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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Dillveux (ranked 3193 p4p, 318 weight class) and Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 3602 p4p, 367 weight class). Mohammed Ruslanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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235 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Dillveux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillveux drops his hands momentarily and Ruslanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dillveux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillveux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruslanov gets back to full guard.
Dillveux trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillveux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruslanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Dillveux from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillveux wants to pass the guard but Ruslanov is keeping the position.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Dillveux from controlling successfully.
Dillveux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruslanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillveux wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mohammed Ruslanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruslanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruslanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dillveux is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruslanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillveux doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruslanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillveux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov connects with a crisp jab.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
enabling Ruslanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillveux misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruslanov connects with a crisp jab.
Ruslanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Ruslanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruslanov lands a jab to Dillveux's midsection.
A cross from Ruslanov lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruslanov enables Dillveux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruslanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillveux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruslanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillveux's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov won't allow Dillveux to sweep him here.
Ruslanov wants to control from the top but Dillveux keeps moving.
Ruslanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillveux seems keen to control Ruslanov's posture.
Dillveux controls Ruslanov momentarily but Ruslanov frees himself.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Dillveux won't let him.
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.
Dillveux can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruslanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dillveux is trying to maintain the position but Ruslanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruslanov is nestled in close to Dillveux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dillveux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillveux gets back to full guard.
Ruslanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruslanov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruslanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillveux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillveux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillveux misses with a takedown
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Franco Dillveux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillveux walks into a stiff left hand from Ruslanov.
Franco Dillveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Ruslanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillveux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruslanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillveux somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillveux.
Dillveux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Dillveux shoots for a takedown but Ruslanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruslanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dillveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillveux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruslanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dillveux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away.
Ruslanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ruslanov scores with a jab.
Ruslanov scores with a jab to the body.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillveux shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Dillveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruslanov lands the left hand.
Mohammed Ruslanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslanov throws a shot to the body.
Dillveux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillveux at a distance.
Dillveux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruslanov scores with a nice head shot.
Dillveux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillveux takes one on the button.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillveux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruslanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruslanov throws a good cross that connects.
Dillveux closes the distance and clinches up with Ruslanov, looking for a takedown. Dillveux pushes Ruslanov against the cage but Ruslanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillveux fails with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruslanov lands with a hook. Dillveux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
and Ruslanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruslanov stuns Dillveux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruslanov punishes Dillveux's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillveux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillveux shoots in and drives through. Ruslanov sprawls well.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruslanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillveux's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslanov stuffs the takedown.
Ruslanov connects with a jab.
Dillveux tries for a takedown but Ruslanov circles away easily
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruslanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillveux in his tracks.
Ruslanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillveux on the side of the head.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillveux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruslanov to the mat! Ruslanov manages to get full guard.
Ruslanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dillveux stopping the sweep attempt from Ruslanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov working for submissions but it's allowed Dillveux to get to half guard.
Dillveux stalling away here and it's allowed Ruslanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ruslanov stuns Dillveux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillveux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dillveux dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruslanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruslanov scores with a jab. Dillveux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruslanov scores with a punch to the head.
Dillveux shoots for a takedown but Ruslanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruslanov sprawls well. Ruslanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillveux gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Ruslanov as Dillveux shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillveux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillveux or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruslanov, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruslanov misses.
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov scores with a body shot.
Dillveux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov jabs at Dillveux's body.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruslanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruslanov but Ruslanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillveux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillveux or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruslanov, which made it look bad.
Ruslanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruslanov lands a nice shot that snaps Dillveux's head back.
Dillveux shoots in but Ruslanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillveux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruslanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillveux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillveux doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruslanov lands with a right hand.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillveux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillveux looks for a takedown but Ruslanov sprawls well.
Ruslanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillveux with a poor takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillveux has his takedown stuffed
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruslanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillveux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillveux shoots and misses
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillveux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruslanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillveux throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruslanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Dillveux finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillveux wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Franco Dillveux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillveux preventing the sweep.
Dillveux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco Dillveux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Ruslanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillveux with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruslanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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