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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Din Mamma (ranked 2416 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 114 p4p, 98 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm 19 300 7 - 2 - 0 |
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210 cm 20 323 4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt World class boxer Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Mamma! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Markov throws a good cross that connects.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mamma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mamma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Markov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov misses with a two punch combination.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range. Mamma avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mamma loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch. Markov digs a good hook to Mamma's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamma counters with a nice double leg into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mamma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mamma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Markov for as long as he can get away with. Mamma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Markov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamma is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mamma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Markov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mamma misses with a hook from the clinch. Mamma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mamma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing. Mamma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards. Mamma wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Din Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mamma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamma misses with a hook from the clinch. Mamma tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Markov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mamma has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Mamma misses with a short punch on the inside. Markov breaks the clinch.
Mamma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov. Mamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mamma throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily. Markov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamma. Mamma circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mamma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Markov tries to get set, Mamma tries to push him back and clinch up but Markov manages to avoid the attempt. Markov misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Markov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamma.
The fighters circling - Mamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Markov misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Mamma misses. Mamma throws a hook but Markov blocks it. Markov lands a right hook to the body.
Mamma blocks a jab. Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow. This has been an exciting period of action! Markov scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Markov lands with an overhand left. Markov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mamma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Good shot there by Markov. Mamma has managed to clinch.
Mamma misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Markov scores with a jab. Mamma acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Markov cracks Mamma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Mamma fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Markov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamma backs up against the cage.
Markov lands a big uppercut and Mamma crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mamma looks OK. Markov waves Mamma back to his feet!
Mamma is rocked! Mamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markov throws out the jab. Markov tests Mamma's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mamma slips under a jab from Markov. Mamma shoots in and drives through. Markov sprawls well. Mamma tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Markov throws a body shot but no joy. Mamma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Markov misses with an uppercut. Markov scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Markov scores with a body shot.
Markov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamma. Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Markov throws out a loose jab but Mamma uses good head movement to avoid it. Jab from Markov. Mamma ducks under a wild hook from Markov. Mamma slips under a jab. Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamma counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Markov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mamma controlling the action here. Mamma wants to take a breather but Markov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Markov wants to get back to his feet. Mamma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mamma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Markov is trying to get back to full guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Mamma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Markov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mamma misses with a hook
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Markov defending well as Mamma loads up on a big left hand. Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Markov lands with a nice combination. Mamma backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Markov misses with a looping left. Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mamma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Markov seems a little lost for a moment, as Mamma dominates the positioning. Mamma wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy. This has been an exciting period of action! Mamma controls the position. Mamma is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Markov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Mamma loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch. Markov throws a shot to the body.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamma is just out of range. A quick step to the side and Mamma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Markov throws a body shot but no joy. Markov checks a low kick from Mamma. Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mamma tries to clinch up. Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamma sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
Mamma takes a body punch but keeps moving. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mamma with a lazy takedown attempt and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Markov cracks Mamma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mamma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Markov finish him?
Markov lands a nice hook to Mamma's body. Mamma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Markov cracks Mamma with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Markov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mamma to stand back up! Oh Mamma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Mamma glances at the clock... BAM! Markov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mamma crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mamma is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov! Alexey Markov is the new super heavyweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Markov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Din Mamma spoke after the fight, saying 'Unfortunately i lost today, i’m going to come back stronger than ever, I will be champion one day.'.
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