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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 127
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Rakotonandrasana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rakotonandrasana throws a series of punches but Abbadon avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakotonandrasana. Abbadon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbadon tries to land a leg kick but Rakotonandrasana saw it coming and moves away.
Abbadon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Abbadon lands a left and a right that send Rakotonandrasana crashing to the mat, dazed. Abbadon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Alexein Rakotonandrasana has been cut.
Abbadon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakotonandrasana is just out of range.
Abbadon fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbadon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rakotonandrasana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rakotonandrasana 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.
Abbadon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakotonandrasana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakotonandrasana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abbadon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abbadon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakotonandrasana.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rakotonandrasana got wobbled bad by a big combination! Abbadon presses forward with punches and knees until Rakotonandrasana stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rakotonandrasana closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tchort Abbadon!
In his post fight interview, Tchort Abbadon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 122
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Suckerpunch scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Alexein Rakotonandrasana has been cut.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a series of wild punches.
Rakotonandrasana falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Suckerpunch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rakotonandrasana! Suckerpunch lets Rakotonandrasana back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Suckerpunch ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rakotonandrasana's jaw. Rakotonandrasana's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Suckerpunch does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch 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.
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Event:
Gladiators FN Pepper vs Aoki
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Riner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rakotonandrasana counters with a series of strikes. Riner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakotonandrasana.
#TD2#
Riner drives through with a takedown into Rakotonandrasana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Riner pushes down on Rakotonandrasana's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Riner seems to be looking for submissions.
Riner wants to pass to mount but Rakotonandrasana is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Riner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riner is working for a kimura but Rakotonandrasana is defending it quite comfortably.
Riner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Riner wants to work for an arm triangle but Rakotonandrasana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riner stalling. #SUB2#
Riner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Riner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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.
Riner passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rakotonandrasana can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rakotonandrasana tries to hold on but Riner pushes him away. #SUB2#
Riner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Riner looking to secure an arm triangle but Rakotonandrasana defends it well.
Riner avoids the attempt from Rakotonandrasana to control.#T3#
Riner moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Riner gets his way!
Riner lands shots from the back. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexein Rakotonandrasana has been cut.#SUB2#
Riner is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rakotonandrasana with him. Rakotonandrasana is trying to defend but Riner has an arm under the chin now! Rakotonandrasana grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teddy Riner!
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 11
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Gartola throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Gartola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana has his foot on Gartola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gartola works his way back into a safe position though.
Gartola is looking to stand up but Rakotonandrasana won't let him. #SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gartola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gartola postures up and lands a big shot to Rakotonandrasana's brow. #SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana working for a triangle but Gartola defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana pushes a forearm under Gartola's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gartola is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexein Rakotonandrasana!
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Event:
RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rakotonandrasana's guard.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams 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.#SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Rakotonandrasana is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Rakotonandrasana's brow. #CUT#
It looks like Alexein Rakotonandrasana has been cut.#T1#
Williams distracts Rakotonandrasana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#
That has opened up Alexein Rakotonandrasana's cut even more.
Rakotonandrasana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams wants to control from the top but Rakotonandrasana keeps moving.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakotonandrasana is retaining full guard.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rakotonandrasana on the ground.#SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rakotonandrasana's head.#CUT#
The cut above Alexein Rakotonandrasana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams distracts Rakotonandrasana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#
Alexein Rakotonandrasana's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexein Rakotonandrasana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Williams!
Matt Williams is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Matt Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A combination from Rakotonandrasana does no damage.
Rakotonandrasana moves in looking to clinch but Sergeev pushes him off.
Rakotonandrasana misses with the combination.
Sergeev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakotonandrasana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sergeev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Rakotonandrasana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Sergeev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sergeev can't find room to land a body shot as Rakotonandrasana controls the action.
Sergeev can't find room to land a body shot as Rakotonandrasana controls the action.
Sergeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sergeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sergeev can't find room to land a body shot as Rakotonandrasana controls the action.
Sergeev tries to throw a body punch but Rakotonandrasana avoids it by throwing Sergeev back against the cage.
Sergeev struggles to land a body shot inside as Rakotonandrasana controls his hands.
Sergeev is working Rakotonandrasana over against the cage.#T2#
Sergeev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sergeev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sergeev tries a body shot but Rakotonandrasana blocks it.
#TD2#
Rakotonandrasana pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Sergeev wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rakotonandrasana's closed guard. He's half up but Rakotonandrasana has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rakotonandrasana pivots and extends the arm, Sergeev falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rakotonandrasana! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexein Rakotonandrasana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Sergeev misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Rakotonandrasana counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Sergeev!
Sergeev is trying to stand up here but Rakotonandrasana is controlling him well.
Rakotonandrasana frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sergeev is trying to reverse the position but instead Rakotonandrasana has taken his back - oops!
Sergeev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rakotonandrasana on the ground.#SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana is cranking Sergeev's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sergeev! He's tightened the choke and Sergeev is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexein Rakotonandrasana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Wild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakotonandrasana.
Sloppy strikes from Rakotonandrasana. Those never looked like landing.
Rakotonandrasana has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wild lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Alexein Rakotonandrasana has been cut.
Rakotonandrasana 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.
Rakotonandrasana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wild.
Wild throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Rakotonandrasana misses. #TD#
Wild looking to score a takedown here. Rakotonandrasana is defending well but Wild drives through and ends up in Rakotonandrasana's guard.
Wild has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wild is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rakotonandrasana has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wild is looking to defend but Rakotonandrasana has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wild! Rakotonandrasana pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wild taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexein Rakotonandrasana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Rakotonandrasana does no damage.
Rakotonandrasana throws a right and a left that Ihramaha avoids nicely.
Ihramaha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexein Rakotonandrasana has been cut.
A nice combination there by Rakotonandrasana.
Rakotonandrasana avoids the head kick by Ihramaha.
Rakotonandrasana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ihramaha throws a head kick that misses.
Ihramaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a wild combination.
Ihramaha dodges the punch combination from Rakotonandrasana.
Ihramaha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakotonandrasana.
Alexein Rakotonandrasana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihramaha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakotonandrasana.
#T1#
Rakotonandrasana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ihramaha dodges the punch combination from Rakotonandrasana.
Rakotonandrasana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ihramaha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No joy there for Rakotonandrasana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ihramaha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ihramaha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rakotonandrasana.
Ihramaha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Rakotonandrasana misses.
Ihramaha closes the distance and clinches up with Rakotonandrasana, looking for a takedown. Ihramaha pushes Rakotonandrasana against the cage but Rakotonandrasana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakotonandrasana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ihramaha.
Rakotonandrasana throws a counter combo.
Ihramaha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Rakotonandrasana throws a right and a left that Ihramaha avoids nicely.
Rakotonandrasana looks to land a combination but Ihramaha avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a double jab.
Ihramaha avoids the body shot from Rakotonandrasana.
Rakotonandrasana lands a jab-cross combination.
Ihramaha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rakotonandrasana 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.
Rakotonandrasana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ihramaha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ihramaha lands a head kick. Rakotonandrasana smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexein Rakotonandrasana's cut even more.
Ihramaha tries to clinch but Rakotonandrasana moves out of range.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Ihramaha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ihramaha misses with a head kick.
Rakotonandrasana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ihramaha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rakotonandrasana.
Ihramaha moves out of range as Rakotonandrasana strikes.#T3#
Ihramaha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rakotonandrasana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ihramaha moves in looking to clinch but Rakotonandrasana pushes him off.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rakotonandrasana has eaten all the pies!
Ihramaha lands with a slapping head kick.
Ihramaha is breathing heavily.
Ihramaha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rakotonandrasana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rakotonandrasana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ihramaha wants to clinch.
Rakotonandrasana unleashes a big counter combination but Ihramaha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alexein Rakotonandrasana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Rakotonandrasana misses.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a series of wild punches.
Ihramaha appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Ihramaha avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakotonandrasana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Rakotonandrasana.
Rakotonandrasana misses the jab.
Ihramaha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ihramaha misses with a head kick.
Rakotonandrasana throws a nice looking combination but Ihramaha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakotonandrasana throws a right and a left that Ihramaha avoids nicely.
Rakotonandrasana looks to land a combination but Ihramaha avoids it well.
Ihramaha tries to counter by clinching up but Rakotonandrasana breaks away and moves out of range.
Rakotonandrasana throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexein Rakotonandrasana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexein Rakotonandrasana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rakotonandrasana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a series of wild punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ihramaha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rakotonandrasana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Rakotonandrasana does no damage.
Rakotonandrasana throws a combination that misses
and Ihramaha counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Rakotonandrasana misses its intended target.
Ihramaha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakotonandrasana avoids it really well and circles away.
Rakotonandrasana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Rakotonandrasana both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Ihramaha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rakotonandrasana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ihramaha dodges the punch combination from Rakotonandrasana.
Rakotonandrasana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ihramaha wants to clinch up but Rakotonandrasana keeps it at a distance.
Ihramaha lands with a kick to the temple. Rakotonandrasana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ihramaha misses with a head kick.
Rakotonandrasana just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakotonandrasana swinging wildly here.
Rakotonandrasana throws a series of punches but Ihramaha moves out of range. #T2#
Ihramaha avoids the body shot from Rakotonandrasana.
Alexein Rakotonandrasana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ihramaha throws a head kick that Rakotonandrasana semi-blocks.
Ihramaha wants to clinch up but Rakotonandrasana keeps it at a distance.
Rakotonandrasana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ihramaha pushes Rakotonandrasana away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihramaha lands with a kick to the temple. Rakotonandrasana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rakotonandrasana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Ihramaha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ihramaha throws a head kick that half lands.
Rakotonandrasana throws a series of punches but Ihramaha avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Ihramaha misses
and Rakotonandrasana counters with a straight right hand.
Rakotonandrasana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ihramaha backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakotonandrasana. Ihramaha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ihramaha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rakotonandrasana's head.#CUT#
The cut above Alexein Rakotonandrasana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Ihramaha avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Ihramaha.
Sloppy strikes from Rakotonandrasana. Those never looked like landing.
Ihramaha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rakotonandrasana connects with a looping right hand.
Ihramaha dodges the punch combination from Rakotonandrasana.
Ihramaha tries to close the distance and clinch but Rakotonandrasana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Rakotonandrasana misses.
Some wild striking there from Rakotonandrasana.
Rakotonandrasana missing with a left hand there. Ihramaha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ihramaha is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Ihramaha wants to clinch up but Rakotonandrasana keeps it at a distance.
Rakotonandrasana dodges the punch combination from Ihramaha.
Rakotonandrasana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rakotonandrasana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rakotonandrasana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakotonandrasana throws a series of punches but Ihramaha avoids them all with ease.
Rakotonandrasana avoids the head kick by Ihramaha.
Rakotonandrasana throws a one two combo.
Rakotonandrasana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rakotonandrasana.
Rakotonandrasana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexein Rakotonandrasana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexein Rakotonandrasana'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!
#R3#
Ihramaha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rakotonandrasana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ihramaha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rakotonandrasana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ihramaha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rakotonandrasana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakotonandrasana misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihramaha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ihramaha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakotonandrasana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ihramaha.
Nice shot by Rakotonandrasana.
Ihramaha lands a head kick. Rakotonandrasana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A combination from Rakotonandrasana does no damage.
Ihramaha wants to clinch.
Ihramaha dodges the punch combination from Rakotonandrasana.
Ihramaha dives in for a single leg takedown but Rakotonandrasana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rakotonandrasana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihramaha.
Rakotonandrasana pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ihramaha back to the cage. Rakotonandrasana follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Ihramaha scores with a head kick.
Rakotonandrasana missing with a left hand there. Ihramaha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ihramaha shoots in for a double leg but Rakotonandrasana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rakotonandrasana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rakotonandrasana looks to throw the jab but Ihramaha is out of range.
Ihramaha shoots in for a takedown but Rakotonandrasana shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meetvurst Ihramaha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakotonandrasana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rakotonandrasana tries to bum rush Ihramaha with a series of wild strikes but Ihramaha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rakotonandrasana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Rakotonandrasana both land. Nice combination.
Rakotonandrasana misses with the combination.
#T3#
A nice combination there by Rakotonandrasana.
Ihramaha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meetvurst Ihramaha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ihramaha tries to clinch but Rakotonandrasana is having none of it.
Ihramaha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rakotonandrasana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakotonandrasana is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ihramaha connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Rakotonandrasana misses.
Ihramaha ducks under a wild hook from Rakotonandrasana.
As Rakotonandrasana looks to move away, Ihramaha throws a big counter combo but Rakotonandrasana just gets out of the way.
Rakotonandrasana stalks Ihramaha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ihramaha's face. Ihramaha staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Rakotonandrasana.
Rakotonandrasana throws a series of punches but Ihramaha avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Ihramaha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Rakotonandrasana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ihramaha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rakotonandrasana unleashes a big counter combination but Ihramaha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Rakotonandrasana does no damage.
Rakotonandrasana lands a glancing blow to the side of Ihramaha's head.
Rakotonandrasana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakotonandrasana throws a nice looking combination but Ihramaha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakotonandrasana loads up on a big right hand but Ihramaha slips the punch.
Ihramaha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rakotonandrasana fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Rakotonandrasana. Those never looked like landing.
Meetvurst Ihramaha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexein Rakotonandrasana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ihramaha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rakotonandrasana.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexein Rakotonandrasana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rakotonandrasana 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexein Rakotonandrasana!
Meetvurst Ihramaha spoke after the fight, saying 'Just breaks my heart, man.. I'll do what I usually do and eat a few deep-fried pizzas and drown my sorrows in Estonian beer. My brother has a pizzeria and my dad owns a brewery so I'm good.'.
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