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Event:
PANDA 30
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruslanov tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruslanov to the ground. Ruslanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lima gets a takedown into half guard.
Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruslanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Lima 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.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima 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.
Lima is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lima is trying to control. Ruslanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Lima looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruslanov defends it well.
Lima punching from mount but Ruslanov doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SU2#
Lima get's back to his feet.#T3#
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruslanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruslanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Ruslanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a two punch combo.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense.
Ruslanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruslanov sprawls well. Ruslanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruslanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruslanov scores with a jab to the body.
Ruslanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruslanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruslanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruslanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruslanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mohammed Ruslanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruslanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruslanov.
Mohammed Ruslanov is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruslanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruslanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is in close to Ruslanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea.
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima works over Ruslanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruslanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima throwing strikes from guard but Ruslanov blocks nicely.
Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruslanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lima. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruslanov is looking to wear down Lima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Ruslanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruslanov throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.#TD2#
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Ruslanov is defending well.
Lima cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand but Ruslanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ruslanov defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Lima throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU2#
Lima decides to stand back up.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lima drives through and clinches with Ruslanov against the cage.
Ruslanov is trying to break the clinch but Lima is controlling him.#BC#
Ruslanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Ruslanov pushes him off.
Ruslanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima tries to clinch but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Ruslanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruslanov enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruslanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lima pushes down on Ruslanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marcelinho Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima prevents Ruslanov from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Ruslanov is defending well.
Ruslanov is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruslanov throws a right and a left that Lima avoids nicely.
Ruslanov swinging wildly here.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Ruslanov gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Ruslanov's guard.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Lima stands up from Ruslanov's guard - Lima perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ruslanov jabs at Lima's body.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ruslanov as he connects with a hook.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruslanov throws a good cross that connects.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruslanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##TD2#
Lima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lima lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruslanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea.
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslanov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruslanov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Ruslanov.
Ruslanov moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruslanov is defending well. #T4#
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruslanov keeps working.
Ruslanov parries the strikes from Lima easily there. Lima is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruslanov to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruslanov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruslanov is defending well.
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 Mohammed Ruslanov.
I think Ruslanov 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.
Tanaka throws a jab when Ruslanov was well out of range.
Ruslanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruslanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanaka.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruslanov throws out the jab.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanaka 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.
Ruslanov cracks Tanaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruslanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the body
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruslanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Ruslanov saw that one coming.#T1#
Tanaka throws a hook but Ruslanov blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Ruslanov. Those never looked like landing.
Ken Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruslanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Ruslanov slips the punch.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
Ruslanov blocks a jab.
Tanaka ducks right into an uppercut from Ruslanov.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Tanaka cracks a nice hook into Ruslanov's ribs.
Ruslanov misses with an uppercut
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##TD#
Tanaka gets caught napping as Ruslanov dives in and scores a takedown. Tanaka manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka pulls Ruslanov in close to prevent any damage.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Ruslanov tries to pass. #T3#
Ruslanov being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka with a hook.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Tanaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Ruslanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tanaka has his hands on Ruslanov's head, controlling the position.
Ruslanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Tanaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tanaka misses with a shot to the body
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruslanov lands with a right hand.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Ruslanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruslanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tanaka swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ruslanov to counter with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tanaka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tanaka misses with a jab to the body
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruslanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruslanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Tanaka throws a hook but Ruslanov blocks it.
Ruslanov lands a jab to the nose.
Tanaka looks to clinch
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ruslanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka dips to his left and cracks Ruslanov with an uppercut!
Ruslanov misses with a right hand
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Ruslanov avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Ruslanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls well. He's pushed Ruslanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruslanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruslanov ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruslanov misses its target.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka moves out of range as Ruslanov strikes.
Tanaka connects with a body shot.
Tanaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruslanov swings widly with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Ruslanov's belly button to the back.
Ruslanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruslanov.#T3#
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruslanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslanov is just out of range.
Ruslanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruslanov.
Tanaka takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Ruslanov. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Tanaka misses with a combination
and Ruslanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Ruslanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruslanov misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ken Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Ruslanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
It looked like Ruslanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the body
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruslanov looks to land a combination. Tanaka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tanaka swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Tanaka swings widly with a right hand
and Ruslanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Ruslanov does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruslanov!
Ruslanov ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Ruslanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Tanaka misses with a jab to the body
and Ruslanov counters with a nice body shot.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka misses with a body punch
and Ruslanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Ruslanov.
Ruslanov missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslanov.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Ruslanov avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka scores with a nice head shot.
Ruslanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Ruslanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Tanaka scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ruslanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruslanov as he connects with a hook.
Ruslanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Ruslanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruslanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.#T3#
Ruslanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka moves out of range as Ruslanov strikes.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Ruslanov walks into a jab.
Ruslanov misses with a straight left.
Ruslanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruslanov.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Ruslanov.
Ken Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruslanov moves away.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Ruslanov throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruslanov thinking.
Tanaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruslanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
Ruslanov moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruslanov misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tanaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Tanaka!
Ken Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PANDA 13
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.
Ruslanov throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer darts in trying to clinch
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Ruslanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruslanov throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Ruslanov sprawls well.
Meyer misses with a takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruslanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Ruslanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ruslanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meyer 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.
Ruslanov digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer has a takedown stuffed.
Ruslanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Ruslanov misses the shot to the body.
Ruslanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meyer's head.
Ruslanov misses with a looping right.
Meyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ruslanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruslanov.
Oscar Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Meyer is looking to slow Ruslanov down with leg kicks.
Meyer throws a nice looking combination but Ruslanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Meyer.
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meyer slips a jab from Ruslanov.
Meyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruslanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meyer shoots in for a double leg but Ruslanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruslanov is looking for a counter combo.#T3##CL2#
Meyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruslanov can't break the clinch.
Meyer jumps guard but Ruslanov stands there with Meyer around his waist. Meyer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Ruslanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruslanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruslanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruslanov missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Ruslanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meyer on his heels. He'll look to pass Meyer's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslanov postures up and lands a big shot to Meyer's brow.
Ruslanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruslanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ruslanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meyer's head.
Meyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Meyer looking for subs off his back but Ruslanov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Meyer is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Meyer as Ruslanov shoots in.
Ruslanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Meyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruslanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruslanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruslanov with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Meyer counters with a head kick that drops Ruslanov to the mat! Ruslanov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruslanov as he avoids it easily.
Meyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruslanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyer somewhat.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.#T1#
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt - Ruslanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruslanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meyer tries to move into range but Ruslanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Ruslanov catches Meyer right on the button with a cross.
Ruslanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruslanov throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Ruslanov.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruslanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruslanov is looking for a counter combo.
Oscar Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer wants to clinch but Ruslanov slips to the side
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Meyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Meyer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslanov.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruslanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Meyer moves out of range as Ruslanov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Ruslanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruslanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruslanov. That snapped Meyer's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Meyer drives through with a takedown into Ruslanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruslanov is looking to stand back up but Meyer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ruslanov.
Meyer prevents Ruslanov from standing back up.
#T3#
Meyer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruslanov to regain full guard.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Meyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruslanov keeping full guard, as Meyer tries to pass.
Ruslanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Meyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meyer looking to sit in guard and control but Ruslanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ruslanov preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Meyer has his feet on Ruslanov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruslanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meyer thinking. #TD#
Ruslanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Meyer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Meyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ruslanov dives in and scores a takedown into Meyer's guard.#ES2#
Meyer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mohammed Ruslanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruslanov throws a right and a left that Meyer avoids nicely.
Meyer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ruslanov lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Meyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruslanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruslanov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Ruslanov sprawls well.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruslanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruslanov scores with the left hand. Meyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruslanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Ruslanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Meyer tries a knee to the head but Ruslanov blocks it.
#BC#
Ruslanov breaks from the clinch.
Ruslanov misses the jab.
Ruslanov has a takedown stuffed.
Meyer throws a head kick but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Meyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meyer is looking to clinch but Ruslanov is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Ruslanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meyer tries a low kick but Ruslanov avoids it.#T3#
Meyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruslanov circles away.
Ruslanov is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruslanov. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruslanov.
Meyer defending well as Ruslanov loads up on a big left hand.
Ruslanov throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruslanov but Ruslanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Ruslanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Ruslanov throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruslanov misses the target. #TD#
Ruslanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meyer is trying to defend but Ruslanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meyer is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruslanov 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Ruslanov clinches up with Brandon and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ruslanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruslanov lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Brandon pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Brandon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruslanov won't allow Brandon to sweep him here.
Brandon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ashbourne Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brandon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brandon is trying to control the position but Ruslanov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Brandon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brandon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brandon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brandon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruslanov defends it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruslanov stays in close to Brandon's body and controls the position.
Ruslanov continues to stall.#SUB2#
Brandon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Ruslanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Brandon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ruslanov doesn't defend quickly enough and Brandon has managed to lock this one up! Can Ruslanov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brandon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bubba Brandon!
A victorious Bubba Brandon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RFLFN -5
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Huge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Huge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Ruslanov dives in and scores a takedown into Huge's guard.
Huge is looking to stand back up but Ruslanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Huge. #REVB#
Ruslanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Huge wants to control but Ruslanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov slips a nice elbow through Huge's hands, connecting with Huge's forehead.#T1#
Ruslanov wants to take a breather but Huge is having none of it.
Ruslanov controlling the action here.
Ruslanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huge defending well though.
Huge has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruslanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huge trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruslanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruslanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruslanov wants to take a breather but Huge is having none of it.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huge has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Huge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruslanov works his way into side control.
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslanov working the body and head with strikes.
Huge can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ruslanov wants to control but Huge is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Huge down.
Ruslanov is looking to take a break and control but Huge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruslanov is working Huge over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Huge struggling a bit here.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Huge is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov cracks Huge with a big elbow.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Huge is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huge can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Huge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruslanov pinned against the cage. Ruslanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruslanov lands a two punch combo.
Ruslanov lands with a straight right. Huge didn't see that one coming.
Huge walks into a straight right hand from Ruslanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruslanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huge sprawls and moves away.
Huge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruslanov swivels and escapes.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Huge.
Ruslanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huge in his tracks. #T1##TD#
Ruslanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Huge down.
Ruslanov landing a few strikes.
Ruslanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Ruslanov is staying tight to Huge's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ruslanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Huge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Ruslanov cracks Huge with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslanov lands a few punches from side control.
Ruslanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Huge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.
Ruslanov wants to control but Huge is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov working the head with strikes.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Huge wants to control but Ruslanov postures up.#T3#
Ruslanov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Huge takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Huge some visible discomfort.
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.
Huge is looking to regain half guard here but Ruslanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Huge to see if he's OK.
Huge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslanov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Huge takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Huge is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Huge taking a bit of punishment here - Ruslanov scoring with strikes.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Ruslanov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Huge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Huge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huge has his takedown stuffed
and Huge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Ruslanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Huge's guard.
Ruslanov distracts Huge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruslanov lands a couple of digs.
Huge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruslanov distracts Huge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov postures up and lands a big shot to Huge's brow.
Huge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruslanov is working Huge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruslanov stands and throws Huge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.#T1#
Ruslanov is working Huge over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Huge is rocked!
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huge can do to turn this around?
Huge takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Huge is still in real trouble! Can Ruslanov finish him?
Ruslanov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Huge is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ruslanov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tony Huge was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey maaann'.
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Event:
RFL-48 Orndorf vs. Aron III
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Farina looks to land a left hand but Ruslanov moved out of range nicely.
Farina missing with a left hand there. Ruslanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruslanov misses with a looping left.
Ruslanov 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.
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ruslanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Farina's guard.
Ruslanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruslanov postures up in Farina's guard and throws a big left but Farina blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is pulling down on Ruslanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruslanov, at least for the moment.
Farina is trying to control the position but Ruslanov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ruslanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruslanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ruslanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruslanov distracts Farina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruslanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruslanov throws a strike but Farina rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ruslanov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Farina has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ruslanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farina controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Farina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruslanov regains half guard.
Farina slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Ruslanov gets back to full guard.
Farina looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ruslanov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farina is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ruslanov.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruslanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Farina seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Farina is trying to control. Ruslanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruslanov is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Farina will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Farina throws an off balance right hand
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farina throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruslanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farina ducks under a wild hook from Ruslanov.
Farina lands a nice looking body shot.
Farina misses with a looping left.
Ruslanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov slips a jab from Farina.
Farina scores with a shot to the body.
Farina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.#T1#
Farina lands a slapping body shot.
Ruslanov is breathing heavily.
and Farina counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ruslanov! He's just covering up as Farina starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
An out of breath Mario Farina 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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Event:
RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Ruslanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Ruslanov lands.
Ruslanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger misses with the combination.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruslanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruslanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruslanov moves away.
It looked like Ruslanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruslanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruslanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Ruslanov checks the leg kick.
Granger throws a body punch but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruslanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Granger has knocked Ruslanov down with a huge combo! Granger steps away and waves a wobbly Ruslanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ruslanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Granger finish him?
#ROC2#
Ruslanov is rocked!
Granger misses with a hook. Ruslanov ducked under it nicely.
Oh Ruslanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslanov seems to have got his legs back now.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruslanov checks a leg kick.
Granger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruslanov momentarily.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruslanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Ruslanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ruslanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws a right and a left that Ruslanov avoids nicely.
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granger scores with a jab. Ruslanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruslanov closes the distance and clinches up with Granger, looking for a takedown. Ruslanov pushes Granger against the cage but Granger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger throws a hook but Ruslanov blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruslanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruslanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Granger takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruslanov tries to counter with a takedown but Granger is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger looks to land a combination but Ruslanov avoids it well.
Granger misses with a hook
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger tries to land a front kick but Ruslanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Ruslanov checks it.
Ruslanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruslanov moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger slips under a jab from Ruslanov.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granger misses with a looping right.#T4#
Granger lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov misses with a body punch
and Granger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruslanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Ruslanov clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Granger with a jab.
Ruslanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruslanov jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruslanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Ruslanov backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but Ruslanov manages to avoid it all.
Nice straight punches there by Ruslanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruslanov.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruslanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ruslanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruslanov slips a straight right by Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslanov.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruslanov slips under a jab.#T1#
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruslanov tries to counter with a takedown but Granger is quick to defend against it.
Ruslanov lands a head shot.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger throws a one two combo.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ruslanov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruslanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Granger, which made it look bad.
Ruslanov scores with a nice right hand.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruslanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruslanov moves away.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Ruslanov looks for a takedown but Granger sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ruslanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger lands a jab to Ruslanov's midsection.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruslanov misses its target.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruslanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruslanov misses with a hook.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruslanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger looks for the body kick but Ruslanov saw that one coming.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger moves away from the strike by Ruslanov.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruslanov with a body shot.
Granger jabs Ruslanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruslanov misses with a body shot.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Ruslanov staying out of range there.
Granger stuns Ruslanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Granger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruslanov to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Ruslanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger throws a jab when Ruslanov was well out of range.
Ruslanov is looking to counter punch.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Ruslanov defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Jab, jab by Ruslanov - just one landing.
Ruslanov takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruslanov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Granger!
A pretty intense looking Frank Granger took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 2923 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 2547 p4p, 230 weight class). Diallo comes into the arena with Africa soukouss blaring out of the sound system. Youssoufa Diallo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mohammed Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diallo. Diallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Diallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Diallo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruslanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diallo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Ruslanov
Ruslanov wants to free his trapped foot but Diallo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diallo is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ruslanov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Ruslanov
Diallo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diallo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruslanov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diallo reverses the position - he's now on top in Ruslanov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (5) Ruslanov
Diallo trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslanov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo preventing the sweep.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Diallo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diallo slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ruslanov has recovered full guard.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
Ruslanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Diallo forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Ruslanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
Ruslanov is trying to control but can't.
Diallo stalling away here and it's allowed Ruslanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diallo is pushing down on Ruslanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruslanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Diallo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Ruslanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruslanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Diallo is looking to advance position but Ruslanov won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruslanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruslanov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruslanov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (2) vs (9) Ruslanov
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diallo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruslanov's best efforts.
Diallo wants to control but Ruslanov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (2) vs (12) Ruslanov
Diallo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruslanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (2) vs (14) Ruslanov
Ruslanov wants to take his opponent's back but Diallo doesn't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diallo is looking to escape.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ruslanov postures up.
Diallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
Diallo gets back to half guard.
Diallo gets full guard.
Ruslanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruslanov has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted.
Diallo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruslanov has picked Diallo up and slammed him! Diallo can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruslanov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (2) vs (17) Ruslanov
Ruslanov working away.
Diallo is looking to reverse the position.
Diallo wants to control but Ruslanov postures up.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Diallo is working from the bottom.
Diallo is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (2) vs (19) Ruslanov
Diallo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (19) Ruslanov
Diallo trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Diallo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Diallo seems to have locked his on tight now - Ruslanov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Diallo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Youssoufa Diallo!
A victorious Youssoufa Diallo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 33 - Slaughter vs Fiaschi
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillveux drops his hands momentarily and Ruslanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Dillveux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillveux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruslanov gets back to full guard.
Dillveux trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillveux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruslanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Dillveux from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dillveux wants to pass the guard but Ruslanov is keeping the position.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Dillveux from controlling successfully.
Dillveux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruslanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillveux wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mohammed Ruslanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruslanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruslanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dillveux is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruslanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillveux doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruslanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillveux.#T2#
Ruslanov connects with a crisp jab.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
enabling Ruslanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillveux misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruslanov connects with a crisp jab.
Ruslanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice 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!
Ruslanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruslanov lands a jab to Dillveux's midsection.
A cross from Ruslanov lands.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruslanov enables Dillveux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruslanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillveux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruslanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillveux's guard. #REVB##T3#
Ruslanov won't allow Dillveux to sweep him here.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Dillveux keeps moving.
Ruslanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillveux seems keen to control Ruslanov's posture.
Dillveux controls Ruslanov momentarily but Ruslanov frees himself.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Dillveux won't let him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillveux can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruslanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dillveux is trying to maintain the position but Ruslanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Dillveux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dillveux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillveux gets back to full guard.
Ruslanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruslanov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ruslanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillveux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillveux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillveux misses with a takedown
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Franco Dillveux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillveux walks into a stiff left hand from Ruslanov.
Franco Dillveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Ruslanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillveux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruslanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillveux somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillveux.
Dillveux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Dillveux shoots for a takedown but Ruslanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruslanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dillveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillveux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruslanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dillveux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away.
Ruslanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ruslanov scores with a jab.
Ruslanov scores with a jab to the body.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillveux shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Dillveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruslanov lands the left hand.
Mohammed Ruslanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslanov throws a shot to the body.
Dillveux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ruslanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillveux at a distance.
Dillveux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruslanov scores with a nice head shot.
Dillveux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillveux takes one on the button.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillveux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruslanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruslanov throws a good cross that connects.
Dillveux closes the distance and clinches up with Ruslanov, looking for a takedown. Dillveux pushes Ruslanov against the cage but Ruslanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillveux fails with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Ruslanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruslanov lands with a hook. Dillveux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
and Ruslanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruslanov stuns Dillveux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruslanov punishes Dillveux's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillveux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillveux shoots in and drives through. Ruslanov sprawls well.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslanov stuffs the takedown.
Ruslanov connects with a jab.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruslanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillveux in his tracks.
Ruslanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillveux on the side of the head.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Dillveux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruslanov to the mat! Ruslanov manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Ruslanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dillveux stopping the sweep attempt from Ruslanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Ruslanov working for submissions but it's allowed Dillveux to get to half guard.
Dillveux stalling away here and it's allowed Ruslanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruslanov stuns Dillveux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillveux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dillveux dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruslanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruslanov scores with a jab. Dillveux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruslanov scores with a punch to the head.
Dillveux shoots for a takedown but Ruslanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruslanov sprawls well. Ruslanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillveux gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Ruslanov as Dillveux shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillveux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillveux or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruslanov, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruslanov misses.
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ruslanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov scores with a body shot.
Dillveux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov jabs at Dillveux's body.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruslanov but Ruslanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillveux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillveux or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruslanov, which made it look bad.
Ruslanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot that snaps Dillveux's head back.
Dillveux shoots in but Ruslanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillveux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruslanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillveux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruslanov lands with a right hand.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillveux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillveux looks for a takedown but Ruslanov sprawls well.
Ruslanov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Dillveux with a poor takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillveux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillveux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruslanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Dillveux throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruslanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Dillveux finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Dillveux wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Franco Dillveux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillveux preventing the sweep.
Dillveux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco Dillveux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Ruslanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillveux with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruslanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Torcida 19-Venom Vs Smashterov
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Changg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Changg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov stuns Changg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Changg. That's going to slow Ruslanov down.
Pedro Changg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Changg #TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruslanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruslanov stands and throws Changg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Ruslanov cracks Changg with a big right hand but Changg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Changg tries to buck Ruslanov off but Ruslanov is having none of it.
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!
Changg struggling a bit here.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.
Changg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT#
It looks like Pedro Changg has been cut.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Changg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Changg on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Changg is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Changg down.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Changg to see if he's OK.
Ruslanov cracks Changg with a big elbow.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Changg is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Changg struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Ruslanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Changg is looking to reverse the position.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Changg down.
Changg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruslanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruslanov is putting a hurting on Changg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ruslanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Changg wants to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov scoring with punches from side control.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Changg keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruslanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Changg tries to bench press Ruslanov off him but Ruslanov keeps the position.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound from side control.
Ruslanov scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Changg is looking to reverse the position.
Changg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Changg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruslanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Changg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ruslanov avoids the attempt from Changg to control.
Ruslanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Changg is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Changg tries to lock up and control but Ruslanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruslanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ruslanov is landing with some decent strikes but Changg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Changg wants to control but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Ruslanov with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov lands a big shot there that rocks Changg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Changg is looking to get to half guard.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount and Changg is in trouble!
Ruslanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Changg tries to hold on but Ruslanov postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruslanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Ruslanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ruslanov lands a couple of good shots and Changg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ruslanov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4#
Ruslanov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Changg.
Ruslanov punches Changg on the ear.
Ruslanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ruslanov landing with strikes.
Ruslanov keeps control of the position as Changg tries to break free.
Ruslanov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Changg is looking for a way out.
Changg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruslanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruslanov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ruslanov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ruslanov is landing with strikes. Changg can't take much more of this.
Ruslanov trying to control.
Ruslanov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ruslanov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ruslanov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ruslanov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov lands with a hook. Changg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruslanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Changg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruslanov. Changg does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Changg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Changg lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.
Changg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruslanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Changg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruslanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Changg throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Changg won't be happy with that.
Changg is trying to control Ruslanov's posture but Ruslanov avoids it.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.
Changg tries to buck Ruslanov off but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Changg regains half guard.
Ruslanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruslanov slips a nice elbow through Changg's hands, connecting with Changg's forehead.
Ruslanov working Changg over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ruslanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruslanov working Changg over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Changg's temple. #T1#
Changg trying to hold on to Ruslanov's head to control him but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruslanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ruslanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruslanov 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.
Changg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruslanov trying to control from half guard but Changg is working away.
Changg is trying to maintain the position but Ruslanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Changg is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard. #T2#
Ruslanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruslanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Changg wants to improve his position but Ruslanov is controlling well.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Changg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruslanov moves into full mount! Changg won't be happy about that!
Changg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ruslanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Changg wants to hold on but Ruslanov pushes him away.
Changg is working to get back to half guard.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov lands with some strikes.
Changg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ruslanov looking to finish Changg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Changg!
Changg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ruslanov landing shots from mount.
Changg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount.
Changg wants to control but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Ruslanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Changg looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruslanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ruslanov raining down shots from the mount!
Ruslanov is landing with some decent strikes but Changg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Ruslanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruslanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ruslanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Changg regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Ruslanov not doing much here.
Changg wants to improve his position but Ruslanov is controlling well.
Ruslanov stalling.
Changg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ruslanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruslanov moves out of range of the body kick from Changg.
Changg throws a wild body kick that Ruslanov sees coming a mile off.
Changg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Changg thuds his shin into the meat of Ruslanov's side.
Changg gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Ruslanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Changg can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov working the head with strikes.
Changg is looking to regain half guard here but Ruslanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Changg is trying to buck Ruslanov off.
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Changg can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Changg keeps working.
Ruslanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Changg some visible discomfort.
Ruslanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ruslanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ruslanov lands a few punches from side control.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruslanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslanov landing a few strikes.
Ruslanov lands an elbow. #T2#
Changg is not content to let Ruslanov control the position.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.
Changg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Changg is looking to regain half guard here but Ruslanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Changg is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov scores with punches from side control.
Changg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruslanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruslanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Ruslanov lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Changg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruslanov connects with a decent elbow.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Changg down.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Changg tries to bench press Ruslanov off him but Ruslanov keeps the position.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Changg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Ruslanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov wants to control but Changg is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov cracks Changg with a big elbow.
Ruslanov trying to control the position but Changg is working away.
Ruslanov scores with punches from side control.
Ruslanov scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslanov working away.#T4#
Ruslanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruslanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Changg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ruslanov is putting a hurting on Changg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Changg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Changg can do to turn this around?
Ruslanov lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Changg is rocked!
Changg is trying to get back to half guard.
Changg wants to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Changg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruslanov working the body and head with strikes.
Pedro Changg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Ruslanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Changg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruslanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pedro Changg was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Ruslanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov tries to counter with a takedown but Zexi is quick to defend against it.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Ruslanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zexi takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zexi lands with a straight right. Ruslanov didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Zexi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruslanov under the eye.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruslanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zexi sprawls and moves away.
Zexi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruslanov swivels and escapes.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zexi takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Zexi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Zexi swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruslanov moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zexi scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Zexi jabs at Ruslanov's body.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Zexi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zexi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruslanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruslanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zexi is pulling down on Ruslanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruslanov, at least for the moment.
Zexi is trying to keep Ruslanov in close.
#T4#
Ruslanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruslanov stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruslanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruslanov stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruslanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zexi controls Ruslanov momentarily but Ruslanov frees himself.
Ruslanov trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruslanov.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Ruslanov moves away and avoids it.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruslanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Ruslanov's shoulder, as Ruslanov tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Zexi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zexi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruslanov connects with a decent elbow.
Zexi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruslanov.
Zexi is trying to control Ruslanov's posture but Ruslanov avoids it.
Ruslanov lands an elbow.
Ruslanov wants to control but Zexi is keeping him busy.
Zexi taking a bit of punishment here - Ruslanov scoring with strikes.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Zexi wants to control but Ruslanov postures up.#T2#
Zexi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruslanov connects with a decent elbow.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi wants to control but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov landing a few strikes.
Ruslanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruslanov landing strikes.
Zexi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruslanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruslanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zexi trying to keep a closed guard but Ruslanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ruslanov works over Zexi with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zexi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruslanov defends it easily.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ruslanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruslanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruslanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zexi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ruslanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zexi tries to improve position but can't.
Ruslanov advances nicely into full mount.
Ruslanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount and Zexi is in trouble!
Ruslanov landing shots from mount.
Ruslanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zexi's face.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
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!
Ruslanov lands a heavy elbow.
Ruslanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zexi's face.
Ruslanov lands a big shot there that rocks Zexi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zexi wants to hold on but Ruslanov pushes him away.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount.
Zexi tries to hold on but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount and Zexi is in trouble!
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ruslanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zexi hang on?
Ruslanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zexi regains half guard.
Ruslanov winds up and cracks Zexi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zexi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zexi.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
A left lands for Zexi.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Zexi avoids it well and moves away.
Zexi jabs Ruslanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Ruslanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruslanov at a distance.
Zexi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruslanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Ruslanov defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi scores with a jab. Ruslanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zexi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruslanov's head.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Ruslanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zexi sprawls and moves away.
Ruslanov slips under a jab.
Zexi lands with a cross.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zexi lands a body shot.
#T2#
Zexi throws a lazy right hand but Ruslanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruslanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Ruslanov's shoulder, as Ruslanov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Ruslanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zexi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi trying to control the position.
Ruslanov connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ruslanov lands a couple of elbows.
Ruslanov chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruslanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zexi wants to control but Ruslanov passes easily into half guard.
Zexi has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zexi is looking to control Ruslanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zexi avoid being mounted?
Zexi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zexi trying to control the position.
Zexi has momentary wrist control but Ruslanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Zexi keeps moving. #T4#
Zexi is trying to control the position but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov is in close to Zexi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zexi has momentary wrist control but Ruslanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruslanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is in close to Zexi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zexi has momentary wrist control but Ruslanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruslanov lands a couple of elbows.
Zexi is trying to control the position but Ruslanov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zexi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Post fight, Dai Zexi took to the microphone: 'I'm sorry, my manager lies. We have great respect for Ruslanov and his manager. It is never a fun fight when you face someone from Tim Qwe's camp.'.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Round 2
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Kirby is predictable there #TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruslanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruslanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruslanov is keen to just control but Kirby is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Kirby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirby is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruslanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Kirby gets full guard.
Ruslanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kirby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kirby keeps trying to improve his position.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov advances to half guard.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kirby is staying active underneath Ruslanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruslanov is thwarting Kirby's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirby is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
Kirby is looking for a sweep. Ruslanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirby felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kirby scores with a few weak punches.
Ruslanov is taking a breather. Kirby says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Ruslanov thows a huge punch but Kirby dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Kirby's temple.
Ruslanov wants to take a breather but Kirby is having none of it.
Ruslanov 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.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruslanov working over Kirby with some ground and pound. Kirby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruslanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Kirby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruslanov thows a huge punch but Kirby dodges it nicely.
Ruslanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirby is trying to maintain the position but Ruslanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirby trying to control but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov working over Kirby with some ground and pound. Kirby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruslanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kirby is controlling Ruslanov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruslanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
Ruslanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruslanov drops an elbow to the side of Kirby's head.
Ruslanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirby misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ruslanov prevents Kirby from improving his position.
Ruslanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruslanov misses with a head shot. Kirby uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ruslanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Ruslanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruslanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslanov controlling from the top position.
Ruslanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruslanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirby trying to keep a closed guard but Ruslanov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kirby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirby.
Mohammed Ruslanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Kirby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruslanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruslanov sneaks back into half guard.
Ruslanov gets back to full guard.
Kirby stopping the sweep attempt from Ruslanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruslanov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby trying to control the position.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving. #T1#
Kirby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruslanov works over Kirby with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruslanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirby has wrist control.
Ruslanov lands a couple of digs.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Ruslanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruslanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruslanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruslanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard. #T2#
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruslanov stays in close to Kirby's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirby with a poor takedown #TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruslanov.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Kirby.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruslanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruslanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruslanov lands a couple of elbows.
Kirby is looking to sweep but instead, Ruslanov has passed into half guard.
Kirby is looking for a sweep. Ruslanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruslanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruslanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby is looking for a sweep. Ruslanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kirby trying to control but Ruslanov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kirby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruslanov preventing the sweep.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirby can do to turn this around?
Ruslanov working some strikes from top position.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Ruslanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruslanov postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.
Ruslanov postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruslanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruslanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kirby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruslanov is one step ahead there.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruslanov is pushing down on Kirby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kirby is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruslanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirby trying to control from the bottom.
Ruslanov is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ruslanov trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruslanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirby shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ruslanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kirby trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Kirby stopping the sweep attempt from Ruslanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruslanov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ruslanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirby's head.
Kirby being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Kirby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruslanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ruslanov throws an elbow that misses. Kirby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruslanov's guard. Nice move by Kirby!#REVB##SUB#
Ruslanov looking for a guillotine here but Kirby defends easily.
#SUB#
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruslanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kirby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruslanov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruslanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kirby working a defensive guard here.
Ruslanov stopping the sweep attempt from Kirby.
Ruslanov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Ruslanov cracks Kirby with a solid left hand.
Ruslanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruslanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kirby has Ruslanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruslanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruslanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kirby or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruslanov, which made it look bad.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Kirby.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirby tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruslanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
Kirby is staying active underneath Ruslanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruslanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruslanov wants to control but Kirby is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov is taking a breather. Kirby says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ruslanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
Ruslanov working Kirby over with strikes.
Kirby taking some punishment here, with Ruslanov in his half guard.
Kirby wants to improve his position but Ruslanov is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruslanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
A victorious Mohammed Ruslanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruslanov ducks under a wild hook from Sizzaro.
A shot to the body from Sizzaro misses #TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a shoot takedown. Sizzaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruslanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruslanov working some strikes from top position.
Ruslanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Sizzaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruslanov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Sizzaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruslanov defends well.
Ruslanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruslanov wants to control but Sizzaro is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov is really struggling to control Sizzaro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ruslanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sizzaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruslanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sizzaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Sizzaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sizzaro taking some punishment here, with Ruslanov in his half guard. #T2#
Ruslanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruslanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruslanov drops an elbow to the side of Sizzaro's head.
Sizzaro has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruslanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Ruslanov.
Sizzaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Sizzaro's temple.
Sizzaro is looking to control Ruslanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sizzaro avoid being mounted?
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Sizzaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Sizzaro has hold of Ruslanov's hands but Ruslanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Ruslanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruslanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sizzaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruslanov winds up and cracks Sizzaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ruslanov trying to control from half guard but Sizzaro is working away.
Ruslanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sizzaro is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizzaro keeps working.
Ruslanov stalling away here and it's allowed Sizzaro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ruslanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sizzaro's head.
Ruslanov preventing the sweep.
Ruslanov works over Sizzaro with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Sizzaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruslanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruslanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sizzaro keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sizzaro keeping moving, preventing Ruslanov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sizzaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Sizzaro, not yet.
Ruslanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sizzaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruslanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruslanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sizzaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruslanov is out of range and Sizzaro settles back down.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sizzaro can do to turn this around?
Sizzaro swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sizzaro. No joy for Ruslanov on that attempt.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ruslanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sizzaro!
Sizzaro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslanov wants to control but Sizzaro is keeping him busy.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.
Ruslanov slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sizzaro for as long as he can get away with.
Ruslanov cracks Sizzaro with a big right hand but Sizzaro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sizzaro can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslanov trying to control the position but Sizzaro is working away.
Ruslanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sizzaro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Sizzaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Sizzaro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov landing strikes.
Sizzaro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sizzaro taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Sizzaro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov is looking to take a break and control but Sizzaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sizzaro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sizzaro is looking for a sweep.
Sizzaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruslanov working the body and head with strikes.
Sizzaro seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruslanov dominates the positioning.
Ruslanov is looking to take a break and control but Sizzaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruslanov controlling the position. #T3#
Ruslanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sizzaro is looking for a sweep.
Ruslanov works to advance to full mount. Sizzaro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ruslanov lands a big elbow.
Ruslanov lands with some strikes.
Ruslanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sizzaro hang on?
Sizzaro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Sizzaro's temple.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sizzaro keeps working.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov winds up and cracks Sizzaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ruslanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruslanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sizzaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruslanov 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.
Ruslanov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizzaro is looking to improve his position.
Sizzaro is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
Ruslanov working Sizzaro over with strikes.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ruslanov is stalling here. Sizzaro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruslanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sizzaro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sizzaro working away.
The referee asks Sizzaro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sizzaro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ruslanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sizzaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslanov is just out of range.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sizzaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruslanov is just out of range.
Ruslanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sizzaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruslanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Sizzaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sizzaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruslanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sizzaro swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruslanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ruslanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sizzaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruslanov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ruslanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruslanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sizzaro misses the shot to the body.
Ruslanov attempts a counter takedown but Sizzaro avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Sizzaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruslanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizzaro.
Sizzaro looks to land a left hand but Ruslanov moved out of range nicely.
Sizzaro missing with a left hand there. Ruslanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sizzaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sizzaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sizzaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Sizzaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot.
Sizzaro is looking to land body kicks.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Sizzaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ruslanov shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruslanov.
Sizzaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Sizzaro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruslanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sizzaro is in Ruslanov's guard.
Ruslanov is pulling down on Sizzaro's head to control his posture.
Ruslanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sizzaro's guard. #REVR#
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sizzaro working for a triangle but Ruslanov defends it easily.
Ruslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizzaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ruslanov postures up and lands a big shot to Sizzaro's brow.
Ruslanov trying to control but Sizzaro is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruslanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruslanov is in close to Sizzaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sizzaro looking to control.
Ruslanov is stalling in the full guard.
Ruslanov cracks Sizzaro with a solid left hand.#T4#
Ruslanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruslanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Ruslanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Sizzaro keeps moving.
Ruslanov is working Sizzaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruslanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruslanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruslanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruslanov landing with the ground and pound.
Sal Sizzaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Ruslanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruslanov content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Sizzaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruslanov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Ruslanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Ruslanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruslanov shoots in for a double leg but Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov prevents Ruslanov from improving his position.
Ruslanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Ruslanov's temple.
Magomedov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magomedov with the ground and pound but Ruslanov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Ruslanov controlling the position.#T1#
Magomedov works over Ruslanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruslanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov is working Ruslanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruslanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Ruslanov pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruslanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruslanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruslanov holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Magomedov stops Ruslanov from standing up.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Ruslanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruslanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruslanov drops an elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Ruslanov in his half guard.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruslanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruslanov's back!#T3#
Ruslanov is covering up but some of the strikes from Magomedov are getting through and doing damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslanov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ruslanov up.
Ruslanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov connects with a big shot to the side of Ruslanov's head.
Magomedov lands strikes to the head.
Magomedov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ruslanov is looking for a way out.
Ruslanov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with strikes from the back.
Magomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ruslanov could be in trouble here!
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov is landing with strikes from the back.
Magomedov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov cracks Ruslanov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ruslanov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Can Ruslanov hold on?! Magomedov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Magomedov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ruslanov.
Magomedov has Ruslanov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Magomedov trying to control momentarily.
Ruslanov is taking damage to the body and head.
Ruslanov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukhamed Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruslanov goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Ruslanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruslanov off to one side.
Mohammed Ruslanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruslanov enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruslanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov stands up over Ruslanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruslanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov prevents Ruslanov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruslanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruslanov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov has momentary wrist control but Ruslanov slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB#
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Ruslanov to get to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to control Ruslanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov!
Ruslanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Ruslanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magomedov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount and Magomedov is in trouble!
Ruslanov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Ruslanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruslanov can do to turn this around?#T2#
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ruslanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruslanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedov?
Ruslanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ruslanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruslanov landing punches. #ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Ruslanov maintains control.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruslanov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Magomedov! Ruslanov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Magomedov and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohammed Ruslanov!
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