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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 788 p4p, 667 weight class) and Anton Krylov (ranked 94 p4p, 81 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm 27 190 12 - 8 - 0 |
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180 cm 34 195 20 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler Excellent boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Krylov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murray wants to stand up but Krylov is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krylov, into his guard.
Murray is looking to stand up but Krylov won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.
Krylov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Krylov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Krylov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Krylov is still trying to improve position.
Murray stands up and we're back to a striking position. Murray misses with a hook. And Krylov tries to counter it with a takedown but Murray pushes his down on his head and steps out. Murray slips a straight right by Krylov. Murray is looking for a counter combo. Krylov ducks right into an uppercut from Murray . Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Krylov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murray defends well and Krylov ends up having to push Murray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Krylov tests Murray 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray . Krylov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Krylov defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand. Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Murray 's head back.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Murray digs a good hook to Krylov's body.
Murray walks into a left hand. Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov. 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! Krylov misses with a looping right. Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov. Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Anton Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krylov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side. Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Murray .
A jab from Krylov misses. Krylov moves out of range as Murray strikes. Murray scores with a body shot.
Krylov throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krylov. Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray . Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut. Murray throws a leg kick but Krylov checks it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Krylov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Murray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Krylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray .
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Krylov gets the takedown into side control.
Murray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov. Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing. Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Krylov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away. Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray . Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around? Krylov misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely. Krylov lands with a right hand. Murray slips a jab from Krylov. Lee Murray is winning the standup battle so far. Krylov misses with a right hand and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Murray walks into a left hand. Murray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss. Krylov misses with a straight right. As Krylov looks to move away, Murray throws a big counter combo but Krylov just gets out of the way. Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Murray 's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Krylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Murray misses with the combination.
Murray moves out of range as Krylov strikes. It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Murray misses with a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krylov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Murray leaning against his opponent.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov. This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray breaks the clinch.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krylov misses with a left hand and Murray counters with a left to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Krylov shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well. Krylov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely. Murray is looking to counter punch. Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov. Krylov misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Murray feinted there with a counter leg kick. Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krylov to score with a decent uppercut. Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Krylov's corner calls for a 1-2. Krylov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Murray . Murray thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Krylov slips under a jab from Murray . Krylov fails with the takedown and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Krylov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krylov. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murray is not content to let Krylov control the position. Krylov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krylov is trying to get an arm triangle but Murray is defending well.
Murray sneaks out the side door and pushes Krylov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Krylov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Krylov swings widly with a right hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand. Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov. Krylov misses with a left hand and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray gets caught flat footed, as Krylov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murray is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A shot in the inside from Murray . Krylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Krylov misses.
Murray lands a big uppercut and Krylov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krylov looks OK. Murray waves Krylov back to his feet!
 Krylov is rocked! Krylov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Murray !
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hype
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