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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov has chosen Hangar 18 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov misses with a left hand
and Fayth counters with a right hand to the body.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Fayth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bashorov swivels and escapes.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fayth to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fayth goes for a double leg but Bashorov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bashorov continues to drive forward.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fayth moves away.
Fayth throws a leg kick
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fayth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a right hand that misses
and Fayth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fayth is working Bashorov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fayth stands and throws Bashorov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bashorov is not content to let Fayth control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov is looking to reverse the position.
Fayth grinds an elbow into Bashorov's temple.
Fayth in side control, throwing shots but Bashorov defends.
Bashorov tries to improve position but can't.
Fayth working the body and head with strikes.
Fayth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bashorov to see if he's OK.
Fayth lands an elbow.
Bashorov is trying to get back to half guard.
Bashorov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fayth presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov is in a horrible position here. Fayth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bashorov can't escape the position.
Fayth dominating with strikes here.
Fayth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bashorov has worked his arm free - good work by Bashorov!
You can see the frustration on Bashorov's face as Fayth controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Fayth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fayth is looking to take a break and control but Bashorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashorov sneaks back into half guard.
Bashorov wants to get back to full guard but Fayth has mounted him!
Bashorov tries to reverse the position but Fayth maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fayth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bashorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fayth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fayth controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashorov tries to roll over but Fayth keeps him under control.
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fayth is looking to clinch.
Bashorov ducks right into an uppercut from Fayth.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fayth staying out of range there.
Fayth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bashorov rushes Fayth and presses him up against the cage.
Fayth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bashorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fayth.
Bashorov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov prevents a body shot from Fayth.
Fayth tries to throw a body punch but Bashorov avoids it by throwing Fayth back against the cage.
Fayth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bashorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fayth blocking some punches.
Bashorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayth's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bashorov.
Bashorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayth's elbow.
Bashorov blocks an uppercut.
Fayth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bashorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fayth takes a shot to the head.
Bashorov has a couple of punches blocked by Fayth.
Fayth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bashorov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bashorov gets through Fayth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Fayth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bashorov is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Bashorov.
A short left from Bashorov.
Fayth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bashorov leaning against his opponent.
Fayth lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fayth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fayth misses with a body punch.
Bashorov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fayth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bashorov can turn it around.
Good body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bashorov has a couple of punches blocked by Fayth.
Bashorov cracks Fayth with a nice body shot.
Fayth struggles to land a body shot inside as Bashorov controls his hands.
Bashorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karim Bashorov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bashorov lands a shoulder strike.
Bashorov misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov blocking some punches.
Bashorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fayth's elbow.
Bashorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fayth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Fayth on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bashorov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fayth after a bit of a struggle.
Bashorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fayth blocking some punches.
Fayth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashorov.
Bashorov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fayth regains guard immediately.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Fayth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fayth wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fayth looking to control but Bashorov passes into half guard.
Ray Fayth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashorov not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is looking to improve his position.
Bashorov drops an elbow to the side of Fayth's head.
Bashorov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fayth wants to improve his position but Bashorov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fayth throws an overhand right that lands on Bashorov's shoulder, as Bashorov tries to avoid the shot.
Bashorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fayth is fending him off so far but Bashorov persists. Nope, Fayth circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Fayth's shoulder, as Fayth tries to avoid the shot.
Fayth walks into a stiff left hand from Bashorov.
Fayth misses with a straight right.
Fayth throws a lazy right hand but Bashorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fayth misses with a body kick.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov lands a jab to the head.
Fayth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fayth can pounce on him.
Fayth misses with a looping right.
Fayth lands a nice hook to Bashorov's body. Bashorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fayth lands a nice looking body kick.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov catches Fayth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bashorov tries to clinch up.
Bashorov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fayth misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bashorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fayth in his tracks.
Bashorov throws a combination that misses
enabling Fayth to counter with a crisp jab.
Fayth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
Fayth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bashorov's head.
Bashorov swings widly with a right hand
and Fayth counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
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!
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Fayth saw that one coming.
Fayth is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth lands a right hook to the body.
Fayth moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Fayth.
Fayth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bashorov misses with a two punch combination.
Bashorov shoots in and drives through. Fayth sprawls well.
Bashorov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big left from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
Bashorov throws a hook but Fayth blocks it.
Fayth slips a jab from Bashorov.
Fayth slips a jab from Bashorov.
Fayth shoots in looking for a takedown. Bashorov tries to sprawl out of it but Fayth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bashorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bashorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fayth defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bashorov misses
and Fayth counters with a body kick.
Bashorov works the jab nicely.
Fayth tries to score with a low kick but Bashorov moves his leg out of the way.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the head.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Fayth is out of range.
It looked like Fayth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bashorov.
Fayth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Fayth takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fayth.
Bashorov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bashorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fayth throws a hook but Bashorov avoids it easily.
Fayth throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Fayth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bashorov.
Fayth slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray Fayth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fayth misses.
Bashorov scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fayth.
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!
Fayth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fayth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fayth misses with a right hand
and Bashorov counters with a nice body shot.
Bashorov swings widly with a right hand
and Fayth counters with a stiff right hand.
Fayth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bashorov lands a right hook to the body.
Bashorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bashorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bashorov lands an overhand right.
Bashorov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Karim Bashorov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fayth looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashorov is just out of range.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Fayth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashorov throws a hook but Fayth avoids it easily.
Fayth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bashorov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fayth counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov slips a straight right by Fayth.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fayth.
Fayth misses with a lunging right hand
and Bashorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bashorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth throws a shot from downtown. Bashorov moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Fayth is out of range.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fayth slips under a jab from Bashorov.
It looked like Fayth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a left hand
and Fayth counters with a nice body kick.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fayth.
Fayth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bashorov was covering up waiting for the punch and Fayth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bashorov keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully.
Bashorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bashorov is on top in guard.
Fayth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bashorov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bashorov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bashorov is looking to stall here but Fayth recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth wants to sweep but no luck.
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov throwing strikes but missing.
Fayth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bashorov uses it to pass to side control.
Fayth tries to buck Bashorov off but Bashorov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fayth wants to control but Bashorov postures up.
Fayth is letting Bashorov control him for a moment.
Bashorov wants to control but Fayth is keeping him busy.
Fayth tries to buck Bashorov off but Bashorov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashorov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fayth to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Fayth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bashorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bashorov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Fayth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fayth throwing a counter right hand but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Fayth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fayth counter with a right hand.
Bashorov throws a hook but Fayth blocks it.
Fayth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
Fayth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fayth swinging wildly here.
Fayth blocks a jab.
Bashorov moves out of range as Fayth strikes.
Fayth connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fayth manages to avoid it.
Fayth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov shoots in for a double leg but Fayth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fayth throws a looping overhand right but Bashorov ducks down to avoid it.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Fayth.
Bashorov throws out a counter right but Fayth avoids it with no problem.
Fayth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashorov's sensitive parts.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray Fayth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fayth misses its intended target.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Fayth is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bashorov. Beautiful body shot.
Bashorov slips a straight right by Fayth.
Fayth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fayth moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fayth.
Fayth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fayth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Fayth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fayth misses with a low kick as Bashorov jumps back.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fayth was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
Bashorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fayth throws out the jab.
Bashorov walks into a jab.
Bashorov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bashorov distracts Fayth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fayth trying to control the position.
Bashorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fayth's head.
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth pulls Bashorov in close to prevent any damage.
Bashorov stopping the sweep attempt from Fayth.
Bashorov stays in close to Fayth's body and controls the position.
Bashorov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bashorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bashorov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Our winner, Karim Bashorov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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