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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martti Molski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski misses with a looping right.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rollins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molski.
Molski misses with a looping right.
Molski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molski throws a nice head kick!
Molski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Molski does no damage.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rollins is out of range.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molski.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martti Molski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molski.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Molski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Molski misses with a straight left.
Molski darts in trying to clinch
and Rollins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Molski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rollins manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Molski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Molski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Molski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski pushing down on Rollins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rollins is refusing to be controlled, as Molski sits in half guard.
Molski throwing shots but Rollins is blocking nicely.
Molski throws a strike but Rollins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Molski is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.
Molski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Molski throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Molski throws a big right hand that misses.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
Rollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molski is controlling him.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins wants to get back to his feet but Molski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Molski throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely.
Molski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Molski looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molski throws the kick towards the body but Rollins avoids it.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Molski misses the target.
Molski darts in trying to clinch
and Rollins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Molski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rollins has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rollins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Molski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Molski shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well.
Molski jabs at Rollins's body.
Molski swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Molski misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Molski.
Molski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molski swinging wildly here.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Molski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Molski.
Molski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Molski!
Rollins wants to stand but Molski is controlling his arm.
Castor Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Molski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though.
Molski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molski stops Rollins from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molski is working for an americana but Rollins has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Molski was thinking about the submission.
Molski throws an elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molski's guard. Nice move by Rollins!
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!
Molski looking for a sweep. Not yet Molski, not yet.
Molski is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins wants to stand but Molski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Molski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rollins preventing the sweep.
Molski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rollins passes into side control.
Molski is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rollins wants to stand but Molski is controlling his arm.
Molski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Molski doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Molski misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
Molski scores with a decent looking hook.
Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Molski lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Molski.
Molski throws a big shot that misses.
Molski lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski misses with an uppercut.
Molski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Rollins tries to counter it with a takedown but Molski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Molski throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Castor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollins blocks a low kick nicely.
Martti Molski is winning the standup battle so far.
Molski throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws a big shot that misses.
Molski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Molski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Molski misses with an uppercut.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Molski.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski fails to land the takedown.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Molski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Molski.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it.
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Molski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molski.
Rollins pushes Molski off looking to stand but Molski dives back in and keeps control.
Molski lands with a punch from half guard.
Molski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rollins to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molski wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Molski wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
Molski postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molski trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molski wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Molski lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily.
Molski swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molski defends it well.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molski looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Molski misses with a wild body shot.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molski.
Molski misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski fails with a takedown attempt.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins avoids the head kick by Molski.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molski throws out the jab.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Molski.
Molski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Molski lands in his opponent's guard.
Molski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rollins's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molski postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Molski throws an elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molski's guard. Nice move by Rollins!
Molski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollins has managed to get both his arms back between Molski's legs - danger averted.
Rollins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rollins tries to stand but Molski is controlling from the bottom.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Molski.
Molski has a closed guard, preventing Rollins from standing up.
Molski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molski wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollins moves away from the strike by Molski.
Molski moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molski defends it well.
Molski misses with a hook.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski connects with a body shot.
Molski throws a body kick that misses
and Rollins counters with a shoot takedown. Molski fights it but they end up in guard.
Molski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molski tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski had his way with Castor Rollins in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Molski throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away.
Molski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Molski there.
Molski is looking to clinch.
Molski connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rollins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
Molski throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molski defends it well.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Molski misses with a body shot.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molski throws a leg kick which misses Rollins's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollins tries to avoid it.
Molski lands with an overhand left.
Molski is looking to chop away at Rollins's legs.
Rollins slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
Molski is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Molski throws a hook but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Molski.
Molski throws a head kick that misses.
Molski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
Rollins defending well as Molski loads up on a big left hand.
Molski misses with a head kick.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rollins's guard.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Molski prevents Rollins from getting back to his feet.
Molski postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molski is controlling him.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martti Molski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Molski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Molski.
Rollins blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Molski struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Molski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Molski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins can't get the takedown.
Molski pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Molski avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Molski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Molski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Molski!
Martti Molski is the new light heavyweight champion!
Martti Molski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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