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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michael Jackson - Thriller. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdurahimov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdurahimov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
County misses with a jab to the body
and Abdurahimov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
County avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
A good leg kick by Abdurahimov.
County tries to move into range but Abdurahimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
County shoots in for a takedown but Abdurahimov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook. County ducked under it nicely.
County closes the distance and clinches.
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses
and County moves into the clinch.
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Abdurahimov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and County counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that County has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
County scores with a shot to the side of Abdurahimov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abdurahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abdurahimov is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
Abdurahimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
County keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdurahimov's efforts to push away.
Abdurahimov tries to stall but County uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdurahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdurahimov tried to score with a low kick but County checks it.
County gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdurahimov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdurahimov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from County.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov misses with a wild body shot.
As Abdurahimov tries to get set, County tries to push him back and clinch up but Abdurahimov manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Abdurahimov finds it's way through County's defenses.
County checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdurahimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdurahimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on County. That did some damage!
County throws a shot from downtown. Abdurahimov moves away and avoids it.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov misses with a leg kick
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abdurahimov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
County looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abdurahimov cracks County with an uppercut from hell and County crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Abdurahimov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
County is rocked!
Abdurahimov throwing strikes from guard but County blocks nicely.
Oh County is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdurahimov advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is working for a kimura but County is defending it quite comfortably.
County seems to have got his legs back now.
Abdurahimov is looking to advance position but County won't allow it.
County keeping hold of Abdurahimov's head, controlling as best he can.
County works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdurahimov trying to stand up but can't free himself from County's guard.
Abdurahimov is pushing down on County's leg trying to pass to half guard. County is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdurahimov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdurahimov wants to stand but County has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Abdurahimov prevents County from improving his position.
County is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdurahimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abdurahimov throws a body shot but no joy.
County throws a hook but Abdurahimov blocks it.
Abdurahimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdurahimov scores with a decent looking hook.
County tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from County.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abdurahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
County darts in and clinches Abdurahimov up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
County working aggressively here.
County is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov throws a looping overhand right but County ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abdurahimov throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
County seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
County has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdurahimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
County ducks straight into an uppercut from Abdurahimov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - County manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of County is proving hard to escape from.
Abdurahimov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County is trying to keep Abdurahimov in close.
Abdurahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. County swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
County looking to control.
County keeping moving, preventing Abdurahimov from controlling successfully.
Abdurahimov wanted to stand there but County had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County is looking to clinch but Abdurahimov is avoiding it.
County misses with a wild combination.
County throws an overhand right that lands on Abdurahimov's shoulder, as Abdurahimov tries to avoid the shot.
Abdurahimov throws out a loose jab but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County is looking to clinch but Abdurahimov is avoiding it.
Abdurahimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from County.
Abdurahimov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abdurahimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abdurahimov misses with a head kick.
Abdurahimov throws out a loose jab but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdurahimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping County at a distance.
Abdurahimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck County on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but County slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by County.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.
County tries to stall but Abdurahimov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abdurahimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
County is trying to maintain a safe position but Abdurahimov gets an underhook and turns County into the ropes.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County is controlling him.
Abdurahimov manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Abdurahimov is predictable there
letting County counter with a right hand.
County throws a leg kick
and Abdurahimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
County uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt County.
County scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Abdurahimov finds it's way through County's defenses.
County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdurahimov, pushing him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from County.
Abdurahimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdurahimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abdurahimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
County keeps control of Abdurahimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdurahimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
County prevents Abdurahimov from breaking the clinch.
County scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
Abdurahimov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abdurahimov misses the body punch
and County counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
County is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
County tries to clinch but Abdurahimov is having none of it.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County tries to clinch up but Abdurahimov circles away and keeps his distance.
County tries to clinch up.
County closes the distance and clinches.
County throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdurahimovs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County is controlling him.
County softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abdurahimov working hard to break the clinch.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdurahimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
County darts in looking for a takedown but Abdurahimov gets double underhooks and turns County into the ropes.
County rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdurahimov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
County ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle, before Abdurahimov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into County's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Abdurahimov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
Shamil Abdurahimov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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