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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahriyar Chai (ranked 1371 p4p, 1493 weight class) and Rustam Kadurov (ranked 173 p4p, 202 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shahriyar Chai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shahriyar Chai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Kadurov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai connects with a jab.
Kadurov moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Kadurov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kadurov misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kadurov being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kadurov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadurov postures up and lands a big shot to Chai's brow.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai has his hands on Kadurov's head, controlling the position.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai pulls Kadurov in to control the position.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov being controlled here momentarily.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Kadurov shoots in and bounces Chai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chai pulls Kadurov in close to prevent any damage.
Kadurov stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Kadurov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kadurov is stalling in the full guard.
Chai managing to control the position.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadurov.
Kadurov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kadurov.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Kadurov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Kadurov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam Kadurov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kadurov tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kadurov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Kadurov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kadurov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kadurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kadurov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kadurov is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Kadurov in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kadurov.
Rustam Kadurov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully.
Kadurov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadurov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kadurov trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Kadurov has passed into half guard.
Kadurov wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Kadurov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kadurov prevents Chai from improving his position.
Kadurov controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kadurov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadurov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Kadurov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kadurov shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Kadurov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chai on his heels. He'll look to pass Chai's guard now, I'm sure.
Kadurov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kadurov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kadurov trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov slows the pace down.
Kadurov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kadurov's guard! Nice work there by Chai!
Chai wants to control from the top but Kadurov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai stands up over Kadurov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kadurov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kadurov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai tries for a takedown but Kadurov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Kadurov with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai throws a right hand that Kadurov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadurov also avoids with ease.
Kadurov with a poor takedown
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kadurov gets a double leg takedown into Chai's guard.
Kadurov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kadurov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadurov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Kadurov throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kadurov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shahriyar Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shahriyar Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Kadurov.
Chai lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Kadurov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shahriyar Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Kadurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Kadurov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Kadurov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Kadurov manages to avoid it.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Kadurov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Kadurov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadurov won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadurov.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kadurov throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Kadurov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shahriyar Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadurov trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kadurov's head.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Kadurov with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai looks to land a combination. Kadurov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shahriyar Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kadurov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov 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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RATING
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