey wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drinkwiskey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drinkwiskey tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drinkwiskey wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Drinkwiskey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drinkwiskey is one step ahead there.
Drinkwiskey stays in close to Alexandrov's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Drinkwiskey keeps it at a distance.
Drinkwiskey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Drinkwiskey blocks it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Drinkwiskey does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Drinkwiskey misses the target.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Drinkwiskey keeps it at a distance.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drinkwiskey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drinkwiskey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range.
Drinkwiskey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drinkwiskey misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drinkwiskey throws out the jab.
Alexandrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drinkwiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Drinkwiskey circles away.
Alexandrov throws out a loose jab but Drinkwiskey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey is looking to counter punch.
Alexandrov drops his hands momentarily and Drinkwiskey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexandrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey sizes up Alexandrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drinkwiskey misses the jab.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov lands with a cross.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov with a nice cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexandrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a good jab.#ROC2#
Drinkwiskey is rocked!
Alexandrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Oh Drinkwiskey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drinkwiskey throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drinkwiskey thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey seems to have got his legs back now.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Drinkwiskey's corner calls for a 1-2. Drinkwiskey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drinkwiskey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Drinkwiskey misses with a looping left.
Alexandrov lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandrov as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Drinkwiskey tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body punch. #T3#
Alexandrov just leaning against Drinkwiskey, taking a breather.
Drinkwiskey is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown. #BC#
Drinkwiskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drinkwiskey works the jab nicely.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drinkwiskey.
A lazy left from Drinkwiskey finds it's target.
Drinkwiskey swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov connects with a body shot.#T4#
Drinkwiskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Drinkwiskey avoids it easily.
Alexandrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Drinkwiskey sprawls well. He's pushed Alexandrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexandrov with the counter takedown but Drinkwiskey avoids it easily.
Drinkwiskey throws a wild body kick that Alexandrov sees coming a mile off.
Alexandrov throws out a counter right but Drinkwiskey avoids it with no problem.
Drinkwiskey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Drinkwiskey's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov takes a swing at Drinkwiskey's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov tests Drinkwiskey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drinkwiskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drinkwiskey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Alexandrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov thuds his right hand into Drinkwiskey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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 Jammal Drinkwiskey.
I think Drinkwiskey 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jammal Drinkwiskey!
Jammal Drinkwiskey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMMA 55 Fortune vs Uk
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Canuel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Canuel, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Canuel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canuel.
Alexandrov looking for a takedown.
Canuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canuel with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canuel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canuel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canuel tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Canuel blocks it.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Canuel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Canuel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canuel.#T1#
Alexandrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canuel misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexandrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov misses with a hook.
Canuel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexandrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canuel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Canuel is avoiding it.
Alexandrov jabs Canuel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canuel throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Alexandrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Canuel sprawls well. Canuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Canuel throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Canuel misses its intended target.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Canuel.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov misses the target.
Canuel moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Canuel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Alexandrov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canuel! But no joy.
Alexandrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Canuel misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown attempt - Canuel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Alexandrov takes one to the side of the head.
Canuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexandrov.
A nice combination there by Canuel.
Canuel slips a jab from Alexandrov.
Canuel slips under a jab.
Alexandrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canuel.
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Canuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Alexandrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canuel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Alexandrov looking to sit in guard and control but Canuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canuel wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Canuel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Canuel throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alexandrov throws an elbow that misses. Canuel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexandrov's guard. Nice move by Canuel!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Canuel throws a big right hand that misses.
Canuel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Canuel slips an elbow through the middle.
Canuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov pulls Canuel in close to prevent any damage.
Alexandrov tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Canuel throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov is looking to counter punch.
Alexandrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canuel.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexandrov cracks Canuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Canuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canuel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexandrov with a body shot.
Alexandrov throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Canuel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexandrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Canuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canuel looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Alexandrov misses
and Canuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a body shot.
Canuel throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Nice body punch from Canuel.
Canuel looks to land a combination. Alexandrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alexandrov throws out a loose jab but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Canuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Alexandrov is rocked!#T2#
Alexandrov throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov throws a big shot that misses.
Canuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Alexandrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the head.
Alexandrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexandrov moves to clinch but Canuel breaks away
and Canuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a straight left.
Alexandrov fails with the takedown.
Canuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexandrov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Canuel to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Alexandrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Canuel sprawls well initially but Alexandrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canuel taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Alexandrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Canuel is trying is best to control the position here.
Alexandrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canuel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexey Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Canuel defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Canuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canuel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Alexandrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canuel's head.
Canuel manages to get to full guard.
Alexandrov throws an elbow that misses. Canuel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexandrov's guard. Nice move by Canuel!#REVB#
Canuel is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canuel's guard. #REVR#
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Obi Canuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov slips a jab from Canuel.
It looked like Alexandrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canuel.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Canuel.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alexandrov throws a jab when Canuel was well out of range.#TD#
Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into Canuel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alexandrov 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.
Canuel looking for a sweep. Not yet Canuel, not yet.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov postures up in Canuel's guard and throws a big left but Canuel blocks it.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Canuel's head.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Canuel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Canuel controlling him for the moment.
Canuel postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexandrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Canuel connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Canuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canuel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Canuel from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canuel chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Canuel lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canuel cracks Alexandrov with a solid left hand.
Canuel stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
Canuel distracts Alexandrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canuel. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Canuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canuel throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canuel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Canuel's head.#TD#
Alexandrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Canuel did well to prevent Alexandrov getting side control.#ES2#
Canuel kicks off Alexandrov and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel lands a jab.
Obi Canuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Canuel keeps it at a distance.
Canuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canuel.
Alexandrov throws a combination that misses
and Canuel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Canuel.
Canuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Canuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Canuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch
letting Canuel counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Canuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canuel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Canuel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Obi Canuel made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 26
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Alexandrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Take.
Alexandrov throws a series of strikes that have Take backpedaling.
Take misses with a looping left.
Take throws a leg kick but Alexandrov moved away.
Alexandrov throws out a counter right but Take avoids it with no problem.
Take goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Take misses.
Alexandrov cracks Take with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexandrov scores with a jab. Take acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Take pushes him off.
Take throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandrov on the side of the head.
Take throws a front kick aimed at Alexandrov's knee but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Take throws a front kick aimed at Alexandrov's knee but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexandrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves 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!
Alexandrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Take throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Take scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Take scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a straight right.
As Alexandrov backs away, Take returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexandrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Take walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Take moves away
and Take counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexandrov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Take tries to work over Alexandrov's front leg with a kick but Alexandrov checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Take, right into the meat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Take circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov blocks a leg kick.
Take misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Take.
Take slips a jab from Alexandrov.
Take throws a quick counter head kick but Alexandrov was just out of range.
Alexandrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Take keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Take pushes him off.
Take feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Alexandrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Take's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Take throws a front kick aimed at Alexandrov's knee but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Take is looking to slow Alexandrov down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut. Take saw that one coming.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Alexandrov misses its intended target.
Take throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexandrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Take throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease.
Take just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Take defends well and Alexandrov ends up having to push Take into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with an uppercut
and Take counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Take bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Take.
Take sizes up Alexandrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Take as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Take misses.
Alexandrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexandrov scores with a jab.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Take circles away from the clinch attempt.
Take wants to land a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Take misses with a kick to the body.
Take scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Take throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Take.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Take scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexandrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Take tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexandrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Take counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Take connects with a body shot that sends Alexandrov's belly button to the back.
Alexandrov misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Alexandrov. Those never looked like landing.
Take explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Take. That's going to slow Alexandrov down.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Take misses the target.
Take connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamato Take dominated that 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.
#R2#
Alexandrov misses with a hook. Take ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Take lands.
Take lands a leg kick that knocks Alexandrov off balance momentarily.
Alexandrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Take manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Take scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Take is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Take misses the target.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Take.
Alexandrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Take throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Alexandrov 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.
Take misses with a low kick.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Take.
Alexandrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Take there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Take will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Take lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
Alexandrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Take doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Take.
Take scores with a nice right hand.
Take fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Take cracks the inside of Alexandrov's front leg.
Take gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexandrov.
Take lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alexandrov darts in looking for a takedown but Take gets double underhooks and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Take is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Take.
Take thuds his right hand into Alexandrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Take defending well as Alexandrov loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Take has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab lands there for Alexandrov.
Take moves out of range as Alexandrov strikes.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch
and Take counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alexandrov's knee momentarily.
Alexandrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Take uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexandrov.
Yamato Take is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Take avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Take swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexandrov.#T3#
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
Take lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandrov as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alexandrov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Take has got the better of the exchanges.
Take misses with the head strike.
Take scores with a shoulder strike.
Take is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Take.
Take scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamato Take has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Take.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Take lands a right hand.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Take finish him?
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Take.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Take. #T4#
Take creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alexandrov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alexandrov drops to his knees and Take pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamato Take!

Event: MMMA 42 Alato vs Ryan
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
Cartwright shoots in but Alexandrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cartwright misses with a left hand
and Alexandrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cartwright cracks Alexandrov with an open hand slap.
Alexandrov swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandrov is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Alexandrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexandrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandrov prevents Cartwright from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrov looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a jab to the head.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov scores with a nice right hand.
Alexandrov throws an off balance right hand
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Alexandrov moves to clinch but Cartwright breaks away #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Alexandrov didn't expect that.
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!
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright postures up in Alexandrov's guard and throws a big left but Alexandrov blocks it.
Cartwright throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Our spies down at at IC&E Academy inform us that Cartwright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov is in close to Cartwright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright 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.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for subs off his back but Alexandrov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alexandrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Cartwright is rocked!
Alexandrov lands strikes from half guard.
Cartwright is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Ground and pound from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Alexandrov there.
Alexandrov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cartwright quite badly. Cartwright pulls Alexandrov in close trying to recover. Alexandrov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cartwright on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cartwright doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
Alexey Alexandrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Kulli leaves Alexandrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kulli takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulli.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulli working aggressively here.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Kulli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alexandrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kulli.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalju Kulli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.#T1#
Kulli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kulli avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
A short right from Kulli.
Kulli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kulli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kulli misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulli trying to land knees to the body.
Kulli gets underhooks to prevent Alexandrov's takedown attempt.
Kulli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Kulli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Alexandrov. #T2##TD2#
Alexandrov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kulli regains guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulli trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov postures up in Kulli's guard and throws a big left but Kulli blocks it.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kulli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kulli pulls Alexandrov in close to prevent any damage.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Kulli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulli, not yet.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Kulli keeps moving.
Kulli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulli, not yet.
Kulli wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Kulli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kulli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kulli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov trying to strike off his back.
Kulli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kulli throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Kulli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Kulli tries to pass.
Alexandrov wants to improve his position but instead Kulli has moved into half guard.
Kulli wants to take a breather but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kulli is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kulli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalju Kulli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kulli tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulli is pressed up against the cage. Alexandrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kulli down to the mat. Kulli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kulli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexandrov, as that shot connected.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the head.
Kulli lands with a slapping head kick.
Alexandrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulli.
Kulli looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alexandrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kulli counters with a head kick.
Kulli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov takes a swing at Kulli's ribcage but misses.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulli walks into a straight right hand from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov takes a swing at Kulli's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Kulli. #T1#
Alexandrov shoots in and drives through. Kulli sprawls well.
Alexandrov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Kulli in a clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulli presses Alexandrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kulli avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kulli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalju Kulli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.#TD#
Kulli feints and as Alexandrov raises his hands in defense, Kulli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kulli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Kulli tries to pass. #T2#
Kulli preventing the sweep.
Kalju Kulli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Kulli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alexandrov, up you get! #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kulli lands a shot to the body.
Kalju Kulli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kulli is defending well.
Kulli missing with knees to the body.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Kulli is stalling here.
Kulli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexandrov looking for a takedown.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Kulli throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Kulli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kulli's gas tank.
Kulli is trying to drag Alexandrov to the mat but Alexandrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kulli cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Kulli can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Kulli throws a head punch that misses.
Kulli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulli backwards. #T4#
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulli backwards.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kulli or not. #TD2#
Alexandrov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kulli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulli keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Kulli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kulli is adopting a defensive guard.
Alexandrov distracts Kulli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov has Kulli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alexandrov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kulli tumbling to the mat - Alexandrov dives into Kulli's guard.
Kulli working a defensive guard here.
Kulli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alexandrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kulli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kulli looking to control.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov won't allow Kulli to sweep him here.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kulli 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.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulli's head.
Kulli wants to sweep here but Alexandrov controlling him for the moment.
Kulli keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov cracks Kulli with a solid left hand.#T2#
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kulli striking off his back.
Alexandrov postures up.
Kulli keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov works over Kulli with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kulli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kulli is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Kulli tries to pass.
Alexandrov has control of Kulli's left arm, preventing Kulli from doing any damage.
Alexandrov 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.
Kulli advances position into side control!#SU#
Kulli stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Alexandrov lands with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov throws a looping overhand right but Kulli ducks down to avoid it.
Kulli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kulli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulli was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a left hand
and Kulli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kulli misses with a head kick.
Kulli tries to clinch up.
Kulli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulli looks for the body kick but Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Kulli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Alexandrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alexey Alexandrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 13
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Alexandrov. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexandrov.
Lobo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Lobo blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Lobo scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
A short body shot lands from Lobo as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Lobo throws knees to the body.
Lobo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Lobo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alexandrov uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lobo holds on and takes a little breather.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lobo controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
Alexandrov distracts Lobo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov won't allow Lobo to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Alexandrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexandrov has managed to get both his arms back between Lobo's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Alexandrov is working Lobo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving.
Lobo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Lobo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Alexandrov works over Lobo with some ground and pound from guard.
Lobo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lobo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Alexandrov has his hands on Lobo's head, controlling the position.
Lobo won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Lobo in close.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov trying to strike off his back.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lobo wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexandrov has control of Lobo's left arm, preventing Lobo from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lobo.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobo circles away.
Lobo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lobo lands a body shot.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Lobo.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandrov avoids it.#T4#
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but Alexandrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lobo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lobo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lobo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crunch! Lobo slams his shin into Alexandrov's torso.
Alexandrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lobo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lobo - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Alexandrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexandrov cracks Lobo with a big right hand but Lobo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lobo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexandrov off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lobo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Lobo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lobo tries to clinch up but Alexandrov circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Lobo misses.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Lobo strikes.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws out a counter right but Lobo avoids it with no problem.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
A jab from Alexandrov misses.
Alexandrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexandrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lobo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexandrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lobo. Lobo obviously looking to wear him down.
Antonio Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lobo's half guard.
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!
Alexandrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Alexandrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lobo trying to control from the bottom.
Alexandrov lands strikes from half guard.
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. Alexandrov connects with a nice short shot to Lobo's temple.
Lobo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov is keen to just control but Lobo is a slippery customer.
Alexandrov working the head and body with strikes.
Lobo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lobo taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Alexandrov working over Lobo with some ground and pound. Lobo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lobo is pressing down on Alexandrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Alexandrov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lobo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alexandrov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lobo pulls down on the head and he's put Alexandrov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Lobo!
A very excited looking Antonio Lobo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Havoc Weekend War 4
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Teimosia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches up with Teimosia, looking for a takedown. Alexandrov pushes Teimosia against the cage but Teimosia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Teimosia circles away.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Teimosia.
Alexandrov cracks Teimosia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teimosia.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Teimosia is having none of it. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Alexandrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teimosia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Teimosia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hilton Teimosia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.#T1#
Alexandrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teimosia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Teimosia scores with the left hand. Alexandrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teimosia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teimosia scores with a spinning back kick!
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
Teimosia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Alexandrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teimosia to the ground. Alexandrov is now in Teimosia's guard.
Teimosia is pulling down on Alexandrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Alexandrov, at least for the moment.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Teimosia has wrist control.
Alexandrov wants to pass the guard but Teimosia is keeping the position.#T2#
Teimosia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Teimosia keeps moving.
Alexandrov won't allow Teimosia to sweep him here.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Teimosia managing to control the position.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Teimosia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teimosia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Teimosia blocks nicely.
Teimosia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Teimosia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Teimosia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teimosia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Teimosia throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teimosia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexandrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teimosia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teimosia moves away.
Teimosia misses with a straight left.
Alexandrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teimosia defends it well.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexandrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teimosia misses with a body shot.
Teimosia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Teimosia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teimosia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Teimosia.
Alexandrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexandrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Teimosia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Teimosia scores with a push kick.
Alexandrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teimosia rather than just go for the knockout.
Teimosia misses with a straight left.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
and Teimosia counters with a straight right hand.
Teimosia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teimosia.
Alexandrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teimosia swivels and escapes.
Teimosia tries to counter by clinching up but Alexandrov breaks away and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teimosia.
Teimosia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Teimosia ducks under a wild hook from Alexandrov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teimosia.
Good exchange - Teimosia coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia moves away from the strike by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Teimosia.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teimosia was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
Teimosia keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Teimosia pushes him off.#T1#
Alexandrov dips to his left and cracks Teimosia with an uppercut!
Alexandrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teimosia on the side of the head. #CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Teimosia in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Teimosia letting Alexandrov take a breather here.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia letting Alexandrov take a breather here.
Alexandrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Hilton Teimosia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Teimosia works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia presses Alexandrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Teimosia gets underhooks to prevent Alexandrov's takedown attempt.
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
Teimosia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside. #ROC#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
A hook to the body from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Teimosia as the two fighters clinch.
Teimosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Alexandrov out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hilton Teimosia!

Event: Havoc Rebirth
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Alexandrov's head back.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Alexandrov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. King is trying to keep an underhook but Alexandrov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
King trying to control from the bottom.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alexandrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alexandrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Alexandrov sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexandrov lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is looking for a sweep. Alexandrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandrov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandrov pulls his head out easily.
King has hold of Alexandrov's hands but Alexandrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King won't allow Alexandrov to pass to mount. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexandrov drops an elbow to the side of King's head. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Alexandrov slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
King taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Alexandrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
King is rocked!
Alexandrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alexandrov lands a big shot to the head and King winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!

Event: GFC 57: Hoyce vs Horse 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Alexandrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexandrov is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawson has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov keeps control of Lawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lawson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Lawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov. #TD#
Lawson has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Lawson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov controlling the position.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawson throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson throwing strikes from guard but Alexandrov blocks nicely.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Lawson scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson preventing the sweep. #T3#
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexandrov tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Lawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawson is taking a breather. Alexandrov 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.#T4#
Alexandrov moves into full guard.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position but Lawson postures up.
Alexandrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trey Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lawson throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson misses with a body kick.
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Alexandrov on that attempt.
Alexandrov looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Lawson feints a jab promting Alexandrov to slip. Lawson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexandrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Alexandrov missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandrov has time to react.
Lawson scores with a push kick.
Lawson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Alexandrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexandrov.
Lawson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexandrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trey Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexandrov loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Alexandrov slips a jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it. #TD#
Lawson looking to score a takedown here. Alexandrov is defending well but Lawson drives through and ends up in Alexandrov's guard.
Lawson won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Lawson works over Alexandrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Lawson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandrov has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawson has wrist control.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawson's head.#T4#
Alexandrov trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson is pulling down on Alexandrov's head to control his posture.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexandrov won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexandrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Trey Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexandrov darts in looking for a takedown but Lawson gets double underhooks and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexandrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawson throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.
Lawson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trey Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.#CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Alexandrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov. #T1##TD#
Lawson tightens his grip and picks Alexandrov up, before dumping him to the ground. Alexandrov manages to land in guard.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Lawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexandrov has his hands on Lawson's head, controlling the position.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Lawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lawson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Lawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Trey Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lawson preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Lawson in close. #T3#
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexandrov trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Lawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alexandrov's guard.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov 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.
Lawson connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawson working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawson, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Lawson!
After the fight, Trey Lawson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GFC 48: Johnson vs Abbott
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Haverford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haverford in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.#TD#
Haverford gets caught napping as Alexandrov dives in and scores a takedown. Haverford manages to retain guard.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov stops Haverford from standing up.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Haverford 's brow.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
That has opened up Tom Haverford 's cut even more.
Haverford trying to control the position.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Haverford wants to get back to his feet but Alexandrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexandrov postures up in Haverford 's guard and throws a big left but Haverford blocks it.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Haverford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov postures up in Haverford 's guard and throws a big left but Haverford blocks it.
Alexandrov stopping the sweep attempt from Haverford .#T1#
Haverford has Alexandrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Tom Haverford 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Haverford 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexey Alexandrov!

Event: CFC 395
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Alexandrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradstone.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alexandrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bradstone - the referee stops the clock and Alexandrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bradstone. Alexandrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drake Bradstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradstone misses with a kick to the body.
Alexandrov throws an overhand right that lands on Bradstone's shoulder, as Bradstone tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Bradstone does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bradstone clinches.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradstone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bradstone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexandrov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Bradstone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alexandrov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bradstone has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone is punishing Alexandrov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bradstone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bradstone is looking to control Alexandrov but Alexandrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bradstone has good solid back control here. #T1#
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Will Bradstone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Alexandrov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bradstone punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bradstone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alexandrov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Bradstone lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Alexandrov hold on?!
Bradstone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bradstone controlling well, preventing Alexandrov from escaping the position.
Bradstone scores with punches to the body.
Bradstone scores with punches and elbows.
Alexandrov tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bradstone is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bradstone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alexandrov takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T3#
Bradstone missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Bradstone manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alexandrov covers up after that shot from Bradstone. #ROC#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Bradstone lands a big shot to the side of the head and Alexandrov goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drake Bradstone!

Event: CFC 388
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Godfrey stuns Alexandrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Godfrey lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Godfrey.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Godfrey lands a jab to the nose.
Alexandrov blocks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Godfrey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Godfrey tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Godfrey is pressed up against the cage. Alexandrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Godfrey down to the mat. Godfrey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Godfrey up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Godfrey as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Alexandrov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alexandrov manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov working the strikes but Godfrey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Godfrey works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov postures up.
Godfrey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Godfrey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Godfrey blocks nicely.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Godfrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandrov postures up in Godfrey's guard and throws a big left but Godfrey blocks it.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Godfrey has wrist control.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Godfrey is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Godfrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Godfrey has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Alexandrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godfrey with a hook.
Godfrey tries to score with a low kick but Alexandrov moves his leg out of the way.
Alexandrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godfrey.
Godfrey throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Godfrey misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Godfrey.
Godfrey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godfrey throws out the jab.
Alexandrov drops his hands momentarily and Godfrey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexandrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexandrov wants to counter the offense by Godfrey and move into the clinch position.
Bobby Godfrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godfrey fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Godfrey defends well and Alexandrov ends up having to push Godfrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Godfrey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobby Godfrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godfrey lands a head shot.
Godfrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Godfrey throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godfrey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range and Godfrey settles back down.
Alexandrov throws a looping overhand right but Godfrey ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov tries to move into range but Godfrey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexandrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alexandrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alexandrov scores with punches from side control.
Alexandrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Godfrey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound.
Alexandrov landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Godfrey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Godfrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Godfrey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Godfrey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Godfrey blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Godfrey has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godfrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Godfrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Godfrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Godfrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Godfrey blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Godfrey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Alexandrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches up with Godfrey, looking for a takedown. Alexandrov pushes Godfrey against the cage but Godfrey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Godfrey does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Godfrey throws a leg kick but Alexandrov moved away.
Godfrey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godfrey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexandrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexandrov darts in looking for a takedown but Godfrey gets double underhooks and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Godfrey moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexandrov defending well as Godfrey loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godfrey misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Godfrey looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Godfrey.
Godfrey throws out a powerful jab.
Bobby Godfrey is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godfrey throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Godfrey misses with a hook.
Alexandrov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Godfrey.
Nice jab there from Godfrey.
Alexandrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godfrey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobby Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.#T3#
Godfrey swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Godfrey there.
Godfrey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godfrey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Godfrey misses with a leg kick
and Alexandrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexandrov cracks a nice hook into Godfrey's ribs.
Godfrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov closes the distance but Godfrey moves to the side
and Godfrey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godfrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Godfrey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godfrey as he avoids it easily.
Alexandrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Alexandrov.
Nice takedown defense from Godfrey. No joy for Alexandrov on that attempt.
Alexandrov dives in and grabs Godfrey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Godfrey pushes down on Alexandrov's head and hops out.
Alexandrov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Godfrey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Godfrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alexandrov defending well as Godfrey loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Godfrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov scores with a nice head shot.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Alexandrov scores with a nice head shot.
No luck for Alexandrov with that takedown attempt.
Alexandrov throws out a loose jab but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Godfrey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Godfrey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandrov as he connects with a hook.
Godfrey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexandrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Godfrey is fending him off so far but Alexandrov persists. Nope, Godfrey circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Godfrey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godfrey scores with a one two! Alexandrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Godfrey.#BC#
Godfrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godfrey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godfrey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Godfrey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godfrey throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Alexandrov scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Godfrey.
Godfrey fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godfrey as he avoids it easily.
Bobby Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Godfrey stalls.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Godfrey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfrey.
Godfrey pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Godfrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby Godfrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Godfrey avoids the body shot from Alexandrov.
Godfrey connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Alexandrov tests Godfrey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Alexandrov catches Godfrey right on the button with a cross.
Alexandrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Godfrey throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godfrey throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Alexandrov counters with a takedown into side control.
Alexandrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Godfrey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alexandrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexandrov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Godfrey works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Godfrey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov. #T3#
Godfrey has hold of Alexandrov's hands but Alexandrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Godfrey manages to get to full guard.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Godfrey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godfrey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Godfrey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Godfrey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Godfrey avoids the body shot from Alexandrov.
Godfrey lands with a right hand.
Godfrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.

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 Bobby Godfrey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Godfrey, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Godfrey!
A very excited looking Bobby Godfrey 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.

Event: LEGACY! 72
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Alexandrov throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Snorten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexandrov misses with a straight left.
Snorten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten. #TD#
Snorten feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snorten manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snorten throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Snorten has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Snorten is working Alexandrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten is looking to pass into half guard but Alexandrov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alexandrov is in guard.#REVB#
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snorten is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Snorten wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snorten is one step ahead there.
Snorten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Snorten passes into half guard.
Alexandrov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov wants to improve his position but Snorten is controlling well.
Snorten passes to side control. #SU#
Snorten decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alexandrov to his feet. #T4#
Alexandrov needs to keep his hands up - Snorten had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Snorten shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexandrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Snorten landing a few strikes.
Alexandrov wants to control but Snorten postures up.
Snorten working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov has hold of Snorten's hands but Snorten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snorten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexandrov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alexandrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snorten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandrov somewhat.
Snorten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexandrov moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Snorten connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Snorten is looking to score with low kicks.
Snorten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandrov on the side of the head.
A left lands for Snorten.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Snorten there.#T1#
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Snorten circles away and keeps his distance.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
Snorten swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
Alexandrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown attempt - Snorten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexandrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snorten tries to avoid it but Alexandrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snorten to the ground. Snorten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexandrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Alexandrov feints a jab promting Snorten to slip. Alexandrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Snorten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov digs a good hook to Snorten's body.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexandrov walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Snorten lands an overhand right.
Snorten throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorten thuds his shin into the meat of Alexandrov's side.
Snorten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Snorten throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Alexandrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snorten avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Snorten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexandrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Snorten throws a hook but Alexandrov blocks it.
Snorten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten connects with a body shot that sends Alexandrov's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Alexandrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snorten to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov pulls Snorten in close to his closed guard and prevents Snorten from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard but Snorten passes into half guard.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Alexandrov's hands, connecting with Alexandrov's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten thumps Alexandrov with a low kick.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Alexandrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snorten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Alexandrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snortens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snorten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Snorten scores with a takedown into Alexandrov's guard.#T1#
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Snorten advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alexandrov is staying active underneath Snorten, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snorten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snorten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
Alexandrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snorten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snorten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snorten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Snorten postures up.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Snorten in close.
Snorten slips nicely into half guard.
Alexandrov is concentrating on defense, preventing Snorten from advancing position.
Snorten drops an elbow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Snorten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov is refusing to be controlled, as Snorten sits in half guard.
Snorten working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alexandrov's thigh. Alexandrov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Alexandrov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snorten puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snorten uses his free foot to push down on Alexandrov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alexandrov.
Snorten with shots to the head and body - Alexandrov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Snorten unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Snorten unloading with bombs!
Alexandrov is still in real trouble! Can Snorten finish him?
Alexandrov tries to reverse the position but Snorten maintains control.#T4#
Snorten landing shots from mount.
Snorten postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Alexandrov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Snorten around the waist but Snorten pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Snorten is the winner by TKO! Snorten jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A very excited looking Rip Snorten 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.

Event: Causing Havoc 66
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Alexandrov lands with a straight right. Guns didn't see that one coming.
Alexandrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guns is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guns throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Alexandrov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandrov.
Alexandrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guns tries to avoid it but Alexandrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guns to the ground. Guns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexandrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGuns.
Guns throws a leg kick but Alexandrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guns thinks about countering with a head kick.
Guns leaves Alexandrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guns lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Guns misses with the combination.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Guns counters with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.#T1#
Guns throws a low kick but Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Guns misses with a body kick.
Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
Alexandrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guns momentarily.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexandrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guns.
Alexandrov lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandrov throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexandrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guns with a body shot.#TD2#
Alexandrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guns was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexandrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Guns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alexandrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alexandrov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov is working Guns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov has control of Guns's left arm, preventing Guns from doing any damage. #T3#
Guns preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov controlling Guns's posture.
Alexandrov is continuing to stall.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alexandrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guns gets full guard.#T4#
Alexandrov distracts Guns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov stays in close to Guns's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Guns has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Guns wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov distracts Guns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
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.
#R2#
Guns throws a body kick that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Guns.
Guns tries a low kick but Alexandrov avoids it.
Alexandrov throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Guns connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guns.
Alexandrov with a hook.#TD2#
Alexandrov shoots in and bounces Guns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Guns is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
Alexandrov is in close to Guns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Guns has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Guns's brow.
Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guns's head.
Guns has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Guns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexandrov defends well.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guns some visible discomfort. #T2#
Guns sneaks back into half guard.
Guns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexandrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guns has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Guns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Guns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexandrov pushes down on Guns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guns manages to get to full guard.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Guns 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.#SUB#
Guns is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Guns's brow. #SUB#
Alexandrov is posturing up here but Guns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Alexandrov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Alexandrov has to tap! Slick submission there by Guns!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Guns!
An out of breath Big Guns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Causing Havoc 60
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Alexandrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ha Ha swivels and escapes.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Ha Ha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ha Ha motions for Alexandrov to come forward. Ha Ha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ha Ha sprawls well. Ha Ha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ha Ha feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ha Ha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Alexandrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Ha Ha manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alexandrov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Alexandrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Alexandrov is trying to trip Ha Ha. He has hold of a leg but Ha Ha is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov won't allow Ha Ha to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Alexandrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ha Ha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ha Ha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ha Ha wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ha Ha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov stands up over Ha Ha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ha Ha wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Ha Ha pulls Alexandrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexandrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alexandrov 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.
Ha Ha is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Ha Ha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ha Ha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ha Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ha Ha has Alexandrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ha Ha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Ha Ha is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Ha Ha's brow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Ha Ha keeps moving. #T3#
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov won't allow Ha Ha to get back to his feet.
Ha Ha has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ha Ha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ha Ha managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ha Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ha Ha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ha Ha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ha Ha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Ha Ha trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov won't allow Ha Ha to get back to his feet.
Ha Ha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ha Ha has his hands on Alexandrov's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ha Ha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ha Ha sprawls well. Ha Ha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ha Ha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alexandrov blocks it well.
Ha Ha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ha Ha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ha Ha tries to land a front kick but Alexandrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ha Ha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexandrov.
Ha Ha lands with a shot to the body.
Ha Ha scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ha Ha. Alexandrov shrugs it off though.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Ha Ha lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandrov seems unphased.
Ha Ha thows a body kick. Alexandrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ha Ha is fending him off so far but Alexandrov persists. Nope, Ha Ha circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Ha Ha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Ha Ha as Alexandrov shoots in.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexandrov shoots for a takedown but Ha Ha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ha Ha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ha Ha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
Alexandrov fails to land the takedown.
Ha Ha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexey Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ha Ha tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Ha Ha lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexandrov.
Ha Ha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ha Ha tries to land a front kick but Alexandrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ha Ha thuds a left hand into Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ha Ha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
Alexandrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Han Ha Ha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Ha Ha. Beautiful body shot.
Ha Ha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alexandrov's calf.
Ha Ha connects with a body shot that sends Alexandrov's belly button to the back.
Alexandrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ha Ha lands a jab to Alexandrov's midsection.
Ha Ha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ha Ha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexandrov rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Ha Ha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ha Ha connects with a right hand. Alexandrov shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ha Ha lands a slapping body shot.
Ha Ha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov shoots for a takedown but Ha Ha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ha Ha feints a counter leg kick.
Alexandrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ha Ha scores with a body shot.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ha Ha as he jumps to the side.
Ha Ha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Ha Ha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alexandrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ha Ha finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexandrov walks into a left hand.
Ha Ha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexandrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
and Ha Ha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Ha Ha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ha Ha thuds a left hand into Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov shoots for a takedown but Ha Ha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Ha Ha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Ha Ha darts in and clinches Alexandrov up against the cage.
Ha Ha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Ha Ha looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Alexandrov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ha Ha is trying to keep an underhook but Alexandrov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ha Ha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandrov stops Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
Ha Ha is holding on to half guard well.
Alexandrov stops Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Ha Ha is trying to stand up here but Alexandrov is controlling him well.
Ha Ha is concentrating on defense, preventing Alexandrov from advancing position.
Ha Ha is trying to control but can't.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ha Ha tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexandrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ha Ha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ha Ha is pulling down on Alexandrov's head to control his posture.
Ha Ha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ha Ha holds on and takes a little breather.
Ha Ha trying to control the position.
Alexandrov prevents Ha Ha from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Ha Ha has Alexandrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov stops Ha Ha from standing up.
Ha Ha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ha Ha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ha Ha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ha Ha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ha Ha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ha Ha looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range.
Alexandrov fails with the takedown.
Ha Ha connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ha Ha tries to sprawl out of it but Alexandrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ha Ha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ha Ha.

And that's the end of the fight!
Han Ha Ha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ha Ha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Ha Ha!
A relieved looking Han Ha Ha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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