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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ez Muney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov comes to the cage accompanied by eRa- Enae Volare Mezzo. Maxim Taisumov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ez Muney!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taisumov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Taisumov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Muney.
Taisumov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taisumov misses with a two punch combination.
Ez Muney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taisumov.
A big right from Muney misses.
Muney misses with a wild combination.
Muney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taisumov rushes Muney and presses him up against the cage.
Taisumov jumps guard and drags Muney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taisumov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taisumov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muney trying to control the position from guard on top but Taisumov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muney advances position into side control!
Taisumov regains half guard.
Taisumov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Muney wants to pass the guard but Taisumov is defending well.
Muney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taisumov defending well though.
Taisumov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taisumov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muney.
Muney slips a nice elbow through Taisumov's hands, connecting with Taisumov's forehead.
Taisumov actively working from the bottom here.
Muney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taisumov is looking to control Muney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taisumov avoid being mounted?
Taisumov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet.
Muney is pressing down on Taisumov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taisumov is holding on for now.
Taisumov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Muney is on him like a limpet, forcing Taisumov back against the cage.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muney to keep the fight standing.
Taisumov jumps guard but Muney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muney breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Muney. Those never looked like landing.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Taisumov throws a series of strikes that have Muney backpedaling.
Muney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muney misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muney loads up on a big right hand but Taisumov slips the punch.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Muney - just one landing.
Muney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muney throws an overhand right that lands on Taisumov's shoulder, as Taisumov tries to avoid the shot.
Muney lands a jab.
Muney connects with a looping right hand.
Muney lands a jab.
Muney missing with a left hand there. Taisumov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muney lands a jab.
Muney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taisumov counters with a one-two to the body.
Muney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muney cracks Taisumov with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ez Muney dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muney throws a shot to the body.
Muney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taisumov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taisumov tries to clinch up but Muney circles away and keeps his distance.
Muney misses with a double jab
and Taisumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Muney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Muney.
Muney avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taisumov is looking to clinch but Muney is avoiding it.
Muney swinging wildly here.
Muney lands a nice shot that snaps Taisumov's head back.
Muney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muney misses with a double jab
and Taisumov counters with a stiff right hand.
Muney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Muney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taisumov drops his hands momentarily and Muney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taisumov ducks under a wild hook from Muney.
Maxim Taisumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ez Muney has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muney scores with a three punch combo!
Taisumov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taisumov misses with a two punch combination.
Taisumov drops his hands momentarily and Muney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muney scores with the left hand. Taisumov knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Muney finds it's target.
Muney lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Muney there.
Muney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muney connects with a nice looking jab.
Muney connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Muney lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taisumov was well out of range. Poor timing from Muney.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taisumov wants to clinch.
Muney misses the jab.
Muney lands the left hand.
Muney misses with a body shot.
Muney scores with a jab. Taisumov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taisumov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muney throws a lazy right hand but Taisumov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Muney looks to move away, Taisumov throws a big counter combo bu Muney just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muney tests Taisumov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taisumov throws a right hand that Muney ducks under and follows up with a left that Muney also avoids with ease.
Muney throws out a counter right but Taisumov avoids it with no problem.
Taisumov takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taisumov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taisumov moves forwards but Muney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taisumov's head backwards.
Taisumov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice combination there by Muney.
Taisumov is rocked!
Taisumov has closed the distance and engaged Muney in a clinch.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Muney won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taisumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muney breaks from the clinch.
Taisumov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muney throws a poor cross that misses
and Taisumov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taisumov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ez Muney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ez Muney's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Muney punishes Taisumov's body with a nice straight punch.
Taisumov looks to score with a jab to the body but Muney is just out of range.
Muney looks to land a left hand but Taisumov moved out of range nicely.
Taisumov walks into a stiff left hand from Muney.
A punch lands to the side of Taisumov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muney lands with a cross.
Taisumov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taisumov blocks a jab.
Muney misses with an uppercut. Taisumov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Muney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muney scores with a hook to the body. Taisumov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muney throws out a powerful jab.
Muney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muney connects with a body shot.
Taisumov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taisumov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muney misses the shot to the body.
Taisumov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taisumov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taisumov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muney lands with a cross.
Good exchange - Muney coming out on top.
Muney looks to land a right hand but Taisumov moved out of range.
Taisumov is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Muney.
Taisumov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muney.
Taisumov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muney lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muney cracks Taisumov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muney lands with a nice combination. Taisumov backs away looking to recover.
Muney dodges the punch combination from Taisumov.
Muney looks to land a left hand but Taisumov moved out of range nicely.
Taisumov is looking for a counter combo.
Muney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taisumov.
Taisumov tries to bum rush Muney with a series of wild strikes but Muney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taisumov walks into a left hand.
Muney throws a series of punches but Taisumov avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ez Muney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muney misses with a double jab.
Taisumov stalks Muney and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muney's face. Muney staggers backwards, shaken.
Taisumov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taisumov has Muney up against the cage in a clinch.
Taisumov pulls guard effortlessly.
Taisumov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taisumov has his foot on Muney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muney works his way back into a safe position though.
Taisumov has an active guard here but Muney has managed to pass into half guard.
Muney thows a huge punch but Taisumov dodges it nicely.
Taisumov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taisumov tries to get out of the position.
Taisumov tries to roll over but Muney keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taisumov pushes a forearm under Muney's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Muney is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxim Taisumov!
Maxim Taisumov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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