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Event:
TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Molotov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heikkinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Molotov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Molotov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molotov chips away with some ground and pound.
Molotov throws a strike but Heikkinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Heikkinen works over Molotov with some ground and pound from guard.
Molotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Molotov striking off his back but it's not causing Heikkinen any problems.
Heikkinen lands a couple of elbows.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Heikkinen from controlling successfully.
Heikkinen controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heikkinen content to stall in guard here.
Molotov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Molotov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Molotov tries to strike from the bottom.
Heikkinen stands up over Molotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heikkinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Molotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heikkinen is one step ahead there.
Molotov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Molotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Molotov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Heikkinen from controlling successfully.
Heikkinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heikkinen stands up over Molotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heikkinen wants to control from the top but Molotov keeps moving.
Molotov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heikkinen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Heikkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molotov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Molotov preventing the sweep.
Molotov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Molotov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Heikkinen is rocked!
Molotov stands up over Heikkinen, holding on to his feet. Molotov throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Heikkinen is out cold! Molotov lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Molotov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Molotov scores with a takedown into Lucroy's guard.
Molotov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molotov 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.
Molotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Molotov postures up in Lucroy's guard and throws a big left but Lucroy blocks it.
Lucroy wants to stand but Molotov is controlling the position.
Molotov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lucroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Lucroy wants to get back to his feet but Molotov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Molotov advances to half guard.
Lucroy taking some punishment here, with Molotov in his half guard. #ROC#Lucroy is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jean Lucroy's cut even more.
Molotov prevents Lucroy from standing back up.
Lucroy is still in real trouble! Can Molotov finish him?#T1#
Molotov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#The cut above Jean Lucroy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lucroy is trying to stand up here but Molotov is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Lucroy is out cold and this one is all over! Molotov climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 112
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molotov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molotov missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molotov avoids the head kick by Reed.
Molotov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.
Reed takes a swing at Molotov's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Molotov.
Molotov slips under a jab from Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Molotov scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Molotov. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Molotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Molotov slips under a jab from Reed.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molotov's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Reed's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Molotov misses its intended target.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Molotov.
Both fighters circling a little - Molotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Molotov throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Molotov does it's job there.
Molotov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Reed throws a leg kick
and Molotov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Reed throws a front kick aimed at Molotov's knee but Molotov avoids it well.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Molotov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crunch! Molotov slams his shin into Reed's torso.
Molotov throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
Molotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with a low kick as Molotov jumps back.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molotov.
Nice cross by Reed.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molotov.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Molotov is just out of range.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molotov cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reed lands the left hand.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Molotov momentarily.
#T3#
A big right from Molotov misses.
Nice cross by Reed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Reed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Molotov's head backwards.
Molotov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Molotov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Molotov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Molotov persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed throws a low kick but Molotov avoids it.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Molotov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Molotov avoided it.
Molotov tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Reed lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov blocks a jab.
Molotov with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Molotov feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Molotov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.#T4#
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molotov checks it well.
Reed lands with a straight right. Molotov didn't see that one coming.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molotov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molotov throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molotov.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Reed thows a leg kick but Molotov checks it #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a takedown into side control.
Reed is trying to control Molotov's posture but Molotov avoids it.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molotov moves away.
Molotov looks to land a body kick but Reed moved away.
Molotov avoids the head kick by Reed.
And Molotov tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed tests Molotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed counters with a solid body kick.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Molotov throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Molotov throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Molotov scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Molotov as he connects with a hook.
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed slips a jab from Molotov.
Molotov wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
Reed blocks a jab.
Molotov blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reed misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Molotov feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Molotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov looks to land a body kick but Reed moved away.
Molotov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Molotov moves away from the strike by Reed.
Molotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Molotov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a takedown into side control.
Molotov working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Molotov landing a few strikes.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Molotov prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Molotov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Molotov's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reed controlling from the full mount.
Molotov can't escape the position.
Reed looking to control but Molotov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
Molotov tries to lock up and control but Reed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU#
Reed stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Molotov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molotov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Molotov is out of range.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Molotov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed feints and then cracks Molotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molotov down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molotov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Molotov settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.#R3#
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Molotov moved away.
Donk. Molotov catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Molotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Reed misses.
Molotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Molotov throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molotov misses with a straight right.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molotov. Molotov obviously looking to wear him down.
Molotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters with a good low kick that Molotov was not able to check.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Molotov seems unphased.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molotov on the side of the head.
Molotov throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed throws a low kick but Molotov moves out of range easily.
Molotov throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Molotov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molotov.
Reed pushes Molotov away with a front kick.
Reed throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Molotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed is looking to stand up but Molotov isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexey Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed has Molotov pulled in close to control his posture.
Molotov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reed continues to stall.
Molotov trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Molotov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed pulls Molotov in close to prevent any damage.
Molotov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed controlling the position.#T3#
Molotov works over Reed with some ground and pound from guard.
Reed is pulling down on Molotov's head. It's preventing any offense from Molotov, at least for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Molotov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Molotov fails to land the takedown.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Molotov looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molotov.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Molotov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Molotov just manages to avoid it.
Molotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Molotov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molotov's head.
Molotov avoids the head kick by Reed.
Molotov feints the counter takedown.
Molotov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molotov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reed throws a leg kick that misses.
Molotov takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 107: The Hoff Lives!
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Molotov looking to score a takedown here. Claw is defending well but Molotov drives through and ends up in Claw's guard.#SUB#
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molotov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Claw looking for subs off his back but Molotov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Molotov slips a nice elbow through Claw's hands, connecting with Claw's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw is trying to control but can't.
My spies in VenDettaGYM inform me that Molotov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molotov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Molotov is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
Molotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Claw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Claw is staying active underneath Molotov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claw wants to get back to full guard but Molotov has mounted him!
Claw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Molotov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Claw?
Claw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Molotov wants to control the pace but Claw is squirming around nicely.
Claw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Claw is working hard here to advance position.
Claw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Claw postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Molotov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Claw, into his guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Molotov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Molotov is sitting in close to Claw's body. Claw has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Molotov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Molotov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Claw.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Claw!
Our winner, Chief Claw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 95
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Molotov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edmonds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Molotov misses with a straight left.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Molotov!
Molotov slips a jab from Edmonds.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Edmonds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Molotov misses with a leg kick.
Edmonds scores with a sloppy right hand. Molotov should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Edmonds.
We've been informed that Molotov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Molotov misses with a hook
and Molotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molotov looks for a takedown but Edmonds sprawls well.
Molotov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Molotov tries to sprawl but Edmonds drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but Molotov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edmonds to get the leverage.
Molotov trying to control from the bottom.
Molotov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Molotov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here.
Molotov landing strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Molotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds prevents Molotov from improving his position.
Molotov wants to control the action here but instead Edmonds manages to pass to full mount!
Molotov is looking to improve his position but Edmonds isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edmonds is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Molotov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox thows a body kick. Molotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Molotov is out of range.
Molotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Molotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Molotov throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Molotov with that takedown attempt.
As Molotov backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox tries to clinch but Molotov is having none of it.
Molotov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molotov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Molotov misses the target.
Kappa Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a hook but Molotov avoids it easily.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Molotov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Molotov lands a jab to the head.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Molotov counters with a leg kick.
Molotov throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Molotov slips under a jab.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws the left hand but Molotov avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Molotov misses with a takedown attempt
and Molotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Molotov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knox up against the cage.
Molotov keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Molotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molotov throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Molotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Molotov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Molotov.
A big right from Knox misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Molotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Molotov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Molotov avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox looks to land a right hand but Molotov moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Molotov misses with a low kick.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Molotov blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molotov manages to avoid it.
Knox lands with a nice body kick.
Knox throws the left hand but Molotov avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Molotov dives in and scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox looking to control.
Molotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Knox looking to control.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Molotov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Knox looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Molotov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Molotov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Molotov's back!
Molotov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov is in bad spot here.
Knox controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kappa Knox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Molotov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Molotov checks a low kick from Knox.
Molotov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Knox misses with a leg kick
letting Molotov counter with a right hand.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox moves forwards but Molotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Molotov down.
Molotov lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Molotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox scores with a hook.
Molotov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Molotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Molotov misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molotov can do to turn this around?
Molotov works the jab nicely.
Molotov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Molotov moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Molotov throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kappa Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Molotov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox blocks a jab.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Molotov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox misses with a hook. Molotov ducked under it nicely.
Molotov throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Molotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molotov.
Molotov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molotov fails with the takedown.
Knox lands with a straight right. Molotov didn't see that one coming.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox thumps Molotov with a low kick.#T3##CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Molotov against the cage.
Molotov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Molotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molotov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox catches Molotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Molotov moves out of range.
Knox motions for Molotov to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Molotov counter with a right hand.
Knox throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox looking to control.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molotov's guard. #REVR##T4#
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Molotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Molotov trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Molotov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Molotov trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Molotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kappa Knox dominated that second round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Molotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molotov misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molotov throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knox.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Molotov thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Molotov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Molotov moved away.
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molotov.
A bone on bone clash there as Molotov blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Molotov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Molotov counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molotov won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox wants to hit a switch here but Molotov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Knox there!
Knox tries to hold on but Molotov pushes him away.
Alexey Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Knox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knox tries to hold on but Molotov pushes him away.
Knox controls the position.
Knox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Molotov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Molotov lands a couple of good shots and Knox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov is working the ground and pound. Can Knox escape?
Molotov missing with strikes.
Molotov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3#
Knox wants to escape the position.
Molotov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Molotov is hanging on to Knox's back as he tries to escape.
Knox trying to control the position but Molotov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Molotov is persistently looking for the submission but Knox is defending it well.
Kappa Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knox prevents Molotov from getting a body triangle.
Knox can't escape the position.
#T4#
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Molotov is looking to control Knox but Knox is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Knox wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Knox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Molotov controlling well, preventing Knox from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox 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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Event:
FARTMMA 81: Awakenings
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Molotov throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Molotov darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Molotov into the cage.
Moore jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Molotov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore half committed to a counter leg kick.
Moore moves out of range as Molotov strikes.
Molotov throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it.
Molotov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molotov throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molotov's knee momentarily.
Molotov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Molotov.
Molotov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Molotov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Molotov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Molotov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Molotov missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Molotov.#TD2#
Molotov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Molotov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Molotov in particular looking to stall.
Molotov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Moore is looking for a sweep. Molotov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Molotov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore is looking to escape.
Molotov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Molotov wants to pass the guard but Moore is defending well. #T3#
Molotov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore is doing well to control the position and prevent Molotov from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore blocks the body kick.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Molotov avoided it.
Moore checks a low kick from Molotov.
Moore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Molotov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molotov throws out the jab.
Moore cracks Molotov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moore tests Molotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Molotov ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Molotov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moore defends well and Molotov ends up having to push Moore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Molotov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molotov.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Molotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Molotov wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Moore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Molotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Molotov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexey Molotov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Molotov ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Molotov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Molotov.
Moore tries to buck Molotov off but Molotov is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Molotov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Moore is trying to control Molotov's posture but Molotov avoids it.
Moore is not content to let Molotov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Molotov working the head and body with strikes.
Molotov laying and praying for a moment but Moore takes advantage and regains half guard.
Molotov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Molotov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Molotov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molotov stalling.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molotov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Molotov is looking to stall here but Moore recovers full guard.
Moore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Molotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Molotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molotov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moore controls Molotov momentarily but Molotov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Molotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Molotov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Molotov scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Moore throws a leg kick
and Molotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexey Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Molotov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moore.
Molotov throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Moore gets caught napping as Molotov dives in and scores a takedown. Moore manages to retain guard.
Moore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Molotov distracts Moore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore pulls Molotov in close to prevent any damage.
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Molotov controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Moore defending well as Molotov loads up on a big left hand.
Molotov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Molotov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Molotov throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molotov throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Molotov misses with a takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Molotov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Molotov is defended easily by Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Molotov. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Molotov.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Molotov.#T1#
Molotov looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Moore looks for the body kick but Molotov saw that one coming.
Molotov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moore circles away.
Molotov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Moore.
Molotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Molotov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molotov at a distance.
Molotov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Molotov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moore misses with a straight left. #T2#
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molotov.
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Molotov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
As Molotov backs away, Moore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Molotov tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Molotov lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Angelo Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Molotov looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Molotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Molotov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Molotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Molotov lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Molotov misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Molotov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molotov throws a leg kick that misses.
It appears Moore was looking to counter with a kick there.
Molotov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Molotov. That's going to slow Moore down.
Moore jabs at Molotov's body.#T4#
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Molotov misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moore, right into the meat.
Molotov misses with a straight right.
Moore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Molotov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Molotov, as that shot connected.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Molotov throws a leg kick
and Moore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Molotov.
Molotov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Angelo Moore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Moore checks a low kick from Molotov.
Moore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molotov throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molotov misses with a low kick.
Molotov moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore misses the jab.
Molotov throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is looking to chop away at Molotov's legs.
The fighters circling - Molotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov throws a lazy body kick
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Molotov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Moore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Molotov takes one to the chin there.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
Molotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore tries a low kick but Molotov avoids it.
Molotov misses with a looping right.
Molotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Molotov misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Molotov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Molotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Molotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moore!
Moore throws a low kick but Molotov moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Moore was looking to counter with a kick there.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molotov. That did some damage!
Molotov misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Molotov thinking.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molotov, right into the meat.
Molotov thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molotov.
#T3#
Moore cracks Molotov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Molotov checks a low kick from Moore.
Molotov throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Molotov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Molotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Molotov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Molotov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore throws a low kick, looking for Molotov's leg but Molotov calmly moves out of range.
Molotov feints the counter takedown.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Molotov thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molotov's knee momentarily.
Molotov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Molotov tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molotov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Molotov throws a leg kick
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Molotov as he checks the leg kick.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Moore is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Molotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Molotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore had his way with Alexey Molotov in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molotov manages to avoid it.
Molotov tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molotov.
Molotov looks to throw a body kick
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Molotov throws a leg kick but Moore moved away.
Molotov ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Molotov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Molotov throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Molotov.
Molotov defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Molotov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Molotov has his takedown stuffed
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore takes a swing at Molotov's ribcage but misses.
Moore checks the leg kick.
Molotov throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Molotov's front leg but catches the back leg as Molotov tries to avoid it.
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Molotov counters with an inside leg kick.
Moore slips a straight right by Molotov.
Moore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Molotov throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Molotov avoids it.
Molotov looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Molotov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Molotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
Molotov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Molotov is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Molotov scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Molotov.
Molotov throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Moore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Molotov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Molotov throws a leg kick
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore scoring well with a low kick there.
Molotov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molotov's knee momentarily.
Molotov throws the kick towards the body but Moore avoids it.
Molotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore counters with a leg kick.
Molotov tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molotov. Molotov obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
A lazy body kick from Molotov
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Molotov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Molotov's front leg but catches the back leg as Molotov tries to avoid it.
Moore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Molotov.
Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molotov misses with a looping right.
Molotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Molotov connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Molotov throws a body kick that misses
and Moore counters with a good low kick that Molotov was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore retains his middleweight title!
Angelo Moore 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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Event:
FARTMMA 67
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Mack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molotovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Mack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mack trying to control the action but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Mack taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mack off and has taken his back!#T1#
Molotov controls the action.
Molotov punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Mack right now.
Mack is trying to get back to his feet but Molotov has full control of the position and if anything, Mack has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Molotov is landing with strikes from the back.
Molotov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mack rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Molotov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Mack taking some punishment here, with Molotov in his half guard.
Mack is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mack trying to control here.
Molotov is keen to just control but Mack is a slippery customer.
Molotov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mack trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mack trying to hold on to Molotov's head to control him but Molotov postures up.
Molotov winds up and cracks Mack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Molotov winds up and cracks Mack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mack is in trouble now - Molotov has advanced to mount!
Molotov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mack is looking to improve his position but Molotov isn't that keen on the idea.
Molotov is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Charlie Mack has been cut.
Mack squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T4#
Mack wants to hold on but Molotov pushes him away.
Molotov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Molotov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Molotov.
Molotov lands with some strikes.
Molotov raining down shots from the mount!
Molotov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mack is in a horrible position here. Molotov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Molotov landing punches.
BOOM! Molotov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Mack'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.
#R2#
Molotov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mack's head.#TD2#
Mack tries to sprawl but Molotov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mack is looking to control Molotov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mack avoid being mounted?#ES#
Mack kicks off Molotov and gets to his feet.
Molotov shoots in for a double leg but Mack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mack scores with a nice head shot.
Mack misses with a hook.
Charlie Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack throws a series of punches but Molotov moves out of range. #TD#
Mack drives through with a takedown into Molotov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Molotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mack landing with the ground and pound.
Mack trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Mack won't allow Molotov to sweep him here.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Molotov trying to control the position.
Molotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mack working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Molotov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mack wants to get back to his feet.
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mack wants to improve his position but Molotov is controlling well.
Mack trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Molotov lands a nice short elbow.
Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molotov prevents Mack from improving his position.
Molotov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Molotov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Molotov prevents Mack from standing back up.
Molotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
Mack has hold of Molotov's hands but Molotov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Molotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
Mack scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Molotov manages to mount him!
Mack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Molotov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mack's face.
#CUT2#
Charlie Mack's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov lands a heavy elbow.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mack tries to hold on but Molotov postures up.
A nice elbow there by Molotov.
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Molotov breaks from Mack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Mack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Molotov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Molotov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Molotov.
Molotov shoots in for a double leg but Mack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mack scores with a leg kick.
Mack darts in looking for a takedown but Molotov gets double underhooks and turns Mack into the cage.
Mack motions for Molotov to come forward. Mack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charlie Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Molotov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molotov tries for a takedown but Mack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Molotov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mack or perhaps it was just good defense by Molotov, which made it look bad.
And Molotov tries to counter it with a takedown but Mack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Mack misses the target. #TD2#
Molotov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mack sprawls well initially but Molotov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov prevents Mack from standing back up.
Molotov controlling the action here.
Mack is looking to improve his position.
Mack is controlling Molotov's trapped leg to prevent Molotov from advancing to side control.
Mack taking some punishment here, with Molotov in his half guard. #T2#
Molotov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molotov working Mack over with strikes.
Mack is trying to control but Molotov passes into side control!
Molotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Molotov's best efforts.
Molotov is trying to control. Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Molotov connects with a nice short shot to Mack's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack is trying to stand back up but Molotov is controlling him
Molotov trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
Molotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mack is refusing to be controlled, as Molotov sits in half guard. #T3#
Molotov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Molotov drops an elbow to the side of Mack's head.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but Molotov is very close to passing his half guard.
Molotov is stalling here. Mack is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Molotov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mack has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Molotov is trying to improve his position.
Molotov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mack.
Molotov is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mack with the ground and pound but Molotov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mack trying to control from half guard but Molotov is working away.
Molotov trying to control here.
Molotov punching from the bottom.
Charlie Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mack thows a huge punch but Molotov dodges it nicely.
Molotov wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Molotov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Molotov!
A victorious Alexey Molotov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Mortimer misses.
Molotov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mortimer defends it well.
Molotov lands a jab to Mortimer's midsection.#TD2#
Molotov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mortimer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mortimer managing to control the position.
Mortimer trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molotov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mortimer looking to control.
#T1#
Molotov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov stands up over Mortimer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mortimer managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov trying to control but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
Molotov lands a couple of digs.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
Mortimer pulls Molotov in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mortimer trying to keep a closed guard but Molotov is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Molotov misses.
Molotov misses with a hook.#TD2#
Molotov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Molotov is fighting to break Mortimer's control of his arms but Mortimer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mortimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molotov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Mortimer has Molotov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Molotov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
Mortimer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Mortimer is out of range.
Jalen Mortimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mortimer throws a body punch but Molotov moves out of range.
Mortimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mortimer counters with a low kick, right behind Molotov 's knee.
Molotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mortimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Molotov dives in and scores a takedown into Mortimer's guard.
Mortimer is trying to control the position but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mortimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
That's time! Mortimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mortimer loads up on a big right hand but Molotov slips the punch.
Molotov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mortimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov with the counter takedown but Mortimer avoids it easily.
Mortimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Mortimer misses with a hook. Molotov ducked under it nicely.
Molotov throws an off balance right hand
and Mortimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mortimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Mortimer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov cracks Mortimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molotov looks to throw the jab but Mortimer is out of range.
Molotov cracks Mortimer with a good jab.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Molotov.#T1#
Mortimer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mortimer!
Molotov trying to control the position but Mortimer is working away.
Mortimer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molotov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mortimer trying to control here.
Molotov trying to control from half guard but Mortimer is working away.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov trying to control the action but Mortimer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mortimer trying to control here.
Molotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mortimer is refusing to be controlled, as Molotov sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molotov misses with a looping right.
Molotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mortimer throws a big counter combination but Molotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mortimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Molotov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mortimers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mortimer fails to land with a series of punches.
Molotov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mortimer defends it nicely.#T3#
Molotov throws out a powerful jab.
Mortimer defending well as Molotov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Mortimer.
Molotov throws a looping overhand right but Mortimer ducks down to avoid it.
Molotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mortimer to score with a decent uppercut.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mortimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotov.
#T4#
Mortimer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Molotov works Mortimer's body with a nice hook.
Mortimer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Molotov.
Mortimer scores with a push kick.
Molotov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Mortimer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Molotov blocks the body kick.
Molotov with a jab.
Mortimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexey Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
And Mortimer counters with a quick kick to the body but Molotov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.
#R3#
Molotov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Molotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molotov misses with an uppercut
and Mortimer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mortimer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molotov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mortimer defends well and Molotov ends up having to push Mortimer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Mortimer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Molotov.
Mortimer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Molotov.
Alexey Molotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molotov takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
Mortimer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molotov. Mortimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mortimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Molotov. Molotov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mortimer ducks under a wild hook from Molotov.
Mortimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Molotov ducks under a wild hook from Mortimer.
Molotov misses with a hook
and Mortimer counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Molotov - just one landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Molotov.
Mortimer tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Mortimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molotov working away.
Molotov working the head with strikes. #T2#
Mortimer tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Mortimer struggling a bit here.
My spies in VenDettaGYM inform me that Molotov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mortimer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mortimer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Molotov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Molotov trying to control the action but Mortimer is working from the bottom.
Mortimer wants to control but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mortimer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mortimer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molotov.
Mortimer trying to hold on to Molotov's head to control him but Molotov postures up.
Mortimer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mortimer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mortimer trying to control from the bottom.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molotov controlling the action here.
Mortimer wants to control but Molotov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Molotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mortimer is trying to control but can't.
Jalen Mortimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molotov is keen to just control but Mortimer is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Molotov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Molotov!
A victorious Alexey Molotov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FARTMMA 51
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knuckles.
Molotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the body.
Molotov throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knuckles doesn't seem bothered though.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the body.
Molotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Molotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molotov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knuckles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Molotov lands a nice shot that snaps Knuckles's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molotov throws out the jab.
Knuckles only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Molotov looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well.
Knuckles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Knuckles misses with a straight right.
Molotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knuckles sprawls well. Knuckles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knuckles misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Molotov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knuckles is pressing down on Molotov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knuckles being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Molotov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
We've been hearing that Molotov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Molotov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molotov postures up in Knuckles's guard and throws a big left but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles wants to sweep here but Molotov controlling him for the moment.
Molotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Molotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control.
Molotov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
Molotov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knuckles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knuckles scrambles back to his feet.
Molotov avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Molotov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knuckles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles tries a quick counter leg kick but Molotov is wise to it.#T4#
Molotov walks into a straight right hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Molotov.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Molotov lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Molotov both land. Nice combination.
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!
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knuckles tries a quick counter leg kick but Molotov is wise to it.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Molotov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knuckles doesn't seem phased though.
Molotov lands a really nice looking cross but Knuckles seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Knuckles misses.
A little feinted left hand from Molotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molotov.
Molotov misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick.
Knuckles is looking to score with low kicks.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molotov fails to land with a series of punches.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Molotov off balance momentarily.
Molotov throws out a loose jab but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molotov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Molotov throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
Molotov misses with a looping left.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Molotov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Molotov misses with a hook
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Molotov slips a jab from Knuckles.
Molotov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knuckles staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
Knuckles throws a sloppy head kick and Molotov moves out of range easily.
Molotov tries to counter with a takedown but Knuckles is quick to defend against it.
Molotov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knuckles at a distance.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but Molotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molotov on the side of the head.
Molotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Molotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knuckles ducks right into an uppercut from Molotov.
Molotov loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.#T2#
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molotov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knuckles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Molotov misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
A nice side step and Knuckles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Molotov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotov.
Knuckles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheers as Molotov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knuckles doesn't seem phased though.
Knuckles misses with a body shot.
Molotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Molotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alexey Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles throws a hook but Molotov avoids it easily.#T3#
Knuckles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Molotov misses.
Molotov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles throws a nice head kick!
Molotov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knuckles defending well as Molotov loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but Molotov avoids it with no problem.
Molotov misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles jabs at Molotov's body.
Molotov misses with an uppercut
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Molotov.
Knuckles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Molotov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Molotov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Molotov throws the left hand but Knuckles avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Knuckles lands.
Knuckles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Molotov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molotov.
A cross from Knuckles lands.
Molotov misses with a looping right.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molotov ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
A little feinted left hand from Molotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Molotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knuckles slips a jab from Molotov.
Molotov loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Molotov is out of range.
Nice jab there from Knuckles.
A shot to the liver by Molotov. Beautiful body shot.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molotov at a distance.
#TD#
Molotov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knuckles's guard.
Knuckles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molotov is pushing down on Knuckles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knuckles is fighting to maintain full guard but Molotov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Molotov lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Knuckles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molotov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Molotov in particular looking to stall.
Molotov trying to control the action but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Molotov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molotov wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Molotov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knuckles's head.
Molotov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Molotov thows a huge punch but Knuckles dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Molotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knuckles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Molotov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Molotov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knuckles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molotov lands with a nice combination. Knuckles backs away looking to recover.
Molotov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Molotov misses with a takedown
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knuckles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Molotov counters with a shoot takedown. Knuckles fights it but they end up in guard.
Molotov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knuckles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molotov looking to sit in guard and control but Knuckles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully. #T4#
Molotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexey Molotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Molotov holds on and takes a little breather.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Molotov keeps moving.
Molotov wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Molotov tries to buck Knuckles off but Knuckles is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Molotov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Molotov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Molotov!
A very excited looking Alexey Molotov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FARTMMA 43
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Molotov misses
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molotov takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Molotov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Molotov misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a good low kick that Molotov was not able to check.
Moore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Molotov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Moore gets caught flat footed, as Molotov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Molotov looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Moore controlling from the top position.
Molotov 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.
Molotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
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.
Molotov throws a big elbow that misses.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Molotov from controlling successfully.
Molotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molotov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.#T3#
Molotov works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
Molotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molotov.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Molotov dips to his left and cracks Moore with an uppercut!
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Molotov feinted with a counter takedown.
Molotov shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Molotov with a jab.
Molotov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Molotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore stalks Molotov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Molotov's face. Molotov staggers backwards, shaken.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotov staying out of range there.#TD#
Molotov drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Molotov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angelo Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molotov takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Molotov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molotov throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Molotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Molotov misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Molotov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Molotov gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Molotov.
Alexey Molotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molotov throws an elbow but Moore slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Molotov 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.#T1#
The strikes coming from Molotov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Molotov cracks Moore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Molotov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Molotov working the ground and pound but Moore is defending the strikes.
Molotov lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Molotov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Moore regains half guard there - taking advantage of Molotov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Molotov prevents Moore from improving his position.#T2#
Molotov thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molotov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Moore has his hands clasped together around Molotov's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing that Molotov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Molotov is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Well, if Molotov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Molotov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Moore tries to roll over but Molotov keeps him under control.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molotov.
Molotov is taking a breather. Moore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Molotov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Molotov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Molotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molotov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotov throws a strike aimed at the side of Moore's head but Moore avoids it well.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Molotov shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but Molotov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Molotov is wise to it.
Molotov scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Molotov shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
Moore throws a low kick but Molotov moves out of range easily.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Molotov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Molotov.
Moore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Molotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Molotov as he checks the leg kick.
Molotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Molotov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Molotov misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Molotov moves away and avoids it.
Moore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Molotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molotov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Molotov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore leaves Molotov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore feints a counter leg kick.
Molotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molotov backing away here, and Moore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alexey Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Molotov works the jab nicely.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molotov throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Molotov misses with a body shot.
Molotov misses with a body shot.
Molotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Molotov ducks down to avoid it.
Molotov loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moore.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Molotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Molotov throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Molotov misses with a wild body shot.
Molotov throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moore, right into the meat.
Molotov digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Molotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
Molotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Molotov is looking to wear down Moore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moore scoring well with a low kick there.
Molotov fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Molotov fails to land the takedown.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Molotov misses with a jab to the body
and Moore makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Molotov really felt that one!
Molotov throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore connects with a body shot that sends Molotov's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Moore.
Molotov throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore works Molotov's body with a nice hook.
Molotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Molotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A lazy left from Moore finds it's target.
Molotov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Molotov misses with a wild body shot.
Molotov lands with a good body shot.
Moore defending well as Molotov loads up on a big left hand.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molotov's calf.
Molotov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Molotov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov misses with a body punch
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Molotov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moore circles away.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Molotov fails with the takedown
and Moore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Moore jabs at Molotov's body.
Moore blocks a jab.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Molotov saw that one coming.
Molotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore lands the left hand.
Molotov throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Molotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
#T2#
Molotov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molotov misses with a wild body shot.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molotov cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
Moore lands an overhand right.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Moore throws out a counter right but Molotov avoids it with no problem.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moore. That's going to slow Molotov down.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Molotov throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore lands a really nice looking cross but Molotov seems unphased.
Molotov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moore defends well and Molotov ends up having to push Moore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Molotov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.#T3#
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molotov throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moore.
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molotov works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Molotov's knee but Molotov avoids it well.
Molotov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Moore avoids the body shot from Molotov.
Moore takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Molotov blocks the leg kick.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotov.
Molotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Molotov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Molotov misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Molotov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Molotov. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molotov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molotov misses the shot to the body.
Molotov cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Molotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moore. That's going to slow Molotov down.
Molotov connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Molotov throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molotov.
Moore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Molotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.#T1#
Molotov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Molotov persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Molotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Molotov misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Moore works over Molotov's head and body with a nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moore!
Molotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molotov.
Moore slips a straight right by Molotov.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Molotov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Alexey Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Molotov misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Molotov scores with a nice head shot.
Molotov misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Molotov slips a straight right by Moore.
No luck for Molotov with that takedown attempt.
Angelo Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Moore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Molotov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moore leaves Molotov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Molotov misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
Molotov blocks a leg kick.
Molotov misses with a body punch
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molotov misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Moore lands a front kick.
Molotov misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Molotov with a poor takedown
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Molotov misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotov.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore slips under a jab.
Molotov misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molotov shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
Molotov misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Molotov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Molotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molotov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molotov. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore! Angelo Moore retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Angelo Moore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FARTMMA 38
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molotov.
Molotov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molotov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Molotov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Molotov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Molotov lands a few punches from side control.
Molotov looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Molotov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Molotov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Molotov working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Molotov scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Molotov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Molotov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Molotov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Hunt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Molotov! That's hurt Hunt! Will he recover? Molotov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
A very excited looking Alexey Molotov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FARTMMA 30
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Molotov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Molotov scores with a jab to the head.
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotov.
Molotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Knox counters with a crisp one two that drops Molotov! Knox thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Molotov to his feet! Molotov is in big trouble!#KD#
Knox cracks Molotov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Molotov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him?
#ROC#
Molotov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov misses with a jab to the body
and Knox scores with a counter punch that sends Molotov to the canvas! Knox smells blood - he's punishing Molotov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Molotov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
A very excited looking Kappa Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FARTMMA 26
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Molotov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Molotov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mee lands with a right to the head.
Mee throws a head punch that misses.
Molotov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mee.
Mee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mee lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mee working aggressively here.
Mee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Molotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mees head.
Mee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molotov is leaning against Mee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Molotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Molotov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molotov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molotov.
Mee tries to circle away but Molotov has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Molotov is trying to trip Mee. He has hold of a leg but Mee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Molotov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Molotov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molotov.
Molotov postures up in Mee's guard and throws a big left but Mee blocks it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Molotov controls the pace.
Molotov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mee's head.
Molotov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mee's guard.
Molotov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Molotov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Molotov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Molotov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Mee is rocked!
Molotov is taking a breather. Mee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Molotov lands a big elbow - Mee is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Molotov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FARTMMA 22
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Molotov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McNights struggling a bit here.
Molotov staying calm.
Molotov lands an elbow.
McNights tries to bench press Molotov off him but Molotov keeps the position.
Molotov lands an elbow.
Molotov taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNights wants to control but Molotov postures up.
Molotov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNights will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
McNights regains half guard.
Molotov is taking a breather. McNights says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Molotov there.
McNights is trying to stand back up but Molotov is controlling him
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McNights tries to get to full guard but Molotov has control of the leg.
McNights is trying to escape back to his feet but Molotov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Molotov scores with a couple of short elbows.
McNights trying to remain calm as Molotov controls from the top position.#T2#
McNights tries to improve position but can't.
Molotov taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molotov avoids the strikes from the bottom by McNights.
Molotov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McNights is working to avoid the ground and pound but Molotov connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McNights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McNights is trying to control Molotov's posture but Molotov avoids it.
Molotov controlling the position from side mount.
McNights takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Molotov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNights will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molotov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McNights some visible discomfort.
Molotov staying calm.
McNights is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molotov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Molotov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McNights was covering up waiting for the punch and Molotov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
McNights working for a triangle but Molotov defends it easily.
Molotov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McNights's guard.
McNights tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Molotov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1#
McNights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molotov with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
McNights is rocked!
Molotov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt McNights! Molotov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless McNights and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Steve McNights spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Event:
GR 14: Cobzone vs. Sanel
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Appalusu shoots in for a double leg but Molotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Molotov gets a takedown into half guard.
Molotov wants to pass to mount but Appalusu is defending the position.
We've been hearing that Molotov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Appalusu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Appalusu has his foot on Molotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molotov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Appalusu has his foot on Molotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molotov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for subs off his back but Molotov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Appalusu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Molotov working Appalusu over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Appalusu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Appalusu wants to improve his position but Molotov is controlling well.
Molotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Appalusu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back.
Molotov prevents Appalusu from improving his position.
Appalusu wants to get back to full guard but Molotov has passed into side control.
Molotov is chipping away with strikes.
Appalusu manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Appalusu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Molotov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Molotov!
Appalusu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Appalusu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Molotov's best efforts.
Molotov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for a kimura from the bottom but Molotov passes into side control!
Molotov is staying tight to Appalusu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Molotov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Appalusu is trying to get back to half guard.
Appalusu keeps trying to improve his position.
Molotov scores with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Alzonz Appalusu has been cut.
Appalusu is looking to regain half guard here but Molotov keeps moving and retains side control.
Appalusu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Molotov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alzonz Appalusu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Molotov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alexey Molotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Appalusu tries to buck Molotov off but Molotov is having none of it.
Molotov scoring with punches from side control.
Appalusu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Molotov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Appalusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molotov is looking to advance position but Appalusu won't allow it.
Molotov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for subs from the bottom but Molotov mounts him!
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Molotov with a couple of short strikes.
Appalusu is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Molotov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Appalusu?
#ROC#
Appalusu is rocked!
Molotov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Appalusu scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Molotov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Molotov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
After the fight, Alexey Molotov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GR 9: Mallone vs Llban
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Brooklyn lands with a hook. Molotov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molotov lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooklyn shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooklyn connects with a right hand. Molotov shakes it off.
Brooklyn throws a shot from downtown. Molotov moves away and avoids it.
Molotov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooklyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Molotov throws a hook to the side of Brooklyn's head but Brooklyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Molotov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brooklyn's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooklyn is trying to hold Molotov in close to prevent damage but Molotov has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Brooklyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Brooklyn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Molotov pushes past his half guard into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov controlling his opponent.
Brooklyn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Brooklyn is working to get back to half guard.
Molotov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brooklyn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Molotov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Molotov cracks Brooklyn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Molotov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Brooklyn covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov 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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