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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 27 p4p, 263 weight class) and Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 6 p4p, 44 weight class). Vatsadze has chosen Guerilla Radio/ R.A.M. as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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14 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Murtaz Vatsadze!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Vatsadze lands.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu gets tackled into the cage by Vatsadze. Vatsadze maintains the clinch.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vatsadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatsadze.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vatsadze to score with a decent uppercut.
Vatsadze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Vatsadze scores with a three punch combo!
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Vatsadze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatsadze lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Vatsadze has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vatsadze is looking to score with low kicks.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Vatsadze does it's job there.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
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.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu tries to keep at a distance but Vatsadze has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
Vatsadze throws a sloppy head kick
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Vatsadze closes the distance and clinches.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Vatsadze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vatsadze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze taking a breather.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Vatsadze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vatsadze tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Vatsadze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vatsadze.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatsadze or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu avoiding damage as Vatsadze throws knees to the body.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze stalling.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vatsadze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vatsadze lands with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu scores with a jab to the head.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Vatsadze keeps him there for the moment.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze is trying to maintain a safe position but Veainu gets an underhook and turns Vatsadze into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vatsadzes head.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Vatsadze to work.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze stalling in the clinch but Veainu improves position.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Veainu misses with a hook.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling him.
Veainu gets through Vatsadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze missing with knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Vatsadze.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vatsadze has him pinned against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze stalling the fight.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatsadze is working Veainu over against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murtaz Vatsadze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vatsadze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze is the new light heavyweight champion!
Murtaz Vatsadze looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He knew what I was gonna do, hell everybody knew what I was gonna do and he couldn't stop it. I've beat this man 4 times and taken his belt maybe now I'll be rated higher than him. Who's buyin the champ a beer?'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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