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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Reznov (ranked 2252 p4p, 3913 weight class) and Taka Cruise (ranked 318 p4p, 505 weight class). Viktor Reznov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Reznov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Cruise!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruise lands a jab to Reznov's midsection.
Reznov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruise sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reznov has Cruise pressed against the cage, preventing Cruise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reznov tightens his grip and picks Cruise up, before dumping him to the ground. Cruise manages to land in guard.
Cruise wants to stand but Reznov is controlling the position.
Reznov wants to pass the guard but Cruise is keeping the position.
Reznov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reznov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet but Reznov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reznov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reznov 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.
Reznov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reznov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Cruise is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov drops back looking for a leg! Cruise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruise manages to kick Reznov off! Reznov jumps back into Cruise's guard.
Reznov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruise wants to stand but Reznov is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reznov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reznov lands in his opponent's guard.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruise is keeping the position for now.
Reznov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruise keeping moving, preventing Reznov from controlling successfully.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reznov shoots for a takedown but Cruise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reznov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruise is in trouble now - Reznov has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruise frees his head quite easily.
Reznov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cruise is now in Reznov's guard. A big mistake from Reznov there, giving up the dominant position!
Reznov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruise manages to get himself to full guard.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruise is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznov stops Cruise from standing up.
Reznov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Cruise keeping full guard, as Reznov tries to pass.
Reznov stands and throws Cruise's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reznov trying to control the position but Cruise is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reznov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reznov tries for a kimura but Cruise is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Reznov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cruise throws a chopping leg kick but Reznov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruise as he jumps to the side.
Cruise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruise wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Cruise.
Reznov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viktor Reznov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but Reznov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruise misses with a head kick.
Reznov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruise swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Reznov. 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.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznov.
Reznov moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznov darts in looking for a takedown but Cruise gets double underhooks and turns Reznov into the cage.
Reznov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reznov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruise manages to break the clinch.
Cruise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznov.
Reznov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruise on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Cruise as Reznov shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Cruise throws a right hand that Reznov ducks under and follows up with a left that Reznov also avoids with ease.
Reznov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruise avoids the body shot from Reznov.
Reznov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruise tries to sprawl out of it but Reznov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reznov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruise avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reznov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reznov trying to control the position but Cruise is working away.
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reznov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reznov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruise keeps working.
Reznov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cruise has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reznov but great work by Cruise.
Reznov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov is working hard here to advance position.
Reznov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reznov keeping hold of Cruise's head, controlling as best he can.
Reznov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reznov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruise must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reznov pulls Cruise in close to prevent any damage.
That's four 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.
Reznov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viktor Reznov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reznov has control of Cruise's left arm, preventing Cruise from doing any damage.
Reznov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznov is controlling Cruise's posture.
Reznov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up.
Reznov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruise is just riding it out for now. Reznov eventually gives up the hold.
Reznov seems to be working for a kimura but Cruise defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Cruise 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. And we move into the final round!
Cruise slips under a jab from Reznov.
Cruise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruise walks into a stiff left hand from Reznov.
Cruise lands a nice shot that snaps Reznov's head back.
Reznov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruise at a distance.
Cruise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reznov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruise's guard.
Reznov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov passes Cruise's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reznov wants to free his trapped foot but Cruise is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reznov is trying to control. Cruise wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reznov 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznov seems to be working for a kimura but Cruise defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov is working for a kimura but Cruise is defending it quite comfortably.
Reznov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reznov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reznov trying to mount his opponent but Cruise defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruise can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reznov controlling the pace.
Reznov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznov.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet.
Reznov is working for a submission of some sort.
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up.
Reznov 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.
Reznov wants to control but Cruise is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznov.
Reznov is trying for a kimura here. Cruise looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reznov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Reznov!
Viktor Reznov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that same day laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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