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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maksimilian Lyagushov (ranked 2696 p4p, 277 weight class) and Matvei Krilov (ranked 3492 p4p, 347 weight class). Matvei Krilov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maksimilian Lyagushov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matvei Krilov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
Lyagushov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krilov.
Lyagushov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lyagushov swings for the body but Krilov moves out of range.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov moves out of range of the strikes.
Krilov lands a jab to the head.
Krilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lyagushov.
Krilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyagushov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyagushov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krilov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyagushov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krilov misses with some punches.
Krilov breaks the clinch.
Lyagushov fails with the takedown
and Krilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matvei Krilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyagushov walks into a left hand.
Lyagushov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyagushov moves forwards but Krilov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lyagushov throws a jab but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov with a poor takedown
and Krilov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksimilian Lyagushov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyagushov throws a hook but Krilov blocks it.
A slow jab from Lyagushov misses its intended target.
Lyagushov scores with a shot to the body.
Lyagushov tries to clinch but Krilov moves out of range.
Lyagushov throws a lazy right hand but Krilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krilov loads up on a big right hand but Lyagushov slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyagushov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krilov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lyagushov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krilov connects with a nice looking jab.
Krilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyagushov.
Lyagushov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lyagushov misses with a hook. Krilov ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krilov! But no joy.
Lyagushov misses with a left hand
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.
Krilov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lyagushov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lyagushov closes the distance and clinches up with Krilov, looking for a takedown. Lyagushov pushes Krilov against the cage but Krilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lyagushov.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Krilov misses with a wild body shot.
Krilov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lyagushov throws a head punch that misses.
Lyagushov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov has a couple of punches blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov manages to break the clinch.
Krilov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Krilov misses the target.
Lyagushov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyagushov misses the target.
Lyagushov misses the jab.
Lyagushov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krilov throws a hook to the side of Lyagushov's head but Lyagushov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krilov avoids the body shot from Lyagushov.
Krilov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lyagushov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Krilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Lyagushov does it's job there.
Lyagushov throws a lazy uppercut
and Krilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krilov throws a right hand that Lyagushov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyagushov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krilov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyagushov misses with a jab to the body
and Lyagushov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyagushov misses the jab.
Krilov defending well as Lyagushov loads up on a big left hand.
Krilov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lyagushov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lyagushov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krilov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krilov wants to clinch.
Krilov misses with a hook. Lyagushov ducked under it nicely.
Lyagushov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvei Krilov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyagushov walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Krilov misses the target.
Krilov misses with a straight left.
Lyagushov misses with a hook
and Krilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Maksimilian Lyagushov has been cut.
Krilov throws a looping overhand right but Lyagushov ducks down to avoid it.
Lyagushov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lyagushov scrambles back to his feet.
Krilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyagushov throws a hook to the side of Krilov's head but Krilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krilov misses with a looping right.
Krilov lands a lovely overhand right.
Krilov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Lyagushov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krilov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lyagushov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Matvei Krilov has been cut.
Krilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krilov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Krilov misses with an uppercut. Lyagushov saw that one coming.
Lyagushov misses with a hook.
Krilov misses with a looping right.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Krilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyagushov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyagushov misses the shot to the body.
Lyagushov drops his hands momentarily and Krilov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lyagushov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Krilov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krilov moves away.
Krilov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyagushov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov throws out a loose jab but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyagushov sets himself, and Krilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Lyagushov avoids it this time.
Nice jab there from Krilov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krilov moves out of range as Lyagushov strikes.
Lyagushov wants to clinch up but Krilov keeps it at a distance.
Krilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Krilov misses.
Lyagushov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lyagushov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyagushov throws a right hand that misses
and Krilov counters with a stiff right hand.
Krilov looks to land a right hand but Lyagushov moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lyagushov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krilov staying out of range there.
Lyagushov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krilov but Krilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Lyagushov misses.
Krilov throws a right hand that Lyagushov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyagushov also avoids with ease.
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov loads up on a big right hand but Krilov slips the punch.
Lyagushov slips under a jab.
Lyagushov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krilov.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Lyagushov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lyagushov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krilov connects with a nice looking jab.
Lyagushov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matvei Krilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lyagushov darts in and clinches Krilov up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyagushov.
A short right from Krilov on the inside.
Lyagushov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyagushov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov is looking to clinch but Krilov is avoiding it.
Lyagushov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyagushov misses with an uppercut.
Lyagushov misses with a lunging right hand
and Krilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krilov misses with a left hand
and Lyagushov counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krilov.
Krilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyagushov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyagushov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krilov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lyagushov misses with the head strike.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Krilov is trying to force a seperation but Lyagushov has the dominant position.
Lyagushov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krilov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksimilian Lyagushov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krilov works on Lyagushov's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvei Krilov 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 time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Krilov. That snapped Lyagushov's head back.
Lyagushov defending well as Krilov loads up on a big left hand.
Krilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyagushov.
Krilov throws a big shot that misses.
Lyagushov misses with a looping right.
Lyagushov sets himself, and Krilov steps forward looking for the clinch! Lyagushov avoids it this time.
Jab from Krilov.
Krilov gets tackled into the cage by Lyagushov. Lyagushov maintains the clinch.
Krilov working aggressively here.
Lyagushov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krilov backwards.
Krilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyagushov has Krilov pressed against the cage, preventing Krilov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyagushov struggles to land a body shot inside as Krilov controls his hands.
Krilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krilov lands with a light punch inside.
Lyagushov is leaning against Krilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krilov lands a nice uppercut.
Krilov blocks a body shot from Lyagushov.
Krilov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lyagushov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyagushov swings wildly with an uppercut but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krilov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov misses with the head strike.
Krilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyagushov backwards.
Krilov blocking some punches.
Maksimilian Lyagushov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Krilov fails to land.
Lyagushov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krilov catches Lyagushov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyagushov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krilov.
Krilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krilov tries to clinch but Lyagushov is having none of it.
Lyagushov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maksimilian Lyagushov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyagushov throws a lazy right hand but Krilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krilov misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krilov scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lyagushov misses with a right hand
and Krilov counters with a straight right hand.
Lyagushov is rocked!
Lyagushov throws out a loose jab but Krilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Lyagushov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lyagushov. Lyagushov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lyagushov defending well as Krilov loads up on a big left hand.
Lyagushov throws a hook but Krilov avoids it easily.
Lyagushov seems to have got his legs back now.
Krilov clinches up with Lyagushov and pushes him back against the cage.
Krilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyagushov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krilov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyagushov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krilov.
Lyagushov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krilov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krilov.
Krilov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyagushov backwards.
Lyagushov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyagushov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krilov slips under a jab from Lyagushov.
Krilov throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Lyagushov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krilov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyagushov's head.
Krilov connects with a jab.
Krilov staying out of range there.
Krilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyagushov.
Lyagushov moves away from the strike by Krilov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyagushov swings widly with a right hand
letting Krilov counter with a right hand.
Krilov throws the left hand but Lyagushov avoids the punch easily.
Lyagushov throwing a counter right hand but Krilov manages to avoid it.
Lyagushov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyagushov.
Krilov moves into range and clinches up with Lyagushov.
A short left from Krilov.
Krilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krilov blocking some punches.
Lyagushov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyagushov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krilov is defending well.
Krilov scores with a shot to the side of Lyagushov's head.
Krilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Krilov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Krilov is trying to force a seperation but Lyagushov has the dominant position.
Lyagushov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvei Krilov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krilov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matvei Krilov!
In his post fight interview, Matvei Krilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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