Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 43
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murray obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Alexandrov has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Murray blocks it. #T1#
Alexandrov has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Nice elbow from Murray.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alexandrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Murray.
Murray is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Alexandrov has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Murray lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexandrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Murray working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Murray is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Murray.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alexandrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexandrov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Murray counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Alexandrov onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Alexandrov is rocked!
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Alexandrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murray lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murray landing knees to the body.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Murray taking a breather.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
Murray has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Alexandrov to the canvas! Can Alexandrov beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Alexandrov was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Murray is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Lee Murray!
Lee Murray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 36
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke cracks Alexandrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Kronke.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Kronke on the inside.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronke.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kronke pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Still in the clinch, Alexandrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kronke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kronke - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Kronke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronke controls his hands.
Kronke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Kronke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Kronke lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Kronke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronke tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Kronke lands a body shot.
Kronke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Kronke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Kronke lands a right hand.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kronke lands with a light punch inside.
Kronke is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kronke lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kronke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Kronke lands an uppercut.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Kronke lands a right hand.
A short right from Kronke on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kronke steps away.
Kronke throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke dips to his left and cracks Alexandrov with an uppercut!
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Alexandrov is rocked!
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kronke finish him?
Kronke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexandrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Alexandrov is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eric Kronke!
A relieved looking Eric Kronke 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: STRIKE! 27
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Coptor lands with a straight right. Alexandrov didn't see that one coming.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coptor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coptor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Coptor misses.
Coptor connects with a nice looking jab.
Coptor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coptor lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Coptor up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coptor blocking some punches. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coptor throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Coptor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coptor takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coptor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Some wild striking there from Alexandrov.
Coptor is looking for a counter combo.
Coptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
It looked like Coptor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coptor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Alexandrov.
Coptor tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coptor.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Coptor is trying to stall. #T2#
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Coptor scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coptor tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Coptor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor scores with a knee to the head.
Coptor is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coptor. That's going to slow Alexandrov down.
Coptor scores with the left hand. Alexandrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Coptor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Coptor misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Coptor blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Coptor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
Coptor tries to bum rush Alexandrov with a series of wild strikes but Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coptor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coptor counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandrov backing up. Alexandrov nods at Coptor to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coptor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coptor, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Coptor gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov prevents Coptor from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coptor up against the cage.
Coptor is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Coptor avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Coptor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Coptor.
A hook to the body from Coptor.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coptor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coptor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Coptor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Coptor pushes him off.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coptor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coptor's corner calls for a 1-2. Coptor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Coptor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov takes one to the side of the head.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Coptor circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Coptor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Coptor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coptor blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Coptor tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Coptor improves position.
Alexandrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Coptor tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov keeps control of Coptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coptor throws a head kick that Alexandrov semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Coptor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coptor scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coptor keeps the fight on the outside.
Coptor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexandrov. Alexandrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coptor up against the cage.
Alexandrov cracks Coptor with a nice body shot.#T2##BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Coptor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coptor lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandrov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coptor slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Coptor is having none of it.
Coptor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Coptor breaks from the clinch.
Coptor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor is looking to counter punch.
Helio Coptor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coptor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coptor.
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Coptor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coptor, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Hampton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Hampton lands with a left to the head.
Hampton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hampton controls his hands.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Hampton blocks it.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Hampton moves away
and Hampton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Alexandrov cracks a nice hook into Hampton's ribs.#CL2#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hampton.
Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Hampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries a knee to the head but Hampton blocks it. #BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hampton avoids the head kick by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alexandrov.
Hampton swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Hampton improves position.
Hampton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hampton throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hampton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hampton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hampton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Hampton circles away and keeps his distance.
Hampton keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov with the inside leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hampton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hampton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrov throws a right hand that Hampton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hampton also avoids with ease.
As Alexandrov looks to move away, Hampton throws a big counter combo but Alexandrov just gets out of the way.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that Hampton avoids nicely.
Hampton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Hampton is avoiding it.
Hampton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hampton circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hampton has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov stalling.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Alexandrov pushes Hampton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hampton.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Hampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #BC#
Hampton breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a head kick but Hampton moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Alexandrov looks low and kicks high, catching Hampton right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like Darwin Hampton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov has Hampton pressed against the cage, preventing Hampton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hampton tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Hampton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Hampton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hampton tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hampton blocks it with crossed arms.
Hampton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hampton's efforts to push away.#T2#
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hampton scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Hampton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hampton, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Hampton improves his position. #BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Hampton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton letting Alexandrov take a breather here.
Alexandrov tries to work over Hampton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Darwin Hampton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Hampton crashing to the mat! Hampton uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Hampton is avoiding it. #CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hampton.
Hampton throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hampton crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 21
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Alexandrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #BC#
Benedict manages to break the clinch.
Benedict showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexandrov. #KD2#
Alexandrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Benedict to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#It looks like Julius Benedict has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Benedict coming out on top.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Benedict moves away
and Benedict cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Benedict.#CL2#
Benedict gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedict manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Benedict keeps it at a distance.
Benedict throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedict throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benedict tried to counter with a leg kick but Alexandrov avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedict. #T1#
Alexandrov closes the distance but Benedict moves to the side
and Benedict counters with a leg kick.
Benedict connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedict jabs Alexandrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benedict lands a jab to Alexandrov's midsection.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Benedict lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheers as Benedict lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexandrov doesn't seem phased though.
Benedict scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks.
Benedict tests Alexandrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandrov glances at the clock... BAM! Benedict nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Alexandrov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Alexandrov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict!

Event: STRIKE! 18
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Alexandrov lands a front kick to the face, that drops Benedict to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT2#It looks like Julius Benedict has been cut.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedict avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexandrov with a jab.#ROC2#Benedict is rocked!
Benedict ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedict avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Alexandrov lands a head kick that bluckles Benedict and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Alexandrov no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Oh Benedict is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedict keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedict appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Benedict and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Benedict blocking some punches.
Benedict goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedict seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Benedict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Benedict backs off Alexandrov throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Benedict moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexandrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benedict.
Benedict throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alexandrov.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benedict, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Benedict lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedict controls his hands. #BC#
Benedict pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Benedict and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Benedict breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Benedict breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedict.
Alexandrov throws a body punch but Benedict moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedict with a nice calf kick.
Alexandrov tries to move into range but Benedict moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Benedict.
Benedict tries to land a front kick but Alexandrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Benedict breaks from the clinch.
Benedict lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedict throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Benedict connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#T2#
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Benedict avoids it well.
Benedict avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedict fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandrov.
Alexandrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedict can pounce on him.
Alexandrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benedict connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexandrov scrambles back to his feet.
Benedict comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedict.
A left and a right from Alexandrov both land. Nice combination.
Alexandrov misses with a head kick.
Benedict avoids the head kick by Alexandrov.
Benedict moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedict lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedict comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Benedict circles away.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benedict connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Benedict. Beautiful body shot.
Benedict uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Julius Benedict's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Benedict connects with a leg kick.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benedict throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedict plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A clash of legs there as Benedict blocks the low kick.
Benedict avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedict buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedict swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benedict is looking to wear down Alexandrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedict can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedict. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedict lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov misses with a two punch combination.
Benedict moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Julius Benedict is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedict takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedict avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov takes one to the chin there.
Benedict lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Benedict.
Benedict scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
You can see that Alexandrov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Benedict circles away. #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.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alexandrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benedict is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Alexandrov is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Julius Benedict!

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Alexandrov tried to score with a low kick but Ahai checks it.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Ahai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Ahai missing with knees to the body.
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
Ahai lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Ahai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Ahai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahai is keeping busy.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahai blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Ahai is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai lands an uppercut.#T1#
Alexandrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov works on Ahai's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Ahai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ahai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexandrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahai works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Ahai.
Ahai lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Ahai.
Ahai lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Ahai is controlling him.
Ahai lands an uppercut.
Ahai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahai gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahai.
Ahai pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov looks winded!#T2#
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
Ahai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Ahai lands a left hand. #BC#
Ahai breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Alexandrov walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Ahai rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Alexandrov has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Alexandrov is rocked!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Ahai connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Alexandrov onto his butt! Alexandrov bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
A shot to the liver by Ahai. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Ahai pushes Alexandrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Ahai. #KD#
Ahai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Alexandrov with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Alexandrov looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Alexandrov get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Ahai throws a shot to the body.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ahai closes the distance and pushes Alexandrov back into the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#BC#
Ahai manages to break the clinch.
Ahai connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Alexandrov out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azor Ahai!
During a confident post fight interview, Azor Ahai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkanovski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexandrov as he avoids it easily.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Alexandrov feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Alexandrov tries to keep at a distance but Volkanovski has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls Volkanovski into guard.
Volkanovski stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Volkanovski forces his way into half guard.
Volkanovski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov! #SUB#
Volkanovski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alexandrov is surviving well by controlling Volkanovski's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexandrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkanovski.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Volkanovski pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T1#
Alexandrov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Volkanovski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Volkanovski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alexandrov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Volkanovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Volkanovski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Volkanovski is working for a guillotine from mount but Alexandrov frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Alexandrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkanovski. #T2#
Alexandrov wants to control but Volkanovski is having none of it.
Alexandrov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Volkanovski looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkanovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Alexandrov gets back to half guard.#T3#
Alexandrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Volkanovski from advancing to side control.
Alexandrov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #ES2#
Alexandrov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Volkanovski 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. #SUB#
Volkanovski 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. Oh but Volkanovski is tightening it up a little... Alexandrov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alexandrov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alexandrov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Volkanovski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Volkanovski 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: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Miranda cracks Alexandrov with a good jab.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Miranda does it's job there.
Miranda scores with a one two! Alexandrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexandrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Alexandrov scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Miranda punishes Alexandrov's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miranda.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Alexandrov blocks the low kick.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miranda.
Miranda misses with a body kick.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miranda throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov. #T1#
Miranda loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Miranda connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexandrov throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Miranda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Miranda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miranda looking for a takedown.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miranda just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Miranda has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Miranda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass.
Miranda postures up.
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Miranda pushing down on Alexandrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miranda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Miranda has a good base and remains in mount.
Miranda with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Miranda.
Alexandrov is squirming around, avoiding Miranda's attempts to control the action.
Miranda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alexandrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miranda avoids the attempt from Alexandrov to control.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet. #T3#
Alexandrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda controlling from mount.
Miranda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miranda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Miranda raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Alexandrov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.
Miranda controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Miranda.#T4#
Miranda won't let Alexandrov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Miranda lands with some strikes.
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 hold on but Miranda postures up.
Miranda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.
Alexandrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Alexandrov is bucking up trying to escape but Miranda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to get to half guard.
Miranda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miranda breaks from Alexandrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miranda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miranda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexandrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miranda misses with an uppercut.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Miranda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
It looked like Alexandrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Miranda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miranda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Alexandrov shakes him off and moves away.
Miranda cracks Alexandrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miranda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov backing away here, and Miranda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away. #CL2#
Miranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miranda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Alexandrov pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Miranda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miranda trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Miranda postures up.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Miranda postures up.
Miranda is stalling in the full guard.
Alexandrov is looking to stand back up but Miranda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alexandrov.
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. Miranda connects with a nice short shot to Alexandrov's temple. #T2#
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Miranda.
Miranda trying to control from half guard but Alexandrov is working away.
Bruno Miranda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov is trying to stand.
Miranda slips a nice elbow through Alexandrov's hands, connecting with Alexandrov's forehead.
Miranda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miranda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alexandrov is looking to control Miranda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexandrov avoid being mounted?
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miranda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Miranda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alexandrov trying to control from the bottom.
Alexandrov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Alexandrov is trying to stand.
Miranda working over Alexandrov with some ground and pound. Alexandrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Miranda there. #SUB2#
Miranda seems to be looking for submissions.
Alexandrov has hold of Miranda's hands but Miranda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miranda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Miranda there.
Alexandrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Miranda from advancing to side control.#T4#
Miranda moves nicely into side control.
Miranda looks up at the clock and then as Alexandrov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miranda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexandrov is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to his feet.
Miranda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miranda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alexandrov!
Miranda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alexandrov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda controlling the position easily from mount.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miranda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Miranda.
Alexandrov takes one on the button.
Bruno Miranda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Miranda is just out of range.
Miranda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexandrov takes one to the chin there.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Miranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Miranda blocks a head kick by Alexandrov. #CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda wants a takedown.
Miranda blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Miranda turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miranda manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda trying to control the position but Alexandrov is working away.
Miranda tries to move to mount but Alexandrov blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Alexandrov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alexandrov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alexandrov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Miranda biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to his feet but Miranda has full control of the position and if anything, Alexandrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Miranda controls the action.
Alexandrov rolls, trying to escape but Miranda keeps control of the position.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but Miranda manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miranda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Miranda throwing damaging strikes from the back! Alexandrov could be in trouble here!
Miranda lands a shot to the head.
Miranda is not going to allow Alexandrov to sit and survive in this position.
Miranda is looking to control Alexandrov but Alexandrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miranda controls the position.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Miranda is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Miranda on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alexandrov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miranda looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T3##SUB2#
Miranda has got one arm under Alexandrov's chin. This could be trouble... Alexandrov trying to control the other hand but Miranda gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Alexandrov has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Miranda!
An out of breath Bruno Miranda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexandrov's half guard.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Alexandrov's hands, connecting with Alexandrov's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Alexandrov's hands, connecting with Alexandrov's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy stops Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Alexandrov wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy. #T1#
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Alexandrov has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Murphy 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.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Alexandrov dodges it nicely.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy 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.
Murphy winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Alexandrov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alexandrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a big counter head kick but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov landing knees to the head.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Alexandrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it. #TD#
Alexandrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Alexandrov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Alexandrov is striking from the bottom but Murphy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Alexandrov has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well.
Alexandrov is trying to control but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
Alexandrov working to try and regain half guard.
Alexandrov taking shots to the head. #T4#
Murphy won't let Alexandrov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Murphy landing strikes from the mount.
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murphy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks Alexandrov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alexandrov is in a horrible position here. Murphy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alexandrov tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Murphy rushes Alexandrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Alexandrov managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandrov managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexandrov to the mat! Alexandrov manages to get full guard.

Alexandrov pushes Murphy off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1##CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexandrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov stalling the fight.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexandrov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandrov is blocking nicely.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Alexandrov works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Alexandrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murphy eats them both and turns towards Alexandrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murphy scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.

Alexandrov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov.
Murphy misses with an elbow strike.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy wants to stall. #T1#
Murphy trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alexandrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Alexandrov around his waist. Alexandrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Paddy Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch. #T3#
Alexandrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it. #TD2#
Murphy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alexandrov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Alexandrov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Paddy Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paddy Murphy.
I've got Murphy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Murphy!
An out of breath Paddy Murphy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
San misses with a head kick.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San paws at him with a jab and circles away.
San avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged San in a clinch.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but San manages to get underhooks.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
A nice right hand lands inside from San.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from San.
San blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San's elbow.
A body shot lands from San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from San - that landed with a thud.
San tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
San misses with a body punch.
San lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San misses with the head strike. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action. #TD#
San decides to pull guard.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov wants to stand but San is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
San pulls Alexandrov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov tries to stand but San is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Alexandrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but San is avoiding it.
San cracks Alexandrov with a good jab.
San lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
San closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexandrov to the mat! Alexandrov manages to get full guard.
Alexandrov is trying to keep San in close.
Alexandrov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Alexandrov wants to stand up but San is controlling him.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
San controlling from the top position.
Alexandrov managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexandrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by San. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with San.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
San looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandrov is blocking nicely.
San lands a shot to the body.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but San turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and San counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San.
Alexandrov with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but San moves out of range.
San throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with San, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as San controls his hands.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San 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.
San tries to pull guard but Alexandrov holds him up against the cage and eventually San drops back down to his feet.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of San's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov is looking to control San's arms but San gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from San.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but San blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov. #T1#
San misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as San throws knees to the body.
Shichiroji San has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
San pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from San.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but San moves out of range.
San throwing a counter right hand but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but San avoids it well.
San bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexandrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but San is having none of it.
San looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with San.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but San forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
San misses with a body punch.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San's elbow.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but San blocks it.
San is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shichiroji San. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
San gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov tries to kick San off in order to stand up. San Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Alexandrov wants to control but San postures up.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but San drags him back down.
San taking a breather here. #T3#
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
Alexandrov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but San is dominant here and he's now got Alexandrov's back!
San keeps control of the position as Alexandrov tries to break free.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov rolls, trying to escape but San keeps control of the position.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but San just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
San keeps control of the position easily here as Alexandrov tries to buck him off.
Alexandrov is trying to stand back up.
San is riding his opponent, not letting Alexandrov buck him off.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but San just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
San looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandrov is blocking nicely.
A short right from San.
San is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexandrov to keep the fight standing.
San gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
San lands a right hand.
San tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it. #BC#
San breaks the clinch.
San thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with San and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables San to keep the fight standing.
San scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
San lands a body punch.
Good body shot from San.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
San has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shichiroji San. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
San working aggressively here.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by San as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
A short left from San.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
San jumps guard and drags Alexandrov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but San won't let him.
Alexandrov stays in close to San's body and controls the position. #T2#
Alexandrov wants to stand but San has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
San is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexandrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov throws a strike but San rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Alexandrov working a defensive guard but San passes into half guard. #T3#
San perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexandrov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but San manages to mount him!
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shichiroji San overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov is trying to reverse the position but instead San has taken his back - oops!
Alexandrov just trying to survive but San is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
San seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to his feet but San has full control of the position and if anything, Alexandrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
San controlling from the back.
Alexandrov wants to control his opponent's hands but San gets his hands free. #T4#
Alexandrov is trying to get back to his feet but San has full control of the position and if anything, Alexandrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alexandrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by San.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San keeps control of the position as Alexandrov tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shichiroji San showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shichiroji San!
A less than humble Shichiroji San misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking for a counter combo.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturmovik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Sturmovik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Sturmovik is avoiding it.
Alexandrov jabs at Sturmovik's body.
Alexandrov throws a front kick aimed at Sturmovik's knee but Sturmovik avoids it well.
Sturmovik replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alexandrov blocks it well.
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturmovik circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
Sturmovik scores with a nice strike.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Sturmovik.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturmovik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturmovik dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov. #T1#
A left lands for Sturmovik.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Sturmovik drops Alexandrov with a left and a right! Oh, Alexandrov is hurt - Sturmovik dives into side control looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sturmovik landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Alexandrov is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Alexandrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sturmovik scores with punches from side control.
Sturmovik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sturmovik scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Alexandrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexandrov is trying to buck Sturmovik off.
Sturmovik grinds an elbow into Alexandrov's temple. #T2#
Alexandrov is trying to control Sturmovik's posture but Sturmovik avoids it.
Sturmovik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alexandrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sturmovik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexandrov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sturmovik connects with a decent elbow.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sturmovik on the ground.
Sturmovik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sturmovik working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Alexandrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Sturmovik lands a strong strike to the head of Alexandrov. That's dazed him! Sturmovik looking to finish here. Alexandrov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sturmovik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
After winning the bout, Kirov Sturmovik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Immanuel with a nice cross.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Immanuel keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Immanuel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Immanuel tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Immanuel lands a right hand.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immanuel postures up. #SUB2#
Alexandrov is looking for a triangle but Immanuel pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov is pulling down on Immanuel's head to control his posture.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Immanuel is controlling him. #T1#
Alexandrov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alexandrov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Immanuel throws an elbow that misses. Alexandrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Immanuel's guard. Nice move by Alexandrov!#REVB##SU2#
Alexandrov stands up from Immanuel's guard - Alexandrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a head kick!
Immanuel misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Immanuel misses the shot to the body.
Immanuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Immanuel moves out of range. #CL#
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Immanuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Immanuel's ribcage.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Immanuel prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov. #TD2#
Alexandrov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexandrov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Alexandrov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Immanuel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Immanuel moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Immanuel.
Immanuel lands a body shot.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #T3#
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Immanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Immanuel is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Immanuel.
Immanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Immanuel is controlling him.
Alexandrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Immanuel is controlling him.
Immanuel connects with a couple of short punches.#T4##ES2#
Alexandrov pushes Immanuel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Immanuel is having none of it.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Immanuel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Alexandrov 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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Immanuel.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yeshua Immanuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Immanuel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Immanuel back against the cage. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov controlling Immanuel's posture.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Immanuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Immanuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Immanuel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Immanuel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Immanuel tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Immanuel or not.
Alexandrov tries to work over Immanuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Immanuel controls the action.
Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Immanuel controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Alexandrov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Immanuel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Immanuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Alexandrov lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Alexandrov lands a big head kick that sends Immanuel tumbling to the mat! Alexandrov takes a step backwards and waves Immanuel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Immanuel is rocked!#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Immanuel back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Immanuel tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Immanuel back against the cage.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Immanuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Immanuel throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Alexandrov gets to his feet - Immanuel follows without any prompting.
Immanuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexandrov. Alexandrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexandrov works Immanuel's body with a nice hook.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Immanuel avoids it well. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Immanuel against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Immanuel.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov works on Immanuel's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Immanuel scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Immanuel controls his hands. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov gets in close and tags Immanuel with a short punch that almost sends Immanuel to the mat! Oh Immanuel is in big trouble! He turns his back on Alexandrov, trying to create some distance but Alexandrov rushes him, striking wildly and Immanuel goes down! The referee tackles Alexandrov into the cage to end the fight! Alexandrov is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Alexandrov counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Alexandrov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Alexandrov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva with a hook.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Alexandrov has Silva pushed against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. #TD2#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Alexandrov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alexandrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva avoids the head kick by Alexandrov. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. #T1#
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage. #TD#
Alexandrov is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva 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 is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexandrov's head.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Alexandrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva trying to control the pace. #T2#
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandrov trying to control but Silva postures up. #SUB2#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alexandrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva working Alexandrov over with strikes.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Alexandrov's temple.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Alexandrov is working away. #T3#
Alexandrov tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Alexandrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva stops Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alexandrov trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva prevents Alexandrov from improving his position.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Alexandrov's temple. #T4#
Silva is nestled in close to Alexandrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva blocks the strikes from Alexandrov.
Silva is keen to just control but Alexandrov is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping him busy.
Alexandrov trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov punching from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Silva takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexandrov.
Silva jabs at Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Alexandrov counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
A big left from Silva misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Alexandrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.#T1#
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexandrov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage. #T2#
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Alexandrov forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.#TD#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva distracts Alexandrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva stays in close to Alexandrov's body and controls the position.
Silva stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him. #T3#
Alexandrov is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES#
Alexandrov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexandrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandrov, which made it look bad.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Alexandrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva works Alexandrov's body with a nice hook.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva with the counter takedown but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Alexandrov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alexandrov slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva digs a good body shot into Alexandrov's ribs.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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 wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Nice body punch from Silva. #T1#
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alex Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Alexandrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle.
Alexandrov presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Alexandrov jumps guard.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Alexandrov pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alexandrov trying to control the position. #T4#
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva won't allow Alexandrov to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Silva cracks Alexandrov with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva 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.
Alex Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Silva!
A relieved looking Alex Silva 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: WVT 167: Fedetenko v Thompson
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Thuta circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
Thuta tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Thuta back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thuta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Thuta pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thuta misses with a body punch. #T1#
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thuta as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Alexandrov is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the cage.
Thuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
Thuta cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thuta gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to push Thuta away but Thuta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Thuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thuta tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Thuta back against the cage.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
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!
Nice body punch from Thuta - that landed with a thud.
Thuta scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Thuta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
Thuta is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thuta tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Thuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Thuta lands a left hand.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Thuta.
Thuta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thuta pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
Thuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it. #T4#
Thuta gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Thuta.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
Thuta misses with some punches.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thuta walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Thuta.
Thuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Thuta.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Thuta.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thuta lands an uppercut.
Thuta presses Alexandrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Thuta forces Alexandrov back against the cage and clinches.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thuta lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thuta just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thuta.
Pyay Thuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Thuta controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
Thuta is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Thuta. #T1#
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
Thuta lands a right hand.
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Thuta.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Thuta.
Thuta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Thuta.
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
A nice left hand lands by Thuta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Thuta digs a right hand into Alexandrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandrov's gas tank.
Thuta cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.#T2#
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thuta lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thuta tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Thuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Thuta.#CL2#
Thuta moves into range and clinches up with Alexandrov.
Thuta works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Thuta lands a body punch. #T3#
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta scores with a hook to the body.
Thuta is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Thuta.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Thuta lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Thuta. #T4#
Thuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #ROC2#Alexandrov is rocked!
A short left from Thuta.
Oh Alexandrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thuta scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Thuta is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thuta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands a right hand.
Thuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thuta is stalling here.
Thuta lands an uppercut.
Thuta lands a body shot.
Thuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thuta lands a left hand.
Thuta lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
Thuta works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Thuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexandrov throws a sloppy head kick and Thuta moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Thuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Thuta.
Alexandrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thuta 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Thuta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alexandrov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Thuta darts in and clinches Alexandrov up against the cage.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Thuta controls the action.
Thuta scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov tries to work over Thuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Thuta.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thuta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Thuta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov has Thuta pressed against the cage.
Thuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Thuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov letting Thuta take a breather here.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thuta lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thuta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Thuta throws a counter combo.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and Thuta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thuta has knocked Alexandrov down with a huge combo! Thuta steps away and waves a wobbly Alexandrov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Thuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexandrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Thuta counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pyay Thuta!
A victorious Pyay Thuta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy 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.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Murphy unleashes a big counter combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at Ajax Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away. #T1#
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandrov avoids it.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Alexandrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Alexandrov jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
Alexandrov scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Alexandrov tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Alexandrov throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexandrov walks into a jab.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Alexandrov lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Alexandrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexandrov throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Alexandrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a hook but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Alexandrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexandrov continues to drive forward.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexandrov misses with a low kick.
Alexandrov thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandrov is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Alexandrov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Alexandrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Alexandrov avoids it.
Paddy Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Murphy lands but Alexandrov takes it in his stride. #CL#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy letting Alexandrov take a breather here.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Alexandrov tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paddy Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexandrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alexandrov jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat. #ES#
Alexandrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murphy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Alexandrov. #TD#
Alexandrov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexandrov striking off his back but it's not causing Murphy any problems.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Alexandrov is trying to keep Murphy in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Alexandrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Alexandrov pushes Murphy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrov lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov throws a shot to the body.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Alexandrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.#T1#
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Murphy lands but Alexandrov takes it in his stride.
Murphy throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side. #KD#
Alexandrov lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Alexandrov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Alexandrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks with his arms.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Murphy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Alexandrov pushes Murphy off and gets back to his feet.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Murphy. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandrov blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Alexandrov pulls Murphy into 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 wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him. #T4#
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexandrov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy works over Alexandrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexandrov's head.

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 Alex Alexandrov.
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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alex 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: WVT 149: Ryoto v Bloodaxe 2
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Alexandrov closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Alexandrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
Morgan 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.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Alexandrov's guard. #T1##ES2#
Alexandrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morgan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan is trying to break free.#BC#
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgan 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. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov. #T2#
Alexandrov misses with a kick to the body
letting Morgan counter with a 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!#CL2#
Alexandrov has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Morgan stands there with Alexandrov around his waist. Alexandrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan throws a big counter combination but Alexandrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Morgan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexandrov counters with a solid body kick.
Morgan throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
It looked like Morgan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Morgan pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexandrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Alexandrov gets to his feet. Morgan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.#T4##KD2#
Alexandrov lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Alexandrov takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov dances in with a quick combination. Morgan is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Alexandrov snaps Morgan's head back. Morgan stumbles backwards against the cage. Alexandrov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Morgan's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Morgan just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##CL#
Savic has closed the distance and engaged Alexandrov in a clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard.
Savic advances to half guard. #SUB#
Savic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Savic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well. #SUB#
Savic is looking for a kimura here.
Alexandrov wants to control but Savic is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Savic is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Savic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Savic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov wants to control but Savic is keeping busy. #SUB#
Savic wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep. Savic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savic trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Alexandrov kicks Savic off and gets back to his feet.
Alexandrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Savic. Savic gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Savic avoids it well.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Savic up against the cage in a clinch.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Savic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov gets underhooks to prevent Savic's takedown attempt.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Alexandrov jumps guard but Savic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Savic wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savic up against the cage.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Savic shoots in for a double leg but Alexandrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Savic gets a double leg takedown into Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Savic dives into side control. #ES2#
Alexandrov throws Savic to one side and escapes!
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savic feinted with a counter takedown.#T4##CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov is working Savic over against the cage.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savic blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Savic can't get the takedown.
Savic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexandrov is defending well.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic tries for a takedown but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks.
Savic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexandrov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Savic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alexandrov quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Alexandrov kicks Savic off and gets back to his feet.
Savic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexandrov pinned against the cage. Alexandrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandrov is fending him off so far but Savic persists. Nope, Alexandrov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alexandrov!
Savic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Savic backs off Alexandrov throws a huge counter combo but Savic manages to avoid it all.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Savic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Savic.
Savic 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.
Savic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Savic gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.#T1#
Savic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexandrov to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
Alex Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savic tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Alexandrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Savic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Savic looking for a takedown.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Savic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alexandrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alexandrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alexandrov! #REVB#
Alexandrov laying and praying for a moment but Savic takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Alexandrov trying to control from half guard but Savic is working away.
Alexandrov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Savic controls his leg.
Savic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Savic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alexandrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Savic is pressing down on Alexandrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Savic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alexandrov uses it to pass to side control.
Savic is letting Alexandrov control him for a moment. #SU2#
Alexandrov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Savic has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Savic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Savic is having none of it.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savic shoots for a takedown but Alexandrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexandrov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Savic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Savic can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Savic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Savic fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savic is working for takedown but Alexandrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov misses with some punches. #TD2#
Alexandrov gets control of Savic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexandrov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savic wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Savic is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Alexandrov pushes Savic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Savic pushes him off.
Savic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexandrov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Savic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Savic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savic has Alexandrov in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Savic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Alexandrov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Savic can't get the takedown.
Savic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away. #T2#
Alexandrov leaves Savic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Savic back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
Savic stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Savic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexandrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Savic stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Savic trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Savic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Savic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Savic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic is looking for a takedown.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savic, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Savic prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Savic has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Savic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Savic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Savic isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Savic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savic has Alexandrov in his guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexandrov 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Voin loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voin struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Alexandrov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Voin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alexandrov to the mat. Alexandrov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Voin in close.
Voin stops Alexandrov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here. #ES#
Alexandrov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alexandrov scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Alexandrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Voin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zima Voin.
Voin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Voin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Voin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Voin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Voin isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Voin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Voin controls the action.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Voin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.#T3#
Voin checks a low kick from Alexandrov.#CL2#
Voin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Alexandrov pulls Voin into guard. #SUB2#
Alexandrov is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Voin has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Alexandrov taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zima Voin!
After winning the bout, Zima Voin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Wellington. Beautiful body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Wellington moves away
and Wellington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking. #CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Wellington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wellington is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Alexandrov gets control of Wellington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexandrov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wellington prevents Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov pulls Wellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Wellington from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wellington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Wellington breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Wellington.
Wellington wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Wellington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Alexandrov has Wellington pushed against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wellington can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wellington uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wellington prevents Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov pulls Wellington in close to prevent any damage.
Wellington 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 looking to stand up but Wellington isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Alexandrov is controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Wellington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Wellington isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Alexandrov pushes Wellington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
Wellington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexandrov just manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Wellington misses its target.
Wellington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandrov under the eye.#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Wellington back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Wellington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.
Wellington tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Wellington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexandrov is defending well for now.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Wellington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wellington tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov pushes Wellington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Wellington controls the action.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wellington misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard. #T4#
Wellington trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Wellington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wellington trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wellington working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Wellington is proving a slippery customer.
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexandrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wellington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Alexandrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wellington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's time! Wellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Wellington up against the cage.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Wellington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wellington up against the cage.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls Wellington into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wellington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wellington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wellington prevents Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov pulls Wellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Wellington from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington stands up over Alexandrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Alexandrov wriggles free and stands up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Wellington moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Wellington to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexandrov controls Wellington momentarily but Wellington frees himself.
Wellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wellington cracks Alexandrov with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wellington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Alexandrov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Crunch! Wellington slams his shin into Alexandrov's torso.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Wellington.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2##BC#
Wellington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him. #CL2#
Wellington tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wellington is trying to stall. #BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Wellington is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wellington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Wellington misses with a knee to the head.
Wellington tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it. #T3#
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
Wellington wants to stall.
Alexandrov works on Wellington's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wellington.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellington circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wellington, pushing him back against the cage.
Wellington wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov wants a takedown.
Wellington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Humphrey Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wellington avoids it.
Wellington landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellington scores with a push kick.
Humphrey Wellington is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Wellington jabs at Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Wellington tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
and Wellington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Humphrey Wellington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wellington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Wellington slips to the side
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Wellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellington misses with a head kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Wellington counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov throws a lazy head kick
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Alexandrov shrugs it off. #CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Wellington up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Alexandrov. #T1#
Wellington can't break the clinch.
Wellington effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov tries to bum rush Wellington with a series of wild strikes but Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wellington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wellington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexandrov punishes Wellington's body with a nice straight punch.
Wellington is looking to wear down Alexandrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington lands a knee to the body.
Alexandrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wellington looks for the body kick but Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Wellington misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Wellington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellington is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Wellington back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Wellington has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Alexandrov. #T3#
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
A hook to the body from Wellington.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexandrov.
Wellington tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wellington throws a solid leg kick but Alexandrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wellington.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Wellington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Wellington up against the cage.#BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Wellington. #T4#
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wellington.
Wellington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alexandrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Wellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexandrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alexandrov really felt that one!
A low kick lands for Wellington.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Wellington slips to the side
and Wellington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alexandrov is lucky that one didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wellington 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
After the fight, Humphrey Wellington 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: WVT 105: Assndrop v Souza
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Alexandrov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Jones pulls Alexandrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexandrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Alexandrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones works his way into side control.
My spies in Gym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alexandrov pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov is letting Jones control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
Jones controls the position from side control.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Jones landing strikes.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Alexandrov tries to improve position but can't.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones staying calm.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.#T4#
Jones cracks Alexandrov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alexandrov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones 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: WVT 94: Motts v Thompson
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Blikstein. #BC2#
Blikstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but Alexandrov shows good takedown defense.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Blikstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
Alexandrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Blikstein is having none of it. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Blikstein has Alexandrov pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Blikstein on the inside.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Blikstein. #BC2#
Blikstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blikstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Alexandrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Blikstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Blikstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a leg kick that knocks Blikstein off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Blikstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Blikstein.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexandrov misses its target.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Blikstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blikstein catches Alexandrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Blikstein. #TD2#
Blikstein wants the takedown. Alexandrov is fighting it off but Blikstein persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alexandrov's guard against the cage.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blikstein on the ground.
Blikstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully. #T4#
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Blikstein is controlling him.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blikstein is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blikstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Blikstein might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alexandrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Alexandrov avoids it easily.#KD2#
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends Alexandrov tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves Alexandrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Alexandrov is rocked!#CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Blikstein against the cage.
Oh Alexandrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexandrov is stalling here.
Alexandrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Blikstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to work over Blikstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov pushes Blikstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Blikstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov is trying to stall. #TD2#
Blikstein is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alexandrov can't fight it off and eventually Blikstein manages to take the fight to the floor. Alexandrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Blikstein stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Blikstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexandrov's head.#ES#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blikstein is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Blikstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Blikstein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexandrov has hold of Blikstein's hands but Blikstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blikstein lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein not doing much here.
Blikstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Blikstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the bottom.
Blikstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Blikstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blikstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blikstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Blikstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexandrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blikstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexandrov pushes Blikstein off looking to stand but Blikstein dives back in and keeps control.
Blikstein working over Alexandrov with some ground and pound. Alexandrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the bottom.
Blikstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blikstein working Alexandrov over with strikes.
Blikstein 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 wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Blikstein winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov trying to control but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein scores with a big shot! Alexandrov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Alexandrov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 85: Machado v Torvik
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Sanchez has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Sanchez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov trying to control the position. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Alexandrov keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Alexandrov defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape. #T3#
Alexandrov tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez trying to control but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexandrov is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez 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.#T4#
Alexandrov reaches up and holds on to Sanchez to control the position.#SUB#
Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Alexandrov is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Alexandrov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Alexandrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexandrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexandrov scores with a body shot.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Alexandrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alexandrov can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Alexandrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him. #T2#
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov!
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexandrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandrov tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Sanchez looking to secure an arm triangle but Alexandrov defends it well. #ES2#
Alexandrov bucks up and throws Sanchez to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Sanchez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
Alexandrov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanchez moves into full mount! #SUB#
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alexandrov is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov is working Sanchez over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov landing knees to the head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Alexandrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanchez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Alexandrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov. #T2#
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Alexandrov decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez postures up.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Alexandrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD2#
Alexandrov jumps into guard, dragging Sanchez to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is pushing down on Alexandrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexandrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it.
Alexandrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Alexandrov won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount. #T4#
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Alexandrov is a slippery customer.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Sanchez working away.
Alexandrov is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez moves into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 74: Edwards v Smith
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Nimoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexandrov.
Nimoy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nimoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Nimoy.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Nimoy circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Nimoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nimoy pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nimoy prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Nimoy pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nimoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nimoy.
Nimoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nimoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nimoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Nimoy misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Nimoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nimoy misses with some punches.
Alexandrov trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Nimoy manages to break the clinch.
Nimoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nimoy misses with a low kick.
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Nimoy slips to the side
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nimoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nimoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Alexandrov jumps into guard, dragging Nimoy to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Alexandrov wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nimoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Nimoy misses its intended target.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Nimoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Nimoy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexandrov slips a jab from Nimoy.#CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Nimoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Nimoy has Alexandrov pressed against the cage, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nimoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nimoy misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Nimoy controls the action.
Nimoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nimoy controls his hands. #T3#
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Nimoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nimoy misses with a body punch.
Nimoy scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Nimoy avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nimoy.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nimoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov checks the leg kick.
Nimoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandrov with the inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nimoy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nimoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Alexandrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nimoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but Nimoy avoids them all with ease.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nimoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nimoy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nimoy misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Nimoy tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nimoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Nimoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Nimoy moves out of range.
Nimoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nimoy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nimoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Nimoy against the cage. #BC#
Nimoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov works over Nimoy's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Nimoy is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandrov stalls. #TD2#
Alexandrov drags the fight down to the ground.
Nimoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Nimoy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Nimoy 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. #T1#
Nimoy won't allow Alexandrov to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nimoy 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Nimoy slips to the side
and Nimoy counters with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Nimoy avoids it well.
Nimoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nimoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonard Nimoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but Nimoy moves out of range.
Nimoy tests Alexandrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Nimoy lands with a cross.
Alexandrov closes the distance but Nimoy moves to the side
and Nimoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nimoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimoy.
Nimoy missing with a left hand there. Alexandrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nimoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Nimoy backs off Alexandrov throws a huge counter combo but Nimoy manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Nimoy gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Nimoy.
Nimoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Nimoy. #T3#
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nimoy scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov tries to work over Nimoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nimoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nimoy working aggressively here.
Alexandrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nimoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimoy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nimoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nimoy fails to land.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Nimoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Nimoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Alexandrov jumps guard but Nimoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Nimoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nimoy stuns Alexandrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimoy with a hook.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick but Nimoy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nimoy.
Nimoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nimoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nimoy has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Nimoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leonard Nimoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Nimoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nimoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nimoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Nimoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexandrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Nimoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Nimoy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Alexandrov.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nimoy.
Alexandrov tries to break free but Nimoy pushes him back against the cage.
Nimoy lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Nimoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Nimoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Nimoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov throws a sloppy head kick and Nimoy moves out of range easily.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Nimoy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Nimoy.
Alexandrov scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Nimoy is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Nimoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandrov.
Nimoy swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov keeps Nimoy at a distance using the push kick.
Nimoy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nimoy throwing a counter right hand but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Nimoy swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov takes one on the button.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nimoy controls his hands.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nimoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Alexandrov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimoy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Alexandrov looking for subs off his back but Nimoy has passed one foot through into half guard. #ES2#
Alexandrov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Nimoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Nimoy misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nimoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
A head kick by Alexandrov misses
and Nimoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nimoy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alexandrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Nimoy misses.
Alexandrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Nimoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrov unleashes a big counter combination but Nimoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nimoy lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nimoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexandrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nimoy connects with a jab.
Nimoy keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimoy misses the target.
Nimoy scoring well with a low kick there.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov misses the body punch
and Nimoy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alexandrov's knee momentarily.
Nimoy throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Nimoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nimoy smiles and moves away.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Nimoy throwing a counter right hand but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Nimoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nimoy, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Nimoy!

Event: WVT 64: Peterson v Simone
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Alexandrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scaletta at a distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Scaletta in close.
Scaletta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov wants to control but Scaletta passes easily into half guard.
Alexandrov wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scaletta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov trying to control here. #SUB#
Scaletta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scaletta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Scaletta decides to stand up.
Scaletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Scaletta feints and as Alexandrov raises his hands in defense, Scaletta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Scaletta is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scaletta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Scaletta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Scaletta is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov is trying to hold Scaletta in close to prevent damage but Scaletta has managed to pass into half guard.
Scaletta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Scaletta there. #T3#
Scaletta slips a nice elbow through Alexandrov's hands, connecting with Alexandrov's forehead.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov wants to get back to full guard.
Scaletta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Scaletta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scaletta is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov is trying to stand. #T4#
Alexandrov is trying to escape back to his feet but Scaletta uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU#
Scaletta decides to stand back up.
Alexandrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scaletta. #CL2#
Alexandrov has Scaletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov presses Scaletta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scaletta tries to pull guard but Alexandrov holds him up against the cage and eventually Scaletta drops back down to his feet.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Scaletta avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage. #TD#
Scaletta drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Scaletta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Scaletta blocks it.
Scaletta misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Scaletta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaletta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Scaletta circles away.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
As Alexandrov tries to get set, Scaletta tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexandrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Scaletta is having none of it. #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Scaletta up against the cage.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Scaletta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scaletta's gas tank.
Scaletta 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. Scaletta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scaletta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks.
Alexandrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Scaletta has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls Scaletta into guard.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard but Scaletta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alexandrov wants to control but Scaletta postures up.
Scaletta tries to advance to mount but Alexandrov denies him.
Scaletta trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Alexandrov reaches up around Scaletta's neck trying to control. But Scaletta takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Alexandrov! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Alexandrov is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Scaletta celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Scaletta!
A very excited looking Vito Scaletta 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: WVT 56: Narushima v Tchusuk
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Helix keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Alexandrov lands a big head kick that sends Helix tumbling to the mat! Alexandrov takes a step backwards and waves Helix back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Helix is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bodie Helix has been cut.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Helix back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Helix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Helix is controlling him.
Helix 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. #ES2#
Alexandrov pushes Helix off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Alexandrov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Helix's temple! It sends Helix violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Alexandrov celebrates and the doctors try to help Helix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Alex Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 48: Picklesbly v S.Sitsong
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panayotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Panayotov scores with a jab. Alexandrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Panayotov circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Panayotov pushes him off.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Panayotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov stalls.
Alexandrov is looking to control Panayotov's arms but Panayotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Panayotov to work. #T1#
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Panayotov avoids the damage to the body.
Panayotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Panayotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Alexandrov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Panayotov controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Panayotov stands up and waves to Alexandrov to follow him.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Panayotov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Panayotov won't allow it.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
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 for takedown but Panayotov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Alexandrov closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Panayotov does it's job there.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Panayotov moves away
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov scores with a leg kick.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Panayotov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Panayotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panayotov's gas tank.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Panayotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov presses Panayotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Panayotov is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panayotov walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Panayotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Alexandrov moves to clinch but Panayotov breaks away
and Panayotov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexandrov throws a powerful right kick. Panayotov tried to block low but the kick was high! Panayotov was taken right off of his feet! Alexandrov jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alex 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: WVT 42: Maestre v Melondov
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Alexandrov throws a body punch but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington avoids the head kick by Alexandrov. #CL2#
Wellington tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wellington is struggling to control the position.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Wellington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wellington lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellington moves away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Wellington circles away and keeps his distance.
And Wellington counters with a quick kick to the body but Alexandrov blocks it.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Wellington stalls.
Alexandrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Wellington blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Wellington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexandrov is defending well for now.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the head but Wellington blocks with his arms.
Wellington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wellington is trying to break free.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alexandrov blocks a leg kick.
Wellington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alexandrov will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Wellington against the cage.
Alexandrov managing to block the knees to the body from Wellington.
Wellington tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Wellington fails to land.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
A short right from Alexandrov. #T2#
Wellington wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Wellington controls the action.
Wellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Wellington has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellington obliges.#BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wellington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alexandrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wellington.
Sloppy strikes from Alexandrov. Those never looked like landing.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Wellington.
Alexandrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wellington's sensitive parts.
Wellington scores with a kick to the body.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that Wellington avoids nicely.
Wellington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexandrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wellington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Wellington thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Alexandrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wellington.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wellington, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Wellington counters with an inside leg kick.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Wellington pushes him off.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wellington avoids it.
Wellington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Wellington tries to tie him up.
Wellington lands a nice uppercut.
Wellington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Wellington pushes him off.
It appears Wellington was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Alexandrov misses with a body kick.
Alexandrov thumps Wellington with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexandrov 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 Wellington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wellington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body punch from Wellington. #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Wellington up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Wellington to work.
Wellington tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wellington looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Wellington tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alexandrov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Wellington against the cage.
Wellington wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Wellington tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.
Wellington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellington is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Wellington wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wellington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexandrov is trying to stall. #BC#
Wellington breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Wellington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
Wellington throws the kick towards the body but Alexandrov avoids it.#T1#
Alexandrov misses with the combination.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Wellington is having none of it. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Wellington against the cage.
Wellington has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov has Wellington pressed against the cage, preventing Wellington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Wellington against the cage.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Wellington tries to stall but Alexandrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Wellington blocks it. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellington quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Alexandrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Wellington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexandrov. That did some damage!
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Wellington tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wellington is looking to slow Alexandrov down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Wellington up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wellington as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Wellington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wellington backwards. #BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wellington is defending well for now.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Wellington avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
Alexandrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Wellington.
A countering left hand to the body from Alexandrov misses.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Wellington tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wellington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Wellington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Wellington throws knees to the body. #T4#
A short left from Alexandrov.
Wellington lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wellington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Wellington is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Wellington tries to land a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks with his arms.
Alexandrov pushes Wellington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Wellington against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Wellington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Humphrey Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wellington's elbow.
Wellington tries to land a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks with his arms.
Wellington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wellington to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington throws a body kick that misses.
Wellington swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away. #T1#
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Wellington.
Wellington throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wellington 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 unleashes a big counter combination but Wellington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wellington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexandrov. That did some damage!
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Wellington is avoiding it. #CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Wellington in a clinch.
Wellington looking to slow down the pace here.
Wellington tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Wellington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexandrov. #BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wellington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Wellington gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #T2#
Wellington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Wellington.
Wellington is looking to chop away at Alexandrov's legs.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
Wellington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexandrov. That did some damage!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Wellington counters with a nice body shot.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellington swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Wellington breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wellington manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Wellington lands a leg kick that knocks Alexandrov off balance momentarily.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
Wellington throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Wellington is looking to wear down Alexandrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Wellington stands up from Alexandrov's guard - Wellington perhaps looking for a knockout.
Humphrey Wellington is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Wellington.
Alexandrov unleashes a big counter combination but Wellington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Humphrey Wellington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington 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: WVT 37: Melondov v Hawthorne
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan lands a jab to the head.
Alexandrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chan.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Chan. Beautiful body shot.
Alexandrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chan lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandrov seems unphased.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt - Alexandrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chan blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
Chan wants a takedown but no success here.
Chan working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexandrov. That's going to slow Chan down.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chan shoots in but Alexandrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Alexandrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#TD2#
Alexandrov tries to sprawl but Chan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alexandrov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

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

Event: WVT 32: Maestre v Brand
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexandrov but Alexandrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alexandrov tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alexandrov! #T1#
Alexandrov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lewis content just to control the position here.
Alexandrov is trying to stand.
Lewis tries to control but Alexandrov wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lewis tries to control but Alexandrov wriggling away.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lewis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Alexandrov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Lewis!

Event: WVT 26: Bouncer v Knox
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babyara throws out the jab.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babyara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babyara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Babyara manages to break the clinch.
Babyara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandrov has time to react.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
Babyara prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Babyara can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Babyara.
Alexandrov keeps control of Babyara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Babyara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov cracks Babyara with a nice body shot.#T1##BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Babyara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov drops his hands momentarily and Babyara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Babyara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Alexandrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babyara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Babyara fails to pull guard.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Babyara.
Alexandrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Babyara pulls guard effortlessly.
Babyara looking for a sweep. Not yet Babyara, not yet.
Alexandrov 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. #T2#
Alexandrov stands and throws Babyara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexandrov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Babyara will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babyara is looking to regain half guard here but Alexandrov keeps moving and retains side control.
Babyara wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Babyara is looking to reverse the position.
Babyara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Babyara trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Babyara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alexandrov trying to control here.
Babyara stops Alexandrov from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Babyara stands up from half guard.
Babyara 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.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.
Babyara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Babyara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexandrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babyara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babyara stalling against the cage. #T4#
Alexandrov trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Babyara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandrov on the side of the head. #CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Babyara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov lands with a nice combination. Babyara backs away looking to recover.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Babyara. That snapped Alexandrov's head back.
Alexandrov throws a head kick but Babyara moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Babyara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Babyara is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Babyara has Alexandrov pushed against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Babyara won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Alexandrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Babyara circles away.
No joy there for Alexandrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babyara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara throws a body shot but no joy.
Babyara lands an overhand right.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babyara scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov. #TD2#
Babyara gets control of Alexandrov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Babyara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Alexandrov gets to his feet - Babyara follows without any prompting.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara. #T1#
Babyara swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Babyara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexandrov misses the shot to the body.
Babyara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Babyara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Babyara circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Babyara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babyara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Babyara circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babyara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babyara staying out of range there.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Babyara circles away. #T2#
Babyara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick but Babyara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Babyara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babyara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francisco Babyara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Babyara keeps it at a distance.
As Alexandrov backs off Babyara throws a huge counter combo but Alexandrov manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Alexandrov has Babyara up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babyara.
Babyara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexandrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babyara's elbow.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Babyara.
Alexandrov lands a body shot. #T3#
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Babyara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Babyara.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Babyara circles away.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Babyara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babyara unleashes a big counter combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Babyara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babyara scores with a jab. Alexandrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babyara misses with the combination.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Babyara circles away.
We've been informed that Babyara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Babyara looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Babyara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Babyara is having none of it.
Babyara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov moves away from the strike by Babyara.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babyara swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Alexandrov lands with a kick to the temple. Babyara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Babyara is avoiding it.
Babyara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babyara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babyara just misses with a punch to the body.
Babyara misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babyara avoids the head kick by Alexandrov. #KD#
Alexandrov lands a big head kick that sends Babyara tumbling to the mat! Alexandrov takes a step backwards and waves Babyara back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Babyara is rocked!
Alexandrov with a nice calf kick.
Babyara is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Babyara misses with a body shot.
It looked like Alexandrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babyara.
Babyara loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francisco Babyara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Francisco Babyara's cut.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Babyara misses with a looping right.
Babyara seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
and Babyara counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandrov backing up. Alexandrov nods at Babyara to acknowledge the strikes.
Babyara avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babyara's elbow.
Babyara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexandrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov keeps control of Babyara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Babyara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babyara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babyara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Babyara.#CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Babyara up against the cage.#T1#
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Babyara 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. Babyara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Babyara digs a good hook to Alexandrov's body.
Babyara misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Babyara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Babyara is avoiding it.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Babyara pushes him off.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Babyara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Babyara keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov lands a head kick!
Babyara lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Babyara avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexandrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babyara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Babyara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov lands a right hand. #T3#
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babyara backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babyara's elbow.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Babyara avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Babyara is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Babyara is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Babyara avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Babyara controls his hands.
Babyara has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Babyara.#T4#
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Babyara controls his hands.
Alexandrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babyara smiles and moves away.
Babyara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Babyara is having none of it.
Babyara looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babyara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Babyara circles away.
Babyara is looking for the big counter here.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Babyara throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Babyara pulls Alexandrov into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov won't allow Babyara to get back to his feet.

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 Alex Alexandrov.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Teteny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daaniel Teteny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teteny shoots in but Alexandrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Teteny tries for a takedown but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.#TD#
Alexandrov drags the fight down to the ground.
Teteny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Teteny won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Teteny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov wants to improve his position but instead Teteny has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexandrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Teteny prevents Alexandrov from improving his position.
Teteny stops Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Teteny trying to control from half guard but Alexandrov is working away. #SUB2#
Teteny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandrov taking some punishment here, with Teteny in his half guard. #SUB2#
Teteny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandrov trying to control here. #T2#
Alexandrov is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Teteny there.
Teteny is controlling the pace.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov is trying to control but can't.
Alexandrov is not content to let Teteny control the position.
Teteny working over Alexandrov with some ground and pound. Alexandrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexandrov tries to kick Teteny off but Teteny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexandrov keeping control of the position. #T3#
Teteny looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up here but Teteny is controlling him well. #SU2#
Teteny stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Teteny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teteny tries to pull guard but Alexandrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teteny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexandrov prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teteny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexandrov stuffs the takedown.
Teteny looks winded!#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Teteny blocks a body shot from Alexandrov. #TD#
Alexandrov pulls Teteny into guard.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Teteny is proving a slippery customer.
Teteny working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Teteny isn't so interested in that idea.
Teteny won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Teteny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teteny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Teteny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Alexandrov rushes Teteny and presses him up against the cage.
Teteny tries for a takedown but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Alexandrov pulls Teteny into guard.
Teteny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Teteny dives into side control. #SUB2#
Teteny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexandrov, who protects the arm well.
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teteny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexandrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexandrov is trying to buck Teteny off.#T1#
Teteny works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexandrov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Teteny asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teteny on the ground.
Teteny landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Teteny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexandrov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Teteny tries for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending well.
Teteny working away.#T2#
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Teteny drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Alexandrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexandrov is defending well.
A control attempt from Alexandrov but he's now mounted!
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Teteny pushes him away.#SUB2#
Teteny looking for a guillotine from mount but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov really wants to buck Teteny off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Teteny is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Teteny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexandrov looks a forlorn figure.
Alexandrov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Teteny working Alexandrov over with strikes here.
Teteny can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Alexandrov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Teteny controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Teteny is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alexandrov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
Alexandrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Teteny prevents Alexandrov from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Teteny lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Teteny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SU2#
Teteny escapes and gets back to his feet.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teteny, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Teteny is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Alexandrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Teteny uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Teteny is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daaniel Teteny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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##CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Teteny is looking for a takedown.
Teteny 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.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Teteny 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. Teteny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.#CL#
Alexandrov rushes Teteny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teteny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Teteny gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Teteny tries for a takedown but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov has Teteny pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teteny backwards.
Teteny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teteny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle. #T1##BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teteny.
Alexandrov is working Teteny over against the cage.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teteny tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Teteny back into the cage.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully. #ES#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Teteny is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov is leaning against Teteny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Alexandrov rushes Teteny and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Alexandrov has Teteny 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 Teteny tumbling to the mat - Alexandrov dives into Teteny's guard.
Alexandrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Teteny working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom. #SU#
Alexandrov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Teteny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Alexandrov pulls Teteny into guard. #SUB2#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Alexandrov's guard.
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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Alexandrov stands up and beckons Teteny to join him on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Alexandrov. Beautiful body shot.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Alexandrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Teteny shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Daaniel Teteny has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Teteny is controlling the pace.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daaniel Teteny!

Event: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Unbelivable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Unbelivable looking to score a takedown here. Alexandrov is defending well but Unbelivable drives through and ends up in Alexandrov's guard.#SU#
Alexandrov is working an open guard so Unbelivable takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Unbelivable swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Unbelivable.
Alexandrov is trying to buck Unbelivable off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.#SU#
Unbelivable decides to stand back up. Unbelivable steps back and let's Alexandrov get back to his feet.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexandrov enables Unbelivable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexandrov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Unbelivable is proving a slippery customer.
Unbelivable lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Unbelivable controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Unbelivable drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov manages to kick Unbelivable off! Unbelivable jumps back into Alexandrov's guard. #SUB#
Unbelivable is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexandrov striking off his back but it's not causing Unbelivable any problems.
Unbelivable content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Unbelivable drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov manages to kick Unbelivable off! Unbelivable jumps back into Alexandrov's guard.
Unbelivable controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Unbelivable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexandrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbelivable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Unbelivable stands up from Alexandrov's guard - Unbelivable perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Unbelivable fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alexandrov sprawls well initially but Unbelivable persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Unbelivable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexandrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unbelivable. #T3##SUB#
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Unbelivable is very close to passing his half guard.
Unbelivable controlling the action here.#SUB#
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unbelivable not doing much here.
Unbelivable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Unbelivable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Unbelivable is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to full guard here but Unbelivable has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Unbelivable throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Unbelivable's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Unbelivable duly obliges.
Alexandrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Unbelivable's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Unbelivable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexandrov prevents it.
Unbelivable tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unbelivable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unbelivable tries to counter by clinching up but Alexandrov breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Unbelivable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Unbelivable is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov. #T1#
Unbelivable has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Unbelivable avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov stalling.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body.
Unbelivable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Unbelivable pushes him off.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unbelivable, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is pushing Unbelivable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandrov stalling against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unbelivable.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unbelivable wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unbelivable to keep the fight standing.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unbelivable is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Alexandrov. #TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Unbelivable to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Unbelivable is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Unbelivable won't allow Alexandrov to get back to his feet. #T3#
Alexandrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alexandrov has his hands on Unbelivable's head, controlling the position.
Alexandrov is wriggling around but Unbelivable manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up here but Unbelivable is controlling him well. #SUB#
Unbelivable is trying to work for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Unbelivable seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Unbelivable trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Unbelivable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexandrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Unbelivable content to control rather than advance.
Alexandrov has hold of Unbelivable's hands but Unbelivable slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Unbelivable trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable'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##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Unbelivable.

Alexandrov sneaks out the side door and pushes Unbelivable away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Unbelivable keeps it at a distance.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexandrov but Alexandrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Alexandrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Unbelivable to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Alexandrov has his feet on Unbelivable's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.#T1#
Unbelivable fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unbelivable, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Unbelivable fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Unbelivable's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov is pushing Unbelivable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unbelivable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not. #T2#
Alexandrov pushes Unbelivable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unbelivable takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unbelivable is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unbelivable throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Unbelivable has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alexandrov regains guard immediately.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Unbelivable isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Alexandrov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Unbelivable is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Unbelivable prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position.
Unbelivable 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. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.#CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Unbelivable in a clinch. #T4#
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unbelivables head.
Unbelivable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Unbelivable's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unbelivable's gas tank.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Unbelivable's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Unbelivable fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: WVT 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Hendersons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendersons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexandrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Hendersons jumps guard but Alexandrov stands there with Hendersons around his waist. Hendersons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position but Hendersons postures up.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Alexandrov has Hendersons pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alexandrov is wriggling around but Hendersons manages to pass to half guard.
Hendersons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hendersons is trying for a kimura here. Alexandrov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hendersons wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Hendersons!
An out of breath Harry Hendersons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but Brand avoids them all with ease.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Brand's ribcage. Brand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brand is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Alexandrov is struggling to control the position.
Alexandrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brand is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brand is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brand doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Brand coming out on top.
Brand swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.#T2##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Brand being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brand as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexandrov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Alexandrov manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Brand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brand keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Brand keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Brand circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Alexandrov scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Brand tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Brand avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov scores a nice knee to the body.
Brand tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Brand has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Alexandrov decides to pull guard.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Brand is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
Brand stands and steps away. Alexandrov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch.
Brand wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Brand against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brand fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexandrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brand shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Alexandrov to work. #TD2#
Alexandrov decides to pull guard. #SU#
Brand stands up from Alexandrov's guard - Brand perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Brand blocks a head kick by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brand as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Brand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brand after a bit of a struggle.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.#BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Brand pushes him off.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Brand against the cage.
Alexandrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.
Brand is trying to break free.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brand walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Brand finds it's target.
Alexandrov walks into a left hand.
Brand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandrov circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Brand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Brand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Brand stands up from Alexandrov's guard - Brand perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Alexandrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Brand stands there with Alexandrov around his waist. Alexandrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Brand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Brand won't allow it.
Brand is trying to break free.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Alexandrov scores with a body shot.
Alexandrov is looking to slow Brand down with leg kicks.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Daniel Brand is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Alexandrov works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands a body shot. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Brand gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Brand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alexandrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brand.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov has Brand up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Brand's ribcage. Brand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brand just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Brand's ribcage. Brand let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alexandrov has Brand up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov has Brand pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Brand has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Brand holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Alexandrov both land. Nice combination.
Brand throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Brand is avoiding it.
Brand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Brand is avoiding it. #T3##CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Brand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brand gets underhooks to prevent Alexandrov's takedown attempt.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov stalling the fight.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Brand tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Brand is trying to break free.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brand walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Brand up against the cage.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.
Brand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: ICE13: Veterans at Play
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Beddo Ii circles away.
Beddo Ii looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Beddo Ii moves out of range.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beddo Ii lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beddo Ii pushes Alexandrov away with a front kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexandrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Beddo Ii clinches.
Alexandrov landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.#TD#
Beddo Ii turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beddo Ii manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo Ii is staying tight to Alexandrov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to his feet.
Beddo Ii takes a little break here. Alexandrov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Beddo Ii continues to stall.
Alexandrov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Alexandrov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Beddo Ii easily slips into full mount!
Beddo Ii with shots to the head and body - Alexandrov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexandrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beddo Ii controlling the position easily from mount.
Alexandrov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Beddo Ii. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddo Ii with good strikes from the mount here!
Beddo Ii lands a big elbow.
Beddo Ii in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beddo Ii 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.#T2#
Beddo Ii controlling the position easily from mount.
Beddo Ii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Beddo Ii connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alexandrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddo Ii working Alexandrov over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddo Ii working Alexandrov over with strikes here.
Beddo Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beddo Ii in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Beddo Ii pushes him away.
Beddo Ii raining down shots from the mount!
Beddo Ii is landing with some decent strikes but Alexandrov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alexandrov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Beddo Ii lands with some strikes.
Beddo Ii connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beddo Ii looking to finish Alexandrov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alexandrov!
Beddo Ii has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alexandrov's face.
A nice elbow there by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii working Alexandrov over with strikes here.
Beddo Ii avoids the attempt from Alexandrov to control.
Beddo Ii with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo Ii connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beddo Ii prevents Alexandrov from getting the reversal.
Beddo Ii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Beddo Ii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Beddo Ii swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philo Beddo Ii!

Event: Proud FC 23
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker 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.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Alexandrov counters with a leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Baker. #CL2#
Baker gets a clinch.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Baker prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Baker forces Alexandrov back against the ropes and clinches.
Baker blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alexandrov taking a breather. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#T3#
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Alexandrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker. #T4#
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baker looks winded!
Baker tries to stall but Alexandrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov is pushing Baker up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Alexandrov is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexandrov at a distance.
Good leg kick by Alexandrov.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Baker.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexandrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Alexandrov swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker scores with a jab. Alexandrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov thumps Baker with a low kick.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker thuds his right hand into Alexandrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexandrov.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away. #CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker. #T3#
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position. #BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here. #T4#
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Alexandrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Baker misses with a low kick as Alexandrov jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov misses the target.
Baker thows a leg kick but Alexandrov checks it #KD#
and Alexandrov counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Baker to the mat! Alexandrov runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Baker is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
It looked like Alexandrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baker.#CUT#It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexandrov with a body shot.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Baker.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Baker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Alexandrov lands a high kick!
Baker dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov. #T3#
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Baker gets tackled into the ropes by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Baker improves his position. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Alexandrov looks low and kicks high, catching Baker right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Baker misses with a double jab
and Alexandrov counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Baker throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
Baker misses with a double jab. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Baker and presses him up against the ropes.
Baker being controlled against the ropes.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Brian Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baker 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alex 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: Proud FC 15
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Kuang is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuang misses its target.
Alexandrov throws a combination. Kuang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Ao Kuang has been cut.
Kuang's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Kuang circles away.
Kuang slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuang up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuang as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kuang. #BC#
Kuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov misses with a head kick.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov throws a sloppy head kick and Kuang moves out of range easily.
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alexandrov really felt that one!
Alexandrov jabs at Kuang's body.
Kuang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuang feints and then cracks Alexandrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexandrov down.
Kuang circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kuang to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Kuang.
Kuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuang working aggressively here.
Kuang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
Kuang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Kuang slips to the side
and Kuang counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuang with a hook.
Kuang lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T3#
Kuang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuang backwards.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuang lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kuang.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov presses Kuang against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Alexandrov stalling.
Kuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuang.
Nice body punch from Kuang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuang lands a body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuang lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Kuang misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kuang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Kuang tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kuang back against the ropes.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Kuang lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Kuang has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ao Kuang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ao Kuang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alexandrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
and Kuang counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Kuang pushes him off.
Kuang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuang misses with a low kick.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Kuang is having none of it.
Kuang is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ao Kuang is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKuang.#T1#
Kuang checks the leg kick.
Alexandrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuang.
Kuang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuang scores with a leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Kuang is having none of it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov moves to clinch but Kuang breaks away
and Kuang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexandrov.
Kuang scores with a head kick. #T2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Kuang circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Kuang was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuang.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Kuang clips Alexandrov with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Alexandrov a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alexandrov's knee momentarily.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Alexandrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandrov misses the target.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Kuang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuang lands an overhand right.
Alexandrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Kuang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuang.
Alexandrov checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Kuang circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick but Kuang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov tries to clinch
and Kuang counters with a leg kick.
Alexandrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuang.
Kuang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexandrov closes the distance but Kuang moves to the side
and Kuang counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Alexandrov is rocked!#T4#
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Kuang keeps it at a distance.
As Alexandrov backs away, Kuang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexandrov.
Kuang keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Kuang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuang circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Kuang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuang misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Kuang.
Kuang tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kuang back against the ropes.
Kuang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Kuang prevents a body shot from Alexandrov. #BC#
Kuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexandrov. That snapped Kuang's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ao Kuang will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Ao Kuang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kuang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alexandrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuang thinking.
Kuang is looking to slow Alexandrov down with leg kicks.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Alexandrov as he checks the leg kick.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Kuang pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Kuang controls the action.
Kuang lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Kuang controls the action. #BC#
Kuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kuang avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuang.
Kuang gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuang misses with some punches.
Kuang tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Kuang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov works on Kuang's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Kuang misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov cracks Kuang with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuang throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Kuang blocks it.
Kuang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kuang lands a nice shot to the body.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuang is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Kuang against the ropes.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kuang avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Kuang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kuang avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Kuang against the ropes.
Alexandrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Kuang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kuang.
Alexandrov gets through Kuang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov cracks Kuang with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kuang - that landed with a thud.
Kuang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuang is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuang.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Kuang throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuang gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the ropes.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kuang avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Kuang misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Kuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
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 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
A head punch on the inside from Kuang fails to land. #BC#
Kuang breaks the clinch.
Kuang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kuang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuang.
Alexandrov throws a one two combo.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Kuang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexandrov just manages to avoid it.

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 Ao Kuang.
Well Kuang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ao Kuang!

Event: Proud FC 10 - Oppression
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Tatum circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Tatum as he connects with a hook.
Tatum throws a leg kick
and Alexandrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tatum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatum throws a front kick aimed at Alexandrov's knee but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Tatum responds with a good body kick, but Alexandrov manages to step out the way in time.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
letting Tatum counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tatum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Tatum.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Tatum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexandrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tatum to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexandrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Alexandrov.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
Tatum keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum thows a leg kick but Alexandrov checks it
and Alexandrov counters with a left and a right that stings Tatum.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick from Tatum.
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexandrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tatum.
Tatum tests Alexandrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##CL#
Tatum tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatum throws a fast counter high kick but Alexandrov manages to duck under it in time.
Tatum circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Tatum is avoiding it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#T4#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
As Alexandrov backs off Tatum throws a huge counter combo but Alexandrov manages to avoid it all.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tatum misses with a right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a left and a right that stings Tatum.
Alexandrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandrov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tatum counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Tatum swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandrov under the eye.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Alexandrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatum on the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Tatum and presses him up against the ropes.
Tatum has Alexandrov pushed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatum avoids it.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Tatum has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum lands a left hand.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Tatum lands a right hand.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov tries a knee to the head but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum is trying to stall.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tatum manages to break the clinch.
Tatum works over Alexandrov's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandrov!
Tatum swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.#T3#
Tatum circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that Tatum avoids nicely.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexandrov tried to score with a low kick but Tatum checks it.#CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Tatum against the ropes.
Tatum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexandrov stalls.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Tatum swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Tatum finds it's target.
Tatum looks for the body kick but Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Tatum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexandrov.#CUT#That has opened up Jayson Tatum's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tatum keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
Alexandrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum moves away
and Tatum counters with a body kick that stops Alexandrov in his tracks momentarily.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
Alexandrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatum.
Alexandrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatum throws a chopping leg kick but Alexandrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Tatum circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatum lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexandrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tatum. That one must have hurt.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Tatum keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov swinging wildly here.
Tatum tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexandrov is wise to it.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Alexandrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatum. Tatum obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tatum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Tatum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tatum.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov misses the target.
Tatum lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum tries to land a front kick but Alexandrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Alexandrov has Tatum up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Tatum.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum just leaning against Alexandrov, taking a breather.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tatum effectively controlling the action here.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Tatum lands a body shot. #BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Tatum throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
As Tatum looks to move away, Alexandrov throws a big counter combo but Tatum just gets out of the way.
Tatum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexandrov.
Tatum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range and Tatum settles back down.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tatum counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Tatum circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tatum lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jayson Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatum 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Tatum!
Our winner, Jayson Tatum, 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: Proud FC 3- New Breed
Date: Sep 24, 2021

#R1#
Mendelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Mendelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendelson tests Alexandrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov has Mendelson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendelson's elbow.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Mendelson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mendelson lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Mendelson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mendelson.#CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Mendelson controls the action.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Mendelson.
Still in the clinch, Mendelson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Alexandrov just leaning against Mendelson, taking a breather.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendelson avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mendelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendelson up against the ropes.
Mendelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses. #BC2#
Mendelson breaks from the clinch.
Mendelson lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendelson looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendelson circles away.
Mendelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Alexandrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov moves forwards but Mendelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Mendelson back into the ropes.
Mendelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendelson prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Mendelson lands an elbow inside.
Mendelson throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Mendelson controls the action.
Mendelson missing with knees to the body.
Mendelson lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Mendelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexandrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mendelson can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Alexandrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mendelson throws an elbow but misses.
Alexandrov has a couple of punches blocked by Mendelson.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendelson lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Mendelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Mendelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendelson keeps Alexandrov at a distance using the push kick.
Mendelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Mendelson with a nice cross.
Alexandrov tries to move into range but Mendelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mendelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Mendelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendelson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendelson is keeping busy.
Mendelson lands with a left to the head.
Jay Mendelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Mendelson lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Mendelson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendelson prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Mendelson prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Mendelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Mendelson avoiding damage as Alexandrov throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Mendelson.
A short right from Mendelson on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Mendelson. #BC2#
Mendelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Mendelson.#T2#
Mendelson looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Mendelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Mendelson is having none of it.
Mendelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendelson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendelson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Mendelson controls the action. #BC2#
Mendelson manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Mendelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mendelson throws a leg kick but Alexandrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendelson cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
Mendelson lands the left hand.
Mendelson misses with a looping right.
Mendelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Mendelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendelson throws a body kick that misses.
Mendelson misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
Mendelson lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendelson lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Mendelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Alexandrov. #T1#
Mendelson lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
Mendelson misses with some punches.
Alexandrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Mendelson.
Mendelson lands an elbow inside.
Mendelson blocking some punches.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jay Mendelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendelson avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Mendelson has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mendelson.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendelson prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Mendelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendelson pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendelson prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendelson avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Mendelson.
Well Mendelson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Mendelson!

Event: 8L 92 - Deer Hunter BLEW UP
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sonni circles away quickly and effectively.
Sonni throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Alexandrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Sonni keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
Alexandrov throws a counter combo.
Alexandrov takes one to the chin there.
Alexandrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sonni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sonni to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonni circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Sonni is having none of it.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Sonni.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Sonni circles away.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexandrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Sonni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sonni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #T1#
Sonni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Sonni avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Sonni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alexandrov up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sonni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Sonni.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonni.
Sonni lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonni is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sonni scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sonni or not.
Sonni lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov's coach down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexandrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sonni tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Sonni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonni.
Sonni tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Sonni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alexandrov moves out of range as Sonni strikes.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sonni gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonni misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonni misses with a right hand
enabling Alexandrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sonni. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sonni up against the cage.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Sonni gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov pushes Sonni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sonni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sonni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Sonni lands a left hand.
Sonni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow.
A short right from Sonni on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keke Sonni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow.
Sonni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sonni. #T2#
Sonni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonni controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Sonni.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike.
Sonni stalling in the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Sonni scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonni misses with a body punch.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Sonni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Sonni swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Sonni dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Sonni missing with a left hand there. Alexandrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Sonni pushes him off.
Keke Sonni is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
Alexandrov stalling against the cage.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is working Sonni over against the cage.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Sonni tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it. #T1#
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonni.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sonni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov working Sonni over with knees to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Sonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonni circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Sonni against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Sonni gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.#T2#
Sonni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keke Sonni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Sonni prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Sonni avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Sonni lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Sonni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Alexandrov.
Well Sonni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Sonni!
Keke Sonni took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Prob my last fight.....thank u Sam and Rick tough opp prob try to clinch me to death and got ko'ed but nice fight'.

Event: 8L 89 - Hype Hunters #1
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Leekpai moves out of range.
Leekpai throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leekpai swings widly with a right hand
and Alexandrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexandrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Leekpai. #CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leekpai.
Alexandrov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Krit Leekpai has been cut.
Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov presses Leekpai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Leekpai misses with an elbow strike.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Leekpai controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leekpai backwards. #T1#
Leekpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Leekpai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leekpai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leekpai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leekpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Leekpai.
Leekpai swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Leekpai avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes. #T2#
Leekpai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leekpai lands an uppercut.
Leekpai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leekpai throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov is leaning against Leekpai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Leekpai.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Leekpai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leekpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leekpai as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krit Leekpai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krit Leekpai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A punch combination from Leekpai misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov lands a jab to Leekpai's midsection.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Leekpai paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krit Leekpai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
Alexandrov is stalling here.
Leekpai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leekpai as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Leekpai tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Leekpai misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Leekpai.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leekpai controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Leekpai gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Alexandrov misses.
Leekpai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leekpai missing with a left hand there. Alexandrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leekpai to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leekpai.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Leekpai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leekpai keeps the fight on the outside.
Leekpai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
A quick step to the side and Alexandrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leekpai. #T2#
Leekpai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrov.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Leekpai wants to counter with a clinch but Alexandrov pushes him away.
Leekpai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leekpai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Leekpai. #CL2#
Leekpai rushes Alexandrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Leekpai misses with some punches.
Leekpai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
A short body shot lands from Leekpai as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai.
Leekpai with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leekpai misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Leekpai moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krit Leekpai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krit Leekpai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov misses with the combination.
Leekpai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov swinging wildly here.
Leekpai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leekpai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Alexandrov counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Leekpai to the mat! Alexandrov runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Leekpai is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Alexandrov throws a low kick, looking for Leekpai's leg but Leekpai calmly moves out of range.
Leekpai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Leekpai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai jabs at Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leekpai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Leekpai.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Leekpai lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Leekpai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov presses Leekpai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leekpai avoids it.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Krit Leekpai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Leekpai controls the action.
Leekpai misses with some punches.
Leekpai working aggressively here.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexandrov misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Leekpai misses with a knee strike.
Leekpai can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Leekpai lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Leekpai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leekpai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leekpai controls his hands.
Leekpai tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov trying to land knees to the body.
Leekpai misses with a knee strike.
Alexandrov is looking to control Leekpai's arms but Leekpai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Alexandrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Leekpai to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#Leekpai is rocked!
Alexandrov plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Leekpai to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Leekpai just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alex 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: 8L 85 - Not near scones
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Sucre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.#CL#
De Sucre forces Alexandrov back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from De Sucre as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Sucre misses with a punch on the inside.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
De Sucre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but De Sucre blocks it.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
De Sucre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Sucre's elbow.
De Sucre swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Sucre swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into De Sucre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Sucre's gas tank.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Sucre controls his hands. #T2#
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
Alexandrov is struggling to control the position.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov gets through De Sucre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Jose De Sucre'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##CL#
De Sucre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
De Sucre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
De Sucre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov's coach down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexandrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alexandrov is leaning against De Sucre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Sucre is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Alexandrov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! De Sucre has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!
A victorious Alex Alexandrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 8L 77 - Cash Mané
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov gets tackled into the ropes by Biscuit. Biscuit maintains the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Biscuit - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Biscuit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
Biscuit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Biscuit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Biscuit digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Biscuit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Biscuit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Biscuit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biscuit.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Biscuit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biscuit.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Biscuit improves his position.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Biscuit improves his position.
Biscuit lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biscuit trying to land knees to the body.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Biscuit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Biscuit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Biscuit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexandrov.
A shot in the inside from Biscuit.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Biscuit throws knees to the body.
Biscuit misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Biscuit misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biscuit is defending well for now.
Alexandrov has a couple of punches blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biscuit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.
Alexandrov managing to block the knees to the body from Biscuit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Biscuit circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Biscuit throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biscuit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Biscuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Biscuit back against the ropes and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Biscuit.
Biscuit lands an elbow inside.
Biscuit blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov's coach down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexandrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Biscuit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Biscuit pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Biscuit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biscuit lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandrov avoids it.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexandrov wants to break free but Biscuit has control.
Biscuit trying to land knees to the body.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Biscuit keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Biscuit.
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandrov avoids it.
Biscuit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Biscuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Biscuit fails to land.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Schmorgen Biscuit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandrov avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Biscuit as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Biscuit throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Biscuit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biscuit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biscuit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Biscuit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
Biscuit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexandrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Biscuit circles away and keeps his distance.
Biscuit keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexandrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination. Biscuit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Alexandrov misses with a body shot.
Biscuit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Biscuit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Biscuit is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Biscuit clinches up with Alexandrov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov tries to circle away but Biscuit has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Alexandrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Biscuit.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Biscuit.
Biscuit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks with his arms.
Biscuit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biscuit scores with a shoulder strike.
Biscuit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Biscuit.
Biscuit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Biscuit controls his hands.
Biscuit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biscuit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Biscuit.
Biscuit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Schmorgen Biscuit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Biscuit digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Biscuit controls the action.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Biscuit.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Biscuit's ribcage. Biscuit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmorgen Biscuit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biscuit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Schmorgen Biscuit!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Schmorgen Biscuit!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Schmorgen Biscuit!

Schmorgen Biscuit wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Schmorgen Biscuit made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: 8L 72 - Closer blub
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kt King lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Kt King avoids it well.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov misses with a kick to the body.
Kt King is looking for a counter combo.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kt King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Kt King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kt King keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kt King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kt King throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Kt King and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kt King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Kt King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.#T1#
Alexandrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kt King trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position. #BC#
Kt King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov tries to clinch
and Kt King counters with a nice uppercut.
Kt King circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Kt King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexandrov doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Kt King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kt King misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kt King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kt King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kt King lands with a right hand.
Kt King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
A jab from Kt King misses.
Kt King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PSE in the buildup to the fight.
Alexandrov tries to clinch #KD#
and Kt King counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Alexandrov to the mat, face first! Kt King goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Alexandrov is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Alexandrov's coach down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexandrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kt King lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov stuns Kt King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kt King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kt King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kt King to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov throws a head kick but Kt King moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Kt King up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
Kt King looking to slow down the pace here.
Kt King pressing his opponent against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Kt King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Kt King blocks the low kick.
As Alexandrov looks to move away, Kt King throws a big counter combo but Alexandrov just gets out of the way.
Kt King swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kt King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.
Kt King looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range.
Randy Kt King is winning the standup battle so far.
Kt King loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kt King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kt King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kt King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Kt King up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kt King controls his hands.
Alexandrov has Kt King pressed against the ropes, preventing Kt King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kt King can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kt King blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kt King misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Kt King manages to break the clinch.
Kt King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kt King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Kt King, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Kt King throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kt King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Kt King works the jab nicely.
Kt King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kt King tests Alexandrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kt King lands with a cross.
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!#KD#
Alexandrov walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Kt King rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Alexandrov has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Kt King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Kt King lands a jab to Alexandrov's midsection.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Kt King is having none of it.
Kt King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kt King throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a straight right hand.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kt King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kt King counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Kt King dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Kt King is avoiding it.
Randy Kt King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kt King to counter with a crisp jab.
Kt King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kt King is looking to counter punch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kt King counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kt King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kt King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kt King lands the left hand.
Kt King keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov moves away from the strike by Kt King.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Kt King keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Kt King misses the target.#CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Kt King against the ropes.
Kt King is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Kt King. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Kt King.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kt King avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to work over Kt King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov just leaning against Kt King, taking a breather.
Alexandrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kt King's elbow. #T2#
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Kt King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Kt King controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Kt King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kt King looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Alexandrov walks into a left hand. #KD2#
Alexandrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Kt King to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#It looks like Randy Kt King has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kt King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexandrov.
Kt King cracks Alexandrov with a good jab.
Kt King throws a big shot that misses.
Kt King moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Alexandrov.
I think Kt King 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Randy Kt King!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Randy Kt King!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Randy Kt King!

Randy Kt King wins by unanimous decision!

Event: 8L 68 - Steel
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Alexandrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Baker up against the ropes.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov. #T1#
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexandrov throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Alexandrov counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov taking a breather. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Baker.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Baker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alexandrov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Baker thuds a left hand into Alexandrov's body.#CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker tried to counter with a leg kick but Alexandrov avoided it.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the ropes.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baker as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Alexandrov tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baker taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Alex Alexandrov!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Alex Alexandrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Alex Alexandrov!

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

Event: 8L 63 - Wrath of Kahn
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Alexandrov in a clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bizihwaeile just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bizihwaeile as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
We've been informed that Bizihwaeile has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov.
Bizihwaeile gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bizihwaeile as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but misses.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it. #T2#
Alexandrov is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a knee to the head.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Bizihwaeile throws knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandrov is blocking nicely.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow strike.
Bizihwaeile pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Bizihwaeile improves his position. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
A short left from Bizihwaeile.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile looking to throw knees to the head but Alexandrov is blocking nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Bizihwaeile misses.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile lands with a straight right. Alexandrov didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bizihwaeile forces Alexandrov back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the ropes.
Bizihwaeile pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile missing with knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Bizihwaeile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the nose.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile cracks Alexandrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaeile avoids the damage to the body.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Fred Bizihwaeile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Bizihwaeile tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Well,Alexandrov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Bizihwaeile just leaning against Alexandrov, taking a breather.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandrov avoids it.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexandrov avoids it.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile crunches a lovely knee into Alexandrov's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaeile avoids the damage to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
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 throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaeile lands a damaging elbow.
Bizihwaeile tries to stall but Alexandrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow inside.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizihwaeile 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!

Fred Bizihwaeile wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Fred Bizihwaeile started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: 8L 61 - Paperclips
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from McDavid.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDavid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDavid misses with a hook.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
McDavid scores with a shot to the body.
McDavid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov needs to keep his hands up - McDavid had a free shot at his head there.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
McDavid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - McDavid circles away.
A head kick misses from McDavid. #CL2#
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Alexandrov back into the ropes.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
McDavid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for McDavid.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandrov under the eye.#CL#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged McDavid in a clinch.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from McDavid.
McDavid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDavid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDavid connects with a leg kick.
McDavid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but McDavid moves out of range.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDavid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexandrov's hands.
McDavid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDavid cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
Alexandrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
McDavid circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDavid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexandrov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and McDavid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDavid throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDavid lands a right hand.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDavid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
McDavid moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor McDavid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDavid pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike.
McDavid gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Well,Alexandrov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid lands with a left to the head.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
McDavid lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into McDavid's ribcage.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDavid avoids it.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but McDavid improves position.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Alexandrov. #T2#
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid lands a body shot.
Alexandrov presses McDavid against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov works on McDavid's body with a couple of short punches.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov digs a right hand into McDavid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDavid's gas tank.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDavid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid misses with some punches.

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 Alex Alexandrov.
Well McDavid 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Connor McDavid!

Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Connor McDavid, 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: 8L 56 - Gamgee
Date: Mar 02, 2021

Bradley Dunn had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 208.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Alex Alexandrov was cancelled.

Event: 8L 53 - Harry
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Tay 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.
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tay.
Alexandrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tay paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tay gets tackled into the ropes by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Tay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tay has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tay chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tay is stalling here. #BC#
Tay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Tay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Tay keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Tay misses with the combination.
Tay throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tay circles away.
Tay misses with a low kick.
Tay lands a head shot.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tay moves away.
Tay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexandrov.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that Tay avoids nicely.
No joy there for Tay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tay as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #T2##BC#
Tay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tay throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Tay.
Tay misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with Tay and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Tay tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Tay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Tay.
Alexandrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tay tries to bum rush Alexandrov with a series of wild strikes but Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chong Tay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Tay lands.
Tay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Good leg kick by Tay. #CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Tay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Tay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tay misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with Tay and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick which misses Tay's front leg but catches the back leg as Tay tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandrov throws a counter combo.
Tay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alexandrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Tay thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tay paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Tay.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Tay is having none of it.
Tay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Tay throws a body kick that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Tay misses its intended target. #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Tay up against the ropes.#BC#
Tay breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Tay up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tay can't break the clinch.
Tay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tay breaks the clinch.
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Tay misses
and Alexandrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexandrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Chong Tay has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tay throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
Alexandrov lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Tay goes down! The ref sends Alexandrov to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Tay is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Tay is rocked!#T2#
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Tay.
Tay with a nice cross.
Tay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tay misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tay wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov keeps control of Tay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Tay breaks the clinch.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Tay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Tay circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tay throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chong Tay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tay misses with a head kick.
Tay lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Tay misses its intended target.
Alexandrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Tay.
Tay misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Alexandrov misses.
Alexandrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tay.
Tay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chong Tay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tay thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tay swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Tay misses with a body kick.
Tay misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tay controls his hands.
Tay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Tay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Tay is trying to break free.#BC#
Tay breaks the clinch.
Tay throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Alexandrov counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Tay to the mat! Alexandrov runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Tay is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Tay backs away from a small jab... but Alexandrov lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tay crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Alexandrov with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alex Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alex 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: 8L 48 - Samurai
Date: Jan 19, 2021

#R1#
Alexandrov scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Lambrucci drives through and clinches with Alexandrov against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambrucci.
A bit of stalling here from Lambrucci.
Alexandrov stalling against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Lambrucci tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov pushes Lambrucci back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Lambrucci tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lambrucci controls his hands.
Lambrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Lambrucci.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Lambrucci scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov is looking to control Lambrucci's arms but Lambrucci gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lambrucci blocks it.
Lambrucci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lambrucci lands with a light punch inside.
Lambrucci lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lambrucci.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambrucci.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambrucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambrucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambrucci can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action. #T2#
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Lambrucci tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov cracks Lambrucci with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Lambrucci has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alexandrov forces Lambrucci back against the ropes and clinches.
Lambrucci misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci lands a body punch.
Lambrucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Lambrucci working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Lambrucci misses.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Lambrucci leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Lambrucci lands a nice uppercut.
Lambrucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov presses Lambrucci against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Lambrucci as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lambrucci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambrucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lambrucci avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lambrucci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov trying to land knees to the body.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambrucci swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambrucci just leaning against Alexandrov, taking a breather.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambrucci misses with some punches.
Lambrucci tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Lambrucci back against the ropes.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Lambrucci scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Lambrucci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambrucci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lambrucci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambrucci's elbow.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lambrucci controls the action.
Lambrucci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lambrucci scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambrucci misses with a body punch.
Lambrucci swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lambrucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Lambrucci - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Lambrucci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Lambrucci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Lambrucci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lambrucci tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lambrucci as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Lambrucci works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Alexandrov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambrucci's brow.
Lambrucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambrucci's elbow.
Lambrucci misses with a body punch.
Lambrucci tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambrucci lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lambrucci as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Lambrucci managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambrucci tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Lambrucci back against the ropes. #T1#
Lambrucci lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lambrucci digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lambrucci looking to stall.
Lambrucci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lambrucci lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Lambrucci.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lambrucci stalling in the clinch.
Lambrucci tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Lambrucci tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambrucci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vincenzo Lambrucci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lambrucci lands an uppercut.#T2#
Lambrucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambrucci is looking to control Alexandrov's arms but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lambrucci has his back to the ropes.
Alexandrov works on Lambrucci's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Lambrucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vincenzo Lambrucci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lambrucci is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Lambrucci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lambrucci lands a body shot.
Lambrucci works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Lambrucci.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Lambrucci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lambrucci 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Vincenzo Lambrucci!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Vincenzo Lambrucci!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Vincenzo Lambrucci!

Vincenzo Lambrucci wins by unanimous decision!
Vincenzo Lambrucci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Ni Tatakai
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Oz is having none of it.
Oz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexandrov defends it well.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov has Oz pressed against the cage, preventing Oz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oz effectively controlling the action here.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oz looks winded!
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oz.
Alexandrov is pushing Oz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Oz's ribcage. Oz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov presses Oz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Alexandrov is leaning against Oz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Alexandrov manages to pull guard. #ES#
Alexandrov kicks Oz off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Oz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov. #TD#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oz is controlling him.
Alexandrov pulls Oz in to control the position.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Oz is controlling the position.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Oz from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Oz trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov is pulling down on Oz's head. It's preventing any offense from Oz, at least for the moment.
Oz stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oz is one step ahead there.
Oz prevents Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Oz trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov 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.#T3##CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Oz.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov working Oz over with knees to the body.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Oz's ribcage.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Oz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Ozpin Oz has been cut.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov just leaning against Oz, taking a breather. #TD#
Alexandrov pulls Oz into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Alexandrov wants to stand but Oz is controlling the position.
Oz wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov striking off his back but it's not causing Oz any problems.
Alexandrov is controlling Oz's posture.
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 trying to keep Oz in close.
Alexandrov wants to stand and escape but Oz is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Alexandrov rushes Oz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.#T5#
Oz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexandrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov. #KD#
Alexandrov drops Oz with a big knee straight up the middle! Oz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Oz is rocked!#CL#
Oz tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oz is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexandrov finish him?#TD#
Alexandrov jumps guard.
Oz seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Oz isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexandrov seems keen to control Oz's posture.#SUB#
Alexandrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oz defends it easily.
Oz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov controls Oz momentarily but Oz frees himself. #T6#
Oz won't allow Alexandrov to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov striking from the bottom here. #ES#
Alexandrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Oz against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov cracks Oz with a nice body shot.#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov feints and then cracks Oz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oz down. #T7#
Alexandrov lands a nice hook to Oz's body. Oz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Alexandrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oz uses from the top position.
Alexandrov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #ES#
Alexandrov pushes Oz off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Oz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Alexandrov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Alexandrov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
Oz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oz's back!#T8#
Alexandrov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Oz doesn't escape.
Oz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alexandrov is riding his opponent, not letting Oz buck him off.
Alexandrov tries to get the hooks in deep but Oz pushed the leg off. #T9#
Alexandrov biding his time, controlling Oz.
Alexandrov tries to keep control of the position but Oz is staying busy.
Oz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Alexandrov.
Oz wants to escape the position.
Oz trying to control the action but Alexandrov just sinks the hooks in.
Alexandrov scores with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alexandrov controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozpin Oz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alexandrov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Alexandrov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Oz stumbles back but Alexandrov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Oz to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Oz will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alex 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: FARTMMA 124
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Praetorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Praetorian throws a leg kick but Alexandrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexandrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Praetorian to keep the fight standing.
Praetorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Praetorian avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Praetorian pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Praetorian walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Praetorian keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Praetorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Praetorian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexandrov defending well as Praetorian loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Praetorian circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Praetorian circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Alexandrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Praetorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Praetorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Praetorian.
Ares Praetorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Praetorian is having none of it.
Alexandrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandrov scores with a one two! Praetorian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Praetorian throws a low kick, looking for Alexandrov's leg but Alexandrov calmly moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to counter by clinching up but Praetorian breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
As Praetorian looks to move away, Alexandrov throws a big counter combo but Praetorian just gets out of the way.
Praetorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Praetorian misses.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Praetorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Praetorian.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Alexandrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Praetorian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Praetorian.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Praetorian.
Praetorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Praetorian lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Praetorian with a nice calf kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Praetorian.
Praetorian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Praetorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Praetorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Praetorian keeps control of Alexandrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Praetorian to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Praetorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Praetorian misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Praetorian has him pressed against the cage.
Praetorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Praetorian won't allow it. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Praetorian scores with a leg kick.
Praetorian tries a low kick but Alexandrov avoids it.
Praetorian keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Praetorian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Praetorian misses with a low kick.
Praetorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Praetorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Praetorian's coach down at Undisputed was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Praetorian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
Praetorian throws a wild hook but Alexandrov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Praetorian gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Alexandrov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alex 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: FARTMMA 116
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexandrov as he jumps to the side.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Knight misses with a hook.
Alexandrov unleashes a big counter combination but Knight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexandrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Alexandrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandrov!
Knight missing with a left hand there. Alexandrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Alexandrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight scores with a jab. Alexandrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Knight jabs at Alexandrov's body.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov throws a counter combo.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Knight lands a two punch combo.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight sizes up Alexandrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Alexandrov has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.#T4#
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knight misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Alexandrov tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knight content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Alexandrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexandrov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexandrov pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alexandrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knight lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Alexandrov, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Alexandrov against the cage but Alexandrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with some punches.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Knight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Knight throws a series of strikes that have Alexandrov backpedaling.
Alexandrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexandrov's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexandrov sprawls well. Alexandrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Alexandrov's defenses.
Jason Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight misses with a combination
enabling Alexandrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Knight throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
No joy there for Alexandrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jason Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexandrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Alexandrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.#TD#
Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight stays in close to Alexandrov's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knight won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here. #SU#
Knight gets to his feet - Alexandrov follows without any prompting.
Knight looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight lands with an overhand left.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?#TD#
Knight shoots in and bounces Alexandrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight postures up.
Alexandrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Knight dominated that second round.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexandrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Alexandrov's defenses.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Knight shoots in and bounces Alexandrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Alexandrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knight pushing down on Alexandrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knight controlling the pace.
Alexandrov trying to control from the bottom.
Alexandrov wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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 is trying to stand.
Knight tries to pass to full mount but Alexandrov defends it.
Jason Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Alexandrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knight with a couple of short strikes.
Alexandrov tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.#T3#
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knight controlling his opponent.
Alexandrov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knight looking to finish Alexandrov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alexandrov!
Alexandrov blocking the ground and pound.
Knight dominating with strikes here.
Knight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Knight lands with some strikes.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Alexandrov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight controlling his opponent.
Alexandrov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knight cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alexandrov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Knight. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Knight!
Jason Knight took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Friday Contender Series 1
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ngo misses with a low kick.
Alexandrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick from Ngo.
As Ngo backs off Alexandrov throws a huge counter combo but Ngo manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Ngo and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Ngo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Ngo keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Ngo blocks the leg kick.
Ngo lands a leg kick that knocks Alexandrov off balance momentarily.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Ngo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ngo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has Ngo pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ngo.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngo misses with the head strike. #T1#
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ngo managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandrov.
Ngo tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngo controls his hands.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngo controls his hands.
Ngo lands a left hand. #BC#
Ngo breaks from the clinch.
Ngo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Ngo misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov.
Come on Alexandrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ngo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngo tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Ngo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngo throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Ngo is looking to score with low kicks.
As Ngo backs off Alexandrov throws a huge counter combo but Ngo manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngo lands a head kick!
Ngo swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Ngo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ngo scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngo controls his hands.
Alexandrov pushes Ngo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ngo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ngo breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ngo circles away.
Ngo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Ngo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngo lands a head kick!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Ngo circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Somsak Ngo dominated that round.
That's time! Ngo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Ngo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ngo pushes Alexandrov away with a front kick.
Ngo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ngo looks for the body kick but Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Ngo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Ngo lands but Alexandrov takes it in his stride.
Alexandrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ngo.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Ngo.
Alexandrov throws a counter combo.
Ngo looks to land a body kick but Alexandrov moved away.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Ngo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ngo misses with some punches.
Ngo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Ngo tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Ngo back against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
Ngo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Ngo.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Ngo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngo controls his hands.
Ngo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ngo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ngo is keeping busy.
Ngo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ngo as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngo.
Ngo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Ngo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
Ngo lands with a right to the head.
Ngo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Ngo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 blocks a head kick by Ngo. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to work over Ngo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov tries to work over Ngo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Somsak Ngo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ngo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ngo throws a head punch that misses.
Ngo throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Alexandrov.
Ngo misses with some punches.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngo is defending well for now.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Ngo.
Knees to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ngo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alexandrov can turn it around.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Ngo controls the action.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Ngo.
Ngo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Ngo blocks it. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Ngo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov gets through Ngo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Ngo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Ngo throws a head punch that misses.
Ngo tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Ngo tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ngo gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Ngo blocks it.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ngo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngo misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ngo has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Ngo.
A shot in the inside from Ngo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngo.
Ngo stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ngo backwards. #BC#
Ngo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngo scores with a leg kick.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ngo half committed to a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Alexandrov.
I think Ngo 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: WKBC: Robbins VS Cortez
Date: Jun 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Cabare throws a big shot that misses.
El Cabare just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
El Cabare throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by El Cabare.
El Cabare throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Cabare swinging wildly here.
Alexandrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Wilson El Cabare has been cut.
El Cabare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from El Cabare.
El Cabare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov checks the leg kick.
El Cabare avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches up with El Cabare and pushes him back against the ropes.
El Cabare is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Alexandrov lands a knee to the head.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from El Cabare.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
El Cabare misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Cabare.
El Cabare swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov pushes El Cabare back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
El Cabare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into El Cabare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on El Cabare's gas tank.
El Cabare is trying to stall.
El Cabare doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
El Cabare swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Cabare should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
El Cabare can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Cabare has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
El Cabare looks winded!
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov cracks El Cabare with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Alexandrov pushes El Cabare back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
El Cabare misses with some punches.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head.
El Cabare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilson El Cabare's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Cabare being controlled against the ropes.
El Cabare misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath El Cabare's ribcage. El Cabare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #KD#
Alexandrov staggers El Cabare with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! El Cabare looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov connects with a body shot that sends El Cabare's belly button to the back.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Cabare or not.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
El Cabare is breathing heavily.#T1#
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov is working El Cabare over against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from El Cabare fails to land.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath El Cabare's ribcage. El Cabare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Cabare backwards.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
El Cabare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
El Cabare misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
El Cabare misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Cabare tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing El Cabare back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Cabare backwards. #T2#
Alexandrov missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Cabare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexandrov. #CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov just leaning against El Cabare, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov is working El Cabare over against the ropes.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath El Cabare's ribcage. El Cabare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Cabare missing with a left hand there. Alexandrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Cabare can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Wilson El Cabare's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
El Cabare stalling in the clinch but Alexandrov improves position.
Alexandrov works on El Cabare's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
El Cabare creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Alexandrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. El Cabare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov pushes El Cabare back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
El Cabare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexandrov works on El Cabare's body with a couple of short punches.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Cabare backwards.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
El Cabare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alexandrov rushes El Cabare and presses him up against the ropes.
El Cabare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
El Cabare trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position.
El Cabare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
El Cabare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
El Cabare misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Cabare throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Cabare backwards.
El Cabare misses with some punches.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from El Cabare, against the ropes.
El Cabare misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from El Cabare.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from El Cabare.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Cabare misses with a body punch.
El Cabare misses with some punches.
El Cabare throws a head punch that misses.
El Cabare struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
El Cabare tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Wilson El Cabare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Tua 2
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov throws a nice looking combination but Pesalelei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pesalelei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pesalelei looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Pesalelei strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexandrov misses its target.
Pesalelei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alexandrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Pesalelei closes the distance and clinches.
Pesalelei misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
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.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pesalelei as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Alexandrov presses Pesalelei against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pesalelei being controlled against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Pesalelei lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pesalelei.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesalelei is defending well for now.#T2#
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Pesalelei improves his position.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
A right handed body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Alexandrov lands a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pesalelei as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei punishes Alexandrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Pesalelei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pesalelei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sigi Pesalelei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pesalelei connects with a jab.
Pesalelei throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Pesalelei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesalelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesalelei is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Pesalelei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action. #T1#
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesaleleis head.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesalelei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Pesalelei's ribcage. Pesalelei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Alexandrov is working Pesalelei over against the ropes.#T2#
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Pesalelei.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigi Pesalelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pesalelei misses with a hook.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pesalelei 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.#CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pesalelei as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pesalelei, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Pesalelei looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Pesalelei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alexandrov pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the ropes.#T1#
Pesalelei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei lands a nice uppercut.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pushed against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.#T2#
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei throws a head punch that misses.
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 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pesalelei avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov cracks Pesalelei with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigi Pesalelei.
Well Pesalelei 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
Our winner, Sigi Pesalelei, 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: WKBC:Cotto VS Turturro 2
Date: May 21, 2020

#R1#
Alexandrov throws a leg kick which misses Lesnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnar tries to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the ropes.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnar taking a breather.
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.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar digs a right hand into Alexandrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandrov's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has Lesnar pressed against the ropes, preventing Lesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like James Lesnar has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Lesnar avoiding damage as Alexandrov throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lesnar trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to stall. #T2#
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Lesnar slowing the pace effectively.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Lesnar looking to stall.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Alexandrov with a series of wild strikes but Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lesnar throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Alexandrov counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the ropes.
Alexandrov is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lesnar working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lesnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Lesnar is trying to break free.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alexandrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov has Lesnar pushed against the ropes.
Lesnar tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Lesnar looking to stall.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T2#
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 forces Lesnar back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alexandrov up against the ropes.
Lesnar controlling the action here for a moment.
Lesnar continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lesnar moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Alexandrov pushes Lesnar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lesnar tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lesnar is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar working aggressively here. #T2#
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
James Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov pushes Lesnar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lesnar as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Lizard swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Lizard looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Lizard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Lizard.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lizard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Lizard moves out of range.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Lizard is avoiding it.
Lizard scores with a nice strike.
Lizard throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.
Lizard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov. #T1#
Lizard throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lizard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lizard circles away.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexandrov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Alexandrov forces Lizard back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov looking to throw knees to the head but Lizard is blocking nicely.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizard is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
Lizard is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lizard's efforts to push away.
Lizard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lizard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2##BC2#
Lizard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lizard misses with a looping left.#CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Lizard against the cage. #BC2#
Lizard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lizard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samuel Lizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lizard misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov darts in trying to clinch
and Lizard counters with a right hand to the body.
Lizard misses with a body shot.
Alexandrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lizard throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Lizard looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range. #T3##CL#
Alexandrov rushes Lizard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lizard tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lizard controls his hands. #BC2#
Lizard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizard scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lizard misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a two punch combo.
Lizard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Alexandrov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lizard!
Lizard is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Alexandrov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lizard to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov throws a shot to the body.
Lizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Alexandrov lands a left and a right that send Lizard crashing to the mat, dazed. Alexandrov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Lizard is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Lizard has been cut.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lizard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Lizard misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely. #T4##CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Lizard working hard to break the clinch.
Lizard seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizard is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Lizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lizard circles away.
Alexandrov walks into a stiff left hand from Lizard.
Lizard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Lizard misses with a wild body shot.
Lizard throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Lizard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Lizard.
Lizard throws a hook but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Lizard lands a slapping body shot.
Lizard throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Alexandrov counters by clinching up.
Alexandrov prevents Lizard from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizard is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.#TD#
Alexandrov successfully pulls guard.
Lizard prevents Alexandrov from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Lizard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lizard swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.#T1#
Lizard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lizard keeps the fight on the outside.
Lizard throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lizard! But no joy.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lizard circles away.
Alexandrov lands with a nice body punch.
Lizard throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lizard throws out the jab.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Lizard strikes.
Lizard swings widly with a right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a three punch combo that has Lizard backing up. Lizard nods at Alexandrov to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Lizard misses.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Lizard.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lizard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Lizard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lizard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexandrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizard slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov slips under a jab from Lizard.
Lizard throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.#CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Lizard up against the cage.
Lizard tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lizard controls the action.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Lizard has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lizard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lizard controls his hands.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizard's elbow. #BC2#
Lizard breaks the clinch. #T3#
Lizard takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Lizard can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Lizard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that Lizard avoids nicely.
Lizard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lizard lands with a hook. Alexandrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lizard lands with an overhand left.
Alexandrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lizard throws a series of punches but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov misses with the combination.
Lizard misses with a wild body shot.
Lizard swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Lizard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Lizard misses the body punch
and Alexandrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice combination there by Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizard swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov is looking to wear down Lizard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lizard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lizard just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lizard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lizard.
The fighters circling - Lizard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lizard scores with the left hand. Alexandrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lizard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lizard! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Lizard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samuel Lizard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lizard.
Lizard throws a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lizard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lizard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lizard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Lizard circles away and keeps his distance.
Lizard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandrov.
Lizard lands a jab to the nose.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
and Lizard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lizard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lizard unleashes a big counter combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lizard lands with an overhand left.
Alexandrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lizard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lizard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lizard.
Lizard throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Lizard pushes him off.
Lizard misses with a looping left.#T2#
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Lizard is avoiding it.
Donk. Lizard catches Alexandrov right on the button with a cross.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lizard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lizard throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
Lizard keeps the fight on the outside.
Lizard misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lizard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Alexandrov has knocked Lizard down with a huge combo! Alexandrov steps away and waves a wobbly Lizard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lizard manages to break the clinch.
Lizard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lizard circles away.
Lizard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samuel Lizard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Lizard circles away and keeps his distance.
Lizard unleashes a big counter combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lizard throws a series of punches but Alexandrov moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lizard backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov has Lizard pressed against the cage, preventing Lizard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexandrov.
Lizard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lizard is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Alexandrov presses Lizard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov keeps control of Lizard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov connects with a knee to the head.
Lizard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Lizard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lizard avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lizard blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Lizard is trying to break free.
Alexandrov has Lizard pressed against the cage, preventing Lizard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Lizard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lizard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and Lizard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lizard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lizard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexandrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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 Alex Alexandrov.
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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Openweight GP: Semi Finals
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Alexandrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Tua takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov takes one to the side of the head.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandrov tries to counter with a clinch but Tua shakes him off and moves away.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range. #KD#
Tua catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Alexandrov stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Alexandrov walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#
It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
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!
Tua misses with the combination.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Tua swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Tua throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease.
Tua cracks Alexandrov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua!
David Tua is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking David Tua 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: Openweight GP: Round 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Tyson swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov has Tyson pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Alexandrov works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Tyson improves his position.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Tyson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyson throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Tyson throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tyson tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tyson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexandrov.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Alexandrov works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov pushes Tyson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson lands a right hand.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Alexandrov to work.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Alexandrov is working Tyson over against the ropes.
Alexandrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Tyson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alexandrov backs up against the ropes. #CL#
Tyson gets tackled into the ropes by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Tyson. #T1#
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Tyson misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Tyson misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Alexandrov trying to land knees to the body.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Tyson being controlled against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson. #T2#
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Tyson, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexandrov should have avoided that one.
Tyson misses with a straight left. #CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Tyson up against the ropes.
Alexandrov works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyson is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Tyson letting Alexandrov take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov is working Tyson over against the ropes.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Alexandrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Tyson tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tyson.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Alexandrov rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson lands with a cross. #CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Tyson against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Alexandrov lands a body punch. #T2#
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Alexandrov has Tyson pressed against the ropes.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Alexandrov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov had his way with Mike Tyson in that round.
The cut man is working on Alex 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. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tyson tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov presses Tyson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov scores with a knee to the head.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Alexandrov is stalling here.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alexandrov. #T1#
Tyson is working Alexandrov over against the ropes.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyson up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Tyson.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Alexandrov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexandrov lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.#T2#
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov. #CL#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson misses with an elbow strike.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexandrov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 1
Date: Feb 06, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pesalelei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.#CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Pesalelei up against the ropes.
Alexandrov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pesalelei or not.
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pesalelei misses the jab.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch. #T1#
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov prevents Pesalelei from breaking the clinch.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei working aggressively here.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pressed against the ropes. #T2#
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov stalls.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pressed against the ropes, preventing Pesalelei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pesalelei backwards.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pesalelei lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandrov seems unphased. #CL#
Pesalelei tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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 Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pesalelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range. #CL2#
Pesalelei closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Alexandrov lands a body shot. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Pesalelei throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pesalelei lands a jab to the head. #T1##CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov. #CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesalelei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Pesalelei wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pesalelei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
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 Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Pesalelei takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Pesalelei misses.
Alexandrov slips under a jab from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
A short left from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pushed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei blocks a body shot from Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Pesalelei wants to clinch.#T1#
A nice combination there by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov is working Pesalelei over against the ropes.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Pesalelei's head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pesalelei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pesalelei avoids the damage to the body.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Pesalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
Pesalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigi Pesalelei really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Alexandrov forces Pesalelei back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pesalelei avoids the damage to the body.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Pesalelei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Pesalelei cracks the inside of Alexandrov's front leg.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pesalelei, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an uppercut.
Pesalelei lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov is looking to control Pesalelei's arms but Pesalelei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the ropes.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pesalelei as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pesalelei is keeping busy.
Alexandrov presses Pesalelei against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Pesalelei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Pesalelei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov is stalling here. #T2##BC2#
Pesalelei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pesalelei throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Pesalelei looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Pesalelei throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pesalelei counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pesalelei on the inside.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Pesalelei's ribcage. Pesalelei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigi Pesalelei dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesalelei controls his hands.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Pesalelei controls the action.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
Pesalelei is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow. #T1#
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pesalelei is keeping busy.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Pesalelei.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with some punches.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pesalelei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Alexandrov pushes Pesalelei back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pesalelei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Alexandrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Alex 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.
Sigi Pesalelei was interviewed post fight and said 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.

Event: Warzone 5
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Alexandrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrov.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
Tyson tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
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 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson lands an elbow inside.
Tyson tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov stalling.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov leaning against his opponent.
Alexandrov is working Tyson over against the ropes.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alexandrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Alexandrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Tyson.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Tyson throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov is looking for a counter combo.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Alexandrov pushes Tyson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyson up against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov. #T1#
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the ropes.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A punch combination from Alexandrov misses.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2##CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Tyson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
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 has Tyson pushed against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Alexandrov has Tyson pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov pushes Tyson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Tyson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyson up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyson is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tyson tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Tyson tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov is working Tyson over against the ropes.#T2#
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Tyson.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
The referee calls for Alexandrov to work.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov presses Tyson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexandrov, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Warzone 2
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Salomanca. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos Salomanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salomanca looks winded!
An inside leg kick from Alexandrov misses. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov has Salomanca pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov is working Salomanca over against the ropes.
Salomanca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salomanca or not.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov works on Salomanca's body with a couple of short punches.
Salomanca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov pushes Salomanca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov pushes off an throws an elbow but Salomanca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Alexandrov stalls.
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.
Alexandrov stalling against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Salomanca avoiding damage as Alexandrov throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexandrov has Salomanca pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Salomanca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexandrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Salomanca misses.#T2##CL#
Alexandrov rushes Salomanca and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salomanca or not.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Salomanca's ribcage. Salomanca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Salomanca takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Salomanca.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is stalling here.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salomanca can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salomanca backwards.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salomanca is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Salomanca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is pushing Salomanca up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salomanca is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salomanca backwards. #T1#
Alexandrov pushes Salomanca back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Salomanca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salomanca's gas tank.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salomanca up against the ropes.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salomanca up against the ropes.
A short right from Alexandrov.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is struggling to control the position.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salomanca.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Alexandrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov looking to throw knees to the head but Salomanca is blocking nicely.
Alexandrov works on Salomanca's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Salomanca is rocked!
Alexandrov is stalling here.
Alexandrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Salomanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexandrov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Salomanca with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Salomanca looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Salomanca get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Warzone 1
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
Jaggard throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
Jaggard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Alexandrov forces Jaggard back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov is working Jaggard over against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Jaggard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaggard blocks a body shot from Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Jaggard back into the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Jaggard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexandrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1##CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaggard up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaggard is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jaggard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alexandrov avoiding damage. #T2#
Jaggard can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Jaggard tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Jaggard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaggard's gas tank.
Jaggard is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaggard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jaggard thows a leg kick but Alexandrov checks it
and Alexandrov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaggard up against the ropes.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jaggard is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jaggard working hard to break the clinch.
Jaggard being controlled against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaggard backwards.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaggard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaggard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaggard's efforts to push away.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jaggard tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaggard can do to turn this around?
Jaggard avoiding damage as Alexandrov throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Jaggard tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov has Jaggard pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaggard is looking to control Alexandrov's arms but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaggard has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Jaggard pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alexandrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alexandrov pushes Jaggard back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Tony Jaggard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Jaggard.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Jaggard working hard to break the clinch.
Jaggard has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Jaggard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaggard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaggard is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov works on Jaggard's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaggard or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov lands a jab to Jaggard's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Alexandrov. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaggard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaggard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov just leaning against Jaggard, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaggard is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov.
Jaggard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jaggard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Jaggard's head.
Jaggard working hard to break the clinch.
Alexandrov has Jaggard pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov is working Jaggard over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaggard or not.
A bit of stalling here from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Jaggard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaggard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandrov pushes Jaggard back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Tony Jaggard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Jaggard. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Jaggard up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: K1 Kings: 5
Date: Jan 02, 2020

#R1#
Zinsou throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Zinsou moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zinsou! But no joy.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Zinsou improves position.
Zinsou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Zinsou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
Zinsou pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou with a hook.#CL#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Zinsou in a clinch.
Zinsou misses with an elbow strike.
Zinsou is stalling here. #BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL#
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinsou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zinsou scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zinsou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
A jab from Zinsou finds it's way through Alexandrov's defenses.
Zinsou lands a lovely overhand right.
Zinsou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zinsou connects with the punch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Zinsou circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zinsou misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Zinsou back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zinsou circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Zinsou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zinsou lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexandrov, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinsou is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Zinsou into the ropes.#T1#
Zinsou working aggressively here.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandrov. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zinsou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zinsou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Zinsou and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou misses with a knee to the head.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zinsou can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zinsou swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL2#
Zinsou has Alexandrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Zinsou blocks it.
Come on Zinsou - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zinsou rushes Alexandrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zinsou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zinsou.
Alexandrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Zinsou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Zinsou has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.
Zinsou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Zinsou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Zinsou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov letting Zinsou take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zinsou digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov wants to stall. #BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zinsou. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zinsou at a distance.
Alexandrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Zinsou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Zinsou takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov. #T2#
Zinsou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinsou struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Zinsou missing with knees to the body.
Zinsou is trying to break free.
Zinsou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Zinsou.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zinsou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zinsou throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexandrov being controlled against the ropes.
Zinsou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zinsou misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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 Alex Alexandrov.
I think Zinsou 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yayi Zinsou!
A very excited looking Yayi Zinsou 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: K1 Kings: 3
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
McGraber fakes the leg kick and cracks Alexandrov in the body.
McGraber connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the body.
McGraber misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
McGraber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGraber throws an elbow that misses.
McGraber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGraber swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, McGraber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
McGraber struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraber. #T1#
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to work over McGraber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGraber lands a shoulder strike.
McGraber wants to stall.
McGraber struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGraber fails to land.
McGraber throws a head punch that misses.
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.
Alexandrov is looking to break free of the clinch but McGraber has double underhooks.
McGraber managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
McGraber wants to stall.
McGraber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pucy McGraber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McGraber is looking to clinch but Alexandrov is avoiding it.
McGraber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with McGraber.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGraber throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but McGraber gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the ropes.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but McGraber blocks it.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
McGraber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGraber lands an uppercut.
McGraber blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
McGraber blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
McGraber misses with a body punch.
McGraber misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but McGraber uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGraber lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alexandrov will feel that in the morning.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGraber.#CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with McGraber against the ropes.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
McGraber misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from McGraber, against the ropes.
McGraber effectively controlling the action here.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
McGraber misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraber swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov just leaning against McGraber, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGraber tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing McGraber back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGraber as Alexandrov tries to tie him up. #T1#
McGraber is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGraber scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov just leaning against McGraber, taking a breather.
McGraber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGraber throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
McGraber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from McGraber, against the ropes.
McGraber throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
McGraber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
McGraber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
McGraber misses with a body punch.
McGraber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov letting McGraber take a breather here.
Pucy McGraber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from McGraber on the inside.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGraber's elbow.
McGraber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
McGraber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov gets through McGraber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice left hand lands by McGraber.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
McGraber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pucy McGraber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGraber looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGraber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGraber scrambles back to his feet.
McGraber throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Alexandrov misses
and McGraber counters with a body kick that stops Alexandrov in his tracks momentarily.
McGraber throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Alexandrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
McGraber avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGraber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but McGraber keeps it at a distance.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGraber.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGraber.
McGraber circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGraber, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGraber up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraber backwards.
McGraber lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGraber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGraber misses with the head strike.
McGraber throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
McGraber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGraber swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
McGraber struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraber misses with some punches.
Alexandrov is looking to control McGraber's arms but McGraber gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the ropes.
McGraber digs a right hand into Alexandrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandrov's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McGraber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraber pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraber.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGraber blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pucy McGraber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGraber 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pucy McGraber!
In his post fight interview, Pucy McGraber gave a big smile as he said 'My fellow Americans: Tonight, I am speaking to you because there is a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border. Every day, Customs and Border Patrol agents encounter thousands of illegal immigrants trying to enter our country. We are out of space to hold them, and we have no'.

Event: AKT 4
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Pesalelei misses with a hook.
Alexandrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Pesalelei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pesalelei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesalelei.
As Pesalelei looks to move away, Alexandrov throws a big counter combo but Pesalelei just gets out of the way.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Pesalelei.
Some wild striking there from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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 work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Pesalelei improves his position.
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei being controlled against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Pesalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei is controlling him.
Pesalelei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pesalelei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Pesalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pesalelei backwards.
Pesalelei misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
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.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up but Alexandrov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a left hand. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesalelei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pesalelei misses with a looping left.
Pesalelei wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexandrov misses its target.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pesalelei throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Alexandrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Pesalelei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesalelei tries to work over Alexandrov's front leg with a kick but Alexandrov checks it. #CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Pesalelei tries to clinch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alexandrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov tries to bum rush Pesalelei with a series of wild strikes but Pesalelei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sigi Pesalelei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sigi Pesalelei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pesalelei doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexandrov circles away.
Pesalelei throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Alexandrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pesalelei up against the ropes.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has Pesalelei pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov. #T1#
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov works on Pesalelei's body with a couple of short punches.
Pesalelei creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pesalelei.
Pesalelei is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesaleleis head.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov tries to work over Pesalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
A short right from Pesalelei on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pesalelei fails to land.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Pesalelei blocks the elbow strike.
Alexandrov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Pesalelei crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Pesalelei face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Alexandrov takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alex Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alex 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.
Sigi Pesalelei spoke after the fight, saying 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.

Event: RH105
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Alcala gets tackled into the ropes by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Alcala is trying to break free.
Alexandrov just leaning against Alcala, taking a breather.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alcala.
Alexandrov is working Alcala over against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcala backwards.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alcala looks winded!
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov jabs at Alcala's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov works on Alcala's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.#T1#
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alcala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Alcala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcala's gas tank.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Alexandrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alcala can't break the clinch.
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.
Alcala is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #T2#
Alcala tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Alcala being controlled against the ropes.
Alexandrov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov pushes Alcala back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Alexandrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Alcala crashing to the mat! Alcala uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcala can do to turn this around?#CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alcala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Alcala wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Alcala out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Alexandrov!
A relieved looking Alex Alexandrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rodney Alcala was interviewed post fight and said 'Wait until the body in my basement about this..'.

Event: RH93
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyson.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it. #T1#
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Tyson.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
Alexandrov is working Tyson over against the ropes.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson lands a body punch.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexandrov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Tyson up against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson working aggressively here.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tyson up against the ropes.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson throws a hook but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
Alexandrov forces Tyson back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tyson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov. #T2#
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tyson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov missing with knees to the body.
Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Tyson. #T3#
Tyson tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Tyson blocks the elbow strike.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Tyson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Alexandrov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Tyson misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyson gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Tyson gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Tyson avoiding damage as Alexandrov throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
As Alexandrov looks to move away, Tyson throws a big counter combo but Alexandrov just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexandrov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov is pushing Tyson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Alexandrov pushes Tyson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Tyson lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Tyson and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexandrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexandrov throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling. #CL2#
Tyson gets tackled into the ropes by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #T3#
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working Tyson over against the ropes.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Tyson throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Tyson.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Tyson improves his position.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tyson throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Alexandrov.
Well Alexandrov 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Alexandrov!
A relieved looking Alex Alexandrov 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: RH83
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
A left lands for Lehtonen.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehtonen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lehtonen is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov keeps control of Lehtonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lehtonen is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position. #BC#
Lehtonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen scores with a leg kick.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Lehtonen slips to the side
enabling Lehtonen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Lehtonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Lehtonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov. #BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehtonen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen cracks Alexandrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Lehtonen misses.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Lehtonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Lehtonen throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Lehtonen throws out a leg kick but Alexandrov moves out of range and Lehtonen only half commits.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lehtonen circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alexandrov counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Lehtonen is having none of it. #T2#
That kick from Lehtonen tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen tries a low kick but Alexandrov avoids it.
Lehtonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexandrov.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Lehtonen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Lehtonen manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov forces Lehtonen back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Lehtonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lehtonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexandrov. That did some damage!
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lehtonen circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Lehtonen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehtonen can pounce on him.
Lehtonen wants to slow Alexandrov down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch. #T1#
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.
Alexandrov pushes Lehtonen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lehtonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtonen. #BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehtonen takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with Lehtonen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lehtonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtonen tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.#T2##BC#
Lehtonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Lehtonen moves out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a combination
and Lehtonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov tries to move into range but Lehtonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen lands with a nice body punch.
Lehtonen thumps Alexandrov with a low kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lehtonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saku Lehtonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Lehtonen tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Lehtonen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lehtonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Lehtonen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Lehtonen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lehtonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saku Lehtonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen scores with a body shot.
Lehtonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandrov misses with a body kick.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Lehtonen strikes.
Lehtonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen throws a front kick aimed at Alexandrov's knee but Alexandrov avoids it well. #CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Lehtonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
Lehtonen tried to score with a low kick but Alexandrov checks it.
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Alexandrov has Lehtonen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.
Lehtonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Lehtonen breaks from the clinch.
Lehtonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehtonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Lehtonen back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Lehtonen wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexandrov can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Lehtonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehtonen, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!

Event: RH68
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alexandrov presses Johnson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Johnson against the ropes.
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.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexandrov circles away. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson looks winded!#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a low kick.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexandrov. #CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the ropes by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson checks a leg kick.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alexandrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Alexandrov pushes Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alex Alexandrov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Alexandrov forces Johnson back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Alexandrov counters by clinching up.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alexandrov backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Alexandrov pushes him off.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandrov dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexandrov.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexandrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov is working Johnson over against the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #T1##BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Alexandrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Alexandrov circles away.
Alexandrov is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov is looking for a counter combo.
Alexandrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Johnson wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Alexandrov is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RH59
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Venderag, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Venderag scores with a knee to the head.
Venderag misses with a body punch.
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Venderag lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Venderag.
Venderag with a knee to the head.
Venderag cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Venderag lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Venderag.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venderag lands an uppercut.
Venderag unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Venderag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Venderag.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Venderag obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Venderag.
Venderag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Venderag with a knee to the head.
Venderag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Venderag lands a nice knee to the body.
Venderag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Venderag landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Venderag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venderag lands a left hand.
Venderag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Venderag.
Venderag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Venderag is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Venderag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Venderag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from Venderag.
Venderag lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Venderag obliges.#T2#
Venderag lands a nice knee to the body.
Venderag connects with a knee to the head.
Venderag lands a shoulder strike.
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Venderag lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Venderag connects with a knee to the head.
Venderag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Venderag.
Venderag working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
Venderag lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Venderag.
A short right from Venderag.
Venderag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Alexandrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Venderag digs a right hand into Alexandrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandrov's gas tank.
Venderag lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Venderag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Venderag dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Venderag connects with a body shot.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Venderag scores with a decent looking hook.
Venderag lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Alexandrov walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Venderag rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Alexandrov has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Alexandrov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venderag cracks Alexandrov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Alexandrov is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Alexandrov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Alexandrov could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Luke Venderag!
Our winner, Luke Venderag, 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: RH45
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Francois in a clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a right hand that Francois ducks under and follows up with a left that Francois also avoids with ease.
Francois swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Francois looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Francois with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Francois.
Francois throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Alexandrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Francois tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Francois is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Francois tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Francois lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Francois.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Francois is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Francois as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Francois really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francois misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Francois can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Francois throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Francois.
Alexandrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Francois tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Francois.#CL2#
Francois tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Francois connects with a knee to the head.
Francois swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francois goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francois throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Francois has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jeremiah Francois is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Francois.
Nice straight punches there by Alexandrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexandrov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Francois.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francois.
Francois tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Alexandrov stalls. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francois lands a jab to Alexandrov's midsection.
Alexandrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Francois. Francois obviously looking to wear him down.
A left and a right from Francois both land. Nice combination.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that Francois avoids nicely.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
Francois works over Alexandrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Francois will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Francois dominated that round.
That's time! Francois's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Francois keeps it at a distance.
Francois jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Francois paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francois jabs Alexandrov right on the nose. Alexandrov blinks but takes it well.
Francois lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Francois's corner calls for a 1-2. Francois obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexandrov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Francois scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexandrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Francois circles away and keeps his distance.
Francois tried to counter with a leg kick but Alexandrov avoided it.
Jeremiah Francois is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francois lands with a cross.
Francois lands with a good body shot.
Francois lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Francois.
Francois is looking to wear down Alexandrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francois throws out a powerful jab.
Francois lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Francois avoids a punch combination nicely.
Francois slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov. #T1#
Francois pushes Alexandrov away with a front kick.
Francois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Francois. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Francois against the ropes. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Francois misses.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Francois.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Francois pushes him off.
Francois is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Francois lands with a good body shot.
Francois rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexandrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeremiah Francois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francois buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Francois with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Francois taking a breather.
Alexandrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short left from Francois.
Alexandrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Francois throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jeremiah Francois has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Francois is working Alexandrov over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Francois lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Alexandrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Francois with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Francois is controlling him.
Francois pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Francois misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Alexandrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Francois connects with a knee to the head.
Francois is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexandrov digs a good body shot into Francois's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Francois dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Francois circles away.
Francois lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Francois lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alexandrov tries to bum rush Francois with a series of wild strikes but Francois uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexandrov misses with the combination.
Francois throws a series of strikes that have Alexandrov backpedaling.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Francois backwards. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexandrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Francois wants to land a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range.
Francois stuns Alexandrov with a nice body shot, before stepping 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 walks into a jab.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Francois.#T1#
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francois swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Francois fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandrov.
Francois throws a quick inside leg kick.
Francois misses with a body shot
and Alexandrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but Francois moves out of range.
Francois throws a big counter combination but Alexandrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Francois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Francois. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Francois, pushing him back against the ropes.
Francois landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Francois keeps the fight on the outside.
Francois throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexandrov throws a right hand that Francois ducks under and follows up with a left that Francois also avoids with ease.
Alexandrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francois lands with a hook. Alexandrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2##CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch but Francois keeps him there for the moment.
Alexandrov managing to block the knees to the body from Francois. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Jeremiah Francois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Francois is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Francois.
Francois throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Francois's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandrov under the eye.
Francois pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandrov misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francois manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francois fakes the leg kick and cracks Alexandrov in the body.
Francois takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Francois showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francois has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Francois!

Event: RH35
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches May up against the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
May lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as May controls the action.
May can't break the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches up with May and pushes him back against the ropes.
May tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the ropes.
May wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes May and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
May tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
May takes the fight into the clinch.
May wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
May can't break the clinch.
May is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
May avoids a punch combination nicely.
And May responds with a good body kick, but Alexandrov manages to step out the way in time.
May swinging wildly here. #CL2#
May gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
May manages to break the clinch. #T2#
May moves to clinch but Alexandrov breaks away
and Alexandrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
May instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May's elbow. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
May scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
May clinches up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down May.#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but May moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes May and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but May is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
May tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandrov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
May tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the ropes.
Alexandrov keeps control of May as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
May has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
May doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexandrov circles away.
Alexandrov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexandrov connects with a nice cross there... May is looking wobbly and Alexandrov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send May to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Alexandrov jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alex 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.
The defeated Woodford May had this to say: 'Live and learn. '.

Event: RH23
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Pesalelei against the ropes.
Pesalelei wants to stall.
Alexandrov tries to circle away but Pesalelei has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov can't break the clinch. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Pesalelei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesalelei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei scores with a jab.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Pesalelei.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Pesalelei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Pesalelei tries to stall but Alexandrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesalelei is trying to stall.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is trying to force a seperation but Pesalelei has the dominant position.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Pesalelei can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action. #T2#
Pesalelei has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexandrov misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch but Pesalelei keeps him there for the moment.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Pesalelei blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Pesalelei, against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Alexandrov tries to break free but Pesalelei pushes him back against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesalelei misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pesalelei lands a head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Pesalelei. #CL#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov dodges an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Pesalelei is looking to control Alexandrov's arms but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pesalelei has his back to the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Pesalelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesalelei misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pesalelei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Alexandrov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesalelei is defending well for now.
Sigi Pesalelei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Pesalelei tries to tie him up.
Pesalelei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pesalelei misses with the head strike.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexandrov is trying to force a seperation but Pesalelei has the dominant position.
Pesalelei throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pesalelei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pesalelei.#T2#
Alexandrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Pesalelei has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pesalelei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
A short right from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws an elbow that misses.
Alexandrov blocks an elbow strike from Pesalelei.
Alexandrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov is trying to push Pesalelei away but Pesalelei has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pesalelei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pesalelei misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigi Pesalelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesalelei lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pesalelei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexandrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pesalelei throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Pesalelei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandrov's sensitive parts.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pesalelei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pesalelei throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Pesalelei lands with a hook. Alexandrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesalelei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pesalelei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Pesalelei back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pesalelei prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Pesalelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pesalelei has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexandrov tries to break the clinch but Pesalelei is controlling the position.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pesalelei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pesalelei's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Pesalelei avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pesalelei prevents Alexandrov from breaking the clinch.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pesalelei stalling in the clinch but Alexandrov improves position.
Pesalelei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pesalelei just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Pesalelei is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Pesalelei into the ropes.
Pesalelei trying to control the position but instead, Alexandrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pesalelei into the ropes.
Pesalelei looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigi Pesalelei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pesalelei 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigi Pesalelei!

Event: RH15
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1##CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Lehtonen back against the ropes.
Lehtonen keeps control of Alexandrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lehtonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtonen tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lehtonen has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Alexandrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lehtonen circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Lehtonen counter with a right hand.
Lehtonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexandrov on the side of the head.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lehtonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehtonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexandrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lehtonen won't allow it.
Lehtonen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtonen prevents Alexandrov from breaking the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to circle away but Lehtonen has him pinned against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Lehtonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Lehtonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Lehtonen improves position.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehtonen has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtonen fails to land.
Alexandrov tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling him.#T2#
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Lehtonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtonen controls his hands.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtonen.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Lehtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtonen.
Alexandrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Lehtonen.#CL#
Lehtonen tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Lehtonen is avoiding it.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov thuds a left hand into Lehtonen's body.
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Lehtonen in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Lehtonen has him pressed against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtonen.
Alexandrov stalling against the ropes. #T1#
Alexandrov tries to break free but Lehtonen pushes him back against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehtonen tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Alexandrov. Those never looked like landing.
Lehtonen falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Alexandrov counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Lehtonen on his ass! Lehtonen wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Alexandrov knocks Lehtonen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!

Event: RH7
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
McIrish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrov wants to counter the offense by McIrish and move into the clinch position.
McIrish throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McIrish tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with McIrish and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McIrish is defending well for now.
McIrish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McIrish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexandrov is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McIrish tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #T1#
Alexandrov throws a good cross that connects.
McIrish is looking to clinch.
As McIrish backs off Alexandrov throws a huge counter combo but McIrish manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with McIrish.#BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McIrish wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexandrov stuns McIrish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McIrish is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov stalling. #T2##BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov rushes McIrish and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Alexandrov has McIrish up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body punch. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but McIrish avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov catches McIrish napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends McIrish crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Alexandrov raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!

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