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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Hardaway (ranked 993 p4p, 1112 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 147 p4p, 158 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardaway might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My My, Hey Hey - Neil Young. Kruschev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Hardaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardaway.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardaway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Hardaway.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Hardaway avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Hardaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.
Kruschev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardaway on the side of the head.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Hardaway's shoulder, as Hardaway tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Hardaway as he checks the leg kick.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a nice cross.
Hardaway misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Hardaway's body.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardaway thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
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!
Kruschev swings for the body but Hardaway moves out of range.
Hardaway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Hardaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruschev thumps Hardaway with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hardaway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev cracks Hardaway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Hardaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardaway misses with a low kick.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Hardaway swinging wildly here.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Hardaway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardaway thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardaway misses with a looping right.
A big left from Hardaway misses.
Hardaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardaway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Hardaway.
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardaway takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Hardaway is out of range.
Hardaway takes one on the button.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardaway scrambles back to his feet.
Kruschev takes a swing at Hardaway's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kruschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschev.
Hardaway throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardaway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hardaway moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardaway misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardaway steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
Hardaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hardaway.
Kruschev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardaway, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Hardaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev defending well as Hardaway loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Hardaway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruschev defending well as Hardaway loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardaway throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Hardaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardaway walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Hardaway moved out of range.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Hardaway is out of range.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Hardaway.
Hardaway backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Hardaway misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Hardaway's head back.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruschev's head backwards.
Hardaway throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Kruschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardaway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardaway tries a low kick but Kruschev avoids it.
Hardaway throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Hardaway ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Hardaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardaway missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardaway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardaway checks it well.
The fighters circling - Hardaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardaway misses with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Hardaway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hardaway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardaway stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardaway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardaway's elbow.
Hardaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardaway misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Hardaway to work.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardaway backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kruschev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardaway uses from the top position.
Kruschev is trying to control the position but Hardaway postures up.
Hardaway lands a couple of elbows.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardaway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardaway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruschev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardaway passes into half guard.
Kruschev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kruschev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardaway manages to get himself to full guard.
Kruschev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardaway 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.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardaway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardaway works his way into side control.
Hardaway cracks Kruschev with a big right hand but Kruschev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hardaway in side control, throwing shots but Kruschev defends.
Hardaway working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hardaway working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway cracks Kruschev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hardaway sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kruschev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kruschev is looking for a sweep.
Hardaway misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hardaway trying to control the position but Kruschev is working away.
Kruschev is trying to control Hardaway's posture but Hardaway avoids it.
Kruschev is trying to improve his position.
Hardaway misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kruschev sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Hardaway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardaway ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Hardaway ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks the body kick.
Hardaway throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardaway's sensitive parts.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Kruschev.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardaway moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardaway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Hardaway slips the punch.
Hardaway misses with a head kick.
Hardaway throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardaway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardaway blocks the leg kick.
Hardaway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardaway misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Hardaway misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardaway.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardaway throws out the jab.
Kruschev takes one to the chin there.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Hardaway.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardaway checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Hardaway finds it's target.
Kruschev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardaway is able to avoid easily.
Hardaway is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardaway.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardaway throws out the jab.
Hardaway backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hardaway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Hardaway throws a nice head kick!
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardaway moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Hardaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardaway misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Hardaway.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardaway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardaway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardaway defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Hardaway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardaway checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev lands a slapping body shot.
Hardaway with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev is looking to slow Hardaway down with leg kicks.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Hardaway is having none of it.
Hardaway is looking to counter punch.
Hardaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Hardaway.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Hardaway.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev moves out of range as Hardaway strikes.
Kruschev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardaway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Hardaway misses the jab.
Hardaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardaway throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardaway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a jab.
Hardaway misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Hardaway coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Hardaway.
Kruschev wants to slow Hardaway down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Hardaway is out of range.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardaway is just out of range.
Hardaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardaway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardaway misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev thumps Hardaway with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardaway.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wally Kruschev.
I think Kruschev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
An out of breath Wally Kruschev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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