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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigorin Zaytsaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grigorin Zaytsaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Zaytsaev.
Zaytsaev connects with a single shot there.
Vongkhamchanh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Grigorin Zaytsaev has been cut.
Zaytsaev blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaytsaev.
Zaytsaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaytsaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaytsaev throws a jab when Vongkhamchanh was well out of range.
Zaytsaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vongkhamchanh wants to clinch.
Vongkhamchanh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaytsaev misses the jab.
Zaytsaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vongkhamchanh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vongkhamchanh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaytsaev's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Zaytsaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vongkhamchanh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaytsaev avoids the head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Zaytsaev with a nice cross.
Zaytsaev misses with a straight left.
Zaytsaev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vongkhamchanh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Zaytsaev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zaytsaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zaytsaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Vongkhamchanh's head but Vongkhamchanh avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zaytsaev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zaytsaev working the ground and pound but Vongkhamchanh is defending the strikes.
Zaytsaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaytsaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vongkhamchanh to see if he's OK.
Vongkhamchanh is trying to buck Zaytsaev off.
Zaytsaev lands some shots froms side control.
Vongkhamchanh wants to control but Zaytsaev postures up.
Zaytsaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Zaytsaev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zaytsaev lands a nice forearm strike.
Zaytsaev working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsaev working the body and head with strikes.
Zaytsaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zaytsaev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vongkhamchanh dodges the ground and pound from Zaytsaev.
Vongkhamchanh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zaytsaev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vongkhamchanh parries the strikes from Zaytsaev easily there. Zaytsaev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vongkhamchanh to escape.
Zaytsaev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vongkhamchanh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zaytsaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vongkhamchanh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vongkhamchanh sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaytsaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vongkhamchanh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zaytsaev is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zaytsaev misses with a straight left.
Zaytsaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vongkhamchanh takes one to the chin there.
Zaytsaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zaytsaev looks to throw the jab but Vongkhamchanh is out of range.
Zaytsaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaytsaev blocks a head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Zaytsaev scores with a hook to the body. Vongkhamchanh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grigorin Zaytsaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vongkhamchanh tries to move into range but Zaytsaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaytsaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vongkhamchanh.
Zaytsaev tests Vongkhamchanh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Zaytsaev.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch up but Zaytsaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vongkhamchanh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaytsaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaytsaev tests Vongkhamchanh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsaev throws a shot from downtown. Vongkhamchanh moves away and avoids it.
Zaytsaev lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick from Vongkhamchanh misses.
Zaytsaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vongkhamchanh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaytsaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaytsaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaytsaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaytsaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaytsaev thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaytsaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zaytsaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaytsaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigorin Zaytsaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigorin Zaytsaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaytsaev.
Zaytsaev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaytsaev misses with a straight right.
Zaytsaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vongkhamchanh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaytsaev.
Zaytsaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch up but Zaytsaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaytsaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that Zaytsaev semi-blocks.
Vongkhamchanh moves in looking to clinch but Zaytsaev pushes him off.
Billy Vongkhamchanh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaytsaev is looking to chop away at Vongkhamchanh's legs.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to clinch.
Zaytsaev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zaytsaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Zaytsaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaytsaev working the head and body with strikes.
Zaytsaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vongkhamchanh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zaytsaev.
Zaytsaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Vongkhamchanh has wrist control.
Zaytsaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Vongkhamchanh has wrist control.
Zaytsaev throws and elbow that misses. Vongkhamchanh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaytsaev's guard. Nice move by Vongkhamchanh!
Zaytsaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vongkhamchanh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaytsaev is looking for a triangle but Vongkhamchanh pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vongkhamchanh drops back looking for a leg! Zaytsaev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zaytsaev manages to kick Vongkhamchanh off! Vongkhamchanh jumps back into Zaytsaev's guard.
Zaytsaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vongkhamchanh defends well.
Zaytsaev 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.
Zaytsaev trying to keep a closed guard but Vongkhamchanh is proving a slippery customer.
Zaytsaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vongkhamchanh manages to get himself to full guard.
Zaytsaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Vongkhamchanh has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaytsaev thows a big elbow that misses.
Zaytsaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vongkhamchanh is trying to control the position but Zaytsaev postures up.
Vongkhamchanh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zaytsaev stopping the sweep attempt from Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to clinch.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vongkhamchanh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vongkhamchanh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses.
Zaytsaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vongkhamchanh checks a leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch up but Zaytsaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vongkhamchanh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vongkhamchanh looks to land a right hand but Zaytsaev moved out of range.
Zaytsaev throws a combination. Vongkhamchanh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vongkhamchanh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a head kick.
Billy Vongkhamchanh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaytsaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh throws a leg kick but Zaytsaev sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vongkhamchanh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaytsaev throws a head kick but Vongkhamchanh moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigorin Zaytsaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigorin Zaytsaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaytsaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaytsaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vongkhamchanh tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Zaytsaev.
Vongkhamchanh moves forwards but Zaytsaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vongkhamchanh defending well as Zaytsaev loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaytsaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zaytsaev misses with a hook. Vongkhamchanh ducked under it nicely.
Zaytsaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vongkhamchanh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaytsaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Zaytsaev finds it's target.
Zaytsaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vongkhamchanh has time to react.
Zaytsaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a double jab.
Zaytsaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vongkhamchanh on the side of the head.
Vongkhamchanh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaytsaev with a jab.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch but Zaytsaev moves out of range.
Vongkhamchanh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaytsaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zaytsaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vongkhamchanh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vongkhamchanh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaytsaev trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
Zaytsaev stands up over Vongkhamchanh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zaytsaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaytsaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vongkhamchanh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaytsaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Zaytsaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaytsaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaytsaev forces his way into half guard.
Zaytsaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vongkhamchanh defending well though.
Zaytsaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vongkhamchanh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vongkhamchanh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaytsaev lands a nice short elbow.
Zaytsaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zaytsaev thows a huge punch but Vongkhamchanh dodges it nicely.
Zaytsaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vongkhamchanh's head.
Zaytsaev misses with a head shot. Vongkhamchanh uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zaytsaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaytsaev postures up and lands a big shot to Vongkhamchanh's brow.
Zaytsaev wants to control from the top but Vongkhamchanh keeps moving.
Zaytsaev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vongkhamchanh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vongkhamchanh has escaped and now he's on top!
Zaytsaev keeping full guard, as Vongkhamchanh tries to pass.
Zaytsaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vongkhamchanh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vongkhamchanh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vongkhamchanh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Billy Vongkhamchanh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Vongkhamchanh is working Zaytsaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaytsaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vongkhamchanh's guard.
Zaytsaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Vongkhamchanh is retaining full guard.
Grigorin Zaytsaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaytsaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaytsaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaytsaev throws and elbow that misses. Vongkhamchanh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaytsaev's guard. Nice move by Vongkhamchanh!
Zaytsaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaytsaev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vongkhamchanh manages to pass to side control.
Zaytsaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigorin Zaytsaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaytsaev 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigorin Zaytsaev!
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