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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Otoua (ranked 7226 p4p, 701 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 5901 p4p, 656 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dakota Otoua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Popkov catches Otoua right on the button with a cross.
Otoua just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Popkov.
Otoua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov lands with a right hand.
Otoua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Otoua is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Otoua misses its intended target.
Oooooh!!! Popkov has knocked Otoua down with a huge combo! Popkov steps away and waves a wobbly Otoua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Dakota Otoua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otoua lands a nice hook to Popkov's body. Popkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.
Otoua slips a jab and a cross from Popkov.
It looked like Otoua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otoua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popkov.
Otoua wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov lands a really nice looking cross but Otoua seems unphased.
Otoua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popkov counters with a crisp one two that drops Otoua! Popkov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Otoua to his feet! Otoua is in big trouble!
Otoua is rocked!
Popkov misses with a wild body shot.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Otoua.
Otoua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otoua.
Popkov works Otoua's body with a nice hook.
Otoua lands a jab.
Popkov swinging wildly here.
As Popkov tries to get set, Otoua tries to push him back and clinch up but Popkov manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popkov misses with the combination.
Otoua clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Otoua controls the action.
Otoua blocks a body shot from Popkov.
Otoua throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otoua.
Popkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Otoua controls his hands.
Otoua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popkov.
Otoua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Otoua has a couple of punches blocked by Popkov.
Popkov misses with the head strike.
Otoua throws a head punch that misses.
Popkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popkov swinging wildly here.
Otoua clinches up against the cage.
Otoua prevents a body shot from Popkov.
Otoua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otoua.
Otoua takes a shot to the head.
Popkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otoua takes a shot to the head.
Popkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otoua lands with a light punch inside.
Otoua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popkov.
Popkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Otoua.
Popkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Otoua prevents a body shot from Popkov.
Otoua throws a head punch that misses.
Popkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Otoua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otoua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popkov tries to throw a body punch but Otoua avoids it by throwing Popkov back against the cage.
Popkov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popkov blocks a body shot from Otoua.
Otoua working aggressively here.
Popkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Popkov fails to land.
Otoua lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Otoua fails to land.
A short uppercut from Otoua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otoua.
Popkov has had enough of the clinch but Otoua keeps him there for the moment.
Otoua scores with a shot to the side of Popkov's head.
Otoua lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popkov tries to break the clinch but Otoua is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Otoua.
Popkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popkov tries to throw a body punch but Otoua avoids it by throwing Popkov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Popkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dakota Otoua's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Otoua clinches up against the cage.
Popkov misses with some punches.
Otoua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Otoua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Otoua fails to land.
Otoua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Popkov is working Otoua over against the cage.
Popkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popkov.
Popkov is trying to force a seperation but Otoua has the dominant position.
Popkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otoua working aggressively here.
Otoua swings wildly with an uppercut but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otoua working aggressively here.
Popkov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popkov.
Otoua blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otoua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Otoua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Otoua controls the action.
Otoua lands a left hand.
Popkov tries a body shot but Otoua blocks it.
Popkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Popkov misses.
As Popkov tries to get set, Otoua tries to push him back and clinch up but Popkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Good exchange - Popkov coming out on top.
Otoua missing with a left hand there. Popkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otoua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otoua avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Otoua misses.
Otoua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popkov cracks Otoua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otoua motions for Popkov to come forward. Otoua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Popkov finds it's target.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Otoua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popkov manages to circle out of the way.
Popkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otoua.
Popkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Otoua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Otoua misses the shot to the body.
Popkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Popkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popkov checks a leg kick.
Otoua just misses with a punch to the body.
Otoua takes one to the chin there.
Popkov digs a good hook to Otoua's body.
Otoua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popkov tests Otoua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otoua pushes Popkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Otoua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Popkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otoua blocks a body shot from Popkov.
Dakota Otoua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otoua pushes Popkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Otoua misses with some punches.
Otoua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Otoua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otoua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Popkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otoua's elbow.
Popkov throws a head punch that misses.
Popkov is trying to force a seperation but Otoua has the dominant position.
Otoua keeps control of Popkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otoua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otoua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otoua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Otoua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkov is trying to break free.
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Otoua controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otoua.
Popkov misses with a punch to the body.
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Otoua controls the action.
Otoua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otoua scores with a hook to the body.
Otoua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Popkov is rocked!
Popkov blocking some punches.
Popkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Otoua finish him?
Popkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Popkov tries to circle away but Otoua has him pinned against the cage.
Popkov working aggressively here.
Otoua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Dakota Otoua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dakota Otoua's cut.
That's time! Otoua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Otoua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Otouas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Otoua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Otoua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otoua manages to avoid it.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Otoua instigates a clinch.
Otoua has a couple of punches blocked by Popkov.
Otoua lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Otoua fails to land.
Popkov prevents a body shot from Otoua.
Popkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov loads up on a big right hand but Otoua slips the punch.
Otoua takes a swing at Popkov's ribcage but misses.
Otoua misses with a left hand
and Popkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otoua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov punishes Otoua's body with a nice straight punch.
Otoua misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popkov. Otoua does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Popkov tries to get set, Otoua tries to push him back and clinch up but Popkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Popkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Popkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otoua misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popkov! But no joy.
Popkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otoua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Otoua.
Otoua avoids the body shot from Popkov.
Popkov connects with a looping right hand.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popkov moves forwards but Otoua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Otoua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Otoua looks to land a left hand but Popkov moved out of range nicely.
Popkov throws a jab when Otoua was well out of range.
Otoua drives through and clinches with Popkov against the cage.
Popkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Otoua controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otoua.
Popkov has had enough of the clinch but Otoua keeps him there for the moment.
Otoua blocks an uppercut.
Otoua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otoua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otoua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otoua.
Popkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otoua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popkov tries a body shot but Otoua blocks it.
Otoua misses with the head strike.
Popkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otoua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Otoua won't allow it.
Popkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Otoua is working Popkov over against the cage.
Popkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otoua backwards.
Otoua prevents a body shot from Popkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otoua.
Otoua scores with a shot to the side of Popkov's head.
Otoua works on Popkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Popkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otoua prevents a body shot from Popkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otoua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otoua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Otoua working aggressively here.
Popkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popkov misses with a wild combination.
Popkov misses with a straight right.
Otoua wants to slow Popkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Popkov throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popkov lands a jab to the nose.
Otoua pushes Popkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Otoua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Otoua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Otoua.
Popkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Popkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popkov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Popkov!
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