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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lykki Core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moises Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lykki Core could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Moises Mir's chin.
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182 cm
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180 lbs
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187 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lykki Core! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moises Mir! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mir postures up in Core's guard and throws a big left but Core blocks it. Mir wants to get up but he can't break Core's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Mir wants to control from the top but Core keeps moving. Mir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Core kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mir throws a big right hand that misses. Mir throws and elbow that misses. Core uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mir's guard. Nice move by Core! Mir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Core gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Core avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mir thows a big elbow that misses. Mir with a flurry of punches that miss. Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mir trying to control but Core is working from the bottom. Mir postures up in Core's guard and throws a big left but Core blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Core circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Core is defended easily by Mir. Moises Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Core to the mat! Core manages to get full guard. Core is breathing heavily. Core has a closed guard, preventing Mir from standing up. Core is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Core tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
Mir pushes Core back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. 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! Mir lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Mir.
A right handed body shot lands from Mir.
Mir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mir lands a body punch in the clinch. Mir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Mir.
Mir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Core or not. A hook to the body from Mir.
A right hand to the body from Mir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Core wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lykki Core. That's going to take a lot out of him. A body shot lands from Mir.
Mir presses Core against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Core goes for a takedown attempt but Mir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown. Core tries to sprawl out of it but Mir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Core manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Core counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mir won't be happy with that. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Core throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Core is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Mir is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Core off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mir landing with strikes. Mir has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Core. Mir scores with punches to the body. Mir lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Core hold on?!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mir softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mir is looking to finish with some ground and pound! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moises Mir dominated that round. That's time! Core's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Core looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Mir working the body and head with strikes. Core is looking for a sweep. Mir working the ground and pound but Core is defending the strikes. Mir in side control lands a decent elbow. Mir working the ground and pound. Mir working the head with strikes. Mir lands a few punches from side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mir creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Core avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mir. Mir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Mir working the ground and pound. Mir 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.
Mir working the body and head with strikes. Mir working the ground and pound. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Core takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mir connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Core some visible discomfort.
Mir lands a nice forearm strike. Mir in side control, throwing shots but Core defends. Mir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Mir lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mir working the body and head with strikes. Mir stands up and we're back to a striking position. Mir rushes Core and presses him up against the ropes. Mir is working Core over against the ropes. Core fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Mir - that landed with a thud.
Mir cracks Core with a nice body shot. Mir lands a body shot. Mir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mir. Mir is working Core over against the ropes. Good body shot from Mir.
A right handed body shot lands from Mir.
A right hook to the body lands for Mir.
Mir cracks Core with a nice body shot. Mir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Core has hold of one of Mir's legs. Mir is fighting the takedown attempt but Core gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mir seems keen to control Core's posture. Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Core manages to get himself to full guard.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses. Mir won't allow Core to get back to his feet. Mir landing with the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mir preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moises Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Core was covering up waiting for the punch and Mir finishes the takedown easily into guard. Mir scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Core keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully. Mir gets to his feet - Core follows without any prompting. Mir moves into the clinch successfully.
Mir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mir lands a body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A right hook to the body lands for Mir.
Mir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Core or not. A left hand lands to the body for Mir.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Mir - that landed with a thud.
Mir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mir presses Core against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mir lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mir.
Core tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Mir.
Mir cracks Core with a nice body shot. Mir digs a right hand underneath Core's ribcage. Core let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mir lands a shot to the body. Good body shot from Mir.
Mir digs a right hand into Core's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Core's gas tank. Mir lands a body punch in the clinch. Mir digs a right hand into Core's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Core's gas tank. Nice body punch from Mir - that landed with a thud.
Mir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mir presses Core against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mir is leaning against Core and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mir is leaning against Core and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mir lands a body shot. Mir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Core is working for takedown but Mir is calmly controlling the position for now. A left hand lands to the body for Mir.
Mir works on Core's body with a couple of short punches. Core changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lykki Core. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mir is looking to clinch but Core is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mir moves into the clinch. Mir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mir works on Core's body with a couple of short punches. Mir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mir lands a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Mir lands a body punch. Core blocks a body shot from Mir. Core goes for a takedown attempt but Mir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mir pushes Core up against the ropes in a clinch. Mir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Core wants a takedown but no success here.
Mir works on Core's body with a couple of short punches. Mir pushes Core back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Mir tries a body shot but Core blocks it.
Mir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mir - that landed with a thud.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mir pushes Core back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mir. Mir tries a body shot but Core blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mir stops a takedown attempt from Core.
A body shot lands from Mir.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mir. Core tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mir smiles and moves away.
Mir scores a takedown into full mount! Core is in a horrible position here. Mir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mir working Core over with strikes here. Core in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Mir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Moises Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Mir. Mir has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Core's face.
Mir has control of Core's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Core regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mir looking to control but Core is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Moises Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moises Mir!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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