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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between CAIN VALASQUEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasha Shukshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pasha Shukshin enters the cage!
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CAIN VALASQUEZ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pasha Shukshin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VALASQUEZ drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shukshin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst VALASQUEZ is controlling him.
VALASQUEZ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VALASQUEZ trying to control but Shukshin is working from the bottom.
Shukshin working for submissions but it's allowed VALASQUEZ to get to half guard.
Shukshin is not content to let VALASQUEZ control the position.
VALASQUEZ postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shukshin to stand up.
Shukshin looks gassed!
VALASQUEZ throws a right hand that Shukshin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shukshin also avoids with ease.
Shukshin tries a head kick but it misses.
VALASQUEZ is looking to chop away at Shukshin's legs.
Shukshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shukshin ducks right into an uppercut from VALASQUEZ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VALASQUEZ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
VALASQUEZ prevents Shukshin from escaping the position.
VALASQUEZ is trying to get an arm triangle but Shukshin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shukshin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shukshin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
VALASQUEZ staying calm.
VALASQUEZ works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VALASQUEZ decides to take the fight back to the feet.
VALASQUEZ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shukshin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shukshin prevents VALASQUEZ from moving into mount.
Shukshin tries to escape but VALASQUEZ is in control.
VALASQUEZ wants to control but Shukshin is keeping him busy.
VALASQUEZ working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
VALASQUEZ trying to control the action but Shukshin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shukshin wants to get back to his feet but VALASQUEZ is dominant here and he's now got Shukshin's back!
Shukshin wants to get back to his feet.
VALASQUEZ throwing damaging strikes from the back! Shukshin could be in trouble here!
Can Shukshin hold on?! VALASQUEZ is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
VALASQUEZ gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shukshin trying to get back to his feet but VALASQUEZ is in full control for now.
VALASQUEZ loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Shukshin hold on?
Shukshin wants to get back to his feet.
VALASQUEZ lands a shot to the head.
Shukshin is taking damage to the body and head.
Shukshin holding both VALASQUEZ 's hands and preventing any damage.
Shukshin fending off the submission attempt from VALASQUEZ.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CAIN VALASQUEZ dominated that round.
That's time! VALASQUEZ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shukshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VALASQUEZ shoots in looking for a takedown. Shukshin tries to sprawl out of it but VALASQUEZ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shukshin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pasha Shukshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VALASQUEZ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shukshin pushes VALASQUEZ away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, VALASQUEZ gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
VALASQUEZ working the ground and pound.
VALASQUEZ controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
VALASQUEZ is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shukshin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shukshin pushes VALASQUEZ away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, VALASQUEZ gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VALASQUEZ scoring with punches from side control.
Shukshin pushes VALASQUEZ away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, VALASQUEZ gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
VALASQUEZ fails to land with a series of punches.
Shukshin throws a nice inside leg kick.
VALASQUEZ tries to bum rush Shukshin with a series of wild strikes but Shukshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shukshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by VALASQUEZ as he checks the leg kick.
VALASQUEZ throws a leg kick
and Shukshin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shukshin throws a head kick that misses.
Shukshin throws a sloppy head kick and VALASQUEZ moves out of range easily.
VALASQUEZ lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two 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.
VALASQUEZ blocks a leg kick.
VALASQUEZ shoots in for a takedown but Shukshin shows good takedown defense.
VALASQUEZ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shukshin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CAIN VALASQUEZ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VALASQUEZ gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shukshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shukshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shukshin throws a sloppy head kick and VALASQUEZ moves out of range easily.
VALASQUEZ blocks a head kick by Shukshin.
Shukshin leaves VALASQUEZ with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Shukshin.
VALASQUEZ tries to clinch up.
Shukshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shukshin throws a head kick but VALASQUEZ moves out of range.
Pasha Shukshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VALASQUEZ looks to land a combination but Shukshin avoids it well.
VALASQUEZ moves into the clinch successfully.
Shukshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VALASQUEZ shoots in looking for a takedown. Shukshin tries to sprawl out of it but VALASQUEZ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shukshin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
VALASQUEZ checks a low kick from Shukshin.
Shukshin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by VALASQUEZ.
VALASQUEZ dives in and grabs Shukshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shukshin pushes down on VALASQUEZ's head and hops out.
VALASQUEZ slips a jab and a cross from Shukshin.
VALASQUEZ tries a head kick but it misses.
VALASQUEZ tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shukshin throws a leg kick
and VALASQUEZ counters with a two punch combo.
VALASQUEZ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
VALASQUEZ trying to control the action but Shukshin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shukshin struggling a bit here.
VALASQUEZ trying to control the action but Shukshin is working from the bottom.
Shukshin tries to escape but VALASQUEZ is in control.
Shukshin gets back to half guard.
Shukshin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CAIN VALASQUEZ dominated that second round.
That's time! VALASQUEZ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shukshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VALASQUEZ throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shukshin counters with a two punch combo.
VALASQUEZ stuns Shukshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
VALASQUEZ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - VALASQUEZ lands in his opponent's guard.
VALASQUEZ connects with a couple of short punches.
Shukshin pushes VALASQUEZ off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shukshin throws a combination that misses
and VALASQUEZ moves into the clinch.
VALASQUEZ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shukshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shukshin throws a head kick but VALASQUEZ moves out of range.
Shukshin tries to score with a low kick but VALASQUEZ moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VALASQUEZ avoids the head kick by Shukshin.
VALASQUEZ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shukshin circles away.
Shukshin lands a head kick. VALASQUEZ smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shukshin 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 Shukshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VALASQUEZ clinches with his opponent.
Shukshin pulls guard effortlessly.
VALASQUEZ trying to control but Shukshin is working from the bottom.
Shukshin wants to get back to his feet but VALASQUEZ is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
VALASQUEZ wants to control from the top but Shukshin keeps moving.
VALASQUEZ is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shukshin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
VALASQUEZ stops Shukshin from standing up.
That's two 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.
VALASQUEZ trying to control the position from guard on top but Shukshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shukshin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by VALASQUEZ.
VALASQUEZ avoids the head kick by Shukshin.
Shukshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by VALASQUEZ.
Shukshin misses with a head kick.
VALASQUEZ fails with a takedown attempt.
VALASQUEZ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shukshin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but VALASQUEZ puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
VALASQUEZ controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shukshin is looking to control VALASQUEZ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shukshin avoid being mounted?
VALASQUEZ stops Shukshin from getting back to his feet.
Shukshin is trying to get back to full guard.
Shukshin tries to kick VALASQUEZ off but VALASQUEZ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
VALASQUEZ takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shukshin is looking to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
VALASQUEZ takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
VALASQUEZ throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shukshin was covering up waiting for the punch and VALASQUEZ finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pasha Shukshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VALASQUEZ wants to pass the guard but Shukshin is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shukshin wants to stand and escape but VALASQUEZ is having none of it.
VALASQUEZ sitting in guard here, content to control.
VALASQUEZ has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
VALASQUEZ prevents Shukshin from getting back to his feet.
VALASQUEZ is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shukshin wants to get back to his feet but VALASQUEZ is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
CAIN VALASQUEZ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shukshin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
CAIN VALASQUEZ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well VALASQUEZ 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CAIN VALASQUEZ!
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energy
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