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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Murenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murenov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Murenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Murenov is breathing heavily.
Harrison darts in and clinches Murenov up against the cage.
Murenov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrison.
Harrison pulls guard effortlessly.
Murenov looking to sit in guard and control but Harrison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murenov's head.
Harrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Harrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murenov is trying to keep Harrison in close.
Harrison stands up from Murenov's guard - Harrison perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murenov with a poor takedown
and Harrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murenov thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murenov to the ground. Harrison is now in Murenov's guard.
Harrison advances to half guard.
Harrison decides to stand and escape the position.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches up with Murenov, looking for a takedown. Harrison pushes Murenov against the cage but Murenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murenov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Murenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison presses Murenov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murenov can't fight it off and eventually Harrison manages to take the fight to the floor. Murenov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Harrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murenov tries to get out of the position.
Murenov is working an open guard so Harrison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harrison gets a clinch.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Harrison to work.
Murenov is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murenov backwards.
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
Harrison lands with a nice combination. Murenov backs away looking to recover.
Kirill Murenov's cut is getting worse.
Harrison has closed the distance and engaged Murenov in a clinch.
Harrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murenov uses from the top position.
Harrison is pulling down on Murenov's head. It's preventing any offense from Murenov, at least for the moment.
Harrison pushes Murenov off and gets back to his feet.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murenov but Murenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murenov takes an elbow to the temple.
Harrison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harrison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Harrison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Murenov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murenov wants to clinch.
Harrison throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrison has closed the distance and engaged Murenov in a clinch.
Harrison lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirill Murenov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murenov circles away.
A left and a right from Harrison both land. Nice combination.
Harrison darts in and clinches Murenov up against the cage.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murenov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harrison sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison is working for takedown but Murenov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murenov is pressed up against the cage. Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murenov down to the mat. Murenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirill Murenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Harrison.
Murenov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murenov is fending him off so far but Harrison persists. Nope, Murenov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murenov jabs Harrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harrison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murenov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murenovs head.
Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murenov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murenov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harrison leaning against his opponent.
Murenov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Murenov shows good takedown defense.
Kirill Murenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison clinches up against the cage.
Harrison prevents the takedown attempt.
Murenov is pressed up against the cage. Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murenov down to the mat. Murenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murenov lunges at Harrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrison's hand.
Harrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harrison breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrison darts in and clinches Murenov up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murenov is pressed up against the cage. Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murenov down to the mat. Murenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murenov wants to clinch but Harrison slips to the side
and Harrison counters with a two punch combo.
Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harrison shoots in and drives through. Murenov sprawls well.
Harrison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murenov tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it.
Murenov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrison's waist but Harrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murenov off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harrison is defended easily by Murenov.
Murenov wants to clinch up but Harrison keeps it at a distance.
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Murenov sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Murenov. Murenov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Murenov as Harrison shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Murenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murenov thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrison lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison dives in and grabs Murenov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murenov pushes down on Harrison's head and hops out.
Murenov works Harrison's body with a nice hook.
Murenov is looking to wear down Harrison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harrison staying out of range there.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Harrison controlling the pace.
Harrison passes the guard and advances to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison wants to control the pace but Murenov is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirill Murenov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrison forces Murenov back against the cage and clinches.
Harrison breaks the clinch.
Murenov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murenov wants it to stay on the feet.
Murenov slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murenov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harrison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harrison gets control of Murenov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harrison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Murenov from controlling successfully.
Harrison has his hands on Murenov's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison pushes Murenov off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Murenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirill Murenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Harrison.
Harrison stuns Murenov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murenov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrison.
Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Murenov. Murenov maintains the clinch.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrison circles away.
The crowd cheers as Murenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harrison doesn't seem phased though.
Harrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Murenov sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murenov stuffs the takedown.
Murenov tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Murenov's guard.
Harrison advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murenov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harrison decides to return to a standing position.
Harrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Murenov tries to sprawl out of it but Harrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murenov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Murenov shows good takedown defense.
Murenov tries to clinch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison tries to bum rush Murenov with a series of wild strikes but Murenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murenov drives through and clinches with Harrison against the cage.
Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murenov tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murenov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrison. Harrison obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Murenov.
Murenov lands with a shot to the body.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Murenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harrison lands a head kick!
Murenov misses with a jab to the body
and Harrison counters with a nice body kick.
Harrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murenov defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harrison is defended easily by Murenov.
Harrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking for a takedown.
Harrison jumps guard but Murenov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murenov tries to pull guard but Harrison holds him up against the cage and eventually Murenov drops back down to his feet.
Harrison pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murenov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murenov is posturing up here but Harrison has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Murenov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Murenov has to tap! Slick submission there by Harrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Harrison!
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hype
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