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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bukovsky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc. Rakhmanov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian national anthem. Mikhail Rakhmanov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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177 lbs
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179 cm
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182 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garrett Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rakhmanov checks a leg kick.
Rakhmanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bukovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakhmanov throws out the jab.
Bukovsky is looking to clinch but Rakhmanov is avoiding it.
Rakhmanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bukovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukovsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rakhmanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bukovsky is able to avoid easily.
Bukovsky tries a low kick but Rakhmanov avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rakhmanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rakhmanov scores with a nice right hand.
Rakhmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukovsky manages to avoid it.
Bukovsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rakhmanov slips a straight right by Bukovsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bukovsky moves out of range as Rakhmanov strikes.
Bukovsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rakhmanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rakhmanov looking to throw knees to the head but Bukovsky is blocking nicely.
Bukovsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bukovsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rakhmanov misses with a body punch.
Bukovsky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rakhmanov fails to pull guard.
Bukovsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rakhmanov wants to stall.
Bukovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakhmanov tries to circle away but Bukovsky has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bukovsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rakhmanov backwards.
Rakhmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov looking to stall.
Rakhmanov blocking some punches.
Rakhmanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bukovsky after a bit of a struggle.
Bukovsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakhmanov lands a shoulder strike.
Bukovsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rakhmanov backwards.
Bukovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bukovsky as Rakhmanov tries to tie him up.
Bukovsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rakhmanov backwards.
Rakhmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bukovsky controls his hands.
Bukovsky misses with the head strike.
Bukovsky gets through Rakhmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rakhmanov tries to throw a body punch but Bukovsky avoids it by throwing Rakhmanov back against the cage.
Bukovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rakhmanov misses with a knee strike.
Bukovsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rakhmanovs head.
Bukovsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky blocks a body shot from Rakhmanov.
Bukovsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Rakhmanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bukovsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rakhmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Bukovsky.
Rakhmanov looks winded!
A short right from Bukovsky on the inside.
Bukovsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Bukovsky tries a body shot but Rakhmanov blocks it.
Bukovsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rakhmanovs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bukovsky.
Rakhmanov misses with the head strike.
Bukovsky pushes Rakhmanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bukovsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rakhmanov working hard to break the clinch.
Bukovsky prevents a body shot from Rakhmanov.
Bukovsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rakhmanov backwards.
Bukovsky tries to throw a body punch but Rakhmanov avoids it by throwing Bukovsky back against the cage.
Bukovsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bukovsky digs a right hand underneath Rakhmanov's ribcage. Rakhmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bukovsky blocks an uppercut.
Bukovsky misses with a punch to the body.
Rakhmanov misses with the head strike.
Bukovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakhmanov.
Bukovsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rakhmanov backwards.
Rakhmanov looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Bukovsky.
A nice left hand lands by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky avoiding damage as Rakhmanov throws knees to the body.
Rakhmanov blocks a body shot from Bukovsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bukovsky blocks an uppercut.
Bukovsky has a couple of punches blocked by Rakhmanov.
Bukovsky lands a left hand.
Bukovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bukovsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rakhmanovs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bukovsky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky misses with a low kick.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakhmanov throws out the jab.
Bukovsky throws a lazy uppercut
so Rakhmanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rakhmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakhmanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bukovsky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bukovsky has escaped and now he's on top!
Rakhmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakhmanov, not yet.
Rakhmanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rakhmanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Rakhmanov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rakhmanov is on top in guard.
Rakhmanov trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Bukovsky keeping full guard, as Rakhmanov tries to pass.
Rakhmanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bukovsky controlling his opponent.
Bukovsky looking to control but Rakhmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rakhmanov is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky avoids the attempt from Rakhmanov to control.
Rakhmanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bukovsky wants to control the pace but Rakhmanov is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakhmanov tries to reverse the position but Bukovsky maintains control.
Bukovsky wants to control the pace but Rakhmanov is squirming around nicely.
Rakhmanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakhmanov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Rakhmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bukovsky.
A bone on bone clash there as Bukovsky blocks the leg kick.
Rakhmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukovsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Rakhmanov does no damage.
Bukovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rakhmanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bukovsky won't be happy with that.
Rakhmanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bukovsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakhmanov throwing strikes but Bukovsky manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rakhmanov is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov keeps trying to improve his position.
Bukovsky stands up.
Bukovsky throws a low kick but Rakhmanov moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov scores with a jab. Bukovsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukovsky lands a leg kick that knocks Rakhmanov off balance momentarily.
Rakhmanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rakhmanov scores with a jab.
Rakhmanov looks to throw the jab but Bukovsky is out of range.
Rakhmanov looks to throw the jab but Bukovsky is out of range.
Bukovsky throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukovsky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rakhmanov checks it well.
Bukovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bukovsky misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bukovsky.
Rakhmanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky misses the shot to the body.
Rakhmanov throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Rakhmanov catches Bukovsky right on the button with a cross.
Rakhmanov misses with a kick to the body.
Bukovsky throws the kick towards the body but Rakhmanov avoids it.
Bukovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukovsky scores with a push kick.
Bukovsky throws a solid leg kick but Rakhmanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bukovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakhmanov throws a hook to the side of Bukovsky's head but Bukovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakhmanov takes a swing at Bukovsky's ribcage but misses.
Bukovsky throws a leg kick but Rakhmanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rakhmanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bukovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Bukovsky feints and then cracks Rakhmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rakhmanov down.
Bukovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakhmanov misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bukovsky misses the jab.
Garrett Bukovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Rakhmanov fails with the takedown
and Bukovsky counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Bukovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bukovsky 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Bukovsky!
An intense looking Garrett Bukovsky took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I was fucking forced to take the fight two weeks after claiming the belt. Fuck you all, I'm going on 5 weeks vacations. Don't send me any fight offer until fuckin' May.'.
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