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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Classic (ranked 4388 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Kisane Xushu (ranked 419 p4p, 323 weight class). Matt Classic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kisane Xushu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Classic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kisane Xushu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xushu looks to score with a jab to the body but Classic is just out of range.
Classic feinted with a counter takedown.
Classic blocks the body kick.
Kisane Xushu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xushu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Classic tries to roll over but Xushu keeps him under control.
Xushu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
Classic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Xushu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Classic's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xushu drops an elbow to the side of Classic's head.
Classic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Classic tries to get out of the position.
Xushu thows a huge punch but Classic dodges it nicely.
Xushu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xushu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xushu working over Classic with some ground and pound. Classic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Classic is looking for a sweep. Xushu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xushu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xushu wants to control but Classic is keeping him busy.
Xushu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu winds up and cracks Classic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Classic wants to improve his position but Xushu is controlling well.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu working Classic over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xushu lands a nice short elbow.
Classic wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xushu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xushu seems to be working for a kimura but Classic defends the submission attempt.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu is trying to work for a kimura but Classic is defending well.
Xushu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xushu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Classic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xushu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Ground and pound from Xushu.
Xushu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xushu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xushu trying to control from half guard but Classic is working away.
Classic trying to control here.
Classic is breathing heavily.
Xushu lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xushu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Classic defending well though.
Xushu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xushu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Classic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xushu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Classic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xushu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xushu.
Xushu misses with a hook. Classic ducked under it nicely.
Classic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xushu tries a head kick but it misses.
Classic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xushu digs a good hook to Classic's body.
Matt Classic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xushu scores with a nice head shot.
Xushu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Classic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Classic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic avoids the body shot from Xushu.
Xushu goes for a double leg but Classic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Classic continues to drive forward.
Xushu misses with a head kick.
Classic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xushu.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.
Xushu throws a sloppy head kick and Classic moves out of range easily.
Classic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xushu throws a body shot but no joy.
Classic attempts a counter takedown but Xushu avoids it well and moves away.
Xushu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xushu throws a series of punches but Classic moves out of range.
Xushu is breathing heavily.
Classic moves away from the strike by Xushu.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.
Xushu fails with the takedown
and Classic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xushu!
Classic just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Classic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Classic just content to control the position.
Classic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xushu struggling a bit here.
Classic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Xushu can't do much from the bottom here.
Xushu is trying to get back to half guard.
Xushu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Xushu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Classic is keen to just control but Xushu is a slippery customer.
Xushu trying to control here.
Xushu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Xushu manages to get to full guard.
Xushu working for a triangle but Classic defends it easily.
Classic wants to control from the top but Xushu keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Xushu 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.
Classic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xushu 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.
Xushu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Xushu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xushu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Xushu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xushu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Classic is out of range and Xushu settles back down.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.
Xushu misses with a wild combination.
Classic ducks under a wild hook from Xushu.
Xushu misses with a hook.
Xushu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Classic defends well and Xushu ends up having to push Classic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xushu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xushu looks for a takedown but Classic sprawls well.
Classic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xushu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xushu closes the distance and clinches up with Classic, looking for a takedown. Xushu pushes Classic against the cage but Classic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Classic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xushu stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
Classic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xushu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xushu looks for a takedown but Classic sprawls well.
Xushu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xushu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xushu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Classic.
Xushu goes for a double leg but Classic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Classic continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Classic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xushu quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Xushu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Xushu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Classic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xushu on the ground.
Classic slips a nice elbow through Xushu's hands, connecting with Xushu's forehead.
Xushu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Classic is working away from the top position though.
Classic seems to be looking for submissions.
Xushu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Classic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xushu keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
Xushu striking off his back but it's not causing Classic any problems.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Xushu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xushu working for a triangle but Classic defends it easily.
Classic landing with the ground and pound.
Xushu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xushu trying to control the position from guard on top but Classic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xushu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xushu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Classic wants to sweep here but Xushu controlling him for the moment.
Xushu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xushu throwing strikes from guard but Classic blocks nicely.
Xushu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Classic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Classic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xushu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Classic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xushu!
Xushu wants to control but Classic postures up.
Classic grinds an elbow into Xushu's temple.
Classic working away.
Classic is trying to get an arm triangle but Xushu is defending well.
Classic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Xushu to see if he's OK.
Xushu struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Classic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Xushu some visible discomfort.
Classic avoids the strikes from the bottom by Xushu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xushu regains half guard.
Classic is looking to take a break and control but Xushu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Classic winds up and cracks Xushu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kisane Xushu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xushu missing with punches from the bottom.
Xushu is trying to control but can't.
Classic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xushu looking for submissions off his back.
Xushu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xushu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Xushu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Classic scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xushu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xushu keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
Xushu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Classic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xushu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xushu throws a shot to the body.
Xushu gets a takedown into half guard.
Xushu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Classic is looking to improve his position.
Xushu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Classic defends it well.
Xushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Classic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Xushu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xushu is taking a breather. Classic 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.
Xushu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Classic's head.
Xushu wants to free his trapped foot but Classic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Classic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xushu.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
Xushu is looking for a kimura but Classic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xushu to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Classic is not content to let Xushu control the position.
Xushu throwing shots but Classic is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisane Xushu dominated that fourth round.
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!
Xushu shoots in for a takedown but Classic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xushu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Classic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xushu swings for the body but Classic moves out of range.
A slow jab from Xushu misses its intended target.
Xushu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisane Xushu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xushu misses with a double jab.
Xushu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Xushu looks to throw the jab but Classic is out of range.
Classic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xushu sprawls and moves away.
Xushu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Classic sprawls well. Classic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xushu gets slowly back to his feet.
Classic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kisane Xushu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xushu scores with a shot to the body.
Classic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xushu throws out the jab.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Xushu and move into the clinch.
Classic clinches up with Xushu and pushes him back against the cage.
Classic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xushu.
Classic instigates a clinch.
Kisane Xushu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Classic jumps into guard, dragging Xushu to the mat.
Classic is trying to keep Xushu in close.
Xushu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Classic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xushu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xushu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Classic wants to sweep here but Xushu controlling him for the moment.
Xushu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xushu trying to control but Classic is working from the bottom.
Xushu with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xushu throws a big right hand that misses.
Xushu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Classic keeping moving, preventing Xushu from controlling successfully.
Xushu throws a strike but Classic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Classic trying to control but Xushu is working from the bottom.
Xushu looking to control.
Xushu lands some strikes from the bottom.
Xushu has Classic pulled in close to control his posture.
Classic throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Classic wants to control from the top but Xushu keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xushu lands with a nice combination. Classic backs away looking to recover.
Classic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Classic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Classic is rocked!
Xushu lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Classic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Classic switches off momentarily and Xushu cracks him with a monster right hand! Classic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Xushu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Xushu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kisane Xushu!
Kisane Xushu is the new lightweight champion!
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