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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pioneeri comes to the cage accompanied by Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Molovgomedov misses the target.
Molovgomedov rushes Pioneeri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molovgomedov misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pioneeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Pioneeri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Pioneeri as he checks the leg kick.
Pioneeri misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov clinches up against the cage.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is struggling to control the position.
Pioneeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pioneeri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molovgomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molovgomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molovgomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Pioneeri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Molovgomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pioneeri misses the target.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses.
Pioneeri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pioneeri checks a leg kick.
Molovgomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pioneeri to score with a decent uppercut.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molovgomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pioneeri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Molovgomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Pioneeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pioneeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Pioneeri 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.
Pioneeri is trying to control the action in half guard but Molovgomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pioneeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pioneeri.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pioneeri trying to control the action but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Molovgomedov is looking to escape.
Pioneeri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Molovgomedov to regain full guard.
Pioneeri postures up in Molovgomedov's guard and throws a big left but Molovgomedov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pioneeri forces his way into half guard.
Pioneeri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pioneeri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pioneeri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Molovgomedov defending well though.
Pioneeri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molovgomedov's head.
Pioneeri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Molovgomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Pikku Pioneeri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pioneeri was well out of range. Poor timing from Molovgomedov.
The fighters circling - Pioneeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pioneeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Pioneeri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pioneeri with a jab.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molovgomedov.
Good leg kick by Molovgomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Pioneeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Pioneeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pikku Pioneeri is winning the standup battle so far.
Pioneeri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov feints a counter leg kick.
Pioneeri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molovgomedov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a solid leg kick but Pioneeri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Pioneeri throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown but Molovgomedov sprawls well.
Molovgomedov lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pioneeri blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molovgomedov slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a lazy right hand but Molovgomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molovgomedov counters with a body kick.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri cracks Molovgomedov with a good jab.
Molovgomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molovgomedov feints a counter leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pioneeri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pioneeri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pioneeri throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Molovgomedov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pioneeri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Molovgomedov is looking to escape.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Molovgomedov tries to kick Pioneeri off in order to stand up. Pioneeri Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pioneeri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pioneeri working the ground and pound but Molovgomedov is defending the strikes.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is trying to improve his position.
Pioneeri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Pioneeri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
What's Molovgomedov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Molovgomedov stops Pioneeri from passing to mount.
Molovgomedov is pushing Pioneeri's head away, looking to escape. Pioneeri manages to hold on to the position though.
Pioneeri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pioneeri throws a strike aimed at the side of Molovgomedov's head but Molovgomedov avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from escaping the position.
Molovgomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pioneeri connects with a decent elbow.
Pioneeri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pioneeri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Molovgomedov some visible discomfort.
Pioneeri throwing strikes but Molovgomedov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pioneeri tries to bench press Molovgomedov off him but Molovgomedov keeps the position.
Molovgomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pioneeri keeps working.
Pioneeri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Pioneeri 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. And we move into the final round!
Molovgomedov throws a right hand that Pioneeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Pioneeri also avoids with ease.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Pioneeri sees coming a mile off.
Pioneeri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Pioneeri blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Pioneeri sees coming a mile off.
Pioneeri throws a body punch but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Pioneeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pioneeri digs a good hook to Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri scores with a jab.
Pioneeri misses with a wild body shot.
Pioneeri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Molovgomedov responds with a good body kick, but Pioneeri manages to step out the way in time.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab. Pioneeri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Molovgomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Molovgomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pioneeri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Pioneeri blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Pioneeri gets a takedown into half guard.
Molovgomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pioneeri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Molovgomedov tries to kick Pioneeri off but Pioneeri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Molovgomedov gets back to full guard.
Molovgomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pioneeri is one step ahead there.
Pioneeri throws a big right hand that misses.
Molovgomedov has momentary wrist control but Pioneeri slips an elbow through the middle.
Pioneeri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pioneeri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Pioneeri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pioneeri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molovgomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pioneeri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molovgomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pikku Pioneeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pioneeri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pioneeri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pikku Pioneeri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pioneeri looking to sit in guard and control but Molovgomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pioneeri controls Molovgomedov momentarily but Molovgomedov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pioneeri trying to keep a closed guard but Molovgomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Molovgomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pioneeri 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.
Riley Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Pioneeri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pioneeri, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Pioneeri!
Pikku Pioneeri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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