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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pirozhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yurinov has chosen Autechre - Gantz Graf as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pirozhkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Yurinov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirozhkov tries to land a leg kick but Yurinov saw it coming and moves away.
Yurinov catches Pirozhkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yurinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pirozhkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Yurinov scores with a shot to the side of Pirozhkov's head.
Yurinov misses with some punches.
Pirozhkov jumps guard but Yurinov stands there with Pirozhkov around his waist. Pirozhkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yurinov working aggressively here.
Pirozhkov manages to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pirozhkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yurinov is one step ahead there.
Pirozhkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pirozhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pirozhkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov stopping the sweep attempt from Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yurinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yurinov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boris Yurinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurinov.
Boris Yurinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yurinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pirozhkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov misses with a hook. Pirozhkov ducked under it nicely.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yurinov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pirozhkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yurinov throws a solid leg kick but Pirozhkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yurinov.
Pirozhkov tries for a takedown but Yurinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yurinov missing with a left hand there. Pirozhkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurinov lands a body shot.
Pirozhkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurinov misses with a low kick.
Yurinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yurinov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Yurinov misses with a low kick as Pirozhkov jumps back.
Pirozhkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pirozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurinov takes a swing at Pirozhkov's ribcage but misses.
Yurinov scores with a hook to the body. Pirozhkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yurinov swings for the body but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Yurinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yurinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yurinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pirozhkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Yurinov sprawls well. He's pushed Pirozhkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yurinov lands with a nice body kick.
Yurinov misses with a body shot.
Pirozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurinov.
Yurinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pirozhkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yurinov misses with a leg kick.
Yurinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pirozhkov moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yurinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yurinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pirozhkov.
Yurinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yurinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yurinov dodges the punch combination from Pirozhkov.
Yurinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pirozhkov.
Yurinov lands with a hook. Pirozhkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Yurinov as Pirozhkov shoots in.
Pirozhkov slips a jab from Yurinov.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown but Yurinov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pirozhkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurinov thumps Pirozhkov with a low kick.
Yurinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirozhkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yurinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirozhkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yurinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov misses with a low kick.
Pirozhkov blocks the body kick.
Yurinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pirozhkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yurinov cracks Pirozhkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yurinov.
Yurinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirozhkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yurinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yurinov misses the jab.
Pirozhkov avoids the head kick by Yurinov.
Pirozhkov checks a leg kick.
Pirozhkov checks a leg kick.
Yurinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pirozhkov's sensitive parts.
Boris Yurinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yurinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pirozhkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yurinov is looking to escape.
Pirozhkov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pirozhkov dominating with strikes here.
Yurinov tries to hold on but Pirozhkov postures up.
Pirozhkov punching from mount but Yurinov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pirozhkov.
Pirozhkov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yurinov has worked his arm free - good work by Yurinov!
Pirozhkov wants to control but Yurinov is keeping him busy.
Pirozhkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Yurinov is defending well.
Pirozhkov tries for a kimura but Yurinov is defending well.
Yurinov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov tries to roll over but Pirozhkov keeps him under control.
Pirozhkov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Yurinov has recovered full guard.
Pirozhkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yurinov trying to keep a closed guard but Pirozhkov is proving a slippery customer.
Yurinov wants to stand and escape but Pirozhkov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yurinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pirozhkov wants to control from the top but Yurinov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yurinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Pirozhkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Yurinov.
Yurinov tries to clinch but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Yurinov wants to slow Pirozhkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Yurinov throws a hook but Pirozhkov blocks it.
Yurinov misses with a leg kick.
Yurinov throws a front kick that sends Pirozhkov stumbling back into the cage.
Yurinov throws a nice looking combination but Pirozhkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Yurinov.
Yurinov misses with a body kick.
Yurinov throws a wild body kick that Pirozhkov sees coming a mile off.
Yurinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov won't allow Yurinov to get back to his feet.
Yurinov keeping moving, preventing Pirozhkov from controlling successfully.
Pirozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pirozhkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yurinov's guard.
Pirozhkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yurinov is just riding it out for now. Pirozhkov eventually gives up the hold.
Yurinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is working for a kimura but Yurinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pirozhkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pirozhkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pirozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Yurinov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Yurinov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pirozhkov looks to move to half guard but instead Yurinov has passed into mount! Damn!
Pirozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurinov controlling the pace for now.
Pirozhkov is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is working hard here to advance position.
Yurinov controlling from mount.
Pirozhkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pirozhkov wants to control but Yurinov is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pirozhkov is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arthur Pirozhkov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yurinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pirozhkov's hands.
Pirozhkov blocks the body kick.
Pirozhkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yurinov connects with a leg kick. Pirozhkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yurinov, as that shot connected.
Yurinov works over Pirozhkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Pirozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurinov.
Yurinov lands with a right hand.
Yurinov throws the left hand but Pirozhkov avoids the punch easily.
Yurinov tries to work over Pirozhkov's front leg with a kick but Pirozhkov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurinov misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirozhkov moves out of range as Yurinov throws a body kick.
Yurinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pirozhkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yurinov connects with a right hand. Pirozhkov shakes it off.
Yurinov loads up on a big right hand but Pirozhkov slips the punch.
Pirozhkov shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Yurinov does no damage.
Yurinov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pirozhkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Yurinov throws a wild body kick that Pirozhkov sees coming a mile off.
Pirozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yurinov is fending him off so far but Pirozhkov persists. Nope, Yurinov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Yurinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yurinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Yurinov.
Yurinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yurinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pirozhkov scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurinov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Yurinov working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Pirozhkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yurinov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yurinov!
Pirozhkov is looking for a triangle but Yurinov pushes his legs off easily.
Pirozhkov looking for a guillotine here but Yurinov defends easily.
Pirozhkov is looking for a triangle here but Yurinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pirozhkov is trying to work for a sweep but Yurinov has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pirozhkov tries to hold on but Yurinov pushes him away.
Yurinov controlling his opponent.
Pirozhkov tries to lock up and control but Yurinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arthur Pirozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yurinov looking to control but Pirozhkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yurinov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yurinov misses with a low kick.
Pirozhkov fails to land the takedown.
Yurinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yurinov 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 Pirozhkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pirozhkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yurinov looks for the body kick but Pirozhkov saw that one coming.
Yurinov cracks the inside of Pirozhkov's front leg.
Nice body punch from Yurinov.
Yurinov throws a nice looking combination but Pirozhkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pirozhkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yurinov is looking to clinch.
Yurinov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pirozhkov manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pirozhkov.
Yurinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Yurinov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pirozhkov staying out of range there.
Yurinov throws the kick towards the body but Pirozhkov avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Yurinov. That snapped Pirozhkov's head back.
Pirozhkov blocks a head kick by Yurinov.
Pirozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pirozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov tries to control but Yurinov wriggling away.
Yurinov has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Pirozhkov working for the choke.
Pirozhkov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirozhkov is looking for the choke from the back position but Yurinov is controlling his hands well.
Pirozhkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yurinov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pirozhkov has got his arm under Yurinov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Yurinov has spun round into Pirozhkov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pirozhkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pirozhkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yurinov 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.
Yurinov is looking to stand up but Pirozhkov won't let him.
Boris Yurinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirozhkov controlling the position.
Yurinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Boris Yurinov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yurinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pirozhkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurinov.
Pirozhkov shoots in and drives through. Yurinov sprawls well.
Arthur Pirozhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pirozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurinov misses with a hook. Pirozhkov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurinov scores with a body shot.
Pirozhkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yurinov swings for the body but Pirozhkov moves out of range.
Yurinov misses with a low kick as Pirozhkov jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Yurinov.
I think Yurinov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Yurinov!
Boris Yurinov is the new bantamweight champion!
Boris Yurinov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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