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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Gow (ranked 2878 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 340 p4p, 344 weight class). Shaun Gow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Gow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsavieva throws an overhand right that lands on Gow's shoulder, as Gow tries to avoid the shot.
Gow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gow throws a low kick but Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gow. Those never looked like landing.
Gow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gow swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsavieva.
Gow swinging wildly here.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsavieva finds it's way round the side to connect with Gow's head.
Gow throws a nice looking combination but Tsavieva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gow misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gow.
Tsavieva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
Tsavieva connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Tsavieva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Gow does no damage.
Tsavieva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Gow.
Gow misses with the combination.
Shaun Gow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gow misses with a wild combination.
Tsavieva with the counter takedown but Gow avoids it easily.
Gow misses with a wild combination.
Tsavieva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gow defends it well.
Gow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsavieva circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaun Gow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - Gow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tsavieva to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva slips under a jab from Gow.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Gow takes one on the button.
Tsavieva scores with a takedown into Gow's guard.
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea.
Gow keeping moving, preventing Tsavieva from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea.
Gow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gow wants to break free but Tsavieva has control.
Nice body punch from Tsavieva - that landed with a thud.
Tsavieva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gow walks away with a smile on his face. Tsavieva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaun Gow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gow misses with a double jab
and Tsavieva counters with a shoot takedown. Gow fights it but they end up in guard.
Gow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsavieva wants to pass the guard but Gow is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsavieva prevents Gow from getting back to his feet.
Tsavieva wants to control from the top but Gow keeps moving.
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsavieva is standing up over Gow. Gow looks to escape but Tsavieva dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaun Gow will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsavieva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Gow throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Tsavieva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gow blocks a jab.
Gow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsavieva tries to counter with a clinch but Gow shakes him off and moves away.
Tsavieva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gow on the side of the head.
Gow misses with a wild body shot.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva takes one to the side of the head.
Gow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tsavieva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gow moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.
As Tsavieva looks to move away, Gow throws a big counter combo but Tsavieva just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva throws a body punch but Gow moves out of range.
Gow is looking to chop away at Tsavieva's legs.
Tsavieva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gow.
A punch combination from Gow misses.
Tsavieva with the counter takedown but Gow avoids it easily.
Gow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Gow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsavieva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsavieva clinches up with Gow and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsavieva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsavieva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gow smiles and moves away.
Gow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gow throws a right hand that Tsavieva ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsavieva also avoids with ease.
Gow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsavieva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gow throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsavieva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsavieva.
Gow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsavieva has him pressed against the cage.
Gow has had enough of the clinch but Tsavieva keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva stalling in the clinch.
Tsavieva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gow smiles and moves away.
A combination from Gow does no damage.
Tsavieva clinches with his opponent.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaun Gow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
Gow is trying to force a seperation but Tsavieva has the dominant position.
Gow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gow is trying to break free.
Tsavieva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tsavieva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gow postures up.
Gow trying to control but Tsavieva is working from the bottom.
Tsavieva is looking for a triangle but Gow pushes his legs off easily.
Gow stands up and waves to Tsavieva to follow him.
Gow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gow works the jab nicely.
Tsavieva takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gow.
Nice uppercut there from Gow.
Tsavieva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gow.
Gow throws a combination that misses
and Tsavieva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsavieva drives through and clinches with Gow against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gow is trying to break the clinch but Tsavieva has him pressed against the cage.
Gow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsavieva pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaun Gow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Tsavieva misses.
Tsavieva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gow throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gow with a body shot.
Gow throws a series of punches but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva throws a jab when Gow was well out of range.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsavieva lands with an overhand left.
Tsavieva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gow in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a beautiful punch that sends Gow to the canvas!
Gow is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsavieva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Gow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsavieva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gow seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsavieva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gow wants to get back to his feet but Tsavieva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gow keeping moving, preventing Tsavieva from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gow duly obliges.
A left lands for Tsavieva.
Tsavieva dives in and grabs Gow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gow pushes down on Tsavieva's head and hops out.
Tsavieva misses with a left hand
and Gow counters with a left to the body.
Gow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gow.
Tsavieva blocks the body kick.
Tsavieva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsavieva counters with a stiff right hand.
Gow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsavieva circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsavieva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gow.
Tsavieva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gow.
Gow tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsavieva! But no joy.
Gow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsavieva misses with a hook. Gow ducked under it nicely.
Gow throws a combination. Tsavieva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gow throws a shot from downtown. Tsavieva moves away and avoids it.
Tsavieva just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Gow misses.
Tsavieva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Gow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
Gow gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tsavieva to counter with a crisp jab.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gow is trying to defend but Tsavieva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva is trying to control. Gow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gow is kicking away at Tsavieva from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Tsavieva grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Gow trying to push Tsavieva off... Gow taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Nikolai Tsavieva!
An out of breath Nikolai Tsavieva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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