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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Shurygalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nolan Shurygalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurygalo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vasa avoids the head kick by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasa slips a jab and a cross from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo throws a right and a left that Vasa avoids nicely.
Shurygalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasa.
Shurygalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shurygalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shurygalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that Vasa semi-blocks.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that Vasa semi-blocks.
Shurygalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasa avoids the head kick by Shurygalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Shurygalo.
Vasa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasa.
Vasa avoids the head kick by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shurygalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shurygalo connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Shurygalo misses.
Vasa dodges the punch combination from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shurygalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasa looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo throws a sloppy head kick and Vasa moves out of range easily.
Shurygalo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shurygalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shurygalo throws a nice looking combination but Vasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shurygalo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasa blocks a head kick by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Shurygalo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shurygalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shurygalo lands a head kick!
Shurygalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shurygalo misses with a head kick.
Shurygalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shurygalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shurygalo.
Shurygalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shurygalo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vasa backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa slips a jab and a cross from Shurygalo.
Vasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shurygalo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shurygalo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shurygalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shurygalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Shurygalo throws a head kick but Vasa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Shurygalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shurygalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shurygalo scores with a nice head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vasa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shurygalo has got the better of the exchanges.
Shurygalo thumps Vasa with a low kick.
A punch combination from Shurygalo misses.
Shurygalo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shurygalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shurygalo throws a right hand that Vasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasa also avoids with ease.
Vasa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vasa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Shurygalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Shurygalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasa doesn't seem phased though.
A nice combination there by Shurygalo.
Nolan Shurygalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shurygalo.
Vasa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shurygalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shurygalo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shurygalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shurygalo works over Vasa's head and body with a nice combination.
Shurygalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Shurygalo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that Vasa semi-blocks.
Shurygalo lands a high kick!
Shurygalo throws a head kick but Vasa moves out of range.
Shurygalo stalks Vasa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasa's face. Vasa staggers backwards, shaken.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shurygalo as he jumps to the side.
Shurygalo lands with a kick to the temple. Vasa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shurygalo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shurygalo duly obliges.
Vasa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shurygalo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shurygalo is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shurygalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasa somewhat.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Vasa.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that Vasa semi-blocks.
Shurygalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shurygalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasa somewhat.
Shurygalo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shurygalo stalks Vasa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasa's face. Vasa staggers backwards, shaken.
Vasa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that misses.
Shurygalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shurygalo is fending him off so far but Vasa persists. Nope, Shurygalo circles away and we're back to standing.
Shurygalo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shurygalo throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shurygalo throws a sloppy head kick and Vasa moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Shurygalo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vasa shoots in but Shurygalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shurygalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shurygalo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shurygalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Shurygalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shurygalo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shurygalo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vasa takes a step back to recover.
Shurygalo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shurygalo is fending him off so far but Vasa persists. Nope, Shurygalo circles away and we're back to standing.
Shurygalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasa can do to turn this around?
Shurygalo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vasa's head.
Shurygalo lands with a kick to the temple. Vasa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shurygalo lands with a slapping head kick.
Shurygalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shurygalo lands a head kick!
Shurygalo lands a head kick. Vasa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shurygalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shurygalo's waist but Shurygalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasa off to one side.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Vasa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo lands a head kick!
Shurygalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shurygalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shurygalo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shurygalo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasa.
Shurygalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shurygalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shurygalo leaves Vasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo lands a nice shot that snaps Vasa's head back.
Shurygalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Vasa or perhaps it was just good defense by Shurygalo which made him look bad.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown but Shurygalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shurygalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Shurygalo. No joy for Vasa on that attempt.
Shurygalo throws a head kick but Vasa moves out of range.
Shurygalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shurygalo throws a leg kick but Vasa sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasa shoots for a takedown but Shurygalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shurygalo feints and then cracks Vasa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasa down.
Vasa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vasa slips a jab and a cross from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shurygalo as he avoids it easily.
Nick Vasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolan Shurygalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nolan Shurygalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Shurygalo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Shurygalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shurygalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Shurygalo!
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