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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aadilou Ankutse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankutse has chosen i ka kane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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149 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yngwie Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aadilou Ankutse!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Malmsteen. No joy for Ankutse on that attempt.
Malmsteen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ankutse has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
Malmsteen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ankutse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malmsteen throws the left hand but Ankutse avoids the punch easily.
Ankutse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malmsteen as he avoids it easily.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aadilou Ankutse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ankutse.
Malmsteen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ankutse.
Nice defenses there by Ankutse.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankutse trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malmsteen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ankutse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malmsteen pulls Ankutse in close to prevent any damage.
Malmsteen wants to sweep here but Ankutse controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankutse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malmsteen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ankutse!
Malmsteen controlling the position easily from mount.
Ankutse can't escape the position.
Malmsteen get's back to his feet.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ankutse moves away.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown but Malmsteen shows good takedown defense.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ankutse tries for a takedown but Malmsteen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen cracks Ankutse with an open hand slap.
Malmsteen connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ankutse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ankutse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malmsteen.
Ankutse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Malmsteen to counter with a crisp jab.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ankutse defending well as Malmsteen loads up on a big left hand.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body. Ankutse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ankutse slips under a jab from Malmsteen.
Ankutse has a takedown stuffed.
Malmsteen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ankutse shoots for a takedown but Malmsteen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ankutse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malmsteen.
Nice body punch from Malmsteen.
Nice sprawl there from Malmsteen as Ankutse shoots in.
Ankutse takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse shoots for a takedown but Malmsteen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ankutse shoots in but no luck this time.
Malmsteen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ankutse to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankutse trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malmsteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malmsteen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ankutse has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Malmsteen seems content to control.
Malmsteen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ankutse is trying to maintain the position but Malmsteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Malmsteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ankutse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse looking for submissions off his back.
Malmsteen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malmsteen decides to stand up.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malmsteen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ankutse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ankutse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ankutse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malmsteen.
Ankutse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malmsteen trying to control the position.
Malmsteen pulls Ankutse in close to his closed guard and prevents Ankutse from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ankutse wants to control from the top but Malmsteen keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ankutse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngwie Malmsteen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ankutse dives in and grabs Malmsteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malmsteen pushes down on Ankutse's head and hops out.
Ankutse shoots in looking for a takedown but Malmsteen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ankutse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ankutse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malmsteen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malmsteen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aadilou Ankutse.
Malmsteen throws a lazy right hand but Ankutse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ankutse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malmsteen but Malmsteen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ankutse.
Malmsteen pushes Ankutse up against the cage in a clinch.
Ankutse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malmsteen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malmsteen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ankutse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malmsteen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Malmsteen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ankutse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ankutse throws a punch but it's blocked by Malmsteen.
A left hand lands to the body for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen works on Ankutse's body with a couple of short punches.
Ankutse tries to pull guard but Malmsteen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malmsteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ankutse backwards.
Malmsteen lands a left hand.
Malmsteen breaks the clinch.
Malmsteen cracks Ankutse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ankutse shoots in looking for a takedown. Malmsteen tries to sprawl out of it but Ankutse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malmsteen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malmsteen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ankutse is breathing heavily.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malmsteen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malmsteen. Ankutse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ankutse shoots in looking for a takedown but Malmsteen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ankutse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ankutse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malmsteen defends it nicely.
Ankutse takes one on the button.
Ankutse is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Ankutse.
Ankutse ducks under a wild hook from Malmsteen.
Ankutse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malmsteen misses with an uppercut. Ankutse saw that one coming.
Ankutse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ankutse darts in looking for a takedown but Malmsteen gets double underhooks and turns Ankutse into the cage.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Malmsteen on the inside.
Ankutse jumps guard but Malmsteen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ankutse backwards.
Ankutse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ankutse can't get the takedown.
Malmsteen scores with a shoulder strike.
Malmsteen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ankutse backwards.
Ankutse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Ankutse tries to score a body lock takedown but Malmsteen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ankutse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen lands a shot to the body.
Malmsteen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ankutse's efforts to push away.
Malmsteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ankutse's elbow.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen is working Ankutse over against the cage.
Malmsteen works on Ankutse's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ankutse can't get the takedown.
Malmsteen manages to break the clinch.
Malmsteen lands a big right hand that sends Ankutse crashing to the mat! Malmsteen stays standing though and waves Ankutse back to his feet!
Ankutse is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
Aadilou Ankutse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ankutse walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ankutse limp body while Malmsteen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yngwie Malmsteen!
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energy
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hype
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