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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahid Sagyndykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahid Sagyndykov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Duhrover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Sagyndykov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagyndykov avoids the body shot from Duhrover.
Sagyndykov shoots in for a takedown but Duhrover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duhrover jabs at Sagyndykov's body.
Nice shot by Duhrover.
Sagyndykov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duhrover circles away.
Sagyndykov fails with the takedown
letting Duhrover counter with a right hand.
Duhrover misses with a wild body shot.
Duhrover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sagyndykov shoots and misses
and Duhrover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sagyndykov's guard.
Ben Duhrover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vahid Sagyndykov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duhrover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Duhrover looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover trying to control but Sagyndykov is working from the bottom.
Duhrover controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Duhrover just wasn't active enough.
Sagyndykov tries for a takedown but Duhrover circles away easily
and Duhrover counters with a right hand to the body.
Duhrover closes the distance and pushes Sagyndykov back into the cage.
Duhrover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sagyndykov can't fight it off and eventually Duhrover manages to take the fight to the floor. Sagyndykov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duhrover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duhrover controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sagyndykov keeping moving, preventing Duhrover from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagyndykov wants to sweep here but Duhrover controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover wants to control from the top but Sagyndykov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Duhrover.
Duhrover darts in and clinches Sagyndykov up against the cage.
Sagyndykov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sagyndykov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duhrover tightens his grip and picks Sagyndykov up, before dumping him to the ground. Sagyndykov manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duhrover wants to control from the top but Sagyndykov keeps moving.
Duhrover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duhrover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duhrover 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.
Duhrover controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sagyndykov has momentary wrist control but Duhrover slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duhrover preventing the sweep.
Duhrover is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagyndykov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Duhrover dominated that round.
That's time! Duhrover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sagyndykov shoots and misses
and Duhrover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Duhrover misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Duhrover.
Duhrover cracks Sagyndykov with a big elbow.
Duhrover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sagyndykov tries to buck Duhrover off but Duhrover is having none of it.
Sagyndykov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duhrover connects with a decent elbow.
Ben Duhrover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagyndykov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sagyndykov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Duhrover's thigh. Duhrover counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Duhrover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagyndykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Duhrover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagyndykov tries to free his leg and advance position but Duhrover is retaining full guard.
Sagyndykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duhrover is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duhrover has escaped and now he's on top!
Duhrover postures up and lands a big shot to Sagyndykov's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is pushing down on Sagyndykov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagyndykov is fighting to maintain full guard but Duhrover has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duhrover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sagyndykov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duhrover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duhrover slows the pace down in half guard.
Sagyndykov is refusing to be controlled, as Duhrover sits in half guard.
Duhrover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Sagyndykov is not content to let Duhrover control the position.
Duhrover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duhrover tries to pass to full mount but Sagyndykov defends it.
Duhrover is stalling here. Sagyndykov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Duhrover seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sagyndykov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Duhrover struggling a bit here.
Sagyndykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Duhrover is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sagyndykov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov looking to finish with strikes here!
Duhrover stops Sagyndykov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Duhrover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagyndykov can do to turn this around?
Duhrover tries to reverse the position but Sagyndykov maintains control.
Duhrover manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duhrover is not content to let Sagyndykov control the position.
Sagyndykov trying to advance position but Duhrover counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Duhrover dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sagyndykov tries to clinch up
and Duhrover counters by moving into the clinch.
Duhrover leaning against his opponent.
Duhrover wants the takedown. Sagyndykov is fighting it off but Duhrover persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sagyndykov's guard against the cage.
Duhrover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sagyndykov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duhrover's guard.
Duhrover keeping moving, preventing Sagyndykov from controlling successfully.
Sagyndykov passes Duhrover's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sagyndykov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duhrover is just riding it out for now. Sagyndykov eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagyndykov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagyndykov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Duhrover misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sagyndykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sagyndykov prevents Duhrover from improving his position.
Sagyndykov wants to control but Duhrover is keeping him busy.
Sagyndykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duhrover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duhrover looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover wants to improve his position but Sagyndykov is controlling well.
Duhrover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sagyndykov wants to control from the top but Duhrover keeps moving.
Duhrover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagyndykov defends it easily.
Duhrover striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is trying to keep Sagyndykov in close.
Duhrover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sagyndykov manages to get himself to full guard.
Duhrover looking to pass the guard.
Duhrover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Duhrover clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duhrover misses with a body kick.
Duhrover takes a swing at Sagyndykov's ribcage but misses.
Duhrover misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Duhrover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duhrover.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sagyndykov being controlled against the cage.
Duhrover has Sagyndykov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Duhrover pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sagyndykov tumbling to the mat - Duhrover dives into Sagyndykov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sagyndykov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Duhrover puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Duhrover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagyndykov tries to kick Duhrover off in order to stand up. Duhrover Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Duhrover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sagyndykov to see if he's OK.
Duhrover is looking to take a break and control but Sagyndykov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagyndykov is defending well.
Duhrover gets to mount! Sagyndykov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Duhrover landing punches.
Sagyndykov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duhrover drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sagyndykov! More shots from Duhrover and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Duhrover!
Ben Duhrover retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ben Duhrover 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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RATING
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