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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Procurator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esteban Procurator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominik Cyran!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyran with a poor takedown
and Procurator counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyran misses with a takedown
enabling Procurator to counter with a crisp jab.
Esteban Procurator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Cyran.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Procurator.
Procurator trying to control the action but Cyran is working from the bottom.
Cyran is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyran struggling a bit here.
Procurator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cyran keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Esteban Procurator wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cyran misses with a takedown
and Procurator counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Procurator looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cyran is working Procurator over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Procurator is looking to regain half guard here but Cyran keeps moving and retains side control.
Cyran cracks Procurator with a big elbow.
Cyran is putting a hurting on Procurator here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Procurator defending against the ground and pound.
Cyran looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Procurator is avoiding damage well.
Cyran throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Procurator works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Procurator is not content to let Cyran control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Procurator wants to control but Cyran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cyran trying to control from half guard but Procurator is working away.
Procurator is looking to control Cyran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Procurator avoid being mounted?
Cyran wants to take a breather but Procurator is having none of it.
Cyran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dominik Cyran hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cyran tries for a takedown but Procurator circles away easily
and Procurator counters with a three punch combo that has Cyran backing up. Cyran nods at Procurator to acknowledge the strikes.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a left to the body.
Procurator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cyran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a body kick that stops Cyran in his tracks momentarily.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Cyran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a straight right hand.
Cyran with a poor takedown
enabling Procurator to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyran looks winded!
Jab, jab by Procurator - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyran shoots and misses
and Procurator counters with a straight right hand.
Cyran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban Procurator will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cyran misses with a takedown
and Procurator counters with a stiff right hand.
Cyran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Procurator looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Procurator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Procurator sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cyran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Procurator.
Procurator looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esteban Procurator wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cyran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Procurator counters with a left to the body.
Cyran tries for a takedown but Procurator circles away easily
and Procurator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esteban Procurator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Cyran.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Cyran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyran is breathing heavily.
Cyran shoots and misses
and Procurator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
letting Procurator counter with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cyran enables Procurator to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cyran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Procurator with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Procurator is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Esteban Procurator wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cyran with a poor takedown
and Procurator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cyran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Procurator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a straight right hand.
Procurator closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Esteban Procurator overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Procurator in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Procurator wants to stand but Cyran is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyran is not content to let Procurator control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esteban Procurator has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cyran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Procurator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cyran tries for a takedown but Procurator circles away easily
enabling Procurator to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cyran is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cyran misses with a takedown
and Procurator counters with a stiff right hand.
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Procurator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cyran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Cyran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Procurator dominated that second round.
That's time! Procurator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Procurator has taken the fight to the clinch.
Procurator lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Procurator.
Cyran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cyran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Procurator prevents it.
Procurator is leaning against Cyran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cyran wants to take the fight to the mat but Procurator manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cyran being controlled against the ropes.
Cyran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esteban Procurator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Cyran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Procurator is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Procurator misses with a punch to the body.
Procurator throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cyran blocks it with crossed arms.
Cyran tries for a takedown but Procurator manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Procurator to work.
Procurator unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cyran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cyran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Procurator stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Procurator lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Procurator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Procurator misses with a wild body shot.
Cyran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyran with a poor takedown
and Procurator counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyran fails with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
letting Procurator counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Procurator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cyran doesn't seem phased though.
Cyran misses with a takedown
and Procurator counters with a stiff right hand.
Procurator gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Procurator is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Procurator.
Procurator works on Cyran's body with a couple of short punches.
Procurator taking a breather.
Procurator lands a left hand.
Procurator breaks from the clinch.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
letting Procurator counter with a right hand.
Cyran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Procurator counters with a series of strikes. Cyran will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cyran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cyran is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Procurator connects with a looping right hand.
Cyran is still on wobbly legs! Can Procurator finish him?
Procurator misses with a low kick.
Cyran has his takedown stuffed
and Procurator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cyran checks a leg kick.
Cyran seems to have recovered his senses.
Procurator closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Procurator lands in his opponent's guard.
Procurator 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.
Dominik Cyran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Esteban Procurator just wasn't active enough.
Cyran misses with a takedown attempt
and Procurator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cyran shoots and misses
and Procurator counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Procurator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Procurator has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Esteban Procurator!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Esteban Procurator!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Esteban Procurator!
Esteban Procurator wins by unanimous decision!
Esteban Procurator bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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