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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Zakarova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zakarova is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Song of the Volga Boatmen. Mikhail Zakarova will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
23
165 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Zakarova!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakarova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakarova displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zakarova avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Danga de danga de dang - Zakarova scores with a four punch combination!
Zakarova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakarova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Zakarova sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zakarova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zakarova scores with a head kick.
Zakarova takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Zakarova sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zakarova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zakarova takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zakarova tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer throws a hook but Zakarova avoids it easily.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Zakarova avoids it.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammer.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Zakarova tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zakarova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zakarova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a body kick.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova misses with a low kick.
Hammer slips a jab from Zakarova.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses
and Zakarova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hammer is staying active underneath Zakarova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zakarova trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Zakarova is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer gets full guard.
Hammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikhail Zakarova was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Hammer is predictable there
and Zakarova counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Zakarova does no damage.
Hammer throws the left hand but Zakarova avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zakarova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and Zakarova counters with a low kick, right behind Hammer 's knee.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Zakarova ducks down to avoid it.
Zakarova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Zakarova moved out of range nicely.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Zakarova.
Zakarova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zakarova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zakarova lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Zakarova.
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Zakarova counter with a right hand.
Hammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zakarova.
A jab from Zakarova finds it's way through Hammer's defenses.
Hammer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zakarova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer moves out of range as Zakarova throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Hammer
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Zakarova. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhail Zakarova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer misses with a low kick as Zakarova jumps back.
Hammer throws a lazy head kick
and Zakarova counters with a straight right hand.
Zakarova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarova lands with a good body shot.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikhail Zakarova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zakarova tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Zakarova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and Zakarova counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and Zakarova counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hammer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zakarova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Zakarova.
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zakarova.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zakarova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Zakarova as he checks the leg kick.
Hammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Zakarova counter with a right hand.
Zakarova throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and Zakarova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and Zakarova counters with a right hand to the body.
Zakarova lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Zakarova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zakarova throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Zakarova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zakarova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zakarova finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head.
Hammer is rocked!
Zakarova lands with a straight right. Hammer didn't see that one coming.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakarova feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Zakarova tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammer looks to throw a body kick
and Zakarova counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zakarova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer misses with the body kick
and Zakarova counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zakarova lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Zakarova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Zakarova there.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Zakarova.
Zakarova scores with a punch to the head.
Zakarova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zakarova scores with a body shot.
Zakarova misses with a wild combination.
Zakarova tries a head kick but it misses.
Zakarova swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Zakarova throws a lazy head kick
and Hammer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zakarova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Zakarova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Zakarova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakarova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammer tries to move into range but Zakarova moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zakarova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zakarova.
Black Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zakarova manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Zakarova lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zakarova controlling the position easily from mount.
Black Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zakarova wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Zakarova content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Zakarova's attempts to control the action.
Hammer tries to reverse the position but Zakarova maintains control.
Zakarova tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Hammer is looking to improve his position but Zakarova isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A nice elbow there by Zakarova.
Zakarova controlling the position easily from mount.
Zakarova wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Mikhail Zakarova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zakarova controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Zakarova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zakarova 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Mikhail Zakarova!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mikhail Zakarova!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Mikhail Zakarova!
Mikhail Zakarova wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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