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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Farthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Iriskhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 Las Vegas, Jeremiah Farthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduard Iriskhanov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farthington looks to land a combination. Iriskhanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Farthington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farthington shoots for a double leg takedown but Iriskhanov sprawls well. He's pushed Farthington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Farthington shoots for a takedown but Iriskhanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Farthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Iriskhanov as Farthington shoots in.
Iriskhanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iriskhanov throws out a loose jab but Farthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farthington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iriskhanov tries to avoid it but Farthington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iriskhanov to the ground. Iriskhanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iriskhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Farthington fails to land the takedown.
Iriskhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farthington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iriskhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farthington.
Farthington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iriskhanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farthington somewhat.
Farthington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iriskhanov but Iriskhanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farthington is breathing heavily.
Farthington fails with the takedown.
Farthington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iriskhanov sprawls well. Iriskhanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farthington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farthington shoots in but no luck this time.
Iriskhanov misses with a right hand
and Farthington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Iriskhanov's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farthington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iriskhanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Farthington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farthington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iriskhanov tries to get to full guard but Farthington has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farthington is taking a breather. Iriskhanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Farthington stands up from half guard.
Nice takedown defense from Iriskhanov. No joy for Farthington on that attempt.
Farthington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Iriskhanov. No joy for Farthington on that attempt.
Farthington shoots and misses
and Iriskhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farthington staying out of range there.
Iriskhanov cracks Farthington with an open hand slap.
Farthington shoots for a takedown but Iriskhanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farthington has his takedown stuffed
and Iriskhanov counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farthington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farthington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iriskhanov throws the left hand but Farthington avoids the punch easily.
Iriskhanov scores with a hook to the body. Farthington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iriskhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farthington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeremiah Farthington will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Farthington shoots in for a takedown but Iriskhanov shows good takedown defense.
Iriskhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farthington staying out of range there.
Eduard Iriskhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iriskhanov stuns Farthington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farthington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farthington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iriskhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Iriskhanov catches Farthington right on the button with a cross.
Jeremiah Farthington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farthington tries for a takedown but Iriskhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Farthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farthington shoots in looking for a takedown. Iriskhanov tries to sprawl out of it but Farthington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iriskhanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iriskhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Iriskhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iriskhanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Farthington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Iriskhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iriskhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farthington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iriskhanov leaves Farthington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeremiah Farthington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iriskhanov lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Iriskhanov. No joy for Farthington on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farthington circles away quickly and effectively.
Farthington fails with the takedown
letting Iriskhanov counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iriskhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farthington in his tracks.
A big left from Iriskhanov misses.
Jab, jab by Iriskhanov - just one landing.
Farthington shoots in looking for a takedown but Iriskhanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farthington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Farthington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iriskhanov as he avoids it easily.
Iriskhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farthington's head backwards.
A slow jab from Iriskhanov misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farthington has his takedown stuffed
letting Iriskhanov counter with a right hand.
Farthington slips a jab and a cross from Iriskhanov.
Farthington shoots in for a double leg but Iriskhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farthington.
Iriskhanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iriskhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farthington circles away quickly and effectively.
Farthington fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov misses with a looping left.
Farthington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iriskhanov swings for the body but Farthington moves out of range.
No luck for Farthington with that takedown attempt.
Iriskhanov looks to land a left hand but Farthington moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farthington shoots in for a double leg but Iriskhanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Iriskhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Iriskhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iriskhanov leaves Farthington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farthington moves out of range of the strikes.
Farthington looks to land a combination. Iriskhanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Farthington misses with a double jab.
Farthington looks for a takedown but Iriskhanov sprawls well.
Iriskhanov throws a shot from downtown. Farthington moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farthington tries for a takedown but Iriskhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Farthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farthington shoots in for a takedown but Iriskhanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iriskhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Farthington has time to react.
It looks like Jeremiah Farthington has been cut.
Farthington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iriskhanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Iriskhanov lands a jab to Farthington's midsection.
Iriskhanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eduard Iriskhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farthington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iriskhanov defends it nicely.
Iriskhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farthington was well out of range. Poor timing from Iriskhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farthington looks for a takedown but Iriskhanov sprawls well.
Farthington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iriskhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iriskhanov throws a hook to the side of Farthington's head but Farthington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farthington.
Farthington shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farthington takes one on the button.
Farthington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iriskhanov as he avoids it easily.
Farthington shoots in for a takedown but Iriskhanov shows good takedown defense.
Iriskhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farthington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iriskhanov loads up on a big right hand but Farthington slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farthington.
Iriskhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov throws a shot from downtown. Farthington moves away and avoids it.
Farthington fails with a takedown attempt.
Iriskhanov tries to land a front kick but Farthington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farthington shoots in and drives through. Iriskhanov sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iriskhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farthington fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Iriskhanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iriskhanov 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Iriskhanov!
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