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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Vashchenko (ranked 5326 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Van Dijk (ranked 4262 p4p, 411 weight class). Maxim Vashchenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxim Vashchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgil Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dijk looks to score with a jab to the body but Vashchenko is just out of range.
Vashchenko throws a body punch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Van Dijk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vashchenko.
A low kick from Van Dijk is predictable there
and Vashchenko moves into the clinch.
Van Dijk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dijk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Van Dijk fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vashchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vashchenko tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Vashchenko back against the cage.
Vashchenko digs a right hand into Van Dijk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Dijk's gas tank.
Van Dijk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk tries for a takedown but Vashchenko manages to get underhooks.
Vashchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Dijk.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk is looking for a takedown.
Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vashchenko misses with some punches.
Van Dijk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vashchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Dijk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vashchenko avoids it.
Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko lands with a left to the head.
Van Dijk blocks an uppercut.
Van Dijk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vashchenko lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Van Dijk on the inside.
Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow.
Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk misses with the head strike.
Van Dijk has a couple of punches blocked by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vashchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dijk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vashchenko is defending well for now.
Vashchenko lands with a left to the head.
Vashchenko misses with some punches.
Van Dijk misses with some punches.
Van Dijk has a couple of punches blocked by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
Vashchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Vashchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Dijk controls his hands.
Van Dijk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vashchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Van Dijk on the inside.
Vashchenko lands with a right to the head.
Van Dijk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Dijk lands a jab.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick but Vashchenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Dijk drops Vashchenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vashchenko looks back up at him and smiles so Van Dijk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vashchenko is rocked!
It looks like Maxim Vashchenko has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vashchenko. Van Dijk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Vashchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Dijk thuds a left hand into Vashchenko's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vashchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vashchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Dijk takes a swing at Vashchenko's ribcage but misses.
Vashchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Dijk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vashchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vashchenko throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Van Dijk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vashchenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk avoids the body shot from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Van Dijk with that takedown attempt.
Van Dijk connects with an inside leg kick.
Vashchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a combination that misses
and Vashchenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Dijk moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vashchenko gets through Van Dijk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Dijk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dijk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Vashchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vashchenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Dijk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vashchenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Vashchenko blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko presses Van Dijk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Dijk can't find room to land a body shot as Vashchenko controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vashchenko.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vashchenko.
Van Dijk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vashchenko or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vashchenko lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vashchenko lands with a light punch inside.
Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Van Dijk.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vashchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vashchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Dijk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Van Dijk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Dijk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vashchenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vashchenko lands a right hand.
Vashchenko prevents a body shot from Van Dijk.
Vashchenko blocks an uppercut.
Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Van Dijk.
Vashchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Vashchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Van Dijk scores with a shot to the side of Vashchenko's head.
A short left from Van Dijk.
Vashchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Dijks head.
Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow.
Van Dijk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maxim Vashchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Dijk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Vashchenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vashchenko.
Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vashchenko misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko.
Van Dijk misses with the head strike.
Van Dijk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vashchenko pushes Van Dijk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Dijk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards.
Vashchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vashchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vashchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vashchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Dijk wants a takedown.
Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko.
Van Dijk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vashchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Van Dijk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vashchenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Dijk is trying to stall.
Van Dijk blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Vashchenko back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Dijk or not.
Vashchenko lands a right hand.
Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Vashchenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vashchenko lands a right hand.
Vashchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow.
A short left from Vashchenko.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow.
Vashchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Vashchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vashchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vashchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Van Dijk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Dijk closes the distance and clinches up with Vashchenko, looking for a takedown. Van Dijk pushes Vashchenko against the cage but Vashchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vashchenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Vashchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vashchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vashchenko misses with a straight left.
Van Dijk throws a push kick but Vashchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Vashchenko avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Dijk throws a body punch but Vashchenko moves out of range.
Van Dijk moves into range and clinches up with Vashchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vashchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vashchenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vashchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vashchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk is trying to drag Vashchenko to the mat but Vashchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Van Dijk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vashchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Dijk controls his hands.
Vashchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Vashchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko.
Vashchenko tries to work over Van Dijk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Van Dijk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
Van Dijk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vashchenko misses with the head strike.
Vashchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Virgil Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vashchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dijk can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vashchenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Dijk tries to throw a body punch but Vashchenko avoids it by throwing Van Dijk back against the cage.
Vashchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Vashchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Dijk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vashchenko is leaning against Van Dijk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vashchenko lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko presses Van Dijk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow.
A short right from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Dijk.
Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Dijk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dijk.
A hook to the body from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk goes for a takedown attempt but Vashchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Dijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Dijk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vashchenko. That did some damage!
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick
and Vashchenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Van Dijk misses
and Vashchenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Vashchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vashchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vashchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vashchenko is defending well.
Vashchenko scores with a shot to the side of Van Dijk's head.
Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Dijk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Dijk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws an elbow that misses.
Van Dijk misses with a knee to the head.
Vashchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vashchenko misses with a body punch.
Vashchenko is leaning against Van Dijk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maxim Vashchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Vashchenko fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Vashchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vashchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vashchenko!
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RATING
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