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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Temir Temirov (ranked 4760 p4p, 518 weight class) and Yuri Voronov (ranked 6753 p4p, 587 weight class). Temirov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snow Money. Yuri Voronov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Temir Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Voronov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronov misses with a straight right.
Temirov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Voronov manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voronov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voronov misses with a hook.
Voronov 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.
Temirov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voronov throws out the jab.
Temirov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Voronov connects with a body shot that sends Temirov's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Voronov takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses.
Voronov drives through and clinches with Temirov against the cage.
Temirov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temir Temirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voronov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Voronov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Temirov wants to take the fight to the mat but Voronov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Temirov wants to take the fight to the mat but Voronov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Temirov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Voronov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Temirov has Voronov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voronov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Voronov is pressed up against the cage. Temirov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Voronov down to the mat. Voronov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Voronov forces Temirov back against the cage and clinches.
Temirov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Voronov to keep the fight standing.
Temirov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Temirov fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov lands a nice uppercut.
Voronov stops a takedown attempt from Temirov.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Temirov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Voronov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Voronov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temirov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Temirov is not going to allow Voronov to sit and survive in this position.
Voronov tries to break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Temirov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Voronov is keeping busy.
Voronov tries to break free.
Temirov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Voronov's body.
Voronov turns into Temirov and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Temirov pulls Voronov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Temirov works his way into full mount!
Temirov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Voronov is holding on tight.
Voronov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Voronov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Temirov has taken his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Voronov right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voronov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Temirov gets his way!
Temirov keeps control of the position as Voronov tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Voronov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronov was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Temirov sets himself, and Voronov steps forward looking for the clinch! Temirov avoids it this time.
Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronov.
Voronov stuffs the takedown attempt from Temirov. Temirov gets slowly back to his feet.
Voronov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Voronov drives through and clinches with Temirov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Voronov is defending well.
Temirov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temir Temirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov has Voronov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voronov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temirov tries for a takedown but Voronov manages to get underhooks.
Temirov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Voronov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Temirov is looking for a takedown.
Temirov is trying to drag Voronov to the mat but Voronov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Voronov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voronov.
A right hand to the body from Voronov.
Temirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voronov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Voronov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Temirov moves out of range as Voronov strikes.
Voronov digs a good body shot into Temirov's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Temirov.
Voronov wants to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch position.
Voronov scores with a shot to the body.
Voronov drives through and clinches with Temirov against the cage.
Voronov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Temirov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Voronov after a bit of a struggle.
Voronov tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.
Voronov stops a takedown attempt from Temirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov scores with a shoulder strike.
Temirov looking for a takedown.
Voronov tries to work over Temirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temirov has Voronov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voronov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Voronov lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Voronov is leaning against Temirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Voronov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Voronov.
Voronov is pressed up against the cage. Temirov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Voronov down to the mat. Voronov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Voronov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Temirov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voronov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Temirov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Voronov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Temirov.
Temirov looking for a takedown.
Temirov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Voronov is defending well.
Yuri Voronov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voronov lands a left hand.
Voronov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Temirovs head.
A shot in the inside from Voronov.
Temirov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Voronov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Temirov can't get the takedown.
Temirov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Temirov tries for a takedown but Voronov manages to get underhooks.
Temirov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Voronov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Temirov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voronov defends it nicely.
Voronov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temirov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov throws a hook but Temirov blocks it.
Voronov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voronov swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voronov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temirov scrambles back to his feet.
Yuri Voronov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voronov tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Voronov scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Voronov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Temirov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Voronov is working to get back to half guard.
Temirov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Voronov tries to lock up and control but Temirov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Temirov looking to control but Voronov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Voronov regains half guard.
Voronov is looking to escape.
Temirov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voronov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov is defending against the submission attempts here by Temirov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temirov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Voronov is looking for a sweep. Temirov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voronov trying to control from the bottom.
Voronov wants to get back to his feet.
Temirov trying to mount his opponent but Voronov defends it.
Voronov is not content to let Temirov control the position.
Voronov trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Temirov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voronov keeps working.
Voronov tries to get to full guard but Temirov has control of the leg.
Voronov trying to control but Temirov postures up.
Temir Temirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temirov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Voronov sees it coming and defends easily.
Voronov wants to get back to full guard.
Temirov seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Voronov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Voronov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Voronov.
Voronov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temirov tries to free his leg and advance position but Voronov is retaining full guard.
Yuri Voronov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Voronov managing to control the position.
Temirov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Voronov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voronov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Voronov!
The defeated Temir Temirov had this to say: 'Congrats, he's a better man. I'll be back.'.
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