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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 535 p4p, 227 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 65 p4p, 31 weight class). Ruslan Temirov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Xiang Pao's chin.
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164 cm 34 143 24 - 13 - 2 |
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170 cm 40 148 26 - 14 - 3 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Temirov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 26 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Bo Xiang Pao! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice jab there from Xiang Pao. Temirov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily. Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body. Some wild striking there from Temirov.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses. Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Xiang Pao misses with a straight right. Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Temirov misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao stuns Temirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao. An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target. Temirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao misses with a looping left. Temirov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big left from Temirov misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet. Temirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao. A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Temirov moves his leg out of the way. Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Temirov moved out of range. Temirov is looking to counter punch. Xiang Pao connects with a jab. Temirov throws a solid leg kick but Xiang Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Temirov. Xiang Pao misses with a head kick.
Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Xiang Pao staying out of range there. Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Temirov throws out a leg kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range and Temirov only half commits. Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao. Good shot there by Temirov. Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Temirov moves away and avoids it. Temirov takes one to the chin there. Temirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao. Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Temirov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it. Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov misses with a left hand and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand. Temirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Temirov. Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Temirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Xiang Pao tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut. Xiang Pao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Temirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Xiang Pao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A low kick from Temirov misses and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Temirov seems unphased.
A clash of legs there as Xiang Pao blocks the low kick. Temirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A jab from Temirov misses. A low kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Temirov off balance momentarily. Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Temirov counters with a good low kick that Xiang Pao was not able to check. Temirov misses with a looping left. Temirov defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand. Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Xiang Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temirov's head backwards. Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Temirov swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao scores with a head kick. Temirov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Temirov misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand. Xiang Pao throws a jab when Temirov was well out of range. Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Temirov should have avoided that one. Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing. Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Temirov's leg but Temirov calmly moves out of range. Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Temirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Temirov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Temirov avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Temirov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Xiang Pao catches Temirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Temirov. Temirov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xiang Pao has time to react. Temirov throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Temirov is predictable there and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand. Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice body punch from Temirov. Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A left lands for Temirov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice defenses there by Temirov. Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body. Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao. Temirov throws a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it. Temirov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Xiang Pao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao 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. Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Temirov stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Temirov takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses. Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Xiang Pao defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand. Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here. Temirov misses with a hook. Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Temirov thumps Xiang Pao with a low kick. Temirov missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Temirov needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there. Temirov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Temirov misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely. Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov. Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab. Temirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well. Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xiang Pao takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao. Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Temirov. A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Temirov looks to land a left hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Temirov throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Temirov connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses. Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Temirov takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses. Xiang Pao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy. Temirov throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away. Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Temirov's head but Temirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target. Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Xiang Pao throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily. Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Temirov slips a jab from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov. Danga de danga de dang - Temirov scores with a four punch combination! Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Temirov misses with a looping right. Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss! Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Xiang Pao misses. Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Temirov scores with a body shot.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Temirov counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov misses with a straight left. Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Temirov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there. Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao. Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov. Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Temirov misses the shot to the body. Temirov defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss. Xiang Pao scores with the left hand. Temirov knows he should have avoided that one. Xiang Pao lands a leg kick that knocks Temirov off balance momentarily. Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Temirov throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it. Temirov connects with a body shot. Temirov misses with a straight right. Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it. Temirov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Temirov misses with an uppercut. Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao. No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temirov takes one to the chin there. Temirov throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Temirov is looking for a counter combo. Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the body. Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it. Temirov misses with a wild body shot. Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Temirov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiang Pao. That did some damage! Temirov lands a jab to Xiang Pao's midsection. Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Temirov slips the punch. Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov. Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Temirov. Temirov throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range. Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Xiang Pao lands a nice hook to Temirov's body. Temirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A jab from Xiang Pao misses. Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Good leg kick by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Temirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand. Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it. Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Temirov throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Temirov misses with a hook. Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup. 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! A jab from Xiang Pao misses. Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Temirov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Temirovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Temirov throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range. Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Xiang Pao takes a body punch but keeps moving. A lazy left from Xiang Pao finds it's target. Xiang Pao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Xiang Pao moves forwards but Temirov connects with a nice, crisp jab. Xiang Pao defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand. Temirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target. Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it. Temirov throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it. Temirov lunges at Xiang Pao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xiang Pao's hand. Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Xiang Pao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Temirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Temirov throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well. Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Temirov needs to keep his hands up - Xiang Pao had a free shot at his head there. Temirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao. Some wild striking there from Temirov.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs. Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses. Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao. Nice defenses there by Temirov. Temirov misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming. Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Temirov's body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Temirov slips a jab from Xiang Pao. Temirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temirov's head backwards. Temirov lands with a good body shot. Xiang Pao misses with a looping left. Temirov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Temirov jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
And that's the end of the fight! Ruslan Temirov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Temirov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov! Ruslan Temirov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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