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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asylbek Malybaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Lindeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asylbek Malybaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitri Lindeman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindeman clinches up against the cage.
Lindeman tries to score a body lock takedown but Malybaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lindeman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malybaev avoids it.
Lindeman takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dimitri Lindeman has been cut.
Malybaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malybaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lindeman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malybaev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Malybaev really is a fat lump.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malybaev wants to stand up but Lindeman is controlling him.
Malybaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindeman gets to his feet. Malybaev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malybaev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lindeman's head.
Malybaev rushes Lindeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malybaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lindeman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asylbek Malybaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lindeman closes the distance and clinches up with Malybaev, looking for a takedown. Lindeman pushes Malybaev against the cage but Malybaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malybaev is looking to clinch but Lindeman is avoiding it.
Lindeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malybaev sprawls well. Malybaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lindeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malybaev.
Malybaev gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev is keen to just control but Lindeman is a slippery customer.
Malybaev is thwarting Lindeman's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindeman looking for submissions off his back.
Lindeman is trying to control but can't.
Lindeman moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lindeman wants to stand but Malybaev is controlling the position.
Malybaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindeman controls Malybaev momentarily but Malybaev frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lindeman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lindeman looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman fails with the takedown
and Malybaev counters with a straight right hand.
Malybaev is looking to clinch but Lindeman is avoiding it.
Malybaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malybaev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Dimitri Lindeman's cut even more.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malybaev.
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!
Lindeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malybaev sprawls well. Malybaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lindeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Malybaev has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malybaev jumps guard but Lindeman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asylbek Malybaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Lindeman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Malybaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malybaev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lindeman shoots in looking for a takedown but Malybaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindeman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lindeman moves in looking to clinch but Malybaev pushes him off.
Malybaev lands with a kick to the temple. Lindeman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malybaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lindeman's waist but Lindeman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malybaev off to one side.
Lindeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindeman has managed to clinch.
Malybaev fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindeman has had enough of the clinch but Malybaev keeps him there for the moment.
Malybaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Lindeman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asylbek Malybaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindeman jumps guard and drags Malybaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lindeman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lindeman trying to control but Malybaev is having none of it.
Lindeman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malybaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malybaev is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev is squirming around, avoiding Lindeman's attempts to control the action.
Lindeman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Malybaev is working to get back to half guard.
Lindeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malybaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman tries to control but Malybaev wriggling away.
Lindeman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malybaev kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malybaev has given up his back here.
Malybaev breaks Lindeman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lindeman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malybaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Lindeman wants to control from the top but Malybaev keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev pushes Lindeman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Malybaev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindeman.
Nice sprawl there from Lindeman as Malybaev shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malybaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindeman but Lindeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malybaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dimitri Lindeman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Lindeman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lindeman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malybaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Lindeman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malybaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindeman is fending him off so far but Malybaev persists. Nope, Lindeman circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindeman shoots in but Malybaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lindeman closes the distance and pushes Malybaev back into the cage.
Lindeman effectively controlling the action here.
Lindeman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asylbek Malybaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Lindeman.
Lindeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malybaev tries to pull guard but Lindeman won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindeman is trying to break the clinch but Malybaev has him pressed against the cage.
Malybaev stalling.
Lindeman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lindeman can't break the clinch.
Lindeman working hard to break the clinch.
Lindeman presses Malybaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malybaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malybaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malybaev tries to pull guard but Lindeman holds him up against the cage and eventually Malybaev drops back down to his feet.
Malybaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lindeman's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Lindeman with that takedown attempt.
Lindeman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malybaev tries to clinch but Lindeman moves out of range.
Lindeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malybaev sprawls well. Malybaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lindeman gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malybaev.
Lindeman throws a lazy head kick
and Malybaev counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev shoots for a takedown but Lindeman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malybaev misses with a takedown attempt - Lindeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asylbek Malybaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindeman shoots for a takedown but Malybaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lindeman throws a head kick that misses.
Malybaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindeman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malybaev closes the distance and clinches.
Malybaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malybaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malybaev somewhat.
Malybaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malybaev circles away.
Horrible takedown by Malybaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Lindeman which made him look bad.
Malybaev throws a head kick that misses.
Lindeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malybaev has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malybaev dives in and grabs Lindeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindeman pushes down on Malybaev's head and hops out.
Lindeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malybaev, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Asylbek Malybaev.
I think Malybaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Asylbek Malybaev!
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