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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jislaya Koshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusev Hungary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusev Hungary is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jislaya Koshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rusev Hungary!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hungary. Those never looked like landing.
Koshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hungary closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hungary swinging wildly here.
Hungary throws a combination. Koshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hungary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hungary is fending him off so far but Koshi persists. Nope, Hungary circles away and we're back to standing.
Hungary has managed to clinch.
Hungary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hungary throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hungary moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hungary misses with a double jab
and Koshi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koshi.
Hungary pushes Koshi off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hungary enables Koshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hungary manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hungary dives on top into guard.
Koshi has his foot on Hungary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hungary works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hungary missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hungary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hungary has managed to get both his arms back between Koshi's legs - danger averted.
Hungary is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koshi looking for a guillotine here but Hungary defends easily.
Koshi is breathing heavily.
Koshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hungary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hungary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hungary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hungary throwing strikes from guard but Koshi blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koshi looking for a guillotine here but Hungary defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koshi is trying to control the position but Hungary postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary throws a big elbow that misses.
Koshi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Koshi has his foot on Hungary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hungary works his way back into a safe position though.
Hungary is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hungary is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koshi is trying to control the position but Hungary postures up.
Hungary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hungary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hungary throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hungary landing some decent shots from guard.
Koshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four 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.
Hungary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hungary moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hungary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rusev Hungary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshi gets caught flat footed, as Hungary shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koshi is looking for a triangle here but Hungary uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Koshi trying to control but Hungary flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Koshi is trapped and Hungary is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hungary thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Koshi covering up well under a series of strikes from Hungary.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusev Hungary dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Hungary both land. Nice combination.
Koshi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A leg kick checked by Koshi.
Koshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Hungary drives through and clinches with Koshi against the cage.
Hungary manages to break the clinch.
Koshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hungary scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hungary scores with a three punch combo!
Hungary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hungary moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Hungary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koshi shoots in but Hungary avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hungary scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary feints a jab promting Koshi to slip. Hungary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hungary avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hungary looks to land a combination. Koshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hungary throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jislaya Koshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hungary looks to land a combination. Koshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hungary scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hungary throws a combination. Koshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hungary.
Koshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hungary throws a one two combo.
Hungary throws a combination. Koshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koshi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hungary as he jumps to the side.
Hungary takes the fight into the clinch.
Koshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hungary avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hungary breaks from the clinch.
Koshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hungary sprawls well initially but Koshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hungary manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koshi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hungary moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hungary with a nice cross.
Hungary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Koshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hungary feints a jab promting Koshi to slip. Hungary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Hungary looks to land a combination. Koshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hungary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hungary is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hungary feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungary is pushing down on Koshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Hungary has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koshi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hungary.
Koshi is trying to control but can't.
Hungary sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Koshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hungary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koshi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hungary thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koshi's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hungary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusev Hungary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hungary.
Hungary scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hungary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hungary's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hungary lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hungary.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hungary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hungary moves into the clinch.
Hungary stops a takedown attempt from Koshi.
Hungary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hungary scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hungary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koshi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jislaya Koshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hungary closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A right-left combo lands from Hungary.
Hungary closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koshi dives in and grabs Hungary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hungary pushes down on Koshi's head and hops out.
Koshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hungary stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hungary wants it to stay on the feet.
Hungary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Hungary.
Jislaya Koshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungary tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koshi is able to avoid easily.
Hungary looks to land a combination. Koshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hungary moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hungary wants to slow Koshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Koshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hungary.
Koshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Koshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Koshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hungary avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary lands a two punch combo.
Hungary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hungary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hungary throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hungary throws a combination. Koshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hungary moves into the clinch successfully.
Hungary prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hungary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hungary closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koshi actively working from the bottom here.
Hungary not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koshi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hungary pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hungary thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hungary trying to mount his opponent but Koshi defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusev Hungary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hungary 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusev Hungary!
Rusev Hungary took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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