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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shams Charania (ranked 3316 p4p, 2994 weight class) and Burt Baklava (ranked 248 p4p, 227 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shams Charania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burt Baklava!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charania has a takedown stuffed.
Charania misses with a takedown attempt
and Baklava counters with a stiff right hand.
Charania dives in for a single leg takedown but Baklava sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shams Charania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baklava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charania backwards.
Baklava looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Charania wants a takedown.
Charania looking for a takedown.
Baklava is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baklava is pressed up against the cage. Charania has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baklava down to the mat. Baklava avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baklava scores with a shot to the body.
Charania has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Baklava scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charania doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baklava counters with a left to the body.
Baklava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baklava punishes Charania's body with a nice straight punch.
Charania is breathing heavily.
Charania fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baklava lands a jab to Charania's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charania will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Charania there.
Baklava is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Charania rather than just go for the knockout.
Charania forces Baklava back against the cage and clinches.
Charania can't get the takedown.
Baklava lands with a light punch inside.
Baklava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charania takes a shot to the head.
Charania tries to circle away but Baklava has him pinned against the cage.
Charania tries to score a body lock takedown but Baklava shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Baklava.
Charania is trying to break the clinch but Baklava is controlling him.
Baklava gets underhooks to prevent Charania's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charania tries a body shot but Baklava blocks it.
Charania is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baklava is defending well.
Charania is trying to drag Baklava to the mat but Baklava just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charania tries for a takedown but Baklava manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baklava.
Baklava throws a punch but it's blocked by Charania.
Baklava prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Baklava.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charania is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charania can't get the takedown.
Baklava is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baklava can't find room to land a body shot as Charania controls the action.
Charania tries for a takedown but Baklava manages to get underhooks.
Baklava struggles to land a body shot inside as Charania controls his hands.
Baklava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Charania has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baklava avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baklava gets underhooks to prevent Charania's takedown attempt.
Charania has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baklava is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Baklava - that landed with a thud.
Baklava lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charania.
Baklava can't find room to land a body shot as Charania controls the action.
Baklava scores with a shot to the side of Charania's head.
Baklava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baklava misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Charania's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charania is working for takedown but Baklava is calmly controlling the position for now.
Charania tries for a takedown but Baklava manages to get underhooks.
Baklava can't break the clinch.
Charania wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Charania tries for a takedown but Baklava manages to get underhooks.
Charania goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baklava prevents it.
A short right from Baklava.
Baklava is working Charania over against the cage.
Charania is looking for a takedown.
Charania is trying to push Baklava away but Baklava has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Baklava fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Baklava dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baklava scores with a hook to the body. Charania takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baklava throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baklava changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baklava looks to land a combination. Charania sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Charania doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baklava jabs at Charania's body.
Charania takes one on the button.
Charania misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charania doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baklava connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charania tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baklava manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charania takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baklava ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shams Charania is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baklava circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baklava connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baklava has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baklava scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baklava lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charania gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baklava makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shams Charania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baklava throws a shot to the body.
Baklava lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baklava scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charania tries to move into range but Baklava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Charania needs to keep his hands up - Baklava had a free shot at his head there.
Charania shoots in for a double leg but Baklava sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charania will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baklava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charania looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baklava cracks a nice hook into Charania's ribs.
Burt Baklava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charania ducks right into an uppercut from Baklava.
Baklava scores with a jab to the body.
Charania takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charania gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baklava.
It looks like Shams Charania has been cut.
Baklava scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shams Charania seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baklava scores with a hook to the body. Charania takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baklava connects with a body shot.
Baklava lands with an overhand left.
Baklava digs a good body shot into Charania's ribs.
Charania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baklava lands a nice shot to the body.
Baklava stalks Charania and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Charania's face. Charania staggers backwards, shaken.
Charania is rocked!
Baklava bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charania's head backwards.
Oh Charania is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charania takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Charania doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baklava counters with a nice body shot.
Baklava fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charania on the side of the head.
Baklava ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baklava jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baklava lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charania has his takedown stuffed
and Baklava counters with a straight right hand.
Baklava cracks Charania with a good jab.
Charania takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baklava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Charania. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Baklava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charania seems to have got his legs back now.
Charania on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baklava lands a two punch combo.
Charania takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charania takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baklava lands with a shot to the body.
Baklava lands a right hook to the body.
Baklava swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charania.
Baklava scores with a jab to the body.
Baklava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baklava lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baklava connects with a body shot.
Burt Baklava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baklava with a nice cross.
Baklava lands with a shot to the body.
Baklava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Baklava. Beautiful body shot.
Charania takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baklava punishes Charania's body with a nice straight punch.
Charania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charania is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baklava.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baklava darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baklava digs a good hook to Charania's body.
Baklava stalks Charania and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Charania's face. Charania staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baklava feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charanias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Charania tries to clinch up
and Baklava cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Baklava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shams Charania's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baklava punishes Charania's body with a nice straight punch.
Baklava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charania with a poor takedown
and Baklava counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baklava connects with a single shot there.
Charania looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baklava is fending him off so far but Charania persists. Nope, Baklava circles away and we're back to standing.
Charania throws a series of punches but Baklava avoids them all with ease.
Baklava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baklava lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baklava circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Baklava to counter with a crisp jab.
Baklava connects with a body shot that sends Charania's belly button to the back.
Charania shoots in for a takedown but Baklava shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shams Charania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charania on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charania takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charania tries to move into range but Baklava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Charania on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baklava scores with a one two! Charania had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baklava scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Charania doesn't seem bothered though.
Baklava drops Charania with a beautiful combination! Charania stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baklava is looking for the KO!
Baklava cracks Charania with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Charania falls to his knees and Baklava doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Baklava!
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