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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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202 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilya Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
TheMan throws a lazy right hand but Dragunov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragunov wants to slow TheMan down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragunov checks a leg kick.
TheMan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragunov.
We've been hearing reports that Dragunov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
TheMan throws a right hand that misses
and Dragunov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
TheMan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragunov.
Dragunov blocks a head kick by TheMan.
TheMan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dragunov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from TheMan finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragunov's head.
TheMan throws a body punch but Dragunov moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as TheMan blocks the low kick.
Dragunov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in TheMan's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragunov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
TheMan is trying to control but can't.
TheMan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dragunov.
Dragunov wants to pass the guard but TheMan is keeping the position.
Dragunov won't allow TheMan to sweep him here.
Dragunov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
TheMan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dragunov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan is looking to stand up but Dragunov won't let him.
TheMan throwing strikes from guard but Dragunov blocks nicely.
TheMan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheMan wants to stand and escape but instead Dragunov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dragunov tries to free his leg and advance position but TheMan is retaining full guard.
TheMan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dragunov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TheMan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TheMan's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dragunov gets his hands free as TheMan looks to control.
I really don't envy TheMan right now.
Dragunov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. TheMan is defending well though. Dragunov let's go of the attempt for now.
TheMan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dragunov trying to control.
Dragunov struggling to land strikes to the head as TheMan covers up.
TheMan wants to get back to his feet.
TheMan breaks Dragunov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragunov keeping moving, preventing TheMan from controlling successfully.
TheMan throwing strikes from guard but Dragunov blocks nicely.
Dragunov is trying to keep TheMan in close.
TheMan gets to his feet. Dragunov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
TheMan throws a head kick that misses.
TheMan with a hook.
Dragunov shoots in and drives through. TheMan sprawls well.
Dragunov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Dragunov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dragunov throws a sloppy head kick and TheMan moves out of range easily.
TheMan lands the left hand.
Dragunov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragunov moves away.
TheMan misses with a body shot.
Dragunov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TheMan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragunov throws a head kick that misses
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragunov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ilya Dragunov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunov takes a swing at TheMan's ribcage but misses.
Dragunov misses the body punch
and TheMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
Dragunov scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by TheMan. That's going to slow Dragunov down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dragunov misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from TheMan, right into the meat.
Dragunov tries for a takedown but TheMan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Dragunov.
Dragunov backing away here, and TheMan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
TheMan tries to clinch up.
It looked like Dragunov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Dragunov. Beautiful body shot.
Dragunov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TheMan on the side of the head.
Dragunov slips under a jab from TheMan.
TheMan thumps Dragunov with a low kick.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
Dragunov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
TheMan connects with a body shot that sends Dragunov's belly button to the back.
TheMan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragunov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by TheMan. TheMan obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from TheMan lands.
Stan TheMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragunov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TheMan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Dragunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheMan lands with a thumping leg kick.
TheMan throws a body shot but no joy.
TheMan misses with a two punch combination.
Stan TheMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TheMan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragunov has time to react.
Dragunov lands a nice shot that snaps TheMan's head back.
TheMan takes a swing at Dragunov's ribcage but misses.
Dragunov attempts a counter takedown but TheMan avoids it well and moves away.
Dragunov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed TheMan momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragunov.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragunov is just out of range.
TheMan misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragunov misses the target.
Dragunov avoids the body shot from TheMan.
Dragunov throws a lazy head kick
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TheMan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragunov is looking to land body kicks.
Dragunov throws a body shot but no joy.
TheMan feints a counter leg kick.
Dragunov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dragunov closes the distance and clinches.
Dragunov blocks an uppercut.
TheMan is working Dragunov over against the cage.
Dragunov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dragunov misses with a body punch.
Dragunov pushes TheMan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
TheMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragunov lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheMan shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragunov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TheMan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragunov is able to avoid easily.
Dragunov falls off balance throwing a combination
and TheMan counters with a thumping low kick.
TheMan misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Dragunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TheMan misses with the combination.
TheMan takes one to the side of the head.
TheMan moves away from the strike by Dragunov.
Dragunov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragunov.
TheMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragunov throws out the jab.
Dragunov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dragunov checks the leg kick.
Dragunov takes one to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dragunov!
Dragunov misses with a left hand
and TheMan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
TheMan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragunov ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
TheMan throws a push kick but Dragunov slaps the foot to one side.
Dragunov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
TheMan misses the jab.
Dragunov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot by Dragunov.
TheMan lands with an overhand left.
TheMan lands a nice hook to Dragunov's body. Dragunov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dragunov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from TheMan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragunov lands with a right hand.
Dragunov blocks a leg kick.
Dragunov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling TheMan to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragunov tests TheMan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
TheMan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheMan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragunov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TheMan. That did some damage!
Dragunov looks to throw the jab but TheMan is out of range.
TheMan throws out a counter right but Dragunov avoids it with no problem.
Dragunov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragunov. That's going to slow TheMan down.
TheMan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dragunov's head.
TheMan avoids the body shot from Dragunov.
A nice side step and TheMan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
TheMan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
TheMan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragunov's head backwards.
TheMan checks a leg kick nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dragunov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from TheMan - the referee stops the clock and Dragunov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says TheMan. Dragunov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragunov misses with a looping left.
Dragunov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragunov is just out of range.
TheMan connects with a right hand. Dragunov shakes it off.
TheMan throws a jab when Dragunov was well out of range.
TheMan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheMan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragunov thinks about countering with a head kick.
TheMan throws a push kick but Dragunov slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Dragunov misses.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragunov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TheMan misses with a left hand
and Dragunov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TheMan's guard.
Dragunov slips nicely into half guard.
TheMan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
TheMan tries to get to full guard but Dragunov has control of the leg.
Dragunov tries to pass the half guard into mount. TheMan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
TheMan is trying to maintain the position but Dragunov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dragunov seems to be looking for submissions.
TheMan wants to control but Dragunov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dragunov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so TheMan is just riding it out for now. Dragunov eventually gives up the hold.
Dragunov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TheMan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dragunov.
TheMan wants to control but Dragunov is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stan TheMan.
I think TheMan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stan TheMan!
An out of breath Stan TheMan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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