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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 1342 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 193 p4p, 248 weight class). Anstey comes into the arena with Let's hear it for the boy blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Corwin Anstey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Corwin Anstey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
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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 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev lands a front kick.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey feints and as Zuev raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuev is keeping the position for now.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey won't allow Zuev to sweep him here.
Zuev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuev is on top in guard.
Anstey pulls Zuev in close to prevent any damage.
Zuev forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zuev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anstey looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zuev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zuev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anstey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zuev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zuev is just riding it out for now. Anstey eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Zuev dodges it nicely.
Zuev trying to control here.
Zuev is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Zuev controlling the position.
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 Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuev to the ground. Anstey is now in Zuev's guard.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Zuev keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Zuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuev keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Zuev tries to pass.
Anstey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zuev is stalling in the full guard.
Anstey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zuev is now in half guard.
Zuev trying to mount his opponent but Anstey defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Anstey tries to roll over but Zuev keeps him under control.
Zuev controlling the pace.
Anstey wants to control but Zuev is keeping busy.
Zuev wants to pass the guard but Anstey is defending well.
Zuev not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Zuev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zuev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zuev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Zuev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuev keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuev to the ground. Anstey is now in Zuev's guard.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuev 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.
Zuev can't keep his opponent in guard - Anstey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey working Zuev over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Zuev is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zuev wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey trying to mount his opponent but Zuev defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zuev is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zuev gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Anstey postures up.
Zuev trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey postures up.
Zuev controlling Anstey's posture.
Anstey passes Zuev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zuev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuev is not content to let Anstey control the position.
That's four 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.
Zuev is trying to get back to full guard.
Anstey is looking for a kimura here.
Zuev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey looking to control but instead Zuev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zuev defending well though.
Anstey prevents Zuev from improving his position.
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuev wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zuev's thigh. Zuev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Zuev.
Anstey postures up in Zuev's guard and throws a big left but Zuev blocks it.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuev is keeping the position for now.
Zuev has control of Anstey's left arm, preventing Anstey from doing any damage.
Zuev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Zuev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.
Anstey controls Zuev momentarily but Zuev frees himself.
Zuev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Anstey working a defensive guard but Zuev passes into half guard.
Zuev trying to control the pace.
Anstey is pressing down on Zuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anstey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuev, into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey trying to control but Zuev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey had his way with Aleksandr Zuev in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey shoots in and bounces Zuev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anstey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anstey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zuev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anstey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anstey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev preventing the sweep.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Zuev tries to pass.
Zuev content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anstey holds on and takes a little breather.
Anstey being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuev tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
Zuev pushing down on Anstey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anstey missing with punches from the bottom.
Zuev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zuev passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zuev controlling the position easily from mount.
Anstey is controlling an arm, preventing Zuev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anstey tries to hold on but Zuev postures up.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Zuev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zuev looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Zuev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anstey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Corwin Anstey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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