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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 1601 p4p, 83 weight class) and Albert DeSalvo (ranked 2009 p4p, 104 weight class). DeSalvo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Am I Evil? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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11 - 5 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
As Temirov backs off DeSalvo throws a huge counter combo but Temirov manages to avoid it all.
Temirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSalvo moves forwards but Temirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSalvo.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSalvo manages to avoid it.
DeSalvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Temirov digs a good hook to DeSalvo's body.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov throws a lazy uppercut
and DeSalvo counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov slips under a jab from DeSalvo.
A big left from Temirov misses.
DeSalvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
DeSalvo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Temirov does it's job there.
DeSalvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Temirov, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Temirov.
Temirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeSalvo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Temirov misses.
DeSalvo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temirov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSalvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
DeSalvo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Temirov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov throws a lazy uppercut
letting DeSalvo counter with a right hand.
Temirov leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
DeSalvo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSalvo.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo slips under a jab from Temirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
DeSalvo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temirov momentarily.
Temirov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeSalvo tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Temirov backs off DeSalvo throws a huge counter combo but Temirov manages to avoid it all.
Temirov connects with a body shot that sends DeSalvo's belly button to the back.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeSalvo ducks right into an uppercut from Temirov.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSalvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from DeSalvo. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
DeSalvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
DeSalvo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeSalvo under the eye.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSalvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Temirov misses.
And DeSalvo tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSalvo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Temirov under the eye.
DeSalvo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temirov misses with a body punch
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
DeSalvo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov throws a right and a left that DeSalvo avoids nicely.
DeSalvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
DeSalvo feints the counter takedown.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of DeSalvo's head but DeSalvo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov catches DeSalvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov blocks a head kick by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
DeSalvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
DeSalvo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Temirov throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
DeSalvo with the counter takedown but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo tries to close the distance and clinch but Temirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Temirov misses.
A little jabbing left from DeSalvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSalvo can do to turn this around?
Temirov swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo catches Temirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but DeSalvo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Temirov has got the better of the exchanges.
DeSalvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
Temirov slips a jab and a cross from DeSalvo.
Temirov is looking for a counter combo.
DeSalvo wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
DeSalvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temirov throws a sloppy body shot
and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Temirov won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is looking to take a break and control but Temirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSalvo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeSalvo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSalvo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeSalvo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeSalvo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Temirov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there.
DeSalvo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeSalvo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
DeSalvo is trying to get an arm triangle but Temirov is defending well.
DeSalvo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Temirov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert DeSalvo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
DeSalvo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSalvo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Temirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Temirov tries to bum rush DeSalvo with a series of wild strikes but DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSalvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from DeSalvo. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov takes a swing at DeSalvo's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo blocks a jab.
DeSalvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temirov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo blocks a jab.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but DeSalvo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSalvo circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSalvo throws out a counter right but Temirov avoids it with no problem.
DeSalvo misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
DeSalvo throws a counter combo.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
Temirov with a hook.
Temirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
DeSalvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Temirov tries to bum rush DeSalvo with a series of wild strikes but DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov slips a straight right by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from DeSalvo misses.
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!
DeSalvo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Temirov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. DeSalvo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Temirov breaks the clinch.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSalvo lands with a nice body punch.
DeSalvo lands with an overhand left.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSalvo counters with a three punch combo that has Temirov backing up. Temirov nods at DeSalvo to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSalvo with a hook.
DeSalvo defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Temirov is rocked!
No joy there for DeSalvo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by DeSalvo.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
DeSalvo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. DeSalvo moves away and avoids it.
DeSalvo tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo digs a good hook to Temirov's body.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
DeSalvo walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSalvo shoots in and gets a takedown into Temirov's guard.
DeSalvo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSalvo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeSalvo wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
DeSalvo throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temirov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
After winning the bout, Ruslan Temirov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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