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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Savic (ranked 933 p4p, 984 weight class) and Ruslan Danilov (ranked 121 p4p, 126 weight class). Savic comes to the cage accompanied by Good Day. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov throws a head kick but Savic moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Savic.
Savic blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Savic throws a leg kick but Danilov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savic keeps Danilov at a distance using the push kick.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
Danilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov throws the left hand but Savic avoids the punch easily.
Danilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savic cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savic as Danilov tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danilov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danilov.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Savic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savic tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Danilov as the two fighters clinch.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savic lands an uppercut.
Danilov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danilov can turn it around.
Savic avoiding damage as Danilov throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danilov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Savic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
A short left from Savic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danilov.
Savic lands a nice uppercut.
Savic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danilov.
Savic misses with the head strike.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Savic.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savic avoids it.
Savic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savic lands a shot to the body.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Savic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the cage.
A short uppercut from Savic.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic lands a hook that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Danilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Danilov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Savic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Savic on the inside.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Savic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Savic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danilov trying to stall but Savic improves his position.
Savic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath Savic's ribcage. Savic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Savic lands with a left to the head.
Savic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savic or not.
Danilov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savic lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Savic lands with a left to the head.
Savic letting Danilov take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Savic is out of range.
Savic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Savic misses its intended target.
Savic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Savic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov scoring well with a low kick there.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Savic.
Savic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Danilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
Savic controlling the position.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Savic keeps moving.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Savic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danilov trying to keep a closed guard but Savic is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov controls Savic momentarily but Savic frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.
Savic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savic defends well.
Danilov trying to keep a closed guard but Savic is proving a slippery customer.
Savic sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov throws a right and a left that Savic avoids nicely.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savic counters with an outside leg kick.
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savic scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throws a head kick but Savic moves out of range.
Danilov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savic digs a good hook to Danilov's body.
Danilov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Danilov scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov blocks a jab.
Danilov with the inside leg kick.
Savic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danilov's head.
Savic with a nice calf kick.
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Savic's shoulder, as Savic tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Danilov's corner calls for a 1-2. Danilov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Savic swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Savic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danilov.
Savic is looking to land body kicks.
Savic connects with a looping right hand.
Danilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savic.
Danilov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Savic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Savic throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Danilov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Savic misses the target.
Savic cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Savic moves out of range easily.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Danilov catches Savic right on the button with a cross.
Savic lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Danilov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
Danilov thumps Savic with a low kick.
Savic throws a wild body kick that Danilov sees coming a mile off.
Savic scoring well with a low kick there.
Savic ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Danilov with a hook.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Savic's knee but Savic avoids it well.
Savic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savic.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Savic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Savic.
Savic throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov scores with a punch to the head.
Danilov connects with an inside leg kick.
Danilov looks to land a combination but Savic avoids it well.
Danilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Danilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savic looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Danilov ducks right into an uppercut from Savic.
Dragomir Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Danilov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savic misses with an uppercut.
Danilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savic defends it well.
Danilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic.
Danilov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Savic blocks the low kick.
Savic missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savic with a jab.
Danilov moves out of range as Savic strikes.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov connects with a body shot that sends Savic's belly button to the back.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Savic moves out of range.
Danilov tests Savic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danilov needs to keep his hands up - Savic had a free shot at his head there.
Savic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Savic moved out of range nicely.
Savic looks to land a right hand but Danilov moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Savic.
Savic is looking to counter punch.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savic counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savic.
Savic scoring well with a low kick there.
Savic with the inside leg kick.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Savic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Savic blocks the leg kick.
Savic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danilov tries to land a body kick
and Savic counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savic. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Savic - just one landing.
Savic throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savic defends it well.
Savic throws a low kick but Danilov avoids it.
Savic closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savic struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Danilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savic slips under a jab from Danilov.
Savic throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savic.
Savic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danilov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savic's head.
Danilov throws the left hand but Savic avoids the punch easily.
Savic misses with a straight left.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savic is just out of range.
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Savic's shoulder, as Savic tries to avoid the shot.
Savic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Danilov.
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 Dragomir Savic.
Well Savic 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic!
After the fight, Dragomir Savic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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