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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Russian national anthem. Styles has chosen Theme tune to muslamic ray guns as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mikhail Rakhmanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Xavier Styles!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakhmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakhmanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Styles is able to avoid easily.
Rakhmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rakhmanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Styles checks it well.
Styles throws out a loose jab but Rakhmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rakhmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rakhmanov misses with a low kick.
Rakhmanov misses with a left hand
enabling Styles to counter with a crisp jab.
Styles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rakhmanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rakhmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Styles's shoulder, as Styles tries to avoid the shot.
Rakhmanov throws a hook but Styles avoids it easily.
Styles throws a low kick but Rakhmanov avoids it.
A slow jab from Rakhmanov misses its intended target.
Rakhmanov takes one to the chin there.
Rakhmanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rakhmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov misses with a low kick.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmanov.
Styles feints a jab promting Rakhmanov to slip. Styles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rakhmanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rakhmanov throws a chopping leg kick but Styles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Styles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rakhmanov's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Styles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Styles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov connects with a jab.
Styles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Styles throws a head kick but Rakhmanov moves out of range.
Styles throws the left hand but Rakhmanov avoids the punch easily.
Styles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Styles misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Styles.
Styles blocks a jab.
Rakhmanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Styles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Styles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakhmanov throws out the jab.
Xavier Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmanov throws a lazy right hand but Styles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rakhmanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Styles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rakhmanov counters by clinching up.
Styles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rakhmanov after a bit of a struggle.
Rakhmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Rakhmanov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rakhmanov throws an elbow but misses.
Styles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Styles works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rakhmanov is pulling down on Styles's head. It's preventing any offense from Styles, at least for the moment.
Rakhmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to sweep but no luck.
Rakhmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakhmanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Rakhmanov from controlling successfully.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakhmanov is one step ahead there.
Styles is looking for a triangle but Rakhmanov pushes his legs off easily.
Rakhmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rakhmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakhmanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakhmanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Rakhmanov from controlling successfully.
Styles wants to sweep here but Rakhmanov controlling him for the moment.
Rakhmanov drops back looking for a leg! Styles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Styles manages to kick Rakhmanov off! Rakhmanov jumps back into Styles's guard.
Styles looking for a guillotine here but Rakhmanov defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Styles will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rakhmanov takes one to the chin there.
Styles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rakhmanov connects with the punch.
Xavier Styles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakhmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rakhmanov. Rakhmanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Rakhmanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Styles scores with a decent looking hook.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakhmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Styles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rakhmanov.
Styles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Styles coming out on top.
Styles pushes Rakhmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Styles wants a takedown.
Styles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakhmanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rakhmanov working aggressively here.
Styles is trying to stall.
Styles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rakhmanovs head.
Rakhmanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Styles.
Styles breaks from the clinch.
Rakhmanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Styles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rakhmanov loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Styles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Styles moves out of range as Rakhmanov strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles moves into the clinch.
Styles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rakhmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rakhmanov taking a breather.
Rakhmanov misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakhmanov landing knees to the head.
Rakhmanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Styles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rakhmanov.
Styles blocking some punches.
Styles is trying to drag Rakhmanov to the mat but Rakhmanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Styles.
Rakhmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Styles letting Rakhmanov take a breather here.
Rakhmanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Styles's face.
Rakhmanov missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles takes an elbow to the temple.
Rakhmanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Styles scores with a shoulder strike.
Rakhmanov gets underhooks to prevent Styles's takedown attempt.
Rakhmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rakhmanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Styles avoids the damage to the body.
Rakhmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Styles wants to stall.
Styles blocks an uppercut.
Styles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rakhmanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakhmanov. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhail Rakhmanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakhmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakhmanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Styles misses the target.
Styles missing with a left hand there. Rakhmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Styles defending well as Rakhmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Rakhmanov lunges at Styles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Styles's hand.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmanov.
Styles moves out of range of the leg kick from Rakhmanov.
Styles lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakhmanov throws a right hand that misses
and Styles counters with a nice leg kick.
Styles misses with a wild body shot.
Styles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakhmanov as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Rakhmanov will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Rakhmanov misses with a low kick as Styles jumps back.
Rakhmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakhmanov misses the target.
Rakhmanov misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rakhmanov.
Styles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rakhmanov throws the left hand but Styles avoids the punch easily.
Rakhmanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Styles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakhmanov staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov throws a series of strikes that have Styles backpedaling.
Styles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rakhmanov.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakhmanov.
Styles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rakhmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Styles shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakhmanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Styles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mikhail Rakhmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Styles.
Styles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rakhmanov.
Styles slips a jab from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov throws a jab when Styles was well out of range.
Rakhmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Rakhmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Rakhmanov.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakhmanov manages to avoid it.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Styles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov throws out a loose jab but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakhmanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Rakhmanov tries to bum rush Styles with a series of wild strikes but Styles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rakhmanov misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Rakhmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Styles throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Rakhmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rakhmanov misses with a hook
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rakhmanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Rakhmanov misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov misses with a straight left.
Rakhmanov throws a hook to the side of Styles's head but Styles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakhmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Styles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Styles trying to control from Rakhmanov's half guard. Rakhmanov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rakhmanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Styles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position.
Rakhmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Styles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Styles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rakhmanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakhmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles throwing strikes but missing.
Styles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakhmanov is retaining full guard.
Rakhmanov looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Styles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rakhmanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Styles controls the pace.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakhmanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikhail Rakhmanov.
I think Rakhmanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Rakhmanov!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Rakhmanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Xavier Styles spoke after the fight, saying 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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