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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 897 p4p, 1814 weight class) and Maki Tantor (ranked 139 p4p, 257 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18 - 14 - 0 |
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180
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Maki Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but Tantor moves his leg out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Danilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tantor - the referee stops the clock and Danilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tantor. Danilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danilov slips under a jab.
Danilov thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor throws a low kick but Danilov moves out of range easily.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov dives in and grabs Tantor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tantor pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out.
Danilov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Danilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor slips a straight right by Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Danilov avoids it with no problem.
Danilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tantor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov lands an overhand right.
Danilov throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tantor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Danilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Danilov working some strikes from top position.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Danilov stands up over Tantor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Tantor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danilov advances to half guard.
Tantor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor gets back to full guard.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Tantor defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Good shot there by Danilov.
Danilov throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Danilov digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Danilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tantor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Danilov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov swings around for an armbar but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Danilov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Danilov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tantor is looking to defend but Danilov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tantor! Danilov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tantor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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