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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Klychko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Radajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Arthur Klychko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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Brawler
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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, Arthur Klychko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Radajev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klychko darts in trying to clinch
and Radajev moves into the clinch.
Radajev looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Klychko tries to land a knee to the head but Radajev blocks with his arms.
Klychko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klychko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Radajev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klychko prevents it.
Klychko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radajev blocks it with crossed arms.
Radajev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klychko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Radajev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klychko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klychko with a knee to the head.
Klychko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radajev blocks it with crossed arms.
Klychko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Radajev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klychko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klychko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Radajev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Radajev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arthur Klychko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Radajev.
Klychko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Klychko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klychko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klychko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Klychko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klychko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Klychko is pressed up against the cage. Radajev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klychko down to the mat. Klychko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klychko takes the fight into the clinch.
Radajev wants a takedown but no success here.
Klychko misses with a knee strike.
Klychko misses with a knee strike.
Radajev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klychko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klychko misses with a knee to the head.
Klychko looking to throw knees to the head but Radajev is blocking nicely.
Klychko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Radajev has clasped his hands together around Klychko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radajev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Radajev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Radajev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klychko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klychko is pushing Radajev's head away, looking to escape. Radajev manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Radajev tries for a kimura but Klychko is defending well.
Radajev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Klychko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Radajev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radajev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klychko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Radajev working the body and head with strikes.
Klychko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radajev on the ground.
Radajev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Klychko is trying to get back to his feet.
Radajev scoring with punches from side control.
Radajev in side control, throwing shots but Klychko defends.
Radajev prevents Klychko from escaping the position.
Radajev grinds an elbow into Klychko's temple.
Klychko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Radajev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Radajev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radajev working the ground and pound.
Radajev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Radajev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Radajev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Radajev.
Klychko is trying to buck Radajev off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radajev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Klychko to see if he's OK.
Klychko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Radajev lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Radajev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klychko wants to clinch.
Klychko darts in trying to clinch
and Radajev moves into the clinch.
Klychko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klychko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jordan Radajev has been cut.
Klychko misses with a knee strike.
Klychko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radajev blocks it with crossed arms.
Klychko misses with a knee strike.
Klychko misses with a knee to the head.
Klychko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klychko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klychko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Radajev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radajev is nestled in close to Klychko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klychko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Radajev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klychko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Radajev is trying to work for a kimura but Klychko is defending well.
Klychko is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radajev seems to be working for a kimura but Klychko defends the submission attempt.
Jordan Radajev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radajev is nestled in close to Klychko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klychko has hold of Radajev's hands but Radajev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Radajev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Radajev thows a huge punch but Klychko dodges it nicely.
Radajev stops Klychko from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radajev working Klychko over with strikes.
Radajev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Klychko is trying to stand back up but Radajev is controlling him
Radajev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klychko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Radajev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Radajev lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Radajev prevents Klychko from standing back up.
Radajev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klychko is trying to stand.
Klychko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klychko wants to get back to his feet.
Radajev is trying to work for a kimura but Klychko is defending well.
Radajev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klychko pushes Radajev off looking to stand but Radajev dives back in and keeps control.
Radajev lands strikes from half guard.
Radajev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Radajev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Radajev lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Radajev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klychko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Radajev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Radajev landing strikes from the mount and Klychko is in trouble!
Klychko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The referee warns Klychko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Klychko is trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radajev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klychko's face.
Radajev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Klychko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Radajev.
Klychko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radajev with shots to the head and body - Klychko looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Radajev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Radajev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Klychko wants to clinch
and Radajev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Radajev.
Klychko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Radajev.
Klychko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klychko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Radajev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Klychko misses with a knee strike.
Klychko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radajev blocks it with crossed arms.
Klychko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klychko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klychko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klychko is pressed up against the cage. Radajev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klychko down to the mat. Klychko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klychko closes the distance but Radajev moves to the side
and Radajev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radajev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Radajev moves into the clinch.
Klychko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Radajev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klychko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arthur Klychko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Radajev.
Klychko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Radajev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klychko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Klychko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Radajev goes for a takedown attempt but Klychko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klychko wants to clinch
and Radajev counters with a one-two to the body.
Radajev shoots in looking for a takedown. Klychko tries to sprawl out of it but Radajev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klychko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klychko wants to clinch but Radajev slips to the side
and Radajev counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radajev tries for a kimura but Klychko is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radajev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klychko, who protects the arm well.
Klychko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Klychko is pushing Radajev's head away, looking to escape. Radajev manages to hold on to the position though.
Radajev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Radajev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Radajev cracks Klychko with a big right hand but Klychko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Radajev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klychko is pushing Radajev's head away, looking to escape. Radajev manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radajev scores with punches from side control.
Radajev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klychko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Radajev working the ground and pound from side control.
Klychko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Radajev is controlling him well.
Radajev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Klychko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Klychko throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klychko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Radajev moves into the clinch.
Klychko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Radajev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Radajev has clasped his hands together around Klychko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Klychko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Radajev is controlling him well.
Radajev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Klychko to see if he's OK.
Klychko pushes Radajev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Radajev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Radajev scores with punches from side control.
Radajev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Radajev clinches.
Arthur Klychko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klychko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klychko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Radajev can't break the clinch.
Klychko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arthur Klychko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Radajev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klychko tries to land a knee to the head but Radajev blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Radajev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Radajev 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Radajev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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