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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Epson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Epson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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225 cm
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikhail Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Epson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalashnikov missing with a left hand there. Epson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalashnikov swinging wildly here.
Kalashnikov gets tackled into the cage by Epson. Epson maintains the clinch.
Epson pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Epson is on top in guard.
Epson controlling from the top position.
Kalashnikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Epson defends well.
Epson stands and steps away. Kalashnikov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.
Epson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Epson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a right and a left that Epson avoids nicely.
Epson slips a jab from Kalashnikov.
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Epson on that attempt.
Kalashnikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Epson.
Kalashnikov gets tackled into the cage by Epson. Epson maintains the clinch.
Kalashnikov is trying to push Epson away but Epson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Epson fails to pull guard.
Mikhail Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Epson.
Kalashnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalashnikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epson breaks the clinch.
Epson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away.
Kalashnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epson circles away quickly and effectively.
Epson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalashnikov.
Epson closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov has a couple of punches blocked by Epson.
Epson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Epson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
Kalashnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Epson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epson looks for a takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well.
Epson avoids the body shot from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.
Epson wants to clinch.
Kalashnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epson fails with the takedown.
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalashnikov defends it nicely.
Epson tries to clinch up.
Kalashnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Epson throws a head kick that misses.
Kalashnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Epson off the cage and back into rage.
Epson feints a jab promting Kalashnikov to slip. Epson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalashnikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Kalashnikov does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalashnikov. Epson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epson slips a jab and a cross from Kalashnikov.
Epson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalashnikov as he jumps to the side.
Epson looks gassed!
Kalashnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Epson lands a jab-cross combination.
Epson pushes Kalashnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalashnikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Epson has double underhooks.
Kalashnikov tries to work over Epson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epson has hold of one of Kalashnikov's legs. Kalashnikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Epson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kalashnikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalashnikov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Epson has picked Kalashnikov up and slammed him! Kalashnikov can't keep hold of the triangle and Epson manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Epson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Epson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Epson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kalashnikov is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Epson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalashnikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Epson off and has taken his back!
Kalashnikov misses with punches from the back.
Epson is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Epson prevents Kalashnikov from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov controlling well, preventing Epson from escaping the position.
Epson breaks Kalashnikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Epson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Epson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Epson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Epson postures up.
Kalashnikov has his foot on Epson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Epson works his way back into a safe position though.
Epson stays in close to Kalashnikov's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Epson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Epson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Epson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Epson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Epson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalashnikov has wrist control.
Epson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kalashnikov, up you get!
Epson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalashnikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalashnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epson counters with a shoot takedown. Kalashnikov fights it but they end up in guard.
Epson wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Kalashnikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin Epson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Epson wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Epson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Epson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalashnikov as he avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Epson looks for a takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well.
Mikhail Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Epson.
Kalashnikov lands a jab.
Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown.
Epson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalashnikov.
Epson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalashnikov.
Mikhail Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalashnikov throws a right hand that Epson ducks under and follows up with a left that Epson also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Kalashnikov. That snapped Epson's head back.
Epson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Epson 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Epson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kalashnikov's guard now.
Epson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Epson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice body punch.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.
Epson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mikhail Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalashnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Epson gets a takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov looking for subs from the bottom but Epson mounts him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Epson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Epson controlling from mount.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Epson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Epson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Epson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kalashnikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Epson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kalashnikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epson controlling the position easily from mount.
Epson lands a big elbow.
Kalashnikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Epson controlling from mount.
Kalashnikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov gets full guard.
Kalashnikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Epson controls the pace.
Kalashnikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Epson controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Epson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epson 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Epson!
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RATING
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