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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Yvgeny Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hussle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Troika. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yvgeny Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hussle!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussle is looking to land body kicks.
Molotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussle.
Molotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hussle throws a wild body kick that Molotov sees coming a mile off.
Molotov throws a quick counter head kick but Hussle was just out of range.
Hussle throws a poor cross that misses
and Molotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Hussle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussle.
Molotov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussle.
Hussle looks to land a right hand but Molotov moved out of range.
Hussle throws a shot from downtown. Molotov moves away and avoids it.
Hussle throws a right hand that misses
and Molotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Molotov throws out a leg kick but Hussle moves out of range and Molotov only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molotov.
Molotov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Molotov throws a combination. Hussle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Hussle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hussle throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Molotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Molotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hussle scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussle throws a poor cross that misses
and Molotov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hussle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussle.
Hussle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Molotov.
Hussle misses with a wild body shot.
Molotov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hussle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Molotov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Yvgeny Molotov has been cut.
Hussle misses with a lunging right hand
and Molotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molotov slips under a jab from Hussle.
Hussle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussle.
Hussle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Molotov moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hussle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hussle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Molotov works on Hussle's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molotov missing with knees to the body.
Molotov misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Molotov.
A nice left hand lands by Molotov.
Molotov lands a right hand.
Hussle tries to work over Molotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hussle has a couple of punches blocked by Molotov.
Molotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hussle swings wildly with an uppercut but Molotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molotov with a knee to the head.
Molotov lands a nice uppercut.
Molotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hussle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov missing with knees to the body.
Molotov misses with a knee strike.
Hussle misses with some punches.
Molotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yvgeny Molotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yvgeny Molotov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hussle throws a hook but Molotov avoids it easily.
It looked like Molotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yvgeny Molotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Molotov slips a straight right by Hussle.
Hussle throws a lazy right hand but Molotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussle misses the target.
Hussle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Molotov throwing a counter right hand but Hussle manages to avoid it.
Hussle blocks a head kick by Molotov.
A head kick misses from Molotov.
Hussle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Molotov throws a leg kick but Hussle moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussle misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov moves out of range as Hussle throws a body kick.
Molotov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hussle manages to circle out of the way.
Hussle misses with a hook
and Molotov counters with a one-two to the body.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussle throws a hook but Molotov avoids it easily.
Molotov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hussle misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molotov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hussle.
Molotov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Molotov - that will leave a mark!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Molotov - that will leave a mark!
Molotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussle can do to turn this around?
Hussle throws a hook but Molotov blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Molotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussle throws a poor cross that misses
and Molotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Molotov moves out of range as Hussle strikes.
Hussle thows a leg kick but Molotov checks it
and Molotov counters with a straight right hand.
Hussle throws a sloppy head kick and Molotov moves out of range easily.
Hussle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molotov throws a series of punches but Hussle avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussle misses with a lunging right hand
and Molotov counters by clinching up.
Molotov tries to land a knee to the head but Hussle blocks with his arms.
Molotov landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hussle is breathing heavily.
Hussle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yvgeny Molotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussle misses with a punch to the body.
Hussle misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Molotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hussle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molotov lands a damaging elbow.
Hussle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Molotov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hussle blocks an elbow strike.
Hussle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Molotov - that landed with a thud.
Hussle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molotov lands with a left to the head.
Molotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Molotov.
Molotov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussle misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yvgeny Molotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yvgeny Molotov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hussle walks into a stiff left hand from Molotov.
Molotov lands with a good body shot.
Hussle misses with a left hand
and Molotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hussle ducks under a wild hook from Molotov.
Molotov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Molotov lands a jab.
Hussle throws a big shot that misses.
Molotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hussle.
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick from Hussle.
Molotov tries to counter by clinching up but Hussle breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov throws a body punch but Hussle moves out of range.
Hussle throws a jab but it's blocked by Molotov.
Molotov is looking to counter punch.
Hussle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Hussle misses with a straight right.
Molotov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hussle avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Molotov scores with a spinning back kick!
Hussle swings widly with a right hand
and Molotov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hussle throws a head punch that misses.
Hussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Molotov.
Hussle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Molotov is keeping busy.
Molotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussle backwards.
Hussle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molotov blocking some punches.
Molotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Molotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hussle backwards.
Hussle misses with a body punch.
Molotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussle swings wildly with an uppercut but Molotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hussle backwards.
Molotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hussle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hussles head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussle takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Molotov.
Molotov connects with a knee to the head.
Molotov landing knees to the head.
Molotov landing knees to the head.
Molotov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Molotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Molotov misses with a knee strike.
Molotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hussle is rocked!
Hussle is trying to maintain a safe position but Molotov gets an underhook and turns Hussle into the ropes.
Hussle prevents a body shot from Molotov.
Molotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Molotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Molotov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Molotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Molotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yvgeny Molotov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yvgeny Molotov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hussle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molotov connects with a crisp jab.
Hussle misses with a body shot.
Hussle misses with a wild body shot.
Hussle misses with a kick to the body
and Molotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussle is still on wobbly legs! Can Molotov finish him?
Hussle misses with a lunging right hand
letting Molotov counter with a right hand.
Molotov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussle. Hussle obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussle throws a leg kick but Molotov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molotov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hussle.
Hussle lands with a nice body punch.
Hussle seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molotov throws a head kick that Hussle semi-blocks.
Hussle throws out a leg kick but Molotov moves out of range and Hussle only half commits.
Nice jab there from Hussle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov moves away from the strike by Hussle.
Molotov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hussle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Molotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Molotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussle.
Molotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hussle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molotov lands with a good body shot.
Hussle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Molotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussle.
Hussle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Molotov throws out a powerful jab.
Molotov scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Hussle beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hussle momentarily.
Molotov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Hussle fails to land with a series of punches.
Hussle throws an overhand right that lands on Molotov's shoulder, as Molotov tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Molotov.
Molotov moves into range and clinches up with Hussle.
Molotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hussle controls his hands.
Molotov lands a good knee to the midsection. Hussle won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Molotov.
Hussle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussle looking to slow down the pace here.
Molotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussle lands a shoulder strike.
Molotov connects with a knee to the head.
Molotov lands an elbow that stopped Hussle in his tracks for a moment.
Hussle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Molotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Molotov tries to land a knee to the head but Hussle blocks with his arms.
Molotov lands a body punch.
Molotov tries a body shot but Hussle blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yvgeny Molotov takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Yvgeny Molotov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hussle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mike Hussle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molotov clips Hussle with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Hussle a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Hussle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussle throws the left hand but Molotov avoids the punch easily.
Molotov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hussle looks to land a body kick but Molotov moved away.
Hussle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hussle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hussle misses with a looping right.
Hussle misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molotov.
Hussle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Molotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hussle throws a poor cross that misses
letting Molotov counter with a right hand.
Molotov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hussle's head.
Hussle just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Hussle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Hussle backs away, Molotov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Molotov pushes Hussle away with a front kick.
Hussle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hussle throws an off balance right hand
and Molotov counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Hussle to the mat! Molotov runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Hussle is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Molotov throws a leg kick which misses Hussle's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussle tries to avoid it.
Molotov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hussle's calf.
Molotov sizes up Hussle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussle throws a hook but Molotov blocks it.
Molotov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Hussle as he connects with a hook.
Hussle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Molotov has managed to clinch.
Molotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussle's elbow.
Hussle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Molotov has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussle is trying to stall.
Hussle managing to block the knees to the body from Molotov.
Hussle blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Molotov.
Molotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hussle taking a breather.
Molotov connects with a knee to the head.
Molotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hussle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Hussle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Molotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hussle backwards.
Molotov lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussle has a couple of punches blocked by Molotov.
Yvgeny Molotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Molotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussle takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yvgeny Molotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Molotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:42
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:42
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yvgeny Molotov!
Yvgeny Molotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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