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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jens Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jens Johansson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anzor Azhiev's chin.
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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166 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jens Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azhiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Azhiev avoids them all with ease.
Azhiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azhiev.
Jens Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azhiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azhiev tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev shoots in but no luck this time.
Jens Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzor Azhiev.
Azhiev wants to clinch.
Azhiev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.
Azhiev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johansson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johansson tries to get out of the position.
Azhiev trying to control the position but Johansson is working away.
Azhiev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Azhiev does no damage.
Azhiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johansson throws the left hand but Azhiev avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Johansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azhiev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azhiev is struggling to control the position.
Azhiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azhiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azhiev staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev slips a jab from Johansson.
Azhiev shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Azhiev. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Johansson throws a combination that misses
and Azhiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azhiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Jens Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azhiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johansson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azhiev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Azhiev.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azhiev stands and steps away. Johansson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Azhiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azhiev.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anzor Azhiev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Azhiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Azhiev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johansson tries to lock up and control but Azhiev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson working to try and regain half guard.
Johansson is squirming around, avoiding Azhiev's attempts to control the action.
Johansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azhiev on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev looking for a guillotine from mount but Johansson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Azhiev has taken his back!
Azhiev looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Johansson is keeping busy.
Johansson wants to control his opponent's hands but Azhiev gets his hands free.
Azhiev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson can't escape the position.
Azhiev is looking to control Johansson but Johansson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Johansson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Azhiev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anzor Azhiev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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