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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Rivers (ranked 2946 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Rudenko Kyrylenko (ranked 390 p4p, 539 weight class). Rudenko Kyrylenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudenko Kyrylenko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrylenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.
Kyrylenko rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Kyrylenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyrylenko's head.
Rivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivers catches Kyrylenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers tests Kyrylenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyrylenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrylenko on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrylenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a one two combo.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Kyrylenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Kyrylenko's defenses.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Kyrylenko moved out of range nicely.
Rivers lands a nice shot that snaps Kyrylenko's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrylenko is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
Kyrylenko darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyrylenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
Rivers taking a breather.
Rivers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rivers wants to stall.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyrylenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyrylenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers gets underhooks to prevent Kyrylenko's takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers looking to slow down the pace here.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivers can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivers stalks Kyrylenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyrylenko's face. Kyrylenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Kyrylenko moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers throws a jab when Kyrylenko was well out of range.
Kyrylenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.
Kyrylenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers sets himself, and Kyrylenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Rivers avoids it this time.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Kyrylenko slips the punch.
Rivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrylenko circles away.
Kyrylenko clinches up against the cage.
Kyrylenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyrylenko is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrylenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Rivers finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Rivers gets underhooks to prevent Kyrylenko's takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyrylenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyrylenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Kyrylenko is breathing heavily.
Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyrylenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyrylenko can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyrylenko has time to react.
Rivers tests Kyrylenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phil Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyrylenko walks into a jab.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrylenko on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyrylenko drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers misses with a hook. Kyrylenko ducked under it nicely.
Kyrylenko tries to counter with a clinch but Rivers shakes him off and moves away.
Kyrylenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Rivers.
Rivers throws a body punch but Kyrylenko moves out of range.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyrylenko tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kyrylenko moves away from the strike by Rivers.
We've been told by Rivers's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyrylenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Kyrylenko's head but Kyrylenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyrylenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyrylenko.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrylenko.
Kyrylenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown.
Kyrylenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudenko Kyrylenko.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kyrylenko avoids it well.
Rivers jabs at Kyrylenko's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Kyrylenko with an uppercut!
Kyrylenko wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Rivers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyrylenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyrylenko's head.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyrylenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a nice right hand.
Rivers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyrylenko clinches up against the cage.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyrylenko has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kyrylenko is looking for a takedown.
Kyrylenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyrylenko has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kyrylenko avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Kyrylenko is out of range.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrylenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyrylenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kyrylenko clinches with his opponent.
Kyrylenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Kyrylenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyrylenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kyrylenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rivers sizes up Kyrylenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrylenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyrylenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rudenko Kyrylenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
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