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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Lazaretto by Jack White. Nazarov has chosen "Fade to Black" by Metallica as his entrance music. Vadim Nazarov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
11 - 5 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith rushes Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Nazarov.
Smith scores with a hook.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nazarov ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nazarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarov's shoulder, as Nazarov tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov scores with a shot to the body.
Nazarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with a hook. Nazarov ducked under it nicely.
Nazarov with a nice cross.
Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nazarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but Nazarov controlling him for the moment.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazarov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nazarov passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith moves into full guard.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pain that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazarov passes into half guard.
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!
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a combination
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith won't allow Nazarov to pass to mount.
Nazarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vadim Nazarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazarov throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
Nazarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Nazarov is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Nazarov slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nazarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Nazarov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Nazarov landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nazarov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Nazarov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith looking to control.
Nazarov looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nazarov is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bruce Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Nazarov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nazarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nazarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarov cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith keeping full guard, as Nazarov tries to pass.
Nazarov slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Nazarov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Nazarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nazarov lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazarov winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nazarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarov is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nazarov feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Nazarov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
Nazarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nazarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nazarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nazarov is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov holds on to Smith around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Smith prevents Nazarov from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov controls the position.
Nazarov tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nazarov is looking to escape.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith tries to clinch there but Nazarov circles away.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Bruce Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nazarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazarov catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with the combination.
Nazarov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Nazarov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Nazarov counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith is not content to let Nazarov control the position.
Nazarov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nazarov trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nazarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Nazarov scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith is rocked!
Nazarov cracks Smith with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nazarov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Smith is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nazarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov is the new middleweight champion!
Vadim Nazarov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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