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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Sultanakhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sultanakhmedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nasheed #4-Al Qool Qool . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Sultanakhmedov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sultanakhmedov cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Sultanakhmedov there.
Sultanakhmedov swinging wildly here.
Sultanakhmedov swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sultanakhmedov which made him look bad.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Sultanakhmedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Sultanakhmedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sultanakhmedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Sultanakhmedov sprawls well.
Ryan tries to clinch
and Sultanakhmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Sultanakhmedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Sultanakhmedov's head.
Sultanakhmedov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ryan - just one landing.
It looks like Amir Sultanakhmedov has been cut.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sultanakhmedov.
Ryan tries to clinch there but Sultanakhmedov circles away.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Sultanakhmedov.
Ryan tries to bum rush Sultanakhmedov with a series of wild strikes but Sultanakhmedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sultanakhmedov misses with a hook to the body
and Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sultanakhmedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sultanakhmedov looks gassed!
Sultanakhmedov misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sultanakhmedov sprawls well. Sultanakhmedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultanakhmedov lands with a straight right. Ryan didn't see that one coming.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sultanakhmedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sultanakhmedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Sultanakhmedov. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Sultanakhmedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sultanakhmedov lands a two punch combo.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Amir Sultanakhmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries to clinch but Sultanakhmedov is having none of it.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sultanakhmedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryan backs up against the cage.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sultanakhmedov pinned against the cage. Sultanakhmedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sultanakhmedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sultanakhmedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sultanakhmedov!
Sultanakhmedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a one two! Ryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sultanakhmedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ryan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ryan shoots in but Sultanakhmedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sultanakhmedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Sultanakhmedov both land. Nice combination.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sultanakhmedov tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sultanakhmedov leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Sultanakhmedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Sultanakhmedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amir Sultanakhmedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sultanakhmedov throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sultanakhmedov which made him look bad.
Sultanakhmedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Sultanakhmedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Sultanakhmedov misses.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Sultanakhmedov. Those never looked like landing.
Sultanakhmedov works over Ryan's head and body with a nice combination.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Sultanakhmedov throws a combination that misses
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sultanakhmedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sultanakhmedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sultanakhmedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sultanakhmedov throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sultanakhmedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sultanakhmedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amir Sultanakhmedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Sultanakhmedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a double jab.
Sultanakhmedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Sultanakhmedov does no damage.
Sultanakhmedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Sultanakhmedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultanakhmedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zack Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sultanakhmedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Amir Sultanakhmedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Sultanakhmedov should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Sultanakhmedov.
Ryan throws a nice head kick!
Sultanakhmedov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a double jab.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a few strikes there.
Sultanakhmedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a wild combination.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Sultanakhmedov pushes him off.
Sultanakhmedov connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov misses with the combination.
Sultanakhmedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sultanakhmedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Sultanakhmedov throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sultanakhmedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sultanakhmedov as he avoids it easily.
Sultanakhmedov lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand.
Sultanakhmedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan tries to clinch but Sultanakhmedov moves out of range.
Sultanakhmedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryan rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Sultanakhmedov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Sultanakhmedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amir Sultanakhmedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sultanakhmedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a few strikes there.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a one two! Ryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Sultanakhmedov keeps it at a distance.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan tries to clinch but Sultanakhmedov moves out of range.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a double jab.
Sultanakhmedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sultanakhmedov tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sultanakhmedov to the ground. Sultanakhmedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Sultanakhmedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sultanakhmedov.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sultanakhmedov. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Sultanakhmedov misses.
Sultanakhmedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Sultanakhmedov tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sultanakhmedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sultanakhmedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sultanakhmedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a few strikes there.
Sultanakhmedov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
Sultanakhmedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sultanakhmedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Sultanakhmedov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryan.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a body shot.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a body shot.
Sultanakhmedov throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan jabs Sultanakhmedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sultanakhmedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Sultanakhmedov as Ryan shoots in.
Sultanakhmedov feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Sultanakhmedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Sultanakhmedov. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
No joy there for Sultanakhmedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zack Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Amir Sultanakhmedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Sultanakhmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sultanakhmedov 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Sultanakhmedov!
Amir Sultanakhmedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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