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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Moose (ranked 4928 p4p, 4563 weight class) and Theodore Cummings (ranked 558 p4p, 541 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moe Moose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Cummings!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Cummings.
Moose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cummings.
Moose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cummings stuffs the takedown.
Cummings looks to score with a jab to the body but Moose is just out of range.
Moose shoots in for a takedown but Cummings shows good takedown defense.
Moose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cummings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings throws the kick towards the body but Moose avoids it.
Moose avoids the head kick by Cummings.
Moose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moose tries to work over Cummings's front leg with a kick but Cummings checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moose shoots in but Cummings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Moose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Moose.
And Cummings tries to counter it with a takedown but Moose pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick from Cummings misses.
Moose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cummings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cummings lands with an uppercut that bounces Moose off the cage and back into range.
Cummings moves in looking to clinch but Moose pushes him off.
Moose dives in for a single leg takedown but Cummings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cummings breaks the clinch.
Moose misses with a takedown attempt - Cummings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moose stuffs the takedown.
Cummings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moose counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cummings is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moose wants to take the fight to the mat but Cummings manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cummings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cummings circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cummings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cummings throws a nice head kick!
Cummings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moose to the mat! Moose manages to get full guard.
 Moose is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Moose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cummings postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Moose covers up, he's hurt! Cummings keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cummings and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cummings can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Cummings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Hawkins (ranked 2926 p4p, 5200 weight class) and Pat Poutine (ranked 386 p4p, 540 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaun Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Poutine!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins takes a swing at Poutine's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins takes a swing at Poutine's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins takes a swing at Poutine's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poutine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
Poutine shoots for a takedown but Hawkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins is looking to counter punch.
Hawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poutine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Poutine avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Poutine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poutine somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutine has a takedown stuffed.
Shaun Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Poutine.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Poutine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hawkins as Poutine shoots in.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poutine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good shot there by Hawkins.
A cross from Hawkins lands.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Poutine tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Poutine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawkins avoids a kick to the body.
Poutine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Hawkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaun Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins takes a swing at Poutine's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hawkins. No joy for Poutine on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutine dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Poutine's head and hops out.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Poutine's shoulder, as Poutine tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poutine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Poutine moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Poutine misses.
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!
Poutine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poutine fails to land the takedown.
Hawkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poutine wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poutine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poutine closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Poutine pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poutine just misses with a punch to the body.
Poutine pushes Hawkins away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutine fails with a takedown attempt.
Poutine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaun Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Poutine counters with an inside leg kick.
Poutine moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawkins misses its target.
Poutine defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Poutine throws a counter combo.
Hawkins works Poutine's body with a nice hook.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a hook but Poutine blocks it.
Poutine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Poutine.
Poutine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poutine goes for a double leg but Hawkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawkins continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poutine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutine has his takedown stuffed
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poutine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poutine doesn't seem bothered though.
Poutine slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Poutine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poutine tries to clinch up.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Poutine. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Poutine misses the shot to the body.
Poutine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poutine slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Poutine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Shaun Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poutine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins cracks Poutine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawkins swings for the body but Poutine moves out of range.
Hawkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Poutine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poutine defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Poutine ducked under it nicely.
Poutine shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaun Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Poutine.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poutine misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poutine can do to turn this around?
Poutine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawkins lands with a shot to the body.
Poutine is breathing heavily.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Poutine throws a fast counter high kick but Hawkins manages to duck under it in time.
Poutine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
Poutine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poutine moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poutine with the counter takedown but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Poutine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poutine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poutine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poutine tries to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Poutine tries to pull guard but Hawkins won't allow it.
Poutine is trying to pull guard but Hawkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poutine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutine fails to pull guard.
Hawkins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Poutine is trying to control Hawkins's posture but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins stands up.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Poutine avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Poutine's shoulder, as Poutine tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins lands with a hook. Poutine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poutine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Poutine is looking to clinch.
Poutine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
Hawkins sets himself, and Poutine steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawkins avoids it this time.
Poutine is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poutine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Poutine.
It looked like Hawkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poutine throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins swings for the body but Poutine moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poutine.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poutine is looking to clinch.
Poutine throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Hawkins throws a jab when Poutine was well out of range.
Poutine staying out of range there.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutine darts in and clinches Hawkins up against the cage.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Poutine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Hawkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hawkins throws a body punch but Poutine moves out of range.
Poutine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poutine fails with the takedown.
Pat Poutine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poutine closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Poutine pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins leaves Poutine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaun Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Poutine.
Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Poutine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutine shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poutine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poutine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poutine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Poutine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Poutine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Poutine saw that one coming.
Poutine with the counter takedown but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Poutine moves out of range.
Poutine tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poutine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Poutine moves out of range.
Poutine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poutine tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins swings for the body but Poutine moves out of range.
Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Poutine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Poutine unleashes a big counter combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poutine throws the kick towards the body but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Poutine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Poutine.
A combination from Poutine does no damage.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poutine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poutine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poutine moves away.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Poutine saw that one coming.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poutine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Poutine misses with a head kick.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Poutine moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poutine misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Poutine moves out of range.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poutine.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Poutine is out of range.
Poutine staying out of range there.
Shaun Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Poutine slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Poutine moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Poutine wants to counter the offense by Hawkins and move into the clinch position.
Pat Poutine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawkins, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Hawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Butler (ranked 4540 p4p, 2977 weight class) and King Turn (ranked 514 p4p, 364 weight class). The key to victory for Donovan Butler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, King Turn !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler slips a jab from Turn .
A counter left hand to the body from Butler misses its target.
Butler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butler.
Turn moves into the clinch.
Butler misses with the head strike.
Butler tries to throw a body punch but Turn avoids it by throwing Butler back against the cage.
Butler lands an elbow just above Turn 's eye.
 It looks like King Turn has been cut.
Turn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butler is defending well for now.
Butler presses Turn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turn wants to take the fight to the mat but Butler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butler controlling the action here for a moment.
Butler can't find room to land a body shot as Turn controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn prevents a body shot from Butler.
Turn prevents a body shot from Butler.
A knee to the head by Butler.
Turn has hold of one of Butler's legs. Butler is fighting the takedown attempt but Turn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turn stops Butler from standing up.
Turn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
Butler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turn is now in half guard.
Turn is taking a breather. Butler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Butler is looking for a sweep. Turn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turn is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Butler tries to improve his position but instead Turn has taken his back!
Turn looking for the choke from the back.
Turn is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Butler has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Turn has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Butler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Turn doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). King Turn !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Shaw (ranked 2643 p4p, 3958 weight class) and Jebediah Springfield (ranked 333 p4p, 466 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jebediah Springfield!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Springfield as he avoids it easily.
Springfield looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Springfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Shaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Springfield. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Springfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shaw.
Springfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Springfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaw walks away with a smile on his face. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebediah Springfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw feints and as Springfield raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaw being controlled here momentarily.
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Springfield pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Springfield staying out of range there.
Springfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but Springfield persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Springfield's head but Springfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Springfield circles away.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but Springfield pushes him off.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Springfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Springfield blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Springfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shaw thinking.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Springfield closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springfield has him pressed against the cage.
Springfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Springfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Springfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Springfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaw jumps guard but Springfield stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Springfield has Shaw pushed against the cage.
Springfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaw really is a fat lump.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw gets a double leg takedown into Springfield's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jebediah Springfield will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Springfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Springfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Springfield sprawls well.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Shaw rushes Springfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield breaks from the clinch.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Shaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springfield clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Springfield manages to break the clinch.
Shaw goes for a double leg but Springfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Springfield continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Springfield is trying to keep an underhook but Shaw manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Shaw has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Springfield wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw trying to control the action but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Shaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield has his hands clasped together around Shaw's back. He's all about the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shaw stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Springfield circles away.
Springfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Springfield has managed to clinch.
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Springfield.
Springfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Springfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Shaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Springfield has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shaw is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Springfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Springfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Springfield off to one side.
Springfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Springfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Springfield has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw is trying to stall.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Springfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw jumps guard and drags Springfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jebediah Springfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Springfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Springfield manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Springfield fails to land the takedown.
Springfield tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Springfield gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Springfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Jackson Shaw has been cut.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Springfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Shaw! Springfield thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shaw to his feet! Shaw is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Springfield fails to land the takedown.
Springfield drops Shaw with a beautiful combination! Shaw stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Springfield is looking for the KO!
Shaw is rocked!
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!
Springfield has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw avoiding damage as Springfield throws knees to the body.
Springfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Springfield.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Springfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Springfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Springfield wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Springfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Springfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaw gets back to full guard.
Springfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Springfield postures up.
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.
Springfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Springfield has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Springfield looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Springfield is retaining full guard.
Shaw trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Jackson Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jebediah Springfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaw gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jebediah Springfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Springfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebediah Springfield!
In defeat, Jackson Shaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitja Kostlov (ranked 3061 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 408 p4p, 332 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitja Kostlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schrute counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schrute!
Schrute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Schrute forces Kostlov back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute lands with a light punch inside.
Kostlov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schrute to keep the fight standing.
Kostlov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitja Kostlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schrute dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute lands a knee to the body.
Kostlov takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Vitja Kostlov has been cut.
Schrute connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostlov's face.
Kostlov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kostlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Schrute.
Kostlov tries to break the clinch but Schrute is controlling the position.
Kostlov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schrute scores with a shoulder strike.
Kostlov misses with an elbow strike.
Schrute manages to break the clinch.
Schrute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostlov circles away.
Schrute has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute manages to break the clinch.
Kostlov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schrute dives in and scores a takedown into Kostlov's guard.
Kostlov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schrute manages to pass to side control.
Kostlov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schrute is looking to advance position but Kostlov won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute throws a strike but Kostlov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kostlov wants to stand up but Schrute is controlling him.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrute postures up.
Kostlov pulls Schrute in close to prevent any damage.
Schrute controlling from the top position.
Schrute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kostlov sneaks back into half guard.
Schrute is thwarting Kostlov's attempts to control the position.
Schrute moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kostlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kostlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Schrute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitja Kostlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schrute keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kostlov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kostlov stays in close to Schrute's body and controls the position.
Kostlov advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostlov is looking to take a break and control but Schrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kostlov staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostlov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schrute is avoiding damage well.
Schrute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kostlov's best efforts.
Schrute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostlov controlling the action here.
Kostlov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schrute controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kostlov trying to mount his opponent but Schrute defends it.
Vitja Kostlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kostlov is keen to just control but Schrute is a slippery customer.
Kostlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schrute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kostlov wants to free his trapped foot but Schrute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kostlov throws a strike but Schrute avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schrute has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kostlov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schrute has tightened it up now! Kostlov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank my wife Angela, my son Phillip, and my best friends Jim and Michael. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 1133 p4p, 968 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 171 p4p, 146 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayato Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonov defends it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov feints a jab promting Sakuraba to slip. Leonov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakuraba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Sakuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Sakuraba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov throws a counter combo.
Sakuraba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leonov tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakuraba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba shoots for a takedown but Leonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonov sprawls well. Leonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuraba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba attempts a counter takedown but Leonov avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakuraba showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Leonov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuraba.
Leonov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leonov has one foot on Sakuraba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sakuraba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov throws out a leg kick but Sakuraba moves out of range and Leonov only half commits.
Sakuraba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov walks into a left hand.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Sakuraba didn't see that one coming.
Leonov slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonov lands the left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonov as he connects with a hook.
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
A jab from Sakuraba finds it's way through Leonov's defenses.
Nice jab there from Sakuraba.
No joy there for Leonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov looks to land a combination but Sakuraba avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sakuraba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Leonov slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Sakuraba throws a right hand that Leonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonov also avoids with ease.
Sakuraba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Leonov slips a jab from Sakuraba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Sakuraba with an uppercut!
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Sakuraba has a takedown stuffed.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonov lands with a hook. Sakuraba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sakuraba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but Leonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonov defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Leonov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leonov throws the left hand but Sakuraba avoids the punch easily.
Sakuraba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonov tries to sprawl but Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leonov tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba slips a nice elbow through Leonov's hands, connecting with Leonov's forehead.
Sakuraba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leonov is trying to stand back up but Sakuraba is controlling him
Leonov is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Leonov pushes Sakuraba off looking to stand but Sakuraba dives back in and keeps control.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Leonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leonov is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Leonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov is trying to control but can't.
Leonov won't allow Sakuraba to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leonov tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba slips a nice elbow through Leonov's hands, connecting with Leonov's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leonov defends it well.
Leonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leonov kicks Sakuraba off and gets back to his feet.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Sakuraba misses the jab.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Sakuraba's shoulder, as Sakuraba tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov throws a solid leg kick but Sakuraba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonov.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakuraba dives in and grabs Leonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leonov pushes down on Sakuraba's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Leonov with a hook.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Sakuraba's shoulder, as Sakuraba tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov catches Sakuraba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into side control.
Sakuraba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba lands an elbow.
Leonov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sakuraba is controlling him well.
Sakuraba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba scores with punches from side control.
Sakuraba working away.
Sakuraba scoring with punches from side control.
Leonov is trying to improve his position.
Sakuraba in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leonov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sakuraba has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sakuraba tries for a kimura but Leonov is defending well.
Sakuraba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Sakuraba tests Leonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonov's head backwards.
Sakuraba takes one to the side of the head.
Sakuraba scores with a nice strike.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there
and Sakuraba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sakuraba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba passes Leonov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Leonov is trying to stand up here but Sakuraba is controlling him well.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Leonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leonov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Leonov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.
Ground and pound from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leonov is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leonov kicks Sakuraba off and gets back to his feet.
Sakuraba takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakuraba walks into a left hand.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Leonov.
Sakuraba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Leonov cracks Sakuraba with an open hand slap.
Leonov slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Sakuraba attempts a counter takedown but Leonov avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Sakuraba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakuraba walks into a left hand.
Leonov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leonov scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sakuraba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sakuraba closes the distance and pushes Leonov back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Leonov to work.
Leonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sakuraba has him pressed against the cage.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Leonov stands there with Sakuraba around his waist. Sakuraba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Leonov.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Leonov cracks Sakuraba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov misses the jab.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov stuns Sakuraba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonov misses with an uppercut.
Sakuraba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leonov in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Leonov thumps Sakuraba with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
A big right from Sakuraba misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov scores with a hook.
Sakuraba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakuraba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Elkhan (ranked 846 p4p, 489 weight class) and Timur Vasiliev (ranked 119 p4p, 62 weight class). 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashid Elkhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkhan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkhan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Vasiliev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elkhan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Elkhan is avoiding it.
Elkhan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Elkhan misses with a punch on the inside.
Elkhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elkhan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good body shot from Elkhan.
Vasiliev is working for takedown but Elkhan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elkhan swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Elkhan stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan has him pressed against the cage.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Elkhan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elkhan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vasiliev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Vasiliev avoids the punch easily.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkhan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasiliev.
Vasiliev darts in and clinches Elkhan up against the cage.
Vasiliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Elkhan scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkhan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elkhan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasiliev's head.
Vasiliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Vasiliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Vasiliev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkhan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vasiliev pulls guard successfully.
Elkhan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasiliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkhan wants to stand but Vasiliev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elkhan trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Vasiliev wants to stand and escape but Elkhan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elkhan continues to stall.
Vasiliev is looking for a triangle but Elkhan pushes his legs off easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elkhan gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Elkhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasiliev has closed the distance and engaged Elkhan in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Elkhan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasiliev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vasiliev gets control of Elkhan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasiliev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasiliev trying to control the position.
Elkhan wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Elkhan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkhan pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Vasiliev.
Elkhan lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev gets control of Elkhan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasiliev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev has control of Elkhan's left arm, preventing Elkhan from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Elkhan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev is controlling Elkhan's posture.
Vasiliev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elkhan controlling from the top position.
Vasiliev controls Elkhan momentarily but Elkhan frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elkhan wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Vasiliev tries to score a body lock takedown but Elkhan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elkhan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elkhan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elkhan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasiliev wants a takedown.
Vasiliev manages to pull guard.
Vasiliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkhan is controlling him.
Elkhan won't allow Vasiliev to sweep him here.
Vasiliev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkhan manages to get himself to full guard.
Elkhan pulls Vasiliev in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev wants to pass the guard but Elkhan is keeping the position.
Vasiliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elkhan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasiliev on the ground.
Elkhan controlling the position.
Vasiliev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elkhan trying to keep a closed guard but Vasiliev is proving a slippery customer.
Vasiliev won't allow Elkhan to sweep him here.
Elkhan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasiliev trying to control but Elkhan is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan working aggressively here.
Vasiliev misses with a knee to the head.
Elkhan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elkhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkhan misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elkhan is working Vasiliev over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Vasiliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vasiliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Elkhan moves out of range.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up but Elkhan circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elkhan has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev jumps into guard, dragging Elkhan to the mat.
Vasiliev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vasiliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkhan is controlling him.
Vasiliev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkhan defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan looking to sit in guard and control but Vasiliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev stands up and waves to Elkhan to follow him.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkhan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev drops his hands momentarily and Elkhan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasiliev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elkhan, pushing him back against the cage.
Elkhan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkhan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Elkhan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Elkhan.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Elkhan holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasiliev drops back down to his feet.
Elkhan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elkhan has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elkhan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Vasiliev moves out of range.
Vasiliev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elkhan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev.
Elkhan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev.
Elkhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasiliev moves away.
Vasiliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkhan circles away.
Elkhan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elkhan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elkhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkhan is looking to counter punch.
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elkhan lands a body shot.
Vasiliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elkhan tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Elkhan back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Elkhan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Elkhan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Elkhan is avoiding it.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Elkhan pushes him off.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkhan lands with a right to the head.
Elkhan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Elkhan.
Elkhan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Elkhan breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Elkhan misses the target.
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Elkhan keeps it at a distance.
Elkhan scores with the left hand. Vasiliev knows he should have avoided that one.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elkhan, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev darts in trying to clinch
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Elkhan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elkhan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Elkhan!
A very excited looking Rashid Elkhan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 239 p4p, 982 weight class) and Titus Lesnar (ranked 37 p4p, 137 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Next Big Thing as his entrance music. Titus Lesnar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Titus Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Bich has him pinned against the cage.
Bich pulls Lesnar into guard.
Bich working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
Bich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesnar defends it easily.
Bich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Bich is keeping the position.
Bich is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lesnar has his hands clasped together but Bich extends and breaks Lesnar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 252 p4p, 859 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 40 p4p, 129 weight class). Adam Shalashaska is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalashaska lands with a cross.
It looks like Jake Damien has been cut.
Shalashaska throws a hook but Damien avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damien.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damien shoots for a double leg takedown but Shalashaska sprawls well. He's pushed Damien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shalashaska leaves Damien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Damien.
Damien walks into a stiff left hand from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Shalashaska misses the target.
Shalashaska slaps away a takedown attempt from Damien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shalashaska misses with a hook.
We've been told by Shalashaska's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shalashaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damien.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien shoots in but Shalashaska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shalashaska throws a big shot that misses.
Shalashaska catches Damien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Damien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shalashaska as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damien gets a takedown into half guard.
Damien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Damien is looking for a kimura but Shalashaska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damien to get the leverage.
Shalashaska wants to get back to full guard.
Damien is working for a submission of some sort.
Shalashaska tries to roll over but Damien keeps him under control.
Shalashaska trying to hold on to Damien's head to control him but Damien postures up.
Damien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalashaska knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damien is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shalashaska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damien passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shalashaska!
Shalashaska sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shalashaska is refusing to be controlled, as Damien sits in half guard.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska trying to control but Damien postures up.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalashaska is trying to control but can't.
Damien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shalashaska defends it well.
Damien trying to control from Shalashaska's half guard. Shalashaska has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Damien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalashaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Damien is aware though and is defending well.
Damien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shalashaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Damien defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalashaska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damien has managed to get both his arms back between Shalashaska's legs - danger averted.
Damien looking to pass the guard.
Shalashaska working for a triangle but Damien defends it easily.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Damien looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damien slips nicely into half guard.
Shalashaska wants to control but Damien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Damien's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Damien misses with a takedown attempt - Shalashaska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Damien shoots in for a takedown but Shalashaska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Damien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with an uppercut
and Damien counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shalashaska!
Shalashaska wants to control but Damien postures up.
Shalashaska is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jake Damien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shalashaska is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shalashaska knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damien is looking to take a break and control but Shalashaska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damien is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shalashaska knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shalashaska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Damien advances to full mount.
Shalashaska is wriggling around trying to escape.
Damien looking to control but Shalashaska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shalashaska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Damien looking to control but Shalashaska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damien wants to finish this one by submission but Shalashaska is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Damien.
Shalashaska sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Damien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shalashaska is just riding it out for now. Damien eventually gives up the hold.
Shalashaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalashaska.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Damien is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska wants to sweep but no luck.
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Damien is aware though and is defending well.
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Damien is aware though and is defending well.
Damien passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Damien thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shalashaska is trying to control Damien's posture but Damien avoids it.
Shalashaska is looking for a sweep.
Shalashaska wants to control but Damien postures up.
Damien is trying to get an arm triangle but Shalashaska is defending well.
Damien trying to control the position but Shalashaska is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shalashaska's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shalashaska is looking to regain half guard here but Damien keeps moving and retains side control.
Damien thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Damien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalashaska keeps working.
Shalashaska wants to control but Damien postures up.
Shalashaska is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damien passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shalashaska!
Shalashaska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Damien's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shalashaska throws the left hand but Damien avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Shalashaska.
Damien drives through with a takedown into Shalashaska's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Damien looking to pass the guard.
Damien trying to control but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalashaska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damien has managed to get both his arms back between Shalashaska's legs - danger averted.
Shalashaska is looking for a triangle but Damien pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska keeping moving, preventing Damien from controlling successfully.
Damien looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska working for a triangle but Damien defends it easily.
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damien trying to control but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Damien wants to pass the guard but Shalashaska is keeping the position.
Damien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Damien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Damien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalashaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalashaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shalashaska looking to control.
Damien has gone for a leg lock! Shalashaska slips out almost immediately though and dives into Damien's guard.
Shalashaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Damien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalashaska preventing the sweep.
Shalashaska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Damien's guard.
Shalashaska prevents Damien from improving his position.
Shalashaska wants to pass to mount but Damien is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Damien keeping moving, preventing Shalashaska from controlling successfully.
Shalashaska works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Damien is looking for a sweep. Shalashaska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Damien keeps trying to improve his position.
Shalashaska is controlling the pace.
Shalashaska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Damien is just riding it out for now. Shalashaska eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damien is looking for a sweep. Shalashaska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Shalashaska.
I think Shalashaska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Shalashaska!
A very excited looking Adam Shalashaska rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 27 p4p, 263 weight class) and Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 6 p4p, 44 weight class). Vatsadze has chosen Guerilla Radio/ R.A.M. as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Murtaz Vatsadze!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Vatsadze lands.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu gets tackled into the cage by Vatsadze. Vatsadze maintains the clinch.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vatsadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatsadze.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vatsadze to score with a decent uppercut.
Vatsadze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Vatsadze scores with a three punch combo!
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Vatsadze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatsadze lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Vatsadze has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vatsadze is looking to score with low kicks.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Vatsadze does it's job there.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu tries to keep at a distance but Vatsadze has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
Vatsadze throws a sloppy head kick
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Vatsadze closes the distance and clinches.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Vatsadze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vatsadze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze taking a breather.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Vatsadze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vatsadze tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Vatsadze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vatsadze.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatsadze or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu avoiding damage as Vatsadze throws knees to the body.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze stalling.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vatsadze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vatsadze lands with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu scores with a jab to the head.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Vatsadze keeps him there for the moment.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze is trying to maintain a safe position but Veainu gets an underhook and turns Vatsadze into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vatsadzes head.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Vatsadze to work.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze stalling in the clinch but Veainu improves position.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Veainu misses with a hook.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling him.
Veainu gets through Vatsadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze missing with knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Vatsadze.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vatsadze has him pinned against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze stalling the fight.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatsadze is working Veainu over against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murtaz Vatsadze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vatsadze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze is the new light heavyweight champion!
Murtaz Vatsadze looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He knew what I was gonna do, hell everybody knew what I was gonna do and he couldn't stop it. I've beat this man 4 times and taken his belt maybe now I'll be rated higher than him. Who's buyin the champ a beer?'.
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