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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Arcuri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arcuri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koreshkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Arcuri is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arcuri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koreshkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arcuri desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koreshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arcuri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Arcuri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.
Arcuri trying to control the position here.
Koreshkov with a nice head shot there.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to prevent any damage.
Oh Arcuri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koreshkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri seems keen to control Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov wants to pass the guard but Arcuri is keeping the position.
Koreshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Koreshkov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcuri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looking to control.
Koreshkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Koreshkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arcuri controls Koreshkov momentarily but Koreshkov frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koreshkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a lovely overhand right.
Phil Arcuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri tries to bum rush Koreshkov with a series of wild strikes but Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koreshkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arcuri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koreshkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koreshkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arcuri as he jumps to the side.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koreshkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arcuri quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koreshkov lands a nice short elbow.
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Arcuri is defending well.
Arcuri trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
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.
Arcuri thows a body kick. Koreshkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koreshkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arcuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koreshkov defends it easily.
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Arcuri's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koreshkov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arcuri trying to control the position here.
Koreshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcuri's head.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.
Arcuri is looking for a triangle but Koreshkov pushes his legs off easily.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcuri's head.
Koreshkov looking to pass the guard.
Koreshkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.
Arcuri seems keen to control Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arcuri holds on and takes a little breather.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Koreshkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Arcuri keeps moving.
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov stands up over Arcuri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koreshkov cracks Arcuri with a solid left hand.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koreshkov defends it easily.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Koreshkov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arcuri is proving hard to escape from.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Koreshkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Arcuri.
Koreshkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri dips to his left and cracks Koreshkov with an uppercut!
Arcuri cracks the inside of Koreshkov's front leg.
Koreshkov dives in and scores a takedown into Arcuri's guard.
Koreshkov stands and throws Arcuri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arcuri manages to get back to half guard.
Arcuri wants to improve his position but Koreshkov is controlling well.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
Arcuri is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arcuri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arcuri has his hands on Koreshkov's head, controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arcuri.
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov wants to stand but Arcuri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arcuri is pulling down on Koreshkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Koreshkov, at least for the moment.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arcuri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koreshkov controls the pace.
Arcuri working for a triangle but Koreshkov defends it easily.
Arcuri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arcuri trying to control the position.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arcuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arcuri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koreshkov trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Arcuri tries to sprawl out of it but Koreshkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arcuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koreshkov looking to score a takedown here. Arcuri is defending well but Koreshkov drives through and ends up in Arcuri's guard.
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to prevent any damage.
Arcuri continues to stall.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Arcuri looking to control.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Arcuri blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri is controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koreshkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Koreshkov working some strikes from top position.
Arcuri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Koreshkov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arcuri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arcuri tries to avoid it but Koreshkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arcuri to the ground. Arcuri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arcuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Arcuri with a hook.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koreshkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arcuri counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arcuri digs a good hook to Koreshkov's body.
Koreshkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Koreshkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arcuri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri lunges at Koreshkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koreshkov's hand.
Arcuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koreshkov walks into a straight right hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Arcuri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Arcuri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Nice sprawl there from Arcuri as Koreshkov shoots in.
Arcuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Arcuri. That snapped Koreshkov's head back.
Arcuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arcuri. That's going to slow Koreshkov down.
Arcuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koreshkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arcuri can pounce on him.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koreshkov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri scores with a push kick.
Koreshkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koreshkov wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a jab to the head.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Koreshkov lands an overhand right.
A cross from Arcuri lands.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koreshkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arcuri is controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri continues to hold on tight.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Arcuri's brow.
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looking to control.
Arcuri is really struggling to control Koreshkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcuri has his hands on Koreshkov's head, controlling the position.
Koreshkov passes Arcuri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koreshkov is thwarting Arcuri's attempts to control the position.
Arcuri is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Arcuri manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Koreshkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Arcuri's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Arcuri had his way with Alexander Koreshkov in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koreshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koreshkov gets the takedown into side control.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koreshkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arcuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arcuri holds on and takes a little breather.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koreshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Koreshkov is in close to Arcuri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov is looking to stand up but Arcuri won't let him.
Arcuri is pulling down on Koreshkov's head to control his posture.
Arcuri is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
That's two 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.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koreshkov postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arcuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koreshkov's sensitive parts.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koreshkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koreshkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arcuri.
Koreshkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arcuri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arcuri tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Koreshkov easily slips into full mount!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Arcuri wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Koreshkov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov is the new welterweight champion!
Alexander Koreshkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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