PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 325 p4p, 692 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 34 p4p, 74 weight class). Irish Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Power
vs
Temirov

172 cm
34
151
20 - 13 - 0

164 cm
38
143
29 - 18 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov misses with a left hand

and Power counters with a crisp right hand that drops Temirov! Power lets Temirov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Temirov is rocked!
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Temirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Power misses with a looping left.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov scores with a three punch combo!
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Power throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov seems to have recovered his senses.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov works Power's body with a nice hook.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Temirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Temirov.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
Temirov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Temirov scores with a three punch combo!
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power lands a jab.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Temirov duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
Temirov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Power back to the cage. Temirov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Power moves into range and clinches up with Temirov.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Power misses.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Temirov.
Temirov feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Power throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power fires out a quick counter leg kick but Temirov just manages to avoid it.
Temirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Power.
Temirov feints a jab promting Power to slip. Temirov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Power slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Temirov connects with a nice looking jab.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Temirov moves out of range as Power strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power pushes Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temirov is defending well for now.
Temirov taking a breather.
Temirov prevents a body shot from Power.
Temirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Temirov avoids the damage to the body.
Power lands a right hand.
Temirov blocks the elbow strike.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Temirov.
Power misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temirov's elbow.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power keeps control of Temirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Temirov working hard to break the clinch.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temirov.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Temirov controls his hands.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temirov is defending well for now.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power working aggressively here.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temirov is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Temirov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Power staying out of range there.
Temirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Temirov throws a low kick, looking for Power's leg but Power calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temirov.
Temirov thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Temirov off the cage and back into range.
Temirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temirov.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
A lazy left from Temirov finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Temirov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Power with a body shot.
Power lands a nice shot that snaps Temirov's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
An attempted straight right counter from Power misses the target.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temirov.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Temirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Temirov.
Power slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov lands a jab.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temirov lands with a shot to the body.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power swinging wildly here.
Temirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Temirov stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Power misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Temirov catches Power right on the button with a cross.
Power looks to land a body kick but Temirov moved away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Temirov managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power tries a knee to the head but Temirov blocks it.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temirov's elbow.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Power throws a head punch that misses.

Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses.
Temirov throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov misses the body punch
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power tries to counter by clinching up but Temirov breaks away and moves out of range.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Temirov lands a nice shot to the body.
Temirov avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Temirov lands a jab to the nose.
Temirov lands a nice shot that snaps Power's head back.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Temirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Power punishes Temirov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Temirov.
Temirov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power looks to land a left hand but Temirov moved out of range nicely.
As Power backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but Power manages to avoid it all.
Temirov slips under a jab from Power.
Power moves forwards but Temirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Temirov duly obliges.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power throws a right hand that misses
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Temirov on the side of the head.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Power misses with a straight left.
Temirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Power misses with a hook
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Temirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Temirov throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Temirov checks the leg kick.
Power wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temirov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Temirov misses.
Power wants to slow Temirov down by chopping away at his legs.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Temirov stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Temirov lands.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temirov misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.

Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Temirov.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Temirov wants to break free but Power has control.
Power keeps control of Temirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Temirov tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Temirov tried to score with a low kick but Power checks it.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Temirov throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Power jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses.

Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Temirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with some punches.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is leaning against Temirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temirov's elbow.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Temirov.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power working aggressively here.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power misses with some punches.
Temirov blocking some punches.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power pushes Temirov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Temirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temirov lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Temirov stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
Temirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Temirov off balance momentarily.
Power tries to land a body kick
and Temirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Power throws a right and a left that Temirov avoids nicely.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Temirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov connects with the punch.
Power tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Power slips a straight right by Temirov.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Irish Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Power tries to clinch there but Temirov circles away.
Temirov misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Temirov!
Temirov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Temirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Temirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Power.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Temirov misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov slips under a jab from Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Power wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Temirov.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temirov.
Temirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Power.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Temirov's head.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Temirov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power tries to clinch up but Temirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Temirov misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Power gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irish Power!
Irish Power retains his featherweight title!
Irish Power took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ALPHA Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.