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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Zotov has chosen Мы расправи as his entrance music. Maksim Zotov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
20 - 28 - 0 |
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160 cm
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137 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Zotov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRoberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zotov throws a leg kick but MacRoberts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zotov scores with a nice body kick.
Zotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zotov jumps guard but MacRoberts stands there with Zotov around his waist. Zotov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacRoberts tries to break free but Zotov pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
MacRoberts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zotov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zotov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zotov looks for the body kick but MacRoberts saw that one coming.
Zotov tries to clinch there but MacRoberts circles away.
Zotov lands with a nice body punch.
Zotov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacRoberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zotov. Zotov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zotov feints and then cracks MacRoberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacRoberts down.
Nice body kick there by Zotov.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacRoberts sprawls well. MacRoberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zotov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Zotov.
MacRoberts misses the shot to the body.
Zotov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacRoberts scores with a body shot.
MacRoberts lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacRoberts as he avoids it easily.
MacRoberts darts in and clinches Zotov up against the cage.
MacRoberts blocking some punches.
MacRoberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zotov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacRoberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacRoberts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
MacRoberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacRoberts thuds a left hand into Zotov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacRoberts lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from MacRoberts.
Zotov looks to land a body kick but MacRoberts moved away.
MacRoberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacRoberts gets a clinch.
Zotov prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
Zotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zotov wants to stall.
MacRoberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zotov has him pressed against the cage.
MacRoberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zotov thuds his shin into the meat of MacRoberts's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacRoberts.
A good leg kick by Zotov.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacRoberts throws a nice looking combination but Zotov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maksim Zotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zotov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zotov. That's going to slow MacRoberts down.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Zotov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zotov doesn't manage to clinch there - MacRoberts circles away.
Zotov wants to land a leg kick but MacRoberts is out of range.
Zotov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zotov trying to control the position but MacRoberts is working away.
Zotov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zotov laying and praying for a moment but MacRoberts takes advantage and regains half guard.
Zotov wants to take a breather but MacRoberts is having none of it.
Zotov is trying to work for a kimura but MacRoberts is defending well.
Zotov trying to mount his opponent but MacRoberts defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zotov prevents MacRoberts from standing back up.
MacRoberts is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zotov trying to control from half guard but MacRoberts is working away.
MacRoberts makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
MacRoberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacRoberts misses with the combination.
MacRoberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zotov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zotov looking to throw knees to the head but MacRoberts is blocking nicely.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
Zotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zotov throws the kick towards the body but MacRoberts avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts 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.
MacRoberts connects with a looping right hand.
MacRoberts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacRoberts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacRoberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zotov.
Good leg kick by Zotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for MacRoberts. That snapped Zotov's head back.
Michael MacRoberts is winning the standup battle so far.
MacRoberts clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov stalling in the clinch but MacRoberts improves position.
MacRoberts is trying to push Zotov away but Zotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on MacRoberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
Jab from MacRoberts.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
MacRoberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zotov can do to turn this around?
MacRoberts misses with a body shot.
MacRoberts throws a right hand that Zotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zotov also avoids with ease.
MacRoberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacRoberts wants to clinch.
MacRoberts lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zotov shoots in for a double leg but MacRoberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zotov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zotov throws a solid leg kick but MacRoberts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zotov.
Zotov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacRoberts thuds his right hand into Zotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zotov scoring well with a low kick there.
MacRoberts closes the distance and clinches.
Zotov misses with some punches.
Zotov throws a punch but it's blocked by MacRoberts.
Zotov is trying to stall.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacRoberts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Zotov blocks the low kick.
Zotov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but Zotov moves out of range.
MacRoberts checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov moves into the clinch.
MacRoberts lands a damaging elbow.
Zotov tries a body shot but MacRoberts blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacRoberts blocking some punches.
MacRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacRoberts tries to circle away but Zotov has him pinned against the cage.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Zotov is controlling him.
MacRoberts wants to break free but Zotov has control.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
Zotov throws a leg kick but MacRoberts checks it.
A big right from MacRoberts misses.
MacRoberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zotov tries to score with a low kick but MacRoberts moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zotov with that takedown attempt.
Zotov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zotov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacRoberts, who protects the arm well.
MacRoberts tries to escape but Zotov is in control.
MacRoberts stops Zotov from passing to mount.
MacRoberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zotov on the ground.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet.
Zotov trying to control the position but MacRoberts is working away.
MacRoberts pushes Zotov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zotov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacRoberts, who protects the arm well.
MacRoberts tries to escape but Zotov is in control.
Zotov wants to control but MacRoberts is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet but Zotov drags him back down.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacRoberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zotov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacRoberts but MacRoberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zotov throws a low kick, looking for MacRoberts's leg but MacRoberts calmly moves out of range.
Zotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacRoberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zotov closes the distance and clinches up with MacRoberts, looking for a takedown. Zotov pushes MacRoberts against the cage but MacRoberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zotov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacRoberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zotov throws a leg kick but MacRoberts moved away.
Nice takedown defense from MacRoberts. No joy for Zotov on that attempt.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Zotov.
MacRoberts lands an overhand right.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Zotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown but MacRoberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zotov throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Zotov tenderised MacRoberts's leg. MacRoberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacRoberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zotov tries a low kick but MacRoberts avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts lands with an overhand left.
Zotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacRoberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zotov moves out of range of the body kick.
Zotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but Zotov moves out of range.
Zotov throws a sloppy head kick and MacRoberts moves out of range easily.
Zotov shoots in but no luck this time.
MacRoberts tests Zotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Zotov is having none of it.
Zotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as MacRoberts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the head.
MacRoberts blocks a leg kick.
A jab from MacRoberts does it's job there.
MacRoberts works the jab nicely.
MacRoberts throws a good cross that connects.
MacRoberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zotov looks for the body kick but MacRoberts saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacRoberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacRoberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zotov.
MacRoberts blocks a head kick by Zotov.
Zotov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting MacRoberts counter with a right hand.
MacRoberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zotov manages to avoid it.
Zotov blocks a low kick nicely.
MacRoberts misses with a low kick.
Zotov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zotov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zotov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacRoberts keeps working.
Zotov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. MacRoberts tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zotov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maksim Zotov!
A less than humble Maksim Zotov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Michael MacRoberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my Guinness, yo bitches'.
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