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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmanov has chosen Russian national anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakhmanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rook throws a head kick that half lands.
Rakhmanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rook tries to clinch up
so Rakhmanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rakhmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakhmanov preventing the sweep.
Rakhmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakhmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rook has wrist control.
Rook is trying to control the position but Rakhmanov postures up.
Rakhmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rakhmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rakhmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Rook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov content to stall in guard here.
Rakhmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakhmanov postures up in Rook's guard and throws a big left but Rook blocks it.
Rakhmanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakhmanov is aware though and is defending well.
Rakhmanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rook is trying to hold Rakhmanov in close to prevent damage but Rakhmanov has managed to pass into half guard.
Rakhmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rook does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rook regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rakhmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rook has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rook has momentary wrist control but Rakhmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Rakhmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rakhmanov trying to control but Rook is working from the bottom.
Rakhmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov trying to control but Rook is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rakhmanov postures up in Rook's guard and throws a big left but Rook blocks it.
Rook pulls Rakhmanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Rakhmanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rakhmanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rakhmanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rakhmanov's back!
Rook keeps control of the position as Rakhmanov tries to break free.
Rakhmanov breaks Rook's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakhmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rakhmanov won't allow Rook to sweep him here.
Rook keeping moving, preventing Rakhmanov from controlling successfully.
Rakhmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rook has wrist control.
Rakhmanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakhmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Rook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rook is trying to keep Rakhmanov in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Rakhmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rakhmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rakhmanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rakhmanov with a nice cross.
Rakhmanov scores with a shot to the body.
Rook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rakhmanov throws a body kick that misses.
Rook tries to close the distance and clinch but Rakhmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowman Rook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakhmanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rook can pounce on him.
Rook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rakhmanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rook throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook throws a nice looking combination but Rakhmanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rook tries to avoid it but Rakhmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rook to the ground. Rook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rakhmanov avoids the head kick by Rook.
Rook looks to land a body kick but Rakhmanov moved away.
Rook throws a head kick that misses.
Rook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rook tries to clinch but Rakhmanov is having none of it.
Rakhmanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rook jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rook throws a right hand that Rakhmanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakhmanov also avoids with ease.
Rakhmanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rakhmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Rook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rook misses with a looping left.
Rakhmanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakhmanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rook moves to clinch but Rakhmanov breaks away
and Rakhmanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rook's guard now.
Rakhmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakhmanov.
Rook looking for a sweep. Not yet Rook, not yet.
Rakhmanov throwing strikes from guard but Rook blocks nicely.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov pushes down on Rook's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rakhmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rook makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rook.
Rook trying to keep a closed guard but Rakhmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Rakhmanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rook trying to control the position.
Rook keeping moving, preventing Rakhmanov from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikhail Rakhmanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rakhmanov lands a jab to Rook's midsection.
Rook throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhmanov moves out of range easily.
Rakhmanov misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakhmanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rook throws a wild body kick that Rakhmanov sees coming a mile off.
Rakhmanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Rakhmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rakhmanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rook's calf.
Rook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rakhmanov checks a leg kick.
Rakhmanov throws a series of punches but Rook moves out of range.
Rook tries to close the distance and clinch but Rakhmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rook throws a right hand that Rakhmanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakhmanov also avoids with ease.
Rook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakhmanov manages to avoid it.
Rook checks the leg kick.
Rakhmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rakhmanov, right into the meat.
Rakhmanov lands with a cross.
Rook wants to clinch up but Rakhmanov keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakhmanov.
Rook throws a head kick that misses.
Rakhmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rook was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rook throws a lazy uppercut
and Rakhmanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rakhmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rook does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rook taking some punishment here, with Rakhmanov in his half guard.
Rook is trying to control but can't.
Rakhmanov is looking for a kimura but Rook is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rakhmanov to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Rakhmanov there.
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!
Rakhmanov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rook reverses the position - he's now on top in Rakhmanov's guard.
Rakhmanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bowman Rook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook wants to pass the guard but Rakhmanov is keeping the position.
Rakhmanov looking to control.
Rook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rakhmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rook.
Rook throws a big elbow that misses.
Rakhmanov working a defensive guard here.
Rakhmanov wants to sweep here but Rook controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov keeping full guard, as Rook tries to pass.
Rakhmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rook manages to get himself to full guard.
Rakhmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rook has wrist control.
Rakhmanov lands a couple of digs.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rook looking for a guillotine here but Rakhmanov defends easily.
Rakhmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rook seems keen to control Rakhmanov's posture.
Rook controls Rakhmanov momentarily but Rakhmanov frees himself.
Rakhmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakhmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakhmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Rakhmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rakhmanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Rakhmanov!
Our winner, Mikhail Rakhmanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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