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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Rankinstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rankinstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Going Back To Cali by LL Cool J. Kourdakov has chosen Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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14 - 5 - 0 |
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141 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Rankinstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rankinstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kourdakov throws a leg kick which misses Rankinstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Rankinstein tries to avoid it.
Rankinstein loads up on a big right hand but Kourdakov slips the punch.
Rankinstein moves away from the strike by Kourdakov.
A big right from Kourdakov misses.
Rankinstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rankinstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Kourdakov throws a head kick but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Rankinstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rankinstein.
Rankinstein misses with a double jab.
Kourdakov misses with a left hand
and Rankinstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rankinstein misses with an uppercut
and Kourdakov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kourdakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kourdakov lands a nice hook to Rankinstein's body. Rankinstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kourdakov with a jab.
Kourdakov throws a leg kick but Rankinstein checks it.
Kourdakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kourdakov throws out a powerful jab.
Rankinstein blocks a head kick by Kourdakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kourdakov does no damage.
Kourdakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kourdakov lands a head kick!
Kourdakov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kourdakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kourdakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rankinstein.
Kourdakov lands an overhand right.
Kourdakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rankinstein circles away.
Derrick Rankinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
Rankinstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kourdakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rankinstein. Those never looked like landing.
Rankinstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rankinstein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kourdakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rankinstein looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov throws an elbow that misses. Rankinstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kourdakov's guard. Nice move by Rankinstein!
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!
Rankinstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Kourdakov wants to stand but Rankinstein is controlling the position.
Rankinstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rankinstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kourdakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rankinstein is controlling him.
Kourdakov has his feet on Rankinstein's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kourdakov slips a jab and a cross from Rankinstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rankinstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kourdakov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kourdakov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rankinstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rankinstein scores with a push kick.
Kourdakov lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Kourdakov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kourdakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rankinstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kourdakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kourdakov checks a leg kick.
Kourdakov throws an off balance right hand
and Rankinstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Rankinstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rankinstein.
Rankinstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kourdakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kourdakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rankinstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourdakov is not content to let Rankinstein control the position.
Kourdakov is pushing Rankinstein's head away, looking to escape. Rankinstein manages to hold on to the position though.
Rankinstein looking to control but instead Kourdakov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kourdakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Kourdakov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kourdakov misses with a low kick.
Rankinstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kourdakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kourdakov misses with the combination.
Rankinstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Kourdakov's head.
Sergei Kourdakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rankinstein ducks under a wild hook from Kourdakov.
Rankinstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Kourdakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kourdakov tries to clinch up.
Rankinstein misses with a wild body shot.
Rankinstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kourdakov avoids a kick to the body.
Derrick Rankinstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rankinstein throws a body punch but Kourdakov moves out of range.
Kourdakov misses with an uppercut
and Rankinstein counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rankinstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rankinstein blocks a head kick by Kourdakov.
Rankinstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rankinstein throws a big shot that misses.
Rankinstein connects with a crisp jab.
Rankinstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kourdakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rankinstein tries to keep at a distance but Kourdakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rankinstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rankinstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kourdakov manages to break the clinch.
Rankinstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kourdakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rankinstein's waist but Rankinstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kourdakov off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Kourdakov.
Rankinstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rankinstein.
Sergei Kourdakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rankinstein tries to bum rush Kourdakov with a series of wild strikes but Kourdakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rankinstein.
Kourdakov takes a swing at Rankinstein's ribcage but misses.
Kourdakov lands a head shot.
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!
Kourdakov throws a big shot that misses.
Kourdakov walks into a jab.
Kourdakov lands a slapping body shot.
Rankinstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rankinstein with a nice cross.
Rankinstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kourdakov manages to avoid it.
Kourdakov drops his hands momentarily and Rankinstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kourdakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kourdakov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kourdakov throws the left hand but Rankinstein avoids the punch easily.
Kourdakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Kourdakov as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kourdakov throws a body punch but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Kourdakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rankinstein connects with a right hand. Kourdakov shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Rankinstein. Those never looked like landing.
Kourdakov ducks right into an uppercut from Rankinstein.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov throws a big shot that misses.
Rankinstein looks to throw the jab but Kourdakov is out of range.
Rankinstein throws a series of punches but Kourdakov moves out of range.
Rankinstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kourdakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rankinstein counters with a series of strikes. Kourdakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rankinstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kourdakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein misses with a straight left.
Kourdakov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kourdakov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rankinstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kourdakov shoots for a takedown but Rankinstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Derrick Rankinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
Kourdakov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Rankinstein.
Kourdakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kourdakov throws a head kick but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Kourdakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kourdakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kourdakov throws a shot from downtown. Rankinstein moves away and avoids it.
Rankinstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Rankinstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rankinstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Rankinstein dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rankinstein ducks under a wild hook from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rankinstein moves out of range of the body kick from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov is looking to land body kicks.
Kourdakov missing with a left hand there. Rankinstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kourdakov throws a hook to the side of Rankinstein's head but Rankinstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rankinstein lands a jab to the head.
Kourdakov digs a good body shot into Rankinstein's ribs.
Rankinstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rankinstein manages to avoid it.
Kourdakov lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kourdakov misses the target.
Rankinstein slips under a jab from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rankinstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kourdakov throws out the jab.
Rankinstein lands with a cross.
Kourdakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kourdakov avoids the body shot from Rankinstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rankinstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rankinstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kourdakov.
Rankinstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rankinstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rankinstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kourdakov misses the shot to the body.
Kourdakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rankinstein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kourdakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kourdakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kourdakov throws an off balance right hand
and Rankinstein counters with a body kick that stops Kourdakov in his tracks momentarily.
Kourdakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kourdakov's hands.
Kourdakov connects with a high kick.
Kourdakov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kourdakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rankinstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rankinstein works Kourdakov's body with a nice hook.
Kourdakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kourdakov throws a sloppy head kick
and Rankinstein counters with a left and a right that stings Kourdakov.
Jab, jab by Rankinstein - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Kourdakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kourdakov misses with a left hand
letting Rankinstein counter with a right hand.
Rankinstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kourdakov on the side of the head.
Kourdakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rankinstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kourdakov throws a sloppy head kick
and Rankinstein counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Kourdakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kourdakov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Kourdakov.
Rankinstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Rankinstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kourdakov doesn't seem phased though.
Kourdakov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rankinstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kourdakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big left from Rankinstein misses.
Rankinstein loads up on a big right hand but Kourdakov slips the punch.
Rankinstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rankinstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Kourdakov misses with a left hand
and Rankinstein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rankinstein throws a low kick, looking for Kourdakov's leg but Kourdakov calmly moves out of range.
Kourdakov tests Rankinstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rankinstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kourdakov did well to prevent Rankinstein getting side control.
Rankinstein throwing shots but Kourdakov is blocking nicely.
Rankinstein throwing shots but Kourdakov is blocking nicely.
Rankinstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Kourdakov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kourdakov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kourdakov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kourdakov trying to control the action but Rankinstein is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rankinstein dodges the ground and pound from Kourdakov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Rankinstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rankinstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rankinstein!
After the big win, Derrick Rankinstein made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Balco Boys - Hilo and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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