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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 1644 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Jason Grayson (ranked 223 p4p, 326 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180
27 - 27 - 0 |
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10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov throws a hook but Grayson avoids it easily.
Grayson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danilov throws a wild body kick that Grayson sees coming a mile off.
Danilov throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grayson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Danilov, pushing him back against the cage.
Grayson lands a nice elbow.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danilov.
Grayson taking a breather.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Danilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grayson lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Danilov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
Danilov has Grayson pressed against the cage.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Danilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Danilov avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grayson up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grayson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson is looking to control Danilov's arms but Danilov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grayson has his back to the cage.
Grayson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Danilov as the two fighters clinch.
Danilov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grayson is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grayson.
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
Danilov stalling.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that Danilov shrugs off.
It looks like Ruslan Danilov has been cut.
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Grayson controls the action.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Grayson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grayson lands an elbow just above Danilov 's eye.
Danilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Danilov.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Danilov avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Danilov stalls.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson lands a nice elbow.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 nice glancing elbow lands by Grayson.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danilov avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Danilov blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Danilov dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Danilov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
Danilov dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Danilov stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Danilov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice combination there by Grayson.
Grayson lands with a straight right. Danilov didn't see that one coming.
Danilov lands a right hook to the body.
Grayson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Danilov in his tracks.
Danilov moves into the clinch successfully.
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danilov dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Danilov trying to stall but Grayson improves his position.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov tries to stall but Grayson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Danilov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grayson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grayson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grayson prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Grayson just leaning against Danilov, taking a breather.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grayson breaks from the clinch.
Grayson moves in looking to clinch but Danilov pushes him off.
Grayson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grayson. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Grayson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grayson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Danilov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Grayson ducks down to avoid it.
Danilov misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Grayson misses
and Danilov counters with an outside leg kick.
Jason Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Grayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grayson.
Grayson with the inside leg kick.
Grayson tried to score with a low kick but Danilov checks it.
Danilov is looking to slow Grayson down with leg kicks.
Danilov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grayson throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Grayson tries to clinch up but Danilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Danilov.
Danilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov is pushing Grayson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Danilov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danilov's brow.
Danilov taking a breather.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danilov pushes Grayson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Danilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grayson trying to control the position but instead, Danilov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grayson into the cage.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grayson is defending well for now.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Danilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danilov has had enough of the clinch but Grayson keeps him there for the moment.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov looking to stall.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Danilov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grayson's face.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Danilov avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Grayson stalling the fight.
Danilov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Danilov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grayson wants to clinch up but Danilov keeps it at a distance.
Danilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grayson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grayson throws a low kick but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grayson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Danilov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grayson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grayson was covering up waiting for the punch and Danilov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grayson is controlling Danilov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Grayson.
Danilov cracks Grayson with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Grayson is retaining full guard.
Danilov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grayson is trying to control the position but Danilov postures up.
Danilov is stalling in the full guard.
Danilov scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov stays in close to Grayson's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Grayson wants to sweep but no luck.
Grayson trying to control the position here.
Danilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danilov digs a good body shot into Grayson's ribs.
Danilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grayson.
Grayson lands a slapping body shot.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grayson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Grayson's head.
Danilov jabs Grayson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danilov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grayson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danilov.
Danilov tries to counter with a takedown but Grayson is quick to defend against it.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayson lands with a slapping head kick.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grayson manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Grayson lands but Danilov takes it in his stride.
Grayson 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.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. Grayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grayson looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grayson. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Jason Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Grayson counters with a leg kick.
Grayson misses with a head kick.
Grayson lands with a straight right. Danilov didn't see that one coming.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Grayson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Danilov's head backwards.
Grayson slips under a jab.
Grayson sizes up Danilov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Grayson.
Danilov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grayson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Danilov lands a right hook to the body.
Danilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Grayson.
I've got Grayson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Grayson!
Jason Grayson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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