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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oskari Sankari (ranked 3758 p4p, 3697 weight class) and Malaya Zemlya (ranked 444 p4p, 438 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskari Sankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malaya Zemlya!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemlya lands with a hook. Sankari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sankari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sankari throwing a counter right hand but Zemlya manages to avoid it.
Sankari just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemlya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sankari throws a one two combo.
Zemlya throws a hook but Sankari avoids it easily.
Zemlya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sankari counters with a stiff right hand.
Zemlya lands with a cross.
Zemlya misses with a right hand
and Sankari counters with a two punch combo.
Sankari takes a swing at Zemlya's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sankari dodges the punch combination from Zemlya.
Sankari tries to keep at a distance but Zemlya has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Zemlya.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sankari.
Zemlya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sankari.
I was talking to Sankari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sankari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemlya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sankari or not.
Zemlya throws a head punch that misses.
Zemlya misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemlya.
Zemlya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sankari throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sankari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sankari.
Zemlya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemlya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sankari's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemlya.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
Sankari tries to work over Zemlya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zemlya has a couple of punches blocked by Sankari.
Zemlya pushes Sankari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemlya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Zemlya.
Zemlya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sankari stalling in the clinch but Zemlya improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemlya's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemlya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sankaris head.
Sankari scores with a hook to the body.
Zemlya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sankari or not.
Sankari is trying to maintain a safe position but Zemlya gets an underhook and turns Sankari into the cage.
Zemlya throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemlya.
Zemlya misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemlya.
Sankari misses with some punches.
Come on Sankari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zemlya struggles to land a body shot inside as Sankari controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Zemlya fails to land.
Zemlya presses Sankari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sankari tries to work over Zemlya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zemlya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemlya misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemlya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sankari is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zemlya can't find room to land a body shot as Sankari controls the action.
Sankari working aggressively here.
Sankari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zemlya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemlya's elbow.
Sankari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemlya lands a hook that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Sankari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sankari tries a body shot but Zemlya blocks it.
Zemlya scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zemlya fails to land.
Zemlya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sankari blocks a body shot from Zemlya.
Zemlya throws a punch but it's blocked by Sankari.
A right hook to the body lands for Sankari.
Zemlya misses with some punches.
Sankari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zemlya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
A short uppercut from Zemlya.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemlya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemlya tries to work over Sankari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemlya misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemlya pushes Sankari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sankari can't find room to land a body shot as Zemlya controls the action.
Zemlya throws a punch but it's blocked by Sankari.
Sankari taking a breather.
A short left from Zemlya.
Zemlya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemlya presses Sankari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zemlya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sankari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemlya is working Sankari over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sankari as the two fighters clinch.
Zemlya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Zemlya prevents a body shot from Sankari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malaya Zemlya dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zemlya closes the distance and clinches.
Zemlya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemlya misses with a body punch.
Sankari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemlya's elbow.
Sankari lands a shoulder strike.
Zemlya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sankari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sankari misses with a punch to the body.
Sankari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zemlya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sankari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zemlya or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemlya swings wildly with an uppercut but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sankari.
A short left from Zemlya.
Zemlya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemlya throws a head punch that misses.
Sankari blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemlya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemlya misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sankari.
Sankari tries a body shot but Zemlya blocks it.
Sankari lands a left hand.
Sankari lands with a short shot to the head.
Zemlya misses with a punch to the body.
Zemlya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sankari blocking some punches.
Zemlya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
Zemlya has a couple of punches blocked by Sankari.
Sankari misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sankari.
Good body shot from Sankari.
Zemlya prevents a body shot from Sankari.
Zemlya throws a punch but it's blocked by Sankari.
Sankari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemlya works on Sankari's body with a couple of short punches.
Sankari throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemlya.
Zemlya blocks a body shot from Sankari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sankari.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sankari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Zemlya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sankari looking to slow down the pace here.
Sankari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemlya throws a head punch that misses.
Zemlya pushes Sankari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Zemlya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sankari misses with the head strike.
Zemlya working aggressively here.
Zemlya misses with some punches.
Zemlya struggles to land a body shot inside as Sankari controls his hands.
Zemlya misses with some punches.
Zemlya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sankari's elbow.
Malaya Zemlya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sankari.
A head punch on the inside from Zemlya fails to land.
Zemlya swings wildly with an uppercut but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Zemlya as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sankari.
Sankari blocks a body shot from Zemlya.
Sankari tries a body shot but Zemlya blocks it.
Zemlya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sankari trying to control the position but instead, Zemlya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sankari into the cage.
Zemlya misses with some punches.
Sankari tries a body shot but Zemlya blocks it.
Zemlya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zemlya lands a shoulder strike.
Sankari looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Zemlya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari is looking to control Zemlya's arms but Zemlya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sankari has his back to the cage.
Zemlya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sankari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemlya scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemlya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sankari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sankari blocking some punches.
Zemlya misses with the head strike.
Zemlya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Zemlya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemlya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemlya scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemlya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemlya throws a punch but it's blocked by Sankari.
Sankari tries a body shot but Zemlya blocks it.
Sankari struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemlya controls his hands.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malaya Zemlya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zemlya has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Zemlya.
Zemlya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemlya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemlya.
Zemlya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemlya blocks a body shot from Sankari.
Sankari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sankari misses with some punches.
Zemlya lands with a right to the head.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemlya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemlya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemlya digs a right hand into Sankari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sankari's gas tank.
Zemlya misses with some punches.
Zemlya digs a right hand underneath Sankari's ribcage. Sankari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zemlya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sankari or not.
Sankari working aggressively here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zemlya scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemlya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sankari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zemlya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zemlya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Zemlya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sankari or not.
Zemlya scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zemlya.
Sankari takes a shot to the head.
Zemlya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Zemlya gets through Sankari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Zemlya.
Zemlya cracks Sankari with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Zemlya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemlya lands a right hand.
Zemlya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemlya misses with a body punch.
Sankari tries to work over Zemlya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zemlya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemlya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemlya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sankari tries to throw a body punch but Zemlya avoids it by throwing Sankari back against the cage.
Zemlya throws a head punch that misses.
Sankari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zemlya misses with the head strike.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemlya's elbow.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemlya's elbow.
Sankari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zemlya lands with a left to the head.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemlya's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zemlya as Sankari tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Zemlya.
A short right from Zemlya.
Zemlya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sankari scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zemlya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemlya.
Zemlya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sankari's elbow.
Zemlya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sankari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemlya misses with the head strike.
Oskari Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemlya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Sankari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sankari misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sankari.
Zemlya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zemlya digs a right hand into Sankari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sankari's gas tank.
Zemlya cracks Sankari with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemlya.
Sankari is rocked!
Zemlya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Oh Sankari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zemlya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemlya misses with the head strike.
Zemlya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sankari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sankari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemlya misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zemlya lands a left hand.
Zemlya lands a body punch.
Sankari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemlya.
Zemlya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sankari takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zemlya fails to land.
Zemlya misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemlya.
A short body shot lands from Zemlya as the two fighters clinch.
Sankari struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemlya controls his hands.
Sankari blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zemlya.
Zemlya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemlya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zemlya lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zemlya.
Zemlya throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sankari.
Zemlya swings wildly with an uppercut but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zemlya lands a big right hand that drops Sankari! The killer instinct kicks in and Zemlya finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zemlya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaya Zemlya!
Malaya Zemlya was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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