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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alden Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamerlan Kantemirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alden Ho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tamerlan Kantemirov's chin.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alden Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamerlan Kantemirov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kantemirov.
Kantemirov shoots in and bounces Ho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kantemirov stops Ho from standing up.
Kantemirov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ho's head.
Kantemirov throwing strikes from guard but Ho blocks nicely.
Kantemirov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantemirov throwing strikes from guard but Ho blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantemirov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kantemirov.
Kantemirov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ho's head.
Kantemirov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kantemirov.
Kantemirov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ho dodges the ground and pound from Kantemirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantemirov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ho to see if he's OK.
Kantemirov controls the position.
Ho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kantemirov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantemirov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kantemirov cracks Ho with a big right hand but Ho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Kantemirov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kantemirov taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantemirov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Kantemirov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kantemirov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kantemirov cracks Ho with a big elbow.
Ho is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gracie Barra Hilo (Three 2x Elite Coaches for $300 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ho defending against the ground and pound.
Ho tries to improve position but can't.
Ho is breathing heavily.
Ho is not content to let Kantemirov control the position.
Ho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kantemirov connects with a decent elbow.
Kantemirov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ho is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kantemirov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ho is looking for a sweep.
Kantemirov advances to full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kantemirov dominating with strikes here.
Kantemirov with shots to the head and body - Ho looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamerlan Kantemirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ho tries to clinch there but Kantemirov circles away.
Ho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kantemirov.
Ho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tamerlan Kantemirov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Ho trying to control but Kantemirov is working from the bottom.
Ho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kantemirov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kantemirov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kantemirov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantemirov working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kantemirov preventing the sweep.
Kantemirov trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Kantemirov 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.
Kantemirov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kantemirov controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kantemirov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantemirov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kantemirov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kantemirov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kantemirov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kantemirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantemirov is in close to Ho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kantemirov controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantemirov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kantemirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantemirov stays in close to Ho's body and controls the position.
Kantemirov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kantemirov distracts Ho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kantemirov is working Ho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kantemirov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantemirov postures up and lands a big shot to Ho's brow.
Kantemirov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kantemirov is controlling him.
Kantemirov stands up over Ho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kantemirov lands a couple of digs.
Kantemirov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kantemirov not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamerlan Kantemirov 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! This is the final round!
Kantemirov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ho sprawls well initially but Kantemirov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kantemirov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kantemirov winds up and cracks Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kantemirov thows a huge punch but Ho dodges it nicely.
Kantemirov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kantemirov lands a nice short elbow.
Kantemirov is taking a breather. Ho 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kantemirov slips a nice elbow through Ho's hands, connecting with Ho's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantemirov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kantemirov passes to side control.
Kantemirov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kantemirov lands a few punches from side control.
Ho is rocked!
Kantemirov cracks Ho with a big right hand but Ho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Ho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantemirov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ho looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kantemirov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamerlan Kantemirov!
An out of breath Tamerlan Kantemirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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