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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daroshev Faroshev (ranked 3145 p4p, 2409 weight class) and Tarquin Doomwood (ranked 376 p4p, 301 weight class). Doomwood has chosen Big No - Freddie Dredd as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Daroshev Faroshev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daroshev Faroshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarquin Doomwood!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doomwood throws a shot from downtown. Faroshev moves away and avoids it.
Doomwood throws a shot to the body.
Doomwood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faroshev but Faroshev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faroshev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomwood looks winded!
Doomwood works Faroshev's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomwood scores with a jab. Faroshev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doomwood works over Faroshev's head and body with a nice combination.
Doomwood misses with a head kick.
Faroshev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doomwood sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomwood lands with an overhand left.
Faroshev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomwood.
Doomwood tries to clinch but Faroshev moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Doomwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doomwood.
Doomwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faroshev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faroshev feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faroshev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doomwood sprawls and moves away.
Doomwood throws an overhand right that lands on Faroshev's shoulder, as Faroshev tries to avoid the shot.
Faroshev feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood swings for the body but Faroshev moves out of range.
Faroshev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Faroshev ducks under a wild hook from Doomwood.
Doomwood throws a body punch but Faroshev moves out of range.
Faroshev tries to counter with a takedown but Doomwood is quick to defend against it.
Doomwood throws a looping overhand right but Faroshev ducks down to avoid it.
Faroshev slips under a jab from Doomwood.
Doomwood moves into the clinch.
Doomwood misses with some punches.
Doomwood gets underhooks to prevent Faroshev's takedown attempt.
Faroshev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doomwood gets underhooks to prevent Faroshev's takedown attempt.
Faroshev is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daroshev Faroshev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomwood misses with a punch to the body.
Doomwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Faroshev working aggressively here.
Doomwood stops a takedown attempt from Faroshev.
We've been informed that Doomwood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Doomwood looking for a takedown.
Faroshev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doomwood backwards.
Faroshev has Doomwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doomwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doomwood gets through Faroshev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faroshev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Doomwood is trying to keep an underhook but Faroshev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Doomwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Faroshev is looking to work some ground and pound but Doomwood has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faroshev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faroshev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faroshev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Faroshev postures up in Doomwood's guard and throws a big left but Doomwood blocks it.
Faroshev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faroshev throws an elbow that misses. Doomwood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Faroshev's guard. Nice move by Doomwood!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomwood throws a big right hand that misses.
Doomwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Faroshev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarquin Doomwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarquin Doomwood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doomwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doomwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faroshev's head backwards.
Doomwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faroshev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomwood looks to land a left hand but Faroshev moved out of range nicely.
Faroshev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faroshev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doomwood thuds his right hand into Faroshev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faroshev in his tracks.
Doomwood misses with an uppercut. Faroshev saw that one coming.
Tarquin Doomwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomwood shoots in for a takedown but Faroshev shows good takedown defense.
Tarquin Doomwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomwood is breathing heavily.
Faroshev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomwood.
Faroshev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faroshev stuffs the takedown.
Faroshev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faroshev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomwood throws a shot from downtown. Faroshev moves away and avoids it.
Faroshev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doomwood throws a looping overhand right but Faroshev ducks down to avoid it.
Doomwood misses the shot to the body.
Faroshev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Doomwood misses.
Faroshev tries to counter with a takedown but Doomwood is quick to defend against it.
Doomwood throws a shot from downtown. Faroshev moves away and avoids it.
Faroshev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doomwood misses with an uppercut.
Faroshev moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Faroshev.
Doomwood looks to throw the jab but Faroshev is out of range.
Faroshev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doomwood misses the jab.
Faroshev tries to counter with a takedown but Doomwood is quick to defend against it.
Faroshev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doomwood.
Faroshev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daroshev Faroshev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarquin Doomwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood misses with a head kick.
Faroshev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doomwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Doomwood misses with a body shot.
Faroshev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doomwood sprawls and moves away.
Faroshev takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Doomwood misses.
Faroshev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomwood loads up on a big right hand but Faroshev slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Faroshev. No joy for Doomwood on that attempt.
Faroshev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doomwood.
Faroshev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faroshev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomwood throws out the jab.
Faroshev feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomwood throws a body punch but Faroshev moves out of range.
A big right from Doomwood misses.
A big right from Doomwood misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomwood looks to land a right hand but Faroshev moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomwood. Faroshev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faroshev feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarquin Doomwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarquin Doomwood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Faroshev avoids the body shot from Doomwood.
Faroshev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daroshev Faroshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Faroshev.
Doomwood forces Faroshev back against the cage and clinches.
Faroshev is trying to drag Doomwood to the mat but Doomwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doomwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faroshev is trying to drag Doomwood to the mat but Doomwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomwood is pressed up against the cage. Faroshev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doomwood down to the mat. Doomwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daroshev Faroshev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomwood misses with a takedown attempt - Faroshev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomwood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faroshev swivels and escapes.
Faroshev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doomwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faroshev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doomwood sprawls and moves away.
Doomwood looks to throw the jab but Faroshev is out of range.
Doomwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doomwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faroshev's waist but Faroshev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doomwood off to one side.
Faroshev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faroshev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faroshev circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Doomwood misses with an uppercut.
Faroshev feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomwood misses with a hook to the body
and Faroshev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doomwood tries to roll over but Faroshev keeps him under control.
Faroshev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Faroshev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Faroshev prevents Doomwood from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faroshev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faroshev working the head and body with strikes.
Doomwood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doomwood.
Doomwood trying to strike off his back.
Faroshev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doomwood's head.
Faroshev is looking to work some ground and pound but Doomwood has wrist control.
Tarquin Doomwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faroshev throws a big right hand that misses.
Faroshev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Faroshev throws a big elbow that misses.
Faroshev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doomwood is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faroshev is trying to control the position but Doomwood postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doomwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Faroshev is retaining full guard.
Faroshev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doomwood controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomwood wants to control from the top but Faroshev keeps moving.
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 Daroshev Faroshev.
I think Doomwood 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarquin Doomwood!
Our winner, Tarquin Doomwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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