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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkin comes to the cage accompanied by The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. Ted Stefans acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Malkin
vs
Stefans

191 cm
31
210 lbs
28 - 10 - 5

195 cm
31
223 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 5, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Stefans!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefans throws a head kick but Malkin moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Malkin.
Stefans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malkin.
Stefans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stefans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stefans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Stefans forces Malkin back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malkin.
Malkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stefans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefans misses with a punch on the inside.
Malkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malkin lands a right hand.
Stefans throws a punch but it's blocked by Malkin.
Malkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malkin.
Malkin tries to break free but Stefans pushes him back against the cage.
Malkin stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Malkin fails to land.
Stefans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefans misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Stefans on the inside.
Nice body punch from Malkin - that landed with a thud.
Malkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malkin.
Malkin is leaning against Stefans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stefans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malkins head.
Malkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
Stefans misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin working aggressively here.
Stefans landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stefans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malkin backwards.
Malkin misses with the head strike.
Stefans is stalling here.
Malkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Stefans.
Malkin blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefans.
Malkin tries to throw a body punch but Stefans avoids it by throwing Malkin back against the cage.
Malkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefans's elbow.
Malkin tries a body shot but Stefans blocks it.
Stefans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malkin avoiding damage as Stefans throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin blocking some punches.
Malkin pushes Stefans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Malkin fails to land.
Stefans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malkin is leaning against Stefans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malkin fails to pull guard.
Malkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malkin fails to land.
Stefans lands with a light punch inside.
Malkin misses with some punches.
Malkin digs a right hand into Stefans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stefans's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malkin.

Malkin breaks the clinch.
Malkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malkin looks to land a body kick but Stefans moved away.
Stefans misses with a straight right.
Malkin lands an overhand right.
Stefans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malkin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Malkin thows a body kick. Stefans tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stefans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Malkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Malkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stefans counters with a nice uppercut.
Ted Stefans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malkin connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeniy Malkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Malkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stefans momentarily.
Malkin throws an off balance right hand
and Stefans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malkin's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Stefans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malkin doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Stefans.
Stefans blocks a head kick by Malkin.
Nice defenses there by Stefans.
Evgeniy Malkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Stefans misses with a straight left.
Malkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stefans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefans.
Stefans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Malkin.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Stefans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Stefans tries to counter it with a takedown but Malkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefans throws a head kick that misses

and Malkin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Stefans makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Malkin keeps Stefans at a distance using the push kick.
Malkin lands a jab.
Malkin throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stefans. That did some damage!
Stefans is looking to clinch but Malkin is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malkin, right into the meat.
Malkin lands a nice looking body kick.
Stefans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stefans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malkin. That one must have hurt.
Evgeniy Malkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malkin moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stefans sprawls well initially but Malkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stefans tries to get to full guard but Malkin has control of the leg.
Stefans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malkin won't allow Stefans to sweep him here.
Stefans controlling Malkin's posture.
Malkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malkin pushing down on Stefans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Stefans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Malkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkin is keen to just control but Stefans is a slippery customer.
Stefans trying to control from the bottom.

Malkin is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stefans wants to improve his position but Malkin is controlling well.
Stefans manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefans keeping moving, preventing Malkin from controlling successfully.
Stefans looking for a sweep. Not yet Stefans, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeniy Malkin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Malkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malkin misses with a wild combination.
Stefans let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stefans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Malkin.
Malkin tries to land a front kick but Stefans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stefans shapes to counter with a head kick.
Malkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Malkin misses with a wild body shot.
Stefans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Malkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stefans will feel that in the morning.
Stefans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malkin.
Stefans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malkin throws a chopping leg kick but Stefans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malkin at a distance.
A head kick misses from Stefans.
Malkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malkin with a poor takedown
and Stefans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stefans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malkin's head.
Malkin throws out a leg kick but Stefans moves out of range and Malkin only half commits.
Malkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stefans.
Stefans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stefans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ted Stefans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeniy Malkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malkin dives in and grabs Stefans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stefans pushes down on Malkin's head and hops out.
Stefans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malkin.
Stefans misses the shot to the body.
Stefans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkin.
Stefans appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stefans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stefans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stefans scores with a jab.
Stefans misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malkin wants to land a leg kick but Stefans is out of range.
Stefans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malkin tests Stefans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stefans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malkin.
Stefans tries to counter with a clinch but Malkin shakes him off and moves away.
Malkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefans counters with a nice leg kick.
Malkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stefans in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malkin, as that shot connected.
Malkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Malkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefans throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stefans sprawls and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Malkin.
Malkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stefans can do to turn this around?
Malkin lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin lands a front kick.
Malkin throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malkin.
Malkin scores with a nice right hand.
Malkin lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stefans, as that shot connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stefans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malkin - the referee stops the clock and Stefans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malkin. Stefans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stefans throws a sloppy head kick and Malkin moves out of range easily.
Stefans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malkin. That one must have hurt.
Stefans throws a lazy head kick
and Malkin counters with a head kick. That will keep Stefans thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Malkin throws the left hand but Stefans avoids the punch easily.
Malkin scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Malkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malkin, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Malkin!
A very excited looking Evgeniy Malkin 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.