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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 21281 p4p, 20358 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 602 p4p, 610 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Ruslanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.
Ruslanov throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer darts in trying to clinch
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Ruslanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruslanov throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Ruslanov sprawls well.
Meyer misses with a takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruslanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ruslanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ruslanov digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer has a takedown stuffed.
Ruslanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Ruslanov misses the shot to the body.
Ruslanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meyer's head.
Ruslanov misses with a looping right.
Meyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ruslanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruslanov.
Oscar Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to slow Ruslanov down with leg kicks.
Meyer throws a nice looking combination but Ruslanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Meyer.
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meyer slips a jab from Ruslanov.
Meyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruslanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meyer shoots in for a double leg but Ruslanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruslanov is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruslanov can't break the clinch.
Meyer jumps guard but Ruslanov stands there with Meyer around his waist. Meyer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruslanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruslanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruslanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruslanov missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruslanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meyer on his heels. He'll look to pass Meyer's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslanov postures up and lands a big shot to Meyer's brow.
Ruslanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruslanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meyer's head.
Meyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meyer looking for subs off his back but Ruslanov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Meyer is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Meyer as Ruslanov shoots in.
Ruslanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Meyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruslanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruslanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruslanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meyer counters with a head kick that drops Ruslanov to the mat! Ruslanov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruslanov as he avoids it easily.
Meyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruslanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyer somewhat.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt - Ruslanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruslanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meyer tries to move into range but Ruslanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Ruslanov catches Meyer right on the button with a cross.
Ruslanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruslanov throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Ruslanov.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruslanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruslanov is looking for a counter combo.
Oscar Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer wants to clinch but Ruslanov slips to the side
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Meyer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslanov.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruslanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Meyer moves out of range as Ruslanov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Ruslanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruslanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruslanov. That snapped Meyer's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer drives through with a takedown into Ruslanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruslanov is looking to stand back up but Meyer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ruslanov.
Meyer prevents Ruslanov from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruslanov to regain full guard.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Meyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruslanov keeping full guard, as Meyer tries to pass.
Ruslanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Meyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Meyer looking to sit in guard and control but Ruslanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruslanov preventing the sweep.
Meyer has his feet on Ruslanov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruslanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meyer thinking.
Ruslanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Meyer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Meyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ruslanov dives in and scores a takedown into Meyer's guard.
Meyer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mohammed Ruslanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ruslanov counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruslanov throws a right and a left that Meyer avoids nicely.
Meyer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ruslanov lands an overhand right.
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Meyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruslanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruslanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Ruslanov sprawls well.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruslanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruslanov scores with the left hand. Meyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruslanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer tries to clinch up.
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Ruslanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer tries a knee to the head but Ruslanov blocks it.
Ruslanov breaks from the clinch.
Ruslanov misses the jab.
Ruslanov has a takedown stuffed.
Meyer throws a head kick but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Meyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meyer is looking to clinch but Ruslanov is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Ruslanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meyer tries a low kick but Ruslanov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruslanov circles away.
Ruslanov is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruslanov. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruslanov.
Meyer defending well as Ruslanov loads up on a big left hand.
Ruslanov throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruslanov but Ruslanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Ruslanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Ruslanov throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruslanov misses the target.
Ruslanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meyer is trying to defend but Ruslanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meyer is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruslanov 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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