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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 169 p4p, 629 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 21 p4p, 76 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Temirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Temirov misses.
Volkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Temirov moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temirov did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Temirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov controlling the action here.
Temirov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Volkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Temirov wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov postures up in Temirov's guard and throws a big left but Temirov blocks it.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Temirov blocks nicely.
Volkov trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Volkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Temirov looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Temirov throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov dives in and grabs Temirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Temirov pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temirov.
Temirov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volkov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Volkov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Volkov to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov 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.
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Temirov's guard.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Temirov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov prevents Temirov from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is stalling in the full guard.
Volkov 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.
Temirov keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov is working Temirov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Temirov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Temirov is defending well.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temirov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov darts in and clinches Temirov up against the cage.
Volkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Temirov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Temirov works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkov tries to clinch up.
Temirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov scores with a decent looking hook.
Temirov takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Temirov throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Temirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov has Temirov pressed against the cage, preventing Temirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Temirov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
Volkov is trying to drag Temirov to the mat but Temirov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Temirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Temirov has the dominant position.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Temirov is defending well.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.
Volkov lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Temirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Volkov.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Temirov circles away.
Volkov slips under a jab from Temirov.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temirov did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Volkov is taking a breather. Temirov 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.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Temirov is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
Temirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Temirov is working away.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Temirov dodges it nicely.
Volkov stops Temirov from getting back to his feet.
Temirov is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov looks to land a strike but Temirov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ivan Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Temirov keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temirov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temirov momentarily.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Temirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temirov continues to drive forward.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Volkov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temirov lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Volkov defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Temirov scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
Temirov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Temirov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov really 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.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Temirov but Temirov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Volkov backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but Volkov manages to avoid it all.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Temirov circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Temirov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Temirov's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temirov pinned against the cage. Temirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Volkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Temirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volkov with the ground and pound but Temirov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Temirov wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Temirov blocks nicely.
Volkov is looking to pass into half guard but Temirov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Temirov is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Volkov staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
A little jabbing left from Temirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Temirov both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Temirov as he jumps to the side.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.
Temirov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov wants to advance to full mount but Temirov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Temirov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temirov keeps working.
Volkov works his way into full mount!
Volkov lands a couple of good shots and Temirov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov gets a double leg takedown into Temirov's guard.
Temirov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temirov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temirov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov throws a strike but Temirov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Temirov escapes and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov tries to buck Temirov off but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov wants to stand but Volkov is controlling his arm.
Volkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov tries to roll over but Temirov keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
Temirov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temirov pinned against the cage. Temirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Volkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Temirov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Temirov connects with a jab.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
Temirov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Temirov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Temirov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov is the new featherweight champion!
Ruslan Temirov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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