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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmanov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian national anthem. Mikhail Rakhmanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kootz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rakhmanov connects with a single shot there.
Kootz ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kootz should have avoided that one.
Rakhmanov lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kootz, as that shot connected.
Rakhmanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kootz's head backwards.
Rakhmanov 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.
Rakhmanov throws a lazy right hand but Kootz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rakhmanov cracks Kootz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Rakhmanov misses.
Kootz misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakhmanov throws the left hand but Kootz avoids the punch easily.
Kootz swings widly with a right hand
and Rakhmanov counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Rakhmanov misses.
Kootz clinches.
Rakhmanov lands an elbow that stopped Kootz in his tracks for a moment.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position but instead, Kootz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rakhmanov into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov leaning against his opponent.
Kootz breaks the clinch.
Rakhmanov misses with a straight right.
Rakhmanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rage Kootz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kootz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakhmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rakhmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kootz scoring well with a low kick there.
Rakhmanov clobbers Kootz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rakhmanov swinging wildly here.
Kootz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rakhmanov lands a right hook to the body.
Rakhmanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rakhmanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kootz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kootz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov missing with a left hand there. Kootz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kootz misses with a wild body shot.
Rakhmanov looks to land a right hand but Kootz moved out of range.
Kootz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kootz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakhmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kootz moves away.
Kootz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakhmanov is just out of range.
Kootz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rakhmanov walks into a left hand.
Rakhmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rakhmanov misses with a leg kick
letting Kootz counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Kootz is predictable there
and Rakhmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakhmanov needs to keep his hands up - Kootz had a free shot at his head there.
Rakhmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kootz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kootz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kootz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kootz lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Rakhmanov misses its intended target.
Kootz tries to clinch but Rakhmanov is having none of it.
Rakhmanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rakhmanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kootz.
Rakhmanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kootz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rakhmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rakhmanov cracks Kootz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rakhmanov throws out a loose jab but Kootz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kootz moves into range and clinches up with Rakhmanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz tries a body shot but Rakhmanov blocks it.
Rakhmanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kootz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rakhmanov's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Rakhmanov.
Kootz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rakhmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakhmanov slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rakhmanov.
It looks like Rage Kootz has been cut.
Rakhmanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kootz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rakhmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kootz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kootz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rakhmanov backwards.
Rakhmanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kootz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rakhmanov or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Rakhmanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Kootz's cut.
That's time! Rakhmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rakhmanov throws a right and a left that Kootz avoids nicely.
Rakhmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Kootz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kootz throws a right hand that Rakhmanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakhmanov also avoids with ease.
Rakhmanov tries to bum rush Kootz with a series of wild strikes but Kootz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kootz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rakhmanov counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Rakhmanov misses.
Rakhmanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kootz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kootz with a hook.
Mikhail Rakhmanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rakhmanov checks the leg kick.
Kootz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakhmanov is just out of range.
Kootz slips a jab from Rakhmanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakhmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Kootz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kootz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kootz duly obliges.
Rakhmanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kootz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz takes one to the chin there.
Kootz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rakhmanov momentarily.
Kootz tries to bum rush Rakhmanov with a series of wild strikes but Rakhmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rakhmanov sizes up Kootz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kootz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Rakhmanov as he connects with a hook.
Kootz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rakhmanov.
Kootz moves away from the strike by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov misses with an uppercut. Kootz saw that one coming.
Kootz lands a right hook to the body.
Kootz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rakhmanov.
Kootz pushes Rakhmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Rakhmanov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kootz leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kootz to work.
Rakhmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kootz's elbow.
Rakhmanov is looking to control Kootz's arms but Kootz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rakhmanov has his back to the cage.
Rakhmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kootz backwards.
A short left from Kootz.
Rakhmanov is trying to stall.
Rakhmanov pushes Kootz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakhmanov pushes Kootz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakhmanov prevents a body shot from Kootz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kootz pushes Rakhmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kootz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kootz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rakhmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakhmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kootz gets through Rakhmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rakhmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kootz.
Kootz prevents a body shot from Rakhmanov.
Stalling in the clinch from Rakhmanov.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rakhmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position but instead, Kootz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rakhmanov into the cage.
Rakhmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakhmanov missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Kootz controls the action.
Rakhmanov stalling in the clinch but Kootz improves position.
Rakhmanov lands a nice elbow.
Kootz manages to break the clinch.
Kootz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rakhmanov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kootz if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakhmanov. Kootz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kootz.
Kootz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rakhmanov misses with a combination
and Kootz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kootz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kootz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kootz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kootz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rakhmanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rage Kootz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rage Kootz'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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kootz. Rakhmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kootz connects with a solid leg kick.
Rakhmanov misses with a looping left.
Kootz tries to counter with a clinch but Rakhmanov shakes him off and moves away.
Rakhmanov throws a hook but Kootz avoids it easily.
Rakhmanov throws a lazy right hand but Kootz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kootz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kootz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rakhmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kootz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rakhmanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rage Kootz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kootz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Kootz tenderised Rakhmanov's leg. Rakhmanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Kootz as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kootz.
Rakhmanov takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rakhmanov. That snapped Kootz's head back.
Kootz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rakhmanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rakhmanov is looking to counter punch.
Rakhmanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakhmanov misses the target.
Rakhmanov cracks Kootz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kootz stuns Rakhmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Rakhmanov misses.
Kootz staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Kootz finds it's target.
Kootz ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rakhmanov scores with the left hand. Kootz knows he should have avoided that one.
Kootz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rakhmanov slips under a jab from Kootz.
Kootz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kootz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rakhmanov can pounce on him.
Kootz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakhmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rakhmanov throws a nice looking combination but Kootz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakhmanov throws a lazy right hand but Kootz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Rakhmanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kootz doesn't seem phased though.
Kootz is looking to clinch.
Kootz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kootz walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Kootz misses its intended target.
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakhmanov manages to avoid it.
Rakhmanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kootz has time to react.
Rakhmanov needs to keep his hands up - Kootz had a free shot at his head there.
Rakhmanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rakhmanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov thows a body kick. Kootz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kootz scores with a sloppy right hand. Rakhmanov should have avoided that one.
Kootz misses with a left hand
and Rakhmanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kootz misses with a series of wild punches.
Kootz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakhmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakhmanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Kootz misses
and Rakhmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kootz defending well as Rakhmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Rakhmanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kootz's calf.
Kootz throws out a powerful jab.
Kootz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kootz connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakhmanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kootz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kootz misses.
Rakhmanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kootz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rakhmanov finish him?
Rakhmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kootz.
Kootz walks into a jab.
Rakhmanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Rakhmanov misses.
Kootz misses with a wild body shot.
Kootz misses with a hook
and Rakhmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Rakhmanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kootz's head.
Kootz throws a looping overhand right but Rakhmanov ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rakhmanov misses the target.
Rakhmanov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kootz to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kootz looks to clinch but Rakhmanov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kootz taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mikhail Rakhmanov!
An out of breath Mikhail Rakhmanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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