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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Billingsly (ranked 1362 p4p, 1718 weight class) and Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov (ranked 171 p4p, 202 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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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 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Billingsly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhanbolatov is looking to clinch.
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhanbolatov misses with an uppercut.
Billingsly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhanbolatov's hands.
Zhanbolatov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhanbolatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Billingsly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhanbolatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly lands a body shot.
Zhanbolatov tried to score with a low kick but Billingsly checks it.
Jab by Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly slips under a jab from Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly blocks a leg kick.
Zhanbolatov throws a sloppy head kick
and Billingsly counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhanbolatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Zhanbolatov throws a low kick but Billingsly moves out of range easily.
Zhanbolatov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhanbolatov throws out a loose jab but Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billingsly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhanbolatov under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov cracks Billingsly with a good jab.
Zhanbolatov staying out of range there.
Zhanbolatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Zhanbolatov misses its intended target.
Billingsly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Billingsly misses with a hook.
Zhanbolatov missing with a left hand there. Billingsly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billingsly misses with a hook.
Zhanbolatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billingsly 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.
Zhanbolatov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Billingsly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhanbolatov clinches up against the cage.
Zhanbolatov lands a shoulder strike.
Billingsly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhanbolatov blocking some punches.
Zhanbolatov can't find room to land a body shot as Billingsly controls the action.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billingsly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billingsly misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Stalling in the clinch from Zhanbolatov.
A head punch on the inside from Zhanbolatov fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingsly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Billingsly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhanbolatov blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
A right hook to the body lands for Billingsly.
Billingsly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhanbolatov's elbow.
Billingsly blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly gets through Zhanbolatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhanbolatov wants to stall.
Billingsly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Billingsly misses with a punch on the inside.
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhanbolatovs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhanbolatov stalling in the clinch but Billingsly improves position.
Billingsly cracks Zhanbolatov with a nice body shot.
Billingsly misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
Billingsly pushes Zhanbolatov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhanbolatov looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Billingsly.
Billingsly pushes Zhanbolatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billingsly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhanbolatov blocking some punches.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billingsly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Zhanbolatov controls the action.
Zhanbolatov presses Billingsly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Zhanbolatov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billingsly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhanbolatov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov blocking some punches.
Billingsly is leaning against Zhanbolatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhanbolatov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Billingsly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike.
Zhanbolatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhanbolatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhanbolatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billingsly.
Billingsly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billingsly manages to break the clinch.
Zhanbolatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billingsly throws a hook to the side of Zhanbolatov's head but Zhanbolatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billingsly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhanbolatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly stuns Zhanbolatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zhanbolatov.
A shot to the liver by Billingsly. Beautiful body shot.
Billingsly scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that 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.
Zhanbolatov misses with a double jab
and Billingsly counters with a nice body shot.
Billingsly slips a straight right by Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billingsly lands a body shot.
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body.
Billingsly swings for the body but Zhanbolatov moves out of range.
Billingsly ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly misses with the combination.
Zhanbolatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab when Billingsly was well out of range.
Billingsly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhanbolatov throws a sloppy head kick and Billingsly moves out of range easily.
Zhanbolatov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingsly throws a head kick that misses.
Billingsly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhanbolatov can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Billingsly - just one landing.
Billingsly blocks a head kick by Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Billingslys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhanbolatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
A little jabbing left from Zhanbolatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhanbolatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhanbolatov cracks Billingsly with an open hand slap.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billingsly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhanbolatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Billingsly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhanbolatov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billingsly with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingsly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhanbolatov throws a hook to the side of Billingsly's head but Billingsly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billingsly lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Billingsly tries to bum rush Zhanbolatov with a series of wild strikes but Zhanbolatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billingsly ducks under a wild hook from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billingsly was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billingsly moves away.
Billingsly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhanbolatov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Zhanbolatov. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Billingsly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhanbolatov takes one on the button.
Billingsly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands an overhand right.
Billingsly throws a lazy right hand but Zhanbolatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billingsly lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Billingsly.
Billingsly lands with an overhand left.
Zhanbolatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billingsly takes a swing at Zhanbolatov's ribcage but misses.
Billingsly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhanbolatov on the side of the head.
Zhanbolatov clinches up against the cage.
Billingsly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Billingsly lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhanbolatov is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Billingsly fails to land.
Chad Billingsly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billingsly has a couple of punches blocked by Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly lands with a light punch inside.
Zhanbolatov tries to throw a body punch but Billingsly avoids it by throwing Zhanbolatov back against the cage.
Zhanbolatov tries to stall but Billingsly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhanbolatov controls his hands.
A short right from Zhanbolatov on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly breaks from the clinch.
Zhanbolatov throws a body punch but Billingsly moves out of range.
Billingsly checks a leg kick.
Billingsly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhanbolatov finds it's way round the side to connect with Billingsly's head.
Zhanbolatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhanbolatov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhanbolatov moves forwards but Billingsly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Billingsly finds it's target.
Zhanbolatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly lands with a hook. Zhanbolatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhanbolatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billingsly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Billingsly tries to keep at a distance but Zhanbolatov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Billingsly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that second round.
That's time! Billingsly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Zhanbolatov misses its intended target.
Zhanbolatov loads up on a big right hand but Billingsly slips the punch.
Zhanbolatov misses with a shot to the body
and Billingsly counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhanbolatov on the side of the head.
Zhanbolatov swings widly with a right hand
and Billingsly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhanbolatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billingsly throwing a counter right hand but Zhanbolatov manages to avoid it.
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body.
Billingsly throws a good cross that connects.
Zhanbolatov wants to clinch up but Billingsly keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Zhanbolatov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly's corner calls for a 1-2. Billingsly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billingsly rushes Zhanbolatov and presses him up against the cage.
Billingsly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhanbolatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhanbolatov lands an elbow inside that Billingsly shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billingsly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
Zhanbolatov takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Billingsly - that landed with a thud.
Zhanbolatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billingsly.
Zhanbolatov blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands a body shot.
Billingsly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billingsly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhanbolatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhanbolatov misses with a body punch.
Zhanbolatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billingsly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Billingsly.
Billingsly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhanbolatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billingsly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhanbolatov backwards.
Zhanbolatov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billingsly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billingsly avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov prevents a body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billingsly throws a head punch that misses.
Billingsly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhanbolatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billingsly struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhanbolatov controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Billingsly as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhanbolatovs head.
Billingsly misses with some punches.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billingsly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billingsly lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhanbolatov controls his hands.
Billingsly stalling in the clinch.
Zhanbolatov working aggressively here.
Billingsly throws a head punch that misses.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike.
Zhanbolatov has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
Zhanbolatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhanbolatov tries to stall but Billingsly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zhanbolatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Billingsly has a couple of punches blocked by Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly misses with the head strike.
Billingsly blocks an elbow strike from Zhanbolatov.
Billingsly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billingsly pushes Zhanbolatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhanbolatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Billingsly finish him?
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike.
Billingsly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Billingsly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Billingsly gets through Zhanbolatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhanbolatovs head.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Zhanbolatov controls the action.
Billingsly lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly lands a big right hand that drops Zhanbolatov! The killer instinct kicks in and Billingsly finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Billingsly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Billingsly!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chad Billingsly made sure he mentioned Dick Dolla Douchebag, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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