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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: House of Pain - Jump Around. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
28 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Woima Karhu!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Karhu misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karhu. Karhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molovgomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karhu. Karhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Karhu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Molovgomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Molovgomedov working for a triangle but Karhu defends it easily.
Molovgomedov wants to stand up but Karhu is controlling him.
Molovgomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Karhu is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
Molovgomedov is trying to hold Karhu in close to prevent damage but Karhu has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molovgomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karhu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Karhu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molovgomedov's guard.
Molovgomedov is pressing down on Karhu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Molovgomedov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molovgomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karhu manages to get himself to full guard.
Molovgomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molovgomedov drops back looking for a leg! Karhu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karhu manages to kick Molovgomedov off! Molovgomedov jumps back into Karhu's guard.
Karhu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov looking to pass the guard.
Molovgomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karhu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Molovgomedov has picked Karhu up and slammed him! Karhu can't keep hold of the triangle and Molovgomedov manages to pass to side control!
Karhu tries to buck Molovgomedov off but Molovgomedov is having none of it.
Molovgomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Molovgomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Molovgomedov trying to control the position but Karhu is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries to buck Molovgomedov off but Molovgomedov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molovgomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Karhu's head but Karhu avoids it well.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position but Karhu is working away.
Karhu is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molovgomedov is looking to take a break and control but Karhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Karhu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Molovgomedov trying to control but Karhu postures up.
Molovgomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Karhu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molovgomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Karhu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Molovgomedov is keeping the position.
Molovgomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Molovgomedov looking for subs off his back but Karhu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Molovgomedov keeping hold of Karhu's head, controlling as best he can.
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Molovgomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molovgomedov is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karhu with a jab.
Karhu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Molovgomedov tries to roll over but Karhu keeps him under control.
Karhu trying to control the pace.
Karhu wants to work for an arm triangle but Molovgomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karhu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Molovgomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu slows the pace down in half guard.
Molovgomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Molovgomedov is keeping the position.
Karhu trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Molovgomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Karhu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molovgomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woima Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Karhu feints and as Molovgomedov raises his hands in defense, Karhu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Molovgomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Karhu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Molovgomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molovgomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Karhu is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karhu preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karhu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Molovgomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karhu is controlling him.
Molovgomedov controls Karhu momentarily but Karhu frees himself.
Molovgomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Molovgomedov keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Molovgomedov digs a good body shot into Karhu's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karhu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Molovgomedov sprawls well initially but Karhu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karhu wants to take a breather but Molovgomedov is having none of it.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Karhu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Molovgomedov manages to get to full guard.
Molovgomedov is looking for a triangle but Karhu pushes his legs off easily.
Karhu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Molovgomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Karhu has picked Molovgomedov up and slammed him! Molovgomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Karhu manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Molovgomedov is not content to let Karhu control the position.
Karhu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Molovgomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karhu trying to control the position but Molovgomedov is working away.
Molovgomedov prevents Karhu from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molovgomedov is trying to control Karhu's posture but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu wants to control but Molovgomedov is keeping him busy.
Woima Karhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karhu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Molovgomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Molovgomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molovgomedov is trying to control Karhu's posture but Karhu avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woima Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karhu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woima Karhu!
Woima Karhu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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