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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paige comes to the cage accompanied by Led Zeppelin- Immigrant Song. Gregorovitsj has chosen Pink Panther Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Paige!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paige pinned against the cage. Paige gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paige scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem bothered though.
Paige stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregorovitsj. Gregorovitsj gets slowly back to his feet.
Paige sizes up Gregorovitsj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paige throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paige jabs Gregorovitsj to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gregorovitsj has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Gregorovitsj.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregorovitsj.
Paige misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregorovitsj.
Paige moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Paige misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paige working a defensive guard here.
Gregorovitsj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregorovitsj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paige manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige controlling his opponent.
Gregorovitsj is trying to reverse the position but instead Paige has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paige is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gregorovitsj defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Paige is hanging on to Gregorovitsj's back as he tries to escape.
Gregorovitsj turns into Paige and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paige trying to control the position.
Gregorovitsj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gregorovitsj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gregorovitsj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gregorovitsj throwing strikes but missing.
Gregorovitsj throwing strikes but missing.
Gregorovitsj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gregorovitsj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gregorovitsj works over Paige with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregorovitsj throws a strike but Paige rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paige stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gregorovitsj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gregorovitsj throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gregorovitsj trying to strike off his back.
Paige trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorovitsj tries to strike from the bottom.
Gregorovitsj is striking off his back. Paige thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gregorovitsj tries to get to full guard but Paige has control of the leg.
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.
Gregorovitsj punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gregorovitsj manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gregorovitsj will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Paige advances position into side control!
Gregorovitsj is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gregorovitsj tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Paige presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gregorovitsj is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gregorovitsj is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paige blocks Gregorovitsj's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Paige dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gregorovitsj fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gregorovitsj is defended easily by Paige.
Vasili Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paige throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paige is looking to wear down Gregorovitsj with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gregorovitsj has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense.
Paige throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paige lands a head kick. Gregorovitsj smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Vasili Gregorovitsj has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Paige.
Gregorovitsj fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paige displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gregorovitsj.
Paige scores with a push kick.
Gregorovitsj is breathing heavily.
Paige buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paige scores with a push kick.
Gregorovitsj tries to keep at a distance but Paige has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gregorovitsj has Paige pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paige manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Paige.
Paige breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense.
Paige connects with a solid leg kick.
Paige looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paige throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paige.
Paige scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gregorovitsj sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paige scores with a push kick.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paige sprawls well. Paige wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gregorovitsj gets slowly back to his feet.
Paige tries a head kick but it misses.
Paige connects with a body shot that sends Gregorovitsj's belly button to the back.
Paige cracks a nice hook into Gregorovitsj's ribs.
Paige tries to work over Gregorovitsj's front leg with a kick but Gregorovitsj checks it.
Paige turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paige connects with a crisp jab.
Paige lands a really nice looking cross but Gregorovitsj seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paige is fending him off so far but Gregorovitsj persists. Nope, Paige circles away and we're back to standing.
Paige fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gregorovitsj on the side of the head.
Paige lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paige feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregorovitsj's calf.
Gregorovitsj shoots in looking for a takedown but Paige manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregorovitsj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paige connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paige lands a jab to the head.
Paige cracks Gregorovitsj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chris Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregorovitsj looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paige is fending him off so far but Gregorovitsj persists. Nope, Paige circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Paige - just one landing.
Paige lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paige.
Paige looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paige.
Paige lands a leg kick that knocks Gregorovitsj off balance momentarily.
Gregorovitsj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paige dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregorovitsj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paige looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige scores with a three punch combo!
Vasili Gregorovitsj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paige closes the distance and clinches.
Paige is working Gregorovitsj over against the cage.
Paige lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gregorovitsj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paige pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paige fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Paige.
Crunch! Paige slams his shin into Gregorovitsj's torso.
Paige digs a good body shot into Gregorovitsj's ribs.
Gregorovitsj has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Paige.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paige.
Paige moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paige lands with a good body shot.
Paige scores with a head kick.
Paige pushes Gregorovitsj up against the cage in a clinch.
Gregorovitsj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Paige.
Paige pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregorovitsj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregorovitsj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paige connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gregorovitsj. Gregorovitsj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paige stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregorovitsj. Gregorovitsj gets slowly back to his feet.
Paige uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paige pushes Gregorovitsj away with a front kick.
Paige has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregorovitsj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paige gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paige lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Paige.
Paige cracks Gregorovitsj with a nice body shot.
Paige breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paige scores with a hook to the body. Gregorovitsj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paige throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paige scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem bothered though.
Paige bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head.
Paige scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Paige dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasili Gregorovitsj's cut.
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.
Paige with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paige tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paige swivels and escapes.
Gregorovitsj fails to land the takedown.
Gregorovitsj blocks the body kick.
Gregorovitsj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paige avoids it really well and circles away.
Chris Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj shoots in looking for a takedown but Paige manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregorovitsj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paige lands with a good body shot.
Paige throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paige lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gregorovitsj at a distance.
Gregorovitsj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paige can pounce on him.
Paige lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paige scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paige fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paige fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Paige.
Paige looks to land a combination. Gregorovitsj sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chris Paige is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paige thuds his right hand into Gregorovitsj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paige connects with a crisp jab.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paige as he jumps to the side.
Paige closes the distance and clinches.
Paige lands a left hand.
Paige lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Paige lands a shoulder strike.
Paige lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gregorovitsj has Paige pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paige manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paige works on Gregorovitsj's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Paige.
Paige lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Paige.
A right hook to the body lands for Paige.
A right handed body shot lands from Paige.
Gregorovitsj has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paige is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paige pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paige lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paige lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paige has closed the distance and engaged Gregorovitsj in a clinch.
A short right from Paige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paige scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gregorovitsj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paige digs a right hand underneath Gregorovitsj's ribcage. Gregorovitsj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paige is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregorovitsj can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Paige.
Paige works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paige lands with a left to the head.
Paige lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Paige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paige lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Paige.
Paige gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gregorovitsj.
Paige lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregorovitsj or not.
Paige lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Paige as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paige.
A right handed body shot lands from Paige.
Paige lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Paige.
A right handed body shot lands from Paige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Paige as the two fighters clinch.
Gregorovitsj is working for takedown but Paige is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paige lands a body shot.
Paige lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Nice body punch from Paige - that landed with a thud.
Paige lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Gregorovitsj is trying to drag Paige to the mat but Paige just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paige lands a right hand.
Paige pushes Gregorovitsj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gregorovitsj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paige working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paige lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Paige.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Paige cracks Gregorovitsj with a nice body shot.
Paige lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Paige throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paige lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paige presses Gregorovitsj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paige scores with a shot to the side of Gregorovitsj's head.
Chris Paige has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paige's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paige - that will leave a mark!
Gregorovitsj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paige connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gregorovitsj scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige scores with a sloppy right hand. Gregorovitsj should have avoided that one.
Paige stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregorovitsj. Gregorovitsj gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paige throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Paige connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paige bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paige dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregorovitsj. That did some damage!
Gregorovitsj takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paige.
Gregorovitsj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paige doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregorovitsj circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregorovitsj shoots in but Paige avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paige lands a jab to Gregorovitsj's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregorovitsj shoots in but Paige avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paige swings for the body but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Paige clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vasili Gregorovitsj's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gregorovitsj tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paige sprawls well. Paige wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gregorovitsj gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paige. Gregorovitsj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Paige. No joy for Gregorovitsj on that attempt.
Paige misses with a wild body shot.
Paige connects with the punch.
Paige lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gregorovitsj takes a step back to recover.
Gregorovitsj looks for a takedown but Paige sprawls well.
Chris Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Gregorovitsj.
Paige stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paige wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paige.
Gregorovitsj avoids the head kick by Paige.
Paige cracks the inside of Gregorovitsj's front leg.
Paige throws a sloppy head kick and Gregorovitsj moves out of range easily.
Gregorovitsj is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Paige throws a body punch but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paige throws a wild body kick that Gregorovitsj sees coming a mile off.
Paige lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Paige rushes Gregorovitsj and presses him up against the cage.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Paige lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paige digs a right hand into Gregorovitsj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gregorovitsj's gas tank.
Paige lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Paige lands a body punch.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot to the head.
Paige prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paige.
A body shot lands from Paige.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Paige.
Paige lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Paige.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Paige is leaning against Gregorovitsj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Paige.
Paige breaks the clinch.
Paige swings for the body but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige lands a jab to Gregorovitsj's midsection.
Gregorovitsj takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paige cracks the inside of Gregorovitsj's front leg.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gregorovitsj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paige gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paige lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paige digs a right hand into Gregorovitsj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gregorovitsj's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paige pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paige lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
A hook to the body from Paige.
Paige scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gregorovitsj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paige pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gregorovitsj tries for a takedown but Paige manages to get underhooks.
Paige is working Gregorovitsj over against the cage.
Paige lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Paige.
Paige lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Paige.
A right handed body shot lands from Paige.
A shot in the inside from Paige.
Paige lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Paige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Paige.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paige.
Paige lands a shot to the body.
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Gregorovitsj gets tackled into the cage by Paige. Paige maintains the clinch.
Paige lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregorovitsj or not.
Paige prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Paige.
A right hand to the body from Paige.
Paige works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paige lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Paige.
Paige lands with a short shot to the head.
Paige digs a right hand underneath Gregorovitsj's ribcage. Gregorovitsj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gregorovitsj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gregorovitsj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paige avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paige lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Paige as the two fighters clinch.
Paige lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregorovitsj or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Paige.
A body shot lands from Paige.
Paige works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paige working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paige.
Nice body punch from Paige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige is pressed up against the cage. Gregorovitsj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paige down to the mat. Paige avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paige rushes Gregorovitsj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paige lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Paige lands a body shot.
Gregorovitsj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paige gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paige lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregorovitsj or not.
Paige lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paige lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Paige.
Paige is working Gregorovitsj over against the cage.
Paige lands with a light punch inside.
Gregorovitsj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paige pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Paige.
Paige gets through Gregorovitsj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paige lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Gregorovitsj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Paige.
Paige misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregorovitsj goes for a takedown attempt but Paige pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paige throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paige did well to prevent Gregorovitsj getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Paige had his way with Vasili Gregorovitsj in that round.
The cut man is working on Vasili Gregorovitsj's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paige.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paige but Paige pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gregorovitsj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paige tries to avoid it but Gregorovitsj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paige to the ground. Paige escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paige.
Paige stuffs the takedown.
Chris Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Gregorovitsj.
Paige misses with a kick to the body.
Paige fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gregorovitsj checks it well.
Paige's corner calls for a 1-2. Paige obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paige swings for the body but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Paige stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregorovitsj. Gregorovitsj gets slowly back to his feet.
Paige lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Paige. No joy for Gregorovitsj on that attempt.
Gregorovitsj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Paige. Gregorovitsj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paige throws a head kick that half lands.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paige digs a good body shot into Gregorovitsj's ribs.
Gregorovitsj is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Paige scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregorovitsj was well out of range. Poor timing from Paige.
Gregorovitsj shoots in but Paige avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paige lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gregorovitsj will feel that in the morning.
Gregorovitsj takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crunch! Paige slams his shin into Gregorovitsj's torso.
Paige lands with a nice body kick.
Paige bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head.
Paige lands a nice hook to Gregorovitsj's body. Gregorovitsj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paige thumps Gregorovitsj with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Paige.
Gregorovitsj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paige throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorovitsjs head.
Paige lands a body punch.
Gregorovitsj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paige lands with a right to the head.
Paige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paige scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paige, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paige misses with a few strikes there.
Paige swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregorovitsj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gregorovitsj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paige misses with a straight left.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paige as he avoids it easily.
Paige lands a nice hook to Gregorovitsj's body. Gregorovitsj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paige with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paige wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paige scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem bothered though.
Paige lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paige scoring well with a low kick there.
Paige misses with a wild combination.
Gregorovitsj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paige sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paige moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paige lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paige swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paige scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paige.
Paige throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregorovitsj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paige as he jumps to the side.
Paige connects with a crisp jab.
Paige lands with a straight right. Gregorovitsj didn't see that one coming.
Paige misses with a wild body shot.
Paige will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gregorovitsj has a takedown stuffed.
Gregorovitsj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gregorovitsj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paige keeps Gregorovitsj at a distance using the push kick.
Paige fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregorovitsj manages to avoid it.
Paige throws a sloppy head kick and Gregorovitsj moves out of range easily.
That kick from Paige tenderised Gregorovitsj's leg. Gregorovitsj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregorovitsj fails to land the takedown.
Paige throws a head kick that Gregorovitsj semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paige sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregorovitsj somewhat.
Gregorovitsj ducks right into an uppercut from Paige.
Paige bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head.
Gregorovitsj misses with a takedown attempt - Paige sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gregorovitsj shoots in looking for a takedown but Paige manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregorovitsj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gregorovitsj takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Paige thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gregorovitsj if he has to take too many more of those.
Gregorovitsj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gregorovitsj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gregorovitsj shoots for a takedown but Paige saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gregorovitsj shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregorovitsj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paige bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Paige swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gregorovitsj.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paige scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Paige showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paige 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:42
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:42
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Paige!
Chris Paige is the new middleweight champion!
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