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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adolphson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, :). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malkin's choice of entrance music: The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
31 - 8 - 2 |
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210 lbs
27 - 10 - 4 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Adolphson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphson misses with a low kick.
Malkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malkin lands a leg kick that knocks Adolphson off balance momentarily.
Adolphson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkin.
A bone on bone clash there as Malkin blocks the leg kick.
Adolphson misses with a wild body shot.
Malkin misses with an uppercut. Adolphson saw that one coming.
Adolphson lands a right hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adolphson cracks a nice hook into Malkin's ribs.
Malkin throws a push kick but Adolphson slaps the foot to one side.
Malkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adolphson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adolphson wants to stand up but Malkin is controlling him.
Malkin trying to move into half guard but instead Adolphson has managed to sweep!
Adolphson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malkin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Malkin, not yet.
Malkin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adolphson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adolphson tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkin is retaining full guard.
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.
Adolphson controlling from the top position.
Malkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adolphson is one step ahead there.
Malkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adolphson defends well.
Adolphson trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin working for a triangle but Adolphson defends it easily.
Adolphson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malkin lands a nice shot that snaps Adolphson's head back.
Malkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adolphson misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Malkin. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adolphson is able to avoid easily.
Malkin throws a push kick but Adolphson slaps the foot to one side.
Malkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adolphson throws a series of punches but Malkin avoids them all with ease.
Adolphson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malkin is able to avoid easily.
Alexander Adolphson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malkin jabs Adolphson right on the nose. Adolphson blinks but takes it well.
Adolphson moves out of range of the body kick from Malkin.
Good leg kick by Adolphson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adolphson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Adolphson.
Adolphson misses with a low kick.
Malkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adolphson defends it well.
Adolphson moves away from the strike by Malkin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adolphson throws a wild body kick that Malkin sees coming a mile off.
Adolphson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malkin under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evgeniy Malkin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Adolphson. Malkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adolphson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adolphson.
Adolphson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adolphson is looking to wear down Malkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adolphson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adolphson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adolphson manages to avoid it.
Adolphson connects with a solid leg kick.
Evgeniy Malkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adolphson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Malkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Adolphson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adolphson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adolphson throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alexander Adolphson is winning the standup battle so far.
Malkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Malkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Adolphson.
Adolphson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malkin throws a solid leg kick but Adolphson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Malkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malkin throws a hook but Adolphson blocks it.
It looked like Adolphson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adolphson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adolphson momentarily.
Adolphson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Adolphson.
Adolphson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
Malkin scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adolphson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adolphson defends it well.
Adolphson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkin.
Adolphson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adolphson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malkin - the referee stops the clock and Adolphson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malkin. Adolphson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Adolphson.
Good leg kick by Malkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malkin missing with a left hand there. Adolphson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
Adolphson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Adolphson throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malkin, right into the meat.
Malkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malkin throws a wild body kick that Adolphson sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adolphson.
Malkin lands a jab to Adolphson's midsection.
Adolphson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malkin.
Adolphson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Malkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adolphson moves away.
Adolphson misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson tries to bum rush Malkin with a series of wild strikes but Malkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malkin slips a straight right by Adolphson.
Adolphson tries to clinch up.
Adolphson throws a low kick, looking for Malkin's leg but Malkin calmly moves out of range.
Malkin slips a jab from Adolphson.
Malkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malkin throws a sloppy head kick and Adolphson moves out of range easily.
Adolphson checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Adolphson.
Adolphson misses with a low kick.
Malkin throws the kick towards the body but Adolphson avoids it.
Adolphson moves away from the strike by Malkin.
Adolphson moves out of range as Malkin throws a body kick.
Malkin looks to land a right hand but Adolphson moved out of range.
Malkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malkin. Adolphson shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Adolphson.
Adolphson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malkin throws a solid leg kick but Adolphson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malkin.
Adolphson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Adolphson.
Malkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Adolphson throws a push kick but Malkin slaps the foot to one side.
Malkin lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adolphson.
Nice jab there from Adolphson.
A lazy left from Malkin finds it's target.
Adolphson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malkin checks a low kick from Adolphson.
Malkin lands the left hand.
Adolphson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adolphson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Adolphson will probably get the nod.
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!
Adolphson misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malkin! But no joy.
Malkin thumps Adolphson with a low kick.
Malkin throws a hook but Adolphson blocks it.
Adolphson lands with a hook. Malkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adolphson misses with a low kick.
Malkin misses with a body shot.
Adolphson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adolphson looks to land a right hand but Malkin moved out of range.
Adolphson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adolphson is able to avoid easily.
Malkin thuds his shin into the meat of Adolphson's side.
A shot to the liver by Malkin. Beautiful body shot.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adolphson as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin blocks a leg kick.
Malkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adolphson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malkin slips under a jab.
Adolphson wants to land a leg kick but Malkin is out of range.
And Malkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Adolphson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malkin throws a jab when Adolphson was well out of range.
Adolphson throws a shot from downtown. Malkin moves away and avoids it.
Malkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Adolphson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adolphson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adolphson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Adolphson coming out on top.
Malkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malkin thows a body kick. Adolphson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malkin works the jab nicely.
Malkin looks to land a body kick but Adolphson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adolphson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adolphson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkin.
Malkin throws a right hand that Adolphson ducks under and follows up with a left that Adolphson also avoids with ease.
It looked like Adolphson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malkin.
Adolphson loads up on a big right hand but Malkin slips the punch.
Adolphson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malkin can pounce on him.
Malkin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malkin lands in his opponent's guard.
Adolphson keeping moving, preventing Malkin from controlling successfully.
Adolphson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malkin is one step ahead there.
Adolphson keeping full guard, as Malkin tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson 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.
Adolphson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adolphson is on top in guard.
Malkin is looking to sweep but instead, Adolphson has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson prevents Malkin from improving his position.
Adolphson wants to control but Malkin is keeping him busy.
Adolphson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Adolphson passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgeniy Malkin.
I think Malkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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