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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zubair Tukhugov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rundowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundowski has chosen A$AP Rocky - Goldie as his entrance music. Zubair Tukhugov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grzegorz Rundowski's chin.
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185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zubair Tukhugov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grzegorz Rundowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rundowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Tukhugov.
Tukhugov drives through and clinches with Rundowski against the ropes.
Rundowski can't get the takedown.
Tukhugov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rundowski avoids it.
Tukhugov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tukhugov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rundowski prevents a body shot from Tukhugov.
Tukhugov is pressed up against the ropes. Rundowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tukhugov down to the mat. Tukhugov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tukhugov has Rundowski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rundowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tukhugov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tukhugov presses Rundowski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rundowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zubair Tukhugov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Rundowski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tukhugov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tukhugov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tukhugov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rundowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tukhugov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rundowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rundowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tukhugov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tukhugov gets underhooks to prevent Rundowski's takedown attempt.
Tukhugov misses with a body punch.
Rundowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Rundowski has a closed guard, preventing Tukhugov from standing up.
Rundowski wants to stand but Tukhugov is controlling the position.
Rundowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rundowski, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rundowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tukhugov escapes and throws Rundowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tukhugov wants to stand but Rundowski has his arm trapped.
Rundowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rundowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rundowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tukhugov wants to stand up but Rundowski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundowski tries to roll over but Tukhugov keeps him under control.
Tukhugov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rundowski.
Tukhugov decides to stand back up. Tukhugov steps back and let's Rundowski get back to his feet.
Rundowski digs a good hook to Tukhugov's body.
Tukhugov closes the distance and pushes Rundowski back into the ropes.
Rundowski dodges an elbow strike from Tukhugov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rundowski looking for a takedown.
Tukhugov has a couple of punches blocked by Rundowski.
Rundowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tukhugov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tukhugov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rundowski.
Tukhugov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rundowski blocks a body shot from Tukhugov.
Tukhugov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tukhugov lands with a right to the head.
Rundowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tukhugov backwards.
Rundowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tukhugov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tukhugov has a couple of punches blocked by Rundowski.
Rundowski is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tukhugov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tukhugov throws an elbow that misses.
Rundowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tukhugov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rundowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Tukhugov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zubair Tukhugov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rundowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tukhugov counters with a right hand to the body.
Tukhugov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rundowski is just out of range.
Tukhugov clinches up against the ropes.
Rundowski prevents a body shot from Tukhugov.
Rundowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tukhugov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tukhugov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rundowski can do to turn this around?
Tukhugov tries to land a knee to the head but Rundowski blocks with his arms.
Tukhugov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Tukhugov.
Rundowski stalling in the clinch but Tukhugov improves position.
Rundowski is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zubair Tukhugov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Rundowski.
Rundowski is trying to drag Tukhugov to the mat but Tukhugov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rundowski avoiding damage as Tukhugov throws knees to the body.
Tukhugov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tukhugov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rundowski up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tukhugov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rundowski.
Tukhugov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Tukhugov.
Rundowski holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Rundowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tukhugov is defending well.
Tukhugov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rundowski looking for a takedown.
Tukhugov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tukhugov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rundowski.
Rundowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tukhugov after a bit of a struggle.
Rundowski is breathing heavily.
Tukhugov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tukhugov smiles and moves away.
Tukhugov clinches up against the ropes.
Rundowski blocks the elbow strike.
Rundowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tukhugov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tukhugov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rundowski is working for takedown but Tukhugov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tukhugov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tukhugov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rundowski backwards.
Rundowski tightens his grip and picks Tukhugov up, before dumping him to the ground. Tukhugov manages to land in guard.
Tukhugov is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tukhugov lands an elbow just above Rundowski 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tukhugov misses with the head strike.
Tukhugov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rundowski backwards.
Tukhugov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rundowski.
Tukhugov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rundowski backwards.
Rundowski is rocked!
Good body shot from Tukhugov.
Rundowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Tukhugov finish him?
Tukhugov pushes Rundowski against the ropes. Tukhugov is working some dirty boxing. Tukhugov pushes off with a quick right hook! Rundowski goes down! Rundowski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tukhugov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zubair Tukhugov!
Zubair Tukhugov gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Grzegorz Rundowski had this to say: 'I didn't know it s MMA fight, fought it's BJJ turnament :('.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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