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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Poluyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Grigoryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poluyanov comes to the cage accompanied by The battle is going again. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grigoryan's choice of entrance music: PAIN. David Grigoryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vyacheslav Poluyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Grigoryan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigoryan shoots in for a takedown but Poluyanov shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Poluyanov, right into the meat.
Grigoryan with a poor takedown
and Poluyanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grigoryan's knee momentarily.
Grigoryan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poluyanov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grigoryan is defended easily by Poluyanov.
Vyacheslav Poluyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Grigoryan.
Poluyanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Poluyanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poluyanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigoryan.
Poluyanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigoryan counters with a shoot takedown. Poluyanov fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poluyanov pulls Grigoryan in close to prevent any damage.
Poluyanov is trying to keep Grigoryan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoryan is working Poluyanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poluyanov wants to stand up but Grigoryan is controlling him.
Grigoryanis looking to pass into half guard but Poluyanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Poluyanov is in guard.
Grigoryan working a defensive guard here.
Poluyanov prevents Grigoryan from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grigoryan working a defensive guard here.
Grigoryan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Grigoryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Poluyanov.
Grigoryan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grigoryan is looking to advance position but Poluyanov won't allow it.
Poluyanov is trying to stand up here but Grigoryan is controlling him well.
Grigoryan is looking to stall here but Poluyanov recovers full guard.
Grigoryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Poluyanov dives on top into guard.
Grigoryan looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poluyanov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Poluyanov connects with a high kick.
Nice body kick there by Poluyanov.
Vyacheslav Poluyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poluyanov lands with a slapping head kick.
Poluyanov misses with a two punch combination.
Grigoryan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poluyanov counters with a big head kick but Grigoryan shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoryan tries to clinch there but Poluyanov circles away.
Poluyanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poluyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Grigoryan moves out of range easily.
Poluyanov connects with a high kick.
Poluyanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poluyanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Grigoryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigoryan wants to clinch up but Poluyanov keeps it at a distance.
Poluyanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grigoryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poluyanov pinned against the cage. Poluyanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poluyanov throws a head kick but Grigoryan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Poluyanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poluyanov misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Poluyanov misses with a few strikes there.
Grigoryan shoots in and gets a takedown into Poluyanov's guard.
Poluyanov wants to sweep here but Grigoryan controlling him for the moment.
Grigoryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigoryan trying to control but Poluyanov is working from the bottom.
Poluyanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Grigoryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Poluyanov wants to improve his position but instead Grigoryan has moved into half guard.
Grigoryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poluyanov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grigoryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poluyanov pushes Grigoryan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Poluyanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Grigoryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigoryan avoids the head kick by Poluyanov.
Grigoryan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poluyanov.
Grigoryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poluyanov.
Grigoryan is breathing heavily.
Grigoryan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poluyanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan misses with a takedown attempt - Poluyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vyacheslav Poluyanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poluyanov lands a head kick. Grigoryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Poluyanov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vyacheslav Poluyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poluyanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grigoryan's head.
Poluyanov throws a series of strikes that have Grigoryan backpedaling.
Poluyanov lands a head kick. Grigoryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Poluyanov scores with a nice body kick.
Poluyanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grigoryan.
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!
Poluyanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poluyanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poluyanov stalks Grigoryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grigoryan's face. Grigoryan staggers backwards, shaken.
Poluyanov cracks Grigoryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poluyanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grigoryan's head.
Grigoryan shoots and misses
and Poluyanov counters with a left and a right that stings Grigoryan.
Vyacheslav Poluyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Grigoryan.
Poluyanov throws a head kick that Grigoryan semi-blocks.
Grigoryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poluyanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grigoryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body kick from Poluyanov.
Grigoryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poluyanov. Poluyanov obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigoryan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poluyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poluyanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poluyanov wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Poluyanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Poluyanov scores with a four punch combination!
Poluyanov misses the shot to the body.
Poluyanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grigoryan shoots for a takedown but Poluyanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poluyanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poluyanov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vyacheslav Poluyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Grigoryan.
Grigoryan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poluyanov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poluyanov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grigoryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poluyanov. Poluyanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Poluyanov throws a nice head kick!
Grigoryan shoots and misses
and Poluyanov counters with a big head kick but Grigoryan shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poluyanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poluyanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grigoryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poluyanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poluyanov lands with a kick to the temple. Grigoryan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poluyanov scores with a leg kick.
Poluyanov lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Poluyanov. That's going to slow Grigoryan down.
Grigoryan clinches up against the cage.
Poluyanov manages to break the clinch.
Grigoryan drives through and clinches with Poluyanov against the cage.
Grigoryan is working for takedown but Poluyanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grigoryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poluyanov prevents it.
Poluyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poluyanov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poluyanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Poluyanov lands a leg kick that knocks Grigoryan off balance momentarily.
Poluyanov lands with a nice body punch.
Poluyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigoryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poluyanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poluyanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigoryan can do to turn this around?
Poluyanov delivers a nice body kick.
Poluyanov lands with a kick to the temple. Grigoryan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poluyanov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Grigoryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Poluyanov which made him look bad.
Poluyanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grigoryan's sensitive parts.
Poluyanov lands a head kick!
Vyacheslav Poluyanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan misses with the body kick
and Poluyanov counters with a low kick, right behind Grigoryan 's knee.
Poluyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Grigoryan moves out of range easily.
Grigoryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poluyanov jabs Grigoryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poluyanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poluyanov misses with a body shot.
Grigoryan closes the distance and clinches up with Poluyanov, looking for a takedown. Grigoryan pushes Poluyanov against the cage but Poluyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poluyanov scores with a head kick.
Grigoryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grigoryan fails with the takedown
and Poluyanov counters with a head kick.
Poluyanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poluyanov scores with a head kick. Grigoryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
David Grigoryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poluyanov lands with a kick to the temple. Grigoryan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poluyanov scores with a head kick.
Grigoryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grigoryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poluyanov scores with a jab to the body.
Grigoryan blocks a head kick by Poluyanov.
Grigoryan looks for a takedown but Poluyanov sprawls well.
Poluyanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poluyanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigoryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poluyanov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Grigoryan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Poluyanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Poluyanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poluyanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Poluyanov!
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