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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Routalempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routalempi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Anton Mikhailov has been cut.
Mikhailov connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhailov. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Routalempi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Routalempi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Routalempi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikhailov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Routalempi instigates a clinch.
Mikhailov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routalempi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Routalempi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mikhailov cracks a nice hook into Routalempi's ribs.
Mikhailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Routalempi swings for the body but Mikhailov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Routalempi ducks under a wild hook from Mikhailov.
A head kick misses from Routalempi.
Routalempi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhailov.
Routalempi thuds a left hand into Mikhailov's body.
Routalempi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Routalempi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Routalempi coming out on top.
Mikhailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Routalempi.
Mikhailov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mikhailov misses with an uppercut. Routalempi saw that one coming.
Routalempi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Routalempi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Routalempi throws a looping overhand right but Mikhailov ducks down to avoid it.
Routalempi misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhailov counters with a left to the body.
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!
Mikhailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Routalempi.
Routalempi throws a jab when Mikhailov was well out of range.
Routalempi slips under a jab from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhailov scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Routalempi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhailov slips under a jab.
Routalempi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Routalempi is looking to wear down Mikhailov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mikhailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Routalempi scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Routalempi feints and then cracks Mikhailov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhailov down.
Mikhailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Pekka Routalempi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhailov thuds a left hand into Routalempi's body.
Mikhailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Routalempi.
Mikhailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhailov swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mikhailov lunges at Routalempi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Routalempi's hand.
Routalempi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Routalempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikhailov slips a straight right by Routalempi.
Routalempi throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Routalempi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov digs a good body shot into Routalempi's ribs.
Mikhailov misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Mikhailov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Routalempi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Routalempi moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailov pushes him off.
Mikhailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Routalempi is just out of range.
Mikhailov tries to keep at a distance but Routalempi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov can't break the clinch.
Routalempi prevents Mikhailov from breaking the clinch.
Routalempi prevents Mikhailov from breaking the clinch.
Mikhailov avoiding damage as Routalempi throws knees to the body.
Routalempi digs a right hand underneath Mikhailov's ribcage. Mikhailov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Routalempi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Routalempi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Routalempi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhailov.
Routalempi lands with a hook. Mikhailov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Routalempi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikhailov catches Routalempi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Mikhailov. Beautiful body shot.
Mikhailov misses with a few strikes there.
Routalempi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Routalempi misses with the combination.
Routalempi instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov blocks an elbow strike.
Routalempi 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.
Routalempi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Mikhailov misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Routalempi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mikhailov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Routalempi.
Routalempi scores with a shot to the body.
Mikhailov throws a series of punches but Routalempi avoids them all with ease.
Routalempi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Routalempi dodges the punch combination from Mikhailov.
Routalempi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mikhailov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikhailov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikhailov tries to bum rush Routalempi with a series of wild strikes but Routalempi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Routalempi looks to land a right hand but Mikhailov moved out of range.
Routalempi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by Mikhailov.
The fighters circling - Mikhailov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhailov misses with a jab to the body
and Routalempi moves into the clinch.
Mikhailov is trying to break free.
Routalempi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhailov staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Routalempi!
Routalempi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anton Mikhailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Routalempi is just out of range.
Mikhailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhailov moves out of range as Routalempi throws a body kick.
Routalempi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Routalempi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhailov.
Routalempi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Routalempi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Routalempi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Routalempi looks to land a body kick but Mikhailov moved away.
Jab, jab by Mikhailov - just one landing.
Mikhailov tests Routalempi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mikhailov misses with a two punch combination.
Routalempi drops his hands momentarily and Mikhailov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Routalempi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Routalempi is rocked!
Mikhailov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Routalempi.
Routalempi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Routalempi avoids the body shot from Mikhailov.
Routalempi swings for the body but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Anton Mikhailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhailov misses the jab.
Routalempi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Routalempi misses with a hook. Mikhailov ducked under it nicely.
Routalempi throws a nice looking combination but Mikhailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Routalempi in his tracks.
Routalempi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailov throws a right hand that Routalempi ducks under and follows up with a left that Routalempi also avoids with ease.
Routalempi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Routalempi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mikhailov throws a nice looking combination but Routalempi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Mikhailov scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Routalempi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhailov scores with a jab to the body.
Routalempi seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhailov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Routalempi doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov punishes Routalempi's body with a nice straight punch.
Routalempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov drops Routalempi with a left and a right! Oh, Routalempi is hurt - Mikhailov dives into side control looking to finish!
Mikhailov working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov tries to advance to mount but Routalempi denies him.
Mikhailov wants to control but Routalempi is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mikhailov working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov in side control, throwing shots but Routalempi defends.
Pekka Routalempi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailov throwing strikes but Routalempi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Routalempi wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi trying to control the position but Mikhailov is working away.
Mikhailov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Anton Mikhailov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikhailov wants to control but Routalempi postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhailov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Mikhailov!
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