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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kadurov (ranked 1883 p4p, 2440 weight class) and Alexei Sykov (ranked 242 p4p, 311 weight class). Rustam Kadurov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Kadurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadurov throws a body punch but Sykov moves out of range.
Sykov with the counter takedown but Kadurov avoids it easily.
Kadurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kadurov lands with a good body shot.
Kadurov gets caught flat footed, as Sykov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kadurov keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov throws an elbow that misses. Kadurov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sykov's guard. Nice move by Kadurov!
Kadurov wanted to stand there but Sykov had control of the position.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving.
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sykov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadurov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov working a defensive guard but Kadurov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kadurov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sykov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kadurov but great work by Sykov.
Kadurov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sykov.
Kadurov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov controlling the position well.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykov moves nicely into side control.
Sykov advances nicely into full mount.
Sykov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kadurov is trying to escape the mount.
Kadurov is squirming around, avoiding Sykov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov holds on for dear life.
Sykov working for a submission but Kadurov is keeping him at bay.
Sykov looking to control but Kadurov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sykov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kadurov is on top in guard.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadurov controls the pace.
Kadurov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kadurov is aware though and is defending well.
Kadurov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykov has his foot on Kadurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kadurov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sykov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kadurov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sykov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sykov controlling the pace.
Sykov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadurov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kadurov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kadurov is not content to let Sykov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov seems to be working for a kimura but Kadurov defends the submission attempt.
Sykov wants to control but Kadurov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykov trying to control from Kadurov's half guard. Kadurov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kadurov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Kadurov keeps moving.
Kadurov wants to sweep here but Sykov controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kadurov is trying to control the position but Sykov postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sykov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kadurov as he avoids it easily.
Kadurov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykov sprawls and moves away.
Kadurov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kadurov.
Kadurov missing with a left hand there. Sykov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kadurov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kadurov manages to get to full guard.
Sykov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sykov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sykov looking to sit in guard and control but Kadurov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykov has momentary wrist control but Kadurov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Sykov is looking to sweep but instead, Kadurov has passed into half guard.
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Kadurov is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Kadurov seems content to control.
Kadurov prevents Sykov from improving his position.
Sykov trying to control but Kadurov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexei Sykov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sykov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sykov actively working from the bottom here.
Sykov is positioning himself well to prevent Kadurov advancing to mount.
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadurov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sykov defending well though.
Sykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Sykov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kadurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab from Kadurov.
Sykov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadurov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sykov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kadurov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sykov dives in and grabs Kadurov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kadurov pushes down on Sykov's head and hops out.
Rustam Kadurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov tries to move into range but Kadurov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykov fails with the takedown
and Kadurov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sykov's guard.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sykov has momentary wrist control but Kadurov slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadurov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Kadurov pushes his legs off easily.
Sykov controls Kadurov momentarily but Kadurov frees himself.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadurov controls the pace.
Sykov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kadurov escapes and throws Sykov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kadurov working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kadurov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sykov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sykov is looking for a sweep.
Alexei Sykov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kadurov trying to control the position but Sykov is working away.
Kadurov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Sykov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykov tries to bench press Kadurov off him but Kadurov keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sykov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sykov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kadurov, which made it look bad.
Kadurov shoots in and gets a takedown into Sykov's guard.
Kadurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykov is keeping the position for now.
Kadurov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sykov working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Rustam Kadurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sykov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Sykov working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sykov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sykov!
An out of breath Alexei Sykov 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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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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