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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Islam Muranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Denisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Islam Muranov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexey Denisov's chin.
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138 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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174 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Muranov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muranov did well to prevent Denisov getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Denisov is working for a submission of some sort.
Denisov prevents Muranov from improving his position.
Denisov works his way into full mount!
Denisov wants to control the pace but Muranov is squirming around nicely.
Denisov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov with a couple of short strikes.
Denisov content just to control the position here.
Denisov prevents Muranov from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muranov is looking to escape.
Muranov tries to reverse the position but Denisov maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muranov wants to control but Denisov is having none of it.
Muranov is squirming around, avoiding Denisov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denisov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Muranov hang on?
Muranov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muranov trying to control here.
Denisov decides to stand up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denisov.
Denisov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Muranov!
Muranov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Denisov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muranov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Denisov's best efforts.
Denisov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Muranov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Denisov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muranov actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denisov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muranov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Denisov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Denisov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muranov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Denisov preventing the sweep.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Muranov.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexey Denisov.
Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alexey Denisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muranov is trying to get back to half guard.
Muranov is working hard here to advance position.
Muranov trying to remain calm as Denisov controls from the top position.
Muranov misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muranov is looking for a sweep.
Denisov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Denisov tries to stand but Muranov is controlling his head.
Muranov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denisov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Muranov is not content to let Denisov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muranov wants to control but Denisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Denisov throwing shots but Muranov is blocking nicely.
Muranov is trying to control but can't.
Denisov wants to pass the guard but Muranov is defending well.
Muranov wants to improve his position but Denisov is controlling well.
Muranov is not content to let Denisov control the position.
Muranov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muranov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Muranov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Denisov trying to control but Muranov is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexey Denisov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muranov tries to keep at a distance but Denisov has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Denisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muranov manages to get back to half guard.
Muranov is refusing to be controlled, as Denisov sits in half guard.
Muranov is looking for a sweep. Denisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muranov trying to control but Denisov postures up.
Denisov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Muranov is looking to get back to full guard here but Denisov has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov wants to control but Muranov is keeping him busy.
Denisov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Muranov regains half guard.
Denisov with the ground and pound but Muranov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Denisov postures up and lands a big shot to Muranov's brow.
Denisov throws a big right hand that misses.
Muranov has a closed guard, preventing Denisov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muranov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov trying to control but Muranov is working from the bottom.
Muranov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Denisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Denisov, not yet.
Denisov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Muranov wants to stand but Denisov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Denisov is trying to control the position but Muranov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muranov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Denisov's guard.
Denisov is looking to sweep but instead, Muranov has passed into half guard.
Muranov wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denisov is trying to stand up here but Muranov is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov wants to improve his position but Muranov is controlling well.
Muranov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Denisov manages to get to full guard.
Muranov stands up from Denisov's guard - Muranov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Denisov wants to clinch up but Muranov keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexey Denisov.
Well Denisov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Denisov!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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