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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1043 p4p, 1534 weight class) and Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 151 p4p, 226 weight class). Yuldashev has chosen Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Temirbek Yuldashev!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Yuldashev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick which misses Shifter's front leg but catches the back leg as Shifter tries to avoid it.
Shifter shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuldashev sprawls well. He's pushed Shifter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuldashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Shifter steps away.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yuldashev sprawls and moves away.
Yuldashev lands a jab to the head.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuldashev defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev pushes Shifter up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuldashev is pressed up against the cage. Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yuldashev down to the mat. Yuldashev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Yuldashev is predictable there
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yuldashev wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Yuldashev is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter winds up and cracks Yuldashev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yuldashev is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuldashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuldashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Yuldashev tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Yuldashev is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yuldashev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuldashev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Yuldashev is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuldashev avoid being mounted?
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Yuldashev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifter's back!
Shifter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Yuldashev is trying to stick to Shifter's back but Shifter is turning into Yuldashev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yuldashev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shifter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuldashev is keeping the position for now.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Yuldashev is keeping the position.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Yuldashev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuldashev manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Yuldashev's guard.
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Yuldashev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yuldashev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shifter.
Shifter has his takedown stuffed
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Shifter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shifter is looking to counter the offense by Yuldashev and move into the clinch.
Yuldashev has closed the distance and engaged Shifter in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Yuldashev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter blocking some punches.
Shifter wants a takedown.
Shifter wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuldashev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shifter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yuldashev uses from the top position.
Yuldashev wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Yuldashev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuldashev has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuldashev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter moves into full guard.
Yuldashev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shifter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yuldashev.
Shifter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yuldashev manages to get himself to full guard.
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shifter advances position into side control!
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yuldashev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yuldashev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shifter.
Yuldashev keeping his opponent close.
Yuldashev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yuldashev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifter off and has taken his back!
Shifter breaks Yuldashev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuldashev controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
Yuldashev has Shifter pulled in close to control his posture.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Yuldashev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuldashev manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Yuldashev's guard.
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yuldashev controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter 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.
Yuldashev keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Shifter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yuldashev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuldashev defending well though.
Shifter prevents Yuldashev from improving his position.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yuldashev is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shifter.
Shifter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuldashev gets back to full guard.
Yuldashev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuldashev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter 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.
Yuldashev working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuldashev lands with a hook. Shifter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Yuldashev finds it's way through Shifter's defenses.
Shifter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuldashev. Yuldashev obviously looking to wear him down.
Shifter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Yuldashev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuldashev is defending well.
Yuldashev is looking to reverse the position.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifter off and has taken his back!
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yuldashev pulls his head out easily.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Yuldashev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Yuldashev has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Shifter's thigh. Shifter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuldashev has passed into half guard!
Shifter tries to roll over but Yuldashev keeps him under control.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuldashev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuldashev has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Yuldashev is controlling well.
Yuldashev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuldashev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Yuldashev wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yuldashev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuldashev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuldashev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuldashev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuldashev defends it easily.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev throwing strikes from guard but Shifter blocks nicely.
Shape Shifter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuldashev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temirbek Yuldashev.
I think Shifter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!
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