PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 429 p4p, 894 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 53 p4p, 105 weight class). Irish Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Power
vs
Temirov

172 cm
36
151
27 - 15 - 0

164 cm
40
143
34 - 22 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power slips under a jab from Temirov.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Power misses with a looping right.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
Power thows a leg kick but Temirov checks it
and Temirov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Power looks to clinch
and Temirov counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Temirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses

and Power counters by moving into the clinch.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
Power pushes off an throws an elbow but Temirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temirov avoids it.
Power working aggressively here.
Power misses with the head strike.
Temirov prevents a body shot from Power.
Temirov tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Temirov managing to block the knees to the body from Power.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temirov throws a hook but Power blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Temirov connects with a looping right hand.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temirov lands with an overhand left.
Power throws a predictable looking body shot
and Temirov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temirov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Temirov thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power misses with a body shot.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Power had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Temirov connects with a body shot.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a series of punches but Temirov avoids them all with ease.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Temirov.
Temirov scores with a jab.
Power slips under a jab from Temirov.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Temirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Temirov.
Power scores with a jab. Temirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Temirov lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
Temirov connects with a leg kick.
Temirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Power backs up against the cage.
Power walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Temirov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Temirov connects with an inside leg kick.
Temirov throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
Temirov throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Temirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power tries to clinch but Temirov moves away
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Power misses with a hook.
Temirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power connects with a jab.
Temirov throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.

Temirov gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Power wants to clinch.
Temirov takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Temirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Power scores with a body shot.
Temirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
Power staying out of range there.
Power is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Temirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Temirov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Temirov gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.

Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov scores with a jab to the head.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Temirov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Temirov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power throws out a leg kick but Temirov moves out of range and Power only half commits.
Power misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Power misses.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Power wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Power tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Temirov throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Temirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power avoids the body shot from Temirov.
A lazy left from Temirov finds it's target.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power misses with a body punch
and Temirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Temirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Temirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Power throws a push kick but Temirov slaps the foot to one side.
Temirov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Temirov off balance momentarily.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Power misses.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
As Power backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but Power manages to avoid it all.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Temirov.
Power darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power lands with a good body shot.
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.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A left lands for Temirov.
Temirov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Temirov misses with a low kick.
Power throws out a loose jab but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Temirov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Temirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Temirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov throws a combination that misses
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Temirov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Power forces Temirov back against the cage and clinches.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temirov avoids it.
A short right from Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Temirov avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power misses with some punches.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Temirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Temirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the cage.
Power throws an elbow that misses.
Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temirov avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irish Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temirov stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Temirov.
Temirov moves out of range of the body kick.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Power fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Temirov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Power working aggressively here.
Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Temirov effectively controlling the action here.
Temirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Temirov blocking some punches.
Power tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.
Temirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power walks into a stiff left hand from Temirov.
Temirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Power.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temirov.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Temirov.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ruslan Temirov made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.