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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Ruslanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Ruslanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Stin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stin defends it nicely.
Ruslanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stin clinches up with Ruslanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Stin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruslanov has double underhooks.
Stin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stin slows the pace down in half guard.
Stin is thwarting Ruslanov's attempts to control the position.
Stin prevents Ruslanov from improving his position.
Ruslanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov is trying to control but can't.
Ruslanov is staying active underneath Stin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruslanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ruslanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stin is one step ahead there.
Stin stays in close to Ruslanov's body and controls the position.
Ruslanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stin throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruslanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruslanov is pulling down on Stin's head. It's preventing any offense from Stin, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Timur Ruslanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ruslanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stin throwing shots but Ruslanov is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov is trying to stand.
Ruslanov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stin seems to be working for a kimura but Ruslanov defends the submission attempt.
Ruslanov is controlling Stin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ruslanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruslanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruslanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruslanov looking to control.
Ruslanov is pulling down on Stin's head. It's preventing any offense from Stin, at least for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruslanov moves in looking to clinch but Stin pushes him off.
Timur Ruslanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruslanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stin throws a series of punches but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Stin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stin stays in close to Ruslanov's body and controls the position.
Ruslanov looking to control.
Stin 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruslanov tries for a takedown but Stin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Stin moves into the clinch.
Bob Stin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Ruslanov.
Stin tries to throw a body punch but Ruslanov avoids it by throwing Stin back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stin pulls guard effortlessly.
Stin working a defensive guard here.
Ruslanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruslanov stops Stin from standing up.
Stin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stin is looking for a triangle but Ruslanov pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruslanov stands up over Stin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bob Stin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ruslanov manages to pass to side control.
Ruslanov moves into full mount! Stin won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stin is trying to escape the mount.
Stin has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruslanov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ruslanov's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stin breaks Ruslanov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ruslanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stin wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Stin is looking to stand up but Ruslanov won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Timur Ruslanov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stin misses with a takedown attempt - Ruslanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruslanov sprawls well. He's pushed Stin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stin circles away.
Ruslanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stin shoots in but Ruslanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruslanov closes the distance and clinches up with Stin, looking for a takedown. Ruslanov pushes Stin against the cage but Stin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruslanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruslanov misses with a takedown attempt - Stin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruslanov closes the distance and clinches up with Stin, looking for a takedown. Ruslanov pushes Stin against the cage but Stin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruslanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruslanov has Stin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ruslanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stin tumbling to the mat - Ruslanov dives into Stin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruslanov is one step ahead there.
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 Bob Stin 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stin has his takedown stuffed
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruslanov closes the distance and pushes Stin back into the cage.
Ruslanov has picked Stin up - he's going for a ride! Ruslanov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ruslanov trying to mount his opponent but Stin defends it.
Stin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stin is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
Stin controlling the position for now.
Ruslanov trying to control from half guard but Stin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Timur Ruslanov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ruslanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stin gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stin moves into full guard.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Stin keeps moving.
Stin wants to stand and escape but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Ruslanov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruslanov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ruslanov trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stin is trying to control. Ruslanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stin is nestled in close to Ruslanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stin prevents Ruslanov from improving his position.
Ruslanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stin thows a huge punch but Ruslanov dodges it nicely.
Stin is looking to take a break and control but Ruslanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stin prevents Ruslanov from improving his position.
Stin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruslanov!
Ruslanov is looking to improve his position but Stin isn't that keen on the idea.
Stin avoids the attempt from Ruslanov to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruslanov is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stin lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Ruslanov.
I think Stin 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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