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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Hund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuoco Piano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giuoco Piano has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borys Hund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giuoco Piano!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piano as he avoids it easily.
Piano has closed the distance and engaged Hund in a clinch.
Piano gets underhooks to prevent Hund's takedown attempt.
Hund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hund misses with a takedown attempt - Piano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piano but Piano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hund.
Piano pushes Hund up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund keeps control of Piano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hund tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hund tries to pull guard but Piano won't allow it.
Hund tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piano just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hund jumps guard but Piano stands there with Hund around his waist. Hund gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hund is trying to pull guard but Piano has him pressed against the ropes.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but Hund has double underhooks.
Hund is looking to take this one to the mat.
Piano manages to break the clinch.
Hund tries to keep at a distance but Piano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hund manages to break the clinch.
Hund shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hund.
Hund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Piano throws a one two combo.
Piano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hund tries to pull guard but Piano forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Hund pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hund is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hund wants to improve his position but instead Piano has moved into half guard.
Hund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Piano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Piano's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Piano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Piano is trying to stand back up.
Hund struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hund goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Piano escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Hund tries to roll over but Piano keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hund moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuoco Piano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Piano closes the distance and clinches up with Hund, looking for a takedown. Piano pushes Hund against the ropes but Hund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hund fails to land the takedown.
Piano leaves Hund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Piano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Piano duly obliges.
Piano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hund.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piano.
Piano misses with a wild combination.
Hund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Piano lands with a hook. Hund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Giuoco Piano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hund.
Piano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hund.
Hund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano fails to land with a series of punches.
Piano throws a combination. Hund tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Piano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piano as he avoids it easily.
Piano works over Hund's head and body with a nice combination.
Piano is breathing heavily.
Hund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borys Hund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piano tries to bum rush Hund with a series of wild strikes but Hund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Piano. No joy for Hund on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hund or perhaps it was just good defense by Piano, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hund is defended easily by Piano.
Hund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piano.
Danga de danga de dang - Piano scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piano cracks Hund with a good jab.
Piano tries to bum rush Hund with a series of wild strikes but Hund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piano stuffs the takedown.
Hund closes the distance and clinches up with Piano, looking for a takedown. Hund pushes Piano against the ropes but Piano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Piano shoots in looking for a takedown. Hund tries to sprawl out of it but Piano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hund manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hund is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Piano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Piano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Piano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hund misses with a hook. Piano ducked under it nicely.
Piano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hund ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hund no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hund lands an upkick as Piano stands over him.
Hund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Piano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Piano won't allow Hund to sweep him here.
Hund wants to stand but Piano is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano wants to stand but Hund has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hund shoots in looking for a takedown. Piano tries to sprawl out of it but Hund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Piano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Piano closes the distance and clinches.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Hund is controlling him.
Hund is trying to pull guard but Piano turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hund circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuoco Piano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Piano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hund doesn't seem bothered though.
Hund shoots for a double leg takedown but Piano sprawls well. He's pushed Hund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piano jabs Hund right on the nose. Hund blinks but takes it well.
Hund shoots in looking for a takedown. Piano tries to sprawl out of it but Hund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Piano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Piano wants to clinch up but Hund keeps it at a distance.
Piano throws a nice looking combination but Hund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hund has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hund or perhaps it was just good defense by Piano, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hund defends well and Piano ends up having to push Hund into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hund shoots in for a double leg but Piano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Piano is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hund throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Piano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hund is in Piano's guard.
Hund prevents Piano from getting back to his feet.
Hund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hund postures up in Piano's guard and throws a big left but Piano blocks it.
Piano keeping moving, preventing Hund from controlling successfully.
Hund postures up in Piano's guard and throws a big left but Piano blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hund trying to control the position from guard on top but Piano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hund throwing strikes but missing.
Borys Hund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hund looking to pass the guard.
Hund has gone for a leg lock! Piano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hund's guard.
Hund 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Hund wants to stand up but Piano is controlling him.
Piano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hund to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Piano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hund pulls down on the head and he's put Piano to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borys Hund!
Borys Hund thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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