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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xaliq Qurbanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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184 lbs
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198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xaliq Qurbanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a head kick but Qurbanov moves out of range.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Qurbanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Qurbanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Craven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Craven misses with a double jab.
Qurbanov tries for a takedown but Craven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Qurbanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Qurbanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qurbanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qurbanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Qurbanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Craven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Craven tries to bench press Qurbanov off him but Qurbanov keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qurbanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Craven is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Qurbanov controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qurbanov trying to control the action but Craven is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Xaliq Qurbanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Craven closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Qurbanov's guard.
Qurbanov keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Qurbanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qurbanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Qurbanov, not yet.
Qurbanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Craven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qurbanov is keeping the position for now.
Craven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qurbanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Qurbanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qurbanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qurbanov is on top in guard.
Craven is looking to stand up but Qurbanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Qurbanov with a nice head shot there.
Qurbanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Qurbanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craven keeps working.
Craven struggling a bit here.
Qurbanov trying to control the action but Craven is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Craven's head but Craven avoids it well.
Qurbanov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Craven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Qurbanov scoring with punches from side control.
Qurbanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Craven is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Qurbanov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Qurbanov prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven is trying to buck Qurbanov off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craven prevents Qurbanov from moving into mount.
Craven is not content to let Qurbanov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xaliq Qurbanov dominated that round.
That's time! Craven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Craven misses with a head kick.
Craven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Qurbanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Craven to the mat! Craven manages to get full guard.
Qurbanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Qurbanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Qurbanov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Craven trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qurbanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Qurbanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Craven wants to stand up but Qurbanov is controlling him.
Qurbanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Qurbanov slips nicely into half guard.
Craven has his hands clasped together around Qurbanov's back. He's all about the action.
Qurbanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Qurbanov wants to control but Craven is keeping him busy.
Qurbanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
Qurbanov trying to control the action but Craven is working from the bottom.
Qurbanov trying to pass the guard but Craven defending well.
Qurbanov is taking a breather. Craven 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xaliq Qurbanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Qurbanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craven tries to avoid it but Qurbanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craven to the ground. Craven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven lands a high kick!
Craven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Qurbanov.
Craven goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Qurbanov with that takedown attempt.
Qurbanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven fails to land with a series of punches.
Qurbanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craven manages to avoid it.
Craven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qurbanov as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven defending well as Qurbanov loads up on a big left hand.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Qurbanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Craven which made him look bad.
Destin Craven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xaliq Qurbanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qurbanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven shoots in but Qurbanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qurbanov tries for a takedown but Craven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Qurbanov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Craven connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xaliq Qurbanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Craven.
Qurbanov blocks a head kick by Craven.
Qurbanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Craven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Craven wants it to stay on the feet.
Craven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Craven wants it to stay on the feet.
Qurbanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Destin Craven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xaliq Qurbanov.
Craven lands with a kick to the ribs.
Qurbanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Qurbanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destin Craven is winning the standup battle so far.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Craven slams his shin into Qurbanov's torso.
Qurbanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Qurbanov with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Craven. That's going to slow Qurbanov down.
Craven cracks Qurbanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Qurbanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Craven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Craven ducks under a wild hook from Qurbanov.
Craven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qurbanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Craven throws a push kick but Qurbanov slaps the foot to one side.
Craven stuns Qurbanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Qurbanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Craven - that will leave a mark!
Qurbanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qurbanov avoids the head kick by Craven.
Qurbanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Qurbanov moves out of range easily.
Craven lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Qurbanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qurbanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Craven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Craven off and has taken his back!
Qurbanov scores with punches from the back.
Will Qurbanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Craven looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Qurbanov scores with punches from the back.
Xaliq Qurbanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qurbanov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Craven!
Qurbanov is riding his opponent, not letting Craven buck him off.
Craven looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Destin Craven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qurbanov tries to keep control of the position but Craven is staying busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Qurbanov controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Qurbanov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Destin Craven!
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RATING
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