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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Babaganush (ranked 2504 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Grigori Golov (ranked 289 p4p, 276 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Babaganush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Golov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babaganush blocks a jab.
Golov misses the jab.
Babaganush clobbers Golov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golov.
Golov checks the leg kick.
Golov moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Good shot there by Golov.
Golov gets a takedown into half guard.
Golov winds up and cracks Babaganush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Golov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Golov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Golov is looking to take a break and control but Babaganush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov slips a nice elbow through Babaganush's hands, connecting with Babaganush's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golov lands a nice short elbow.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babaganush kicks Golov off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babaganush.
Babaganush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babaganush. Golov shrugs it off though.
Golov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Babaganush's guard.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.
Golov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Golov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Golov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golov.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Golov gets through Babaganush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Babaganush looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Golov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Babaganush manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Babaganush throws a right hand that Golov ducks under and follows up with a left that Golov also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Golov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golov. Babaganush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babaganush tries to work over Golov's front leg with a kick but Golov checks it.
Golov shoots in for a takedown but Babaganush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Babaganush tries to counter by clinching up but Golov breaks away and moves out of range.
Golov moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a high kick.
Babaganush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Golov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov lands a nice looking body shot.
Babaganush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Golov under the eye.
Golov throws out a powerful jab.
Babaganush misses with a head kick.
Golov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babaganush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golov.
Golov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush ducks right into an uppercut from Golov.
Babaganush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babaganush lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Babaganush misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Golov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Babaganush - the referee stops the clock and Golov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Babaganush. Golov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Babaganush throws a head kick but Golov moves out of range.
Golov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Babaganush was covering up waiting for the punch and Golov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Golov postures up in Babaganush's guard and throws a big left but Babaganush blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babaganush wants to stand but Golov is controlling the position.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.
Golov prevents Babaganush from getting back to his feet.
Babaganush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Golov postures up and lands a big shot to Babaganush's brow.
Golov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babaganush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush wants to stand and escape but Golov is having none of it.
Golov lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duke Babaganush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Golov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Golov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babaganush doesn't seem phased though.
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Golov with the counter takedown but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Golov slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Golov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Golov misses the shot to the body.
Babaganush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Golov.
Golov looks for a takedown but Babaganush sprawls well.
Golov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Golov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golov lands a glancing blow to the side of Babaganush's head.
Golov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush scores with a shot to the body.
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golov scores with a shot to the body.
Golov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Golov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grigori Golov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babaganush is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Golov is controlling him well.
Golov cracks Babaganush with a big right hand but Babaganush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Golov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Golov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Babaganush parries the strikes from Golov easily there. Golov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Babaganush to escape.
Babaganush takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Babaganush is working to avoid the ground and pound but Golov connects with a decent elbow.
Babaganush is trying to get back to his feet.
Babaganush explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babaganush.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush throws a body punch but Golov moves out of range.
Golov misses with a wild body shot.
Babaganush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Golov with the counter takedown but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Golov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babaganush connects with a looping right hand.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush lands with an overhand left.
Golov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Golov lands a couple of elbows.
Golov postures up in Babaganush's guard and throws a big left but Babaganush blocks it.
Golov wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Golov lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Golov cracks Babaganush with a solid left hand.
Golov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Golov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Golov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babaganush wants to stand and escape but Golov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Golov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Golov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Babaganush enables Golov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Babaganush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Babaganush wants to stand and escape but Golov is having none of it.
Golov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Golov stands up over Babaganush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babaganush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babaganush pushes Golov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Golov ducks down to avoid it.
Golov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grigori Golov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Golov throws a leg kick but Babaganush moved away.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Golov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golov moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.
Golov scores with a shot to the body.
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golov.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golov.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Golov throws a jab but it's blocked by Babaganush.
Golov throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Golov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBabaganush.
Golov sizes up Babaganush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Babaganush takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Babaganush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Babaganush taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Babaganush to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babaganush is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Golov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Babaganush is not content to let Golov control the position.
Golov lands strikes from half guard.
Babaganush has hold of Golov's hands but Golov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Golov.
Golov is trying to control the action in half guard but Babaganush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Golov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Golov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Babaganush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush pushes Golov off looking to stand but Golov dives back in and keeps control.
Golov is keen to just control but Babaganush is a slippery customer.
Golov misses with a head shot. Babaganush uses the momentum to regain guard.
Golov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babaganush being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Golov stops Babaganush from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Golov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Babaganush moves away from the strike by Golov.
Golov avoids the head kick by Babaganush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Golov throws out a powerful jab.
Babaganush throws a head kick but Golov moves out of range.
Babaganush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golov throwing strikes from guard but Babaganush blocks nicely.
Golov 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.
Golov stops Babaganush from standing up.
Golov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush has Golov pulled in close to control his posture.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Golov working some strikes from top position.
Golov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Golov cracks Babaganush with a solid left hand.
Babaganush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babaganush keeping moving, preventing Golov from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babaganush.
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Babaganush tries to sprawl but Golov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Golov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Grigori Golov!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Grigori Golov!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Grigori Golov!
Grigori Golov wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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pop
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