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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Hagush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgen Kohler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ruslan Hagush's chin.
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148 lbs
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150 cm
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruslan Hagush!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagush ducks under a wild hook from Kohler.
Hagush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hagush shoots in for a takedown but Kohler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hagush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Kohler misses.
Hagush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kohler but Kohler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jurgen Kohler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Hagush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hagush or perhaps it was just good defense by Kohler, which made it look bad.
Hagush goes for a double leg but Kohler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kohler continues to drive forward.
A head punch on the inside from Kohler fails to land.
Kohler lands with a left to the head.
Kohler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kohler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hagush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hagush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler gets through Hagush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kohler can't get the takedown.
Hagush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kohler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kohler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hagush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kohler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hagush!
Kohler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hagush is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Kohler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kohler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hagush sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kohler lands a nice short elbow.
Kohler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hagush is trying to maintain the position but Kohler is very close to passing his half guard.
Kohler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hagush defending well though.
Kohler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hagush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kohler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hagush manages to get to full guard.
Kohler slips nicely into half guard.
Kohler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kohler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kohler wants to pass to mount but Hagush is defending the position.
Kohler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hagush trying to hold on to Kohler's head to control him but Kohler postures up.
Hagush manages to get to full guard.
Kohler won't allow Hagush to sweep him here.
Hagush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hagush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hagush is pulling down on Kohler's head. It's preventing any offense from Kohler, at least for the moment.
Kohler postures up in Hagush's guard and throws a big left but Hagush blocks it.
Kohler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagush seems keen to control Kohler's posture.
Kohler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hagush is keeping the position for now.
Kohler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hagush controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Hagush.
Kohler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kohler shoots in for a double leg but Hagush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kohler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagush was well out of range. Poor timing from Kohler.
We've been informed that Hagush has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Kohler throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagush moves out of range of the strikes.
Hagush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hagush lands with a nice combination. Kohler backs away looking to recover.
Hagush fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Kohler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown but Hagush shows good takedown defense.
Ruslan Hagush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hagush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kohler is looking to stand up but Hagush isn't so interested in that idea.
Kohler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hagush.
Hagush is working Kohler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kohler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hagush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kohler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush stops Kohler from standing up.
Hagush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kohler's head.
Hagush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kohler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hagush trying to control the position from guard on top but Kohler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kohler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hagush is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kohler wants a takedown.
Hagush goes for a takedown attempt but Kohler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kohler enables Hagush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kohler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hagush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Kohler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hagush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hagush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kohler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hagush is looking to work some ground and pound but Kohler has wrist control.
Hagush postures up in Kohler's guard and throws a big left but Kohler blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush prevents Kohler from getting back to his feet.
Hagush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hagush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hagush trying to control but Kohler is working from the bottom.
Hagush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hagush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hagush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagush working some strikes from top position.
Kohler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hagush.
Hagush throwing strikes from guard but Kohler blocks nicely.
Hagush is looking to work some ground and pound but Kohler has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hagush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hagush scoring with some ground and pound.
Hagush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kohler's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagush throwing strikes from guard but Kohler blocks nicely.
Hagush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hagush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hagush stops Kohler from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Hagush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kohler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hagush shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hagush was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hagush in side control, throwing shots but Kohler defends.
Hagush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hagush working the body and head with strikes.
Kohler is not content to let Hagush control the position.
The ground and pound from Hagush seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagush is chipping away with strikes.
Hagush working the ground and pound but Kohler is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush trying to control the position but Kohler is working away.
Hagush is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hagush is trying to ground and pound but Kohler uses the momentary lack of control by Hagush to regain half guard.
Kohler is looking to escape.
Hagush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hagush throws a strike but Kohler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hagush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruslan Hagush has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagush throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hagush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kohler wants to stand up but Hagush is controlling him.
Hagush wants to pass the guard but Kohler is keeping the position.
Hagush passes Kohler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hagush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush slips a nice elbow through Kohler's hands, connecting with Kohler's forehead.
Hagush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hagush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kohler has hold of Hagush's hands but Hagush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hagush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hagush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hagush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hagush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kohler is rocked!
Kohler taking some punishment here, with Hagush in his half guard.
Oh Kohler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hagush is nestled in close to Kohler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hagush in particular looking to stall.
Hagush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagush throwing shots but Kohler is blocking nicely.
Hagush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hagush drops an elbow to the side of Kohler's head.
Hagush is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Hagush there.
Kohler is refusing to be controlled, as Hagush sits in half guard.
Hagush winds up and cracks Kohler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hagush lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kohler quite badly. Kohler pulls Hagush in close trying to recover. Hagush postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kohler on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kohler doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Hagush!
Ruslan Hagush decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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