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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samoth comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Painkiller. Lukashenko has chosen Belarus National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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295 lbs
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290 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Samoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Lukashenko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lukashenko checks a leg kick.
A jab from Lukashenko misses.
Lukashenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samoth moves away.
Lukashenko misses with a leg kick
and Samoth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lukashenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lukashenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samoth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lukashenko misses with a straight right.
Samoth misses with a hook.
Samoth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samoth clinches up with Lukashenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Lukashenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lukashenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samoth up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samoth is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukashenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lukashenko tries to work over Samoth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lukashenko lands an elbow just above Samoth 's eye.
Samoth blocking some punches.
Lukashenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samoth pushes Lukashenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samoth tries to throw a body punch but Lukashenko avoids it by throwing Samoth back against the cage.
Lukashenko is leaning against Samoth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lukashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samoth backwards.
Lukashenko tries a body shot but Samoth blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lukashenko - that landed with a thud.
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!
Lukashenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lukashenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lukashenko prevents a body shot from Samoth.
Lukashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lukashenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Samoth controls his hands.
Samoth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lukashenko is defending well for now.
Lukashenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Samoth gets an underhook and turns Lukashenko into the cage.
Samoth blocking some punches.
Lukashenko digs a right hand underneath Samoth's ribcage. Samoth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoth looking to throw knees to the head but Lukashenko is blocking nicely.
Samoth struggles to land a body shot inside as Lukashenko controls his hands.
Lukashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samoth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lukashenko's elbow.
Lukashenko tries a body shot but Samoth blocks it.
Lukashenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lukashenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samoth is breathing heavily.
Lukashenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Samoth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samoth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samoth trying to land knees to the body.
Samoth digs a right hand underneath Lukashenko's ribcage. Lukashenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Lukashenko to work.
Lukashenko can't find room to land a body shot as Samoth controls the action.
Samoth blocks a body shot from Lukashenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samoth.
Lukashenko is working Samoth over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samoth's elbow.
Lukashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samoth lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lukashenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lukashenko fails to land.
Lukashenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Samoth is looking to regain half guard here but Lukashenko keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samoth is working hard here to advance position.
Samoth sneaks back into half guard.
Samoth is refusing to be controlled, as Lukashenko sits in half guard.
Samoth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoth tries to get to full guard but Lukashenko has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samoth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lukashenko jumps into side control!
Samoth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lukashenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Samoth wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lukashenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lukashenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lukashenko takes a swing at Samoth's ribcage but misses.
Alexander Lukashenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukashenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lukashenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lukashenko throws a big shot that misses.
Lukashenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Samoth counters with a leg kick.
Samoth misses with a leg kick.
Lukashenko misses with a hook. Samoth ducked under it nicely.
Lukashenko throws a leg kick which misses Samoth's front leg but catches the back leg as Samoth tries to avoid it.
Samoth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lukashenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Samoth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Samoth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lukashenko keeps Samoth at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukashenko looks to land a left hand but Samoth moved out of range nicely.
Samoth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lukashenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukashenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Samoth is just out of range.
Lukashenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lukashenko.
Lukashenko connects with a right hand. Samoth shakes it off.
A jab from Lukashenko misses.
Lukashenko connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukashenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lukashenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samoth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lukashenko connects with a leg kick. Samoth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko throws a body punch but Samoth moves out of range.
Lukashenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lukashenko.
Lukashenko dips to his left and cracks Samoth with an uppercut!
Lukashenko tries to land a front kick but Samoth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lukashenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samoth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samoth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samoth takes one to the chin there.
Samoth takes one to the chin there.
Lukashenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lukashenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lukashenko scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko throws a chopping leg kick but Samoth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Lukashenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samoth takes one to the side of the head.
Lukashenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samoth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lukashenko.
Alexander Lukashenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lukashenko throws a body punch but Samoth moves out of range.
Samoth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukashenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samoth manages to avoid it.
Lukashenko pushes Samoth away with a front kick.
Samoth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lukashenko connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Lukashenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lukashenko.
Lukashenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Samoth takes a step back to recover.
Samoth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lukashenko can pounce on him.
Lukashenko cracks Samoth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Lukashenko.
Lukashenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samoth's hands.
Lukashenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samoth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lukashenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samoth scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lukashenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lukashenko misses the body punch
and Samoth counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lukashenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lukashenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samoth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lukashenko.
Lukashenko cracks Samoth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samoth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Samoth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lukashenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lukashenko connects with the punch.
Lukashenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samoth.
Lukashenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Samoth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Lukashenko. Beautiful body shot.
Lukashenko lands with a hook. Samoth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lukashenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukashenko swings for the body but Samoth moves out of range.
Lukashenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Lukashenko scores with a hook to the body. Samoth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lukashenko takes a swing at Samoth's ribcage but misses.
Samoth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lukashenko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lukashenko.
A jab from Lukashenko finds it's way through Samoth's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lukashenko lands with a good body shot.
Lukashenko looks to land a right hand but Samoth moved out of range.
Lukashenko digs a good hook to Samoth's body.
Alexander Lukashenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samoth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lukashenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lukashenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samoth's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lukashenko.
Samoth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samoth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samoth slips under a jab from Lukashenko.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lukashenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samoth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lukashenko thuds his shin into the meat of Samoth's side.
Lukashenko misses with a straight right.
Samoth scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samoth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Samoth blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth takes one to the side of the head.
Mikael Samoth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukashenko is looking to slow Samoth down with leg kicks.
Lukashenko throws a hook to the side of Samoth's head but Samoth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lukashenko scores with a hook.
Lukashenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Samoth under the eye.
Samoth wants to clinch up but Lukashenko keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Lukashenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lukashenko. Samoth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lukashenko lands with a kick to the temple. Samoth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lukashenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samoth. That did some damage!
Lukashenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samoth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko scores with a nice head shot.
Samoth misses the shot to the body.
Lukashenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lukashenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samoth. That did some damage!
Samoth walks into a stiff left hand from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Samoths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lukashenko scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lukashenko.
Lukashenko jabs at Samoth's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lukashenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lukashenko 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lukashenko!
After winning the bout, Alexander Lukashenko 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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