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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utley has chosen Paramore - Ignorance 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Utley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov connects with a jab.
Lavrov misses the jab.
Utley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavrov.
Lavrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Utley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavrov circles away.
Lavrov connects with a single shot there.
Utley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Utley checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lavrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Utley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Utley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lavrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Lavrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lavrov has a couple of punches blocked by Utley.
Lavrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Utley backwards.
Lavrov tries to throw a body punch but Utley avoids it by throwing Lavrov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lavrov fails to land.
Utley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lavrov misses with the head strike.
Lavrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Utley.
A nice left hand lands by Utley.
Lavrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Utley slows down the pace here.
Lavrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Utley blocks an uppercut.
Lavrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lavrov throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lavrov obliges.
Utley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavrov walks away with a smile on his face. Utley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vadim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Utley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavrov defends it nicely.
Utley dives in and grabs Lavrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lavrov pushes down on Utley's head and hops out.
Utley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lavrov swivels and escapes.
Lavrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Utley throws out a loose jab but Lavrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Utley moves into the clinch successfully.
Utley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lavrov's elbow.
Lavrov tries to throw a body punch but Utley avoids it by throwing Lavrov back against the cage.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Utley.
Utley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lavrov swivels and escapes.
Lavrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Utley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lavrov working aggressively here.
Lavrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lavrov misses with the head strike.
Lavrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Utley.
Lavrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Utley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lavrov prevents Utley from breaking the clinch.
Utley wants to break free but Lavrov has control.
Utley jumps guard but Lavrov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Utley wants a takedown.
Utley tries to score a body lock takedown but Lavrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lavrov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Utley managing to block the knees to the body from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands an elbow just above Utley 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Utley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Utley backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavrov working aggressively here.
Lavrov tries a body shot but Utley blocks it.
Utley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Utley misses with some punches.
Utley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lavrov lands a nice uppercut.
Utley blocking some punches.
Lavrov throws an elbow that misses.
Utley is looking for a takedown.
Utley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Utley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavrov walks away with a smile on his face. Utley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lavrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Utley.
A clash of legs there as Utley blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Lavrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Utley throws a sloppy head kick
and Lavrov counters with a left and a right that stings Utley.
Lavrov misses with a low kick as Utley jumps back.
Utley has a takedown stuffed.
Lavrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Utley moves away.
Utley has a takedown stuffed.
Utley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavrov defends it nicely.
Vadim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Utley.
Utley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lavrov sprawls well. Lavrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Utley gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley misses with a series of wild punches.
Utley throws a nice looking combination but Lavrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lavrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Utley can do to turn this around?
Lavrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Utley.
Lavrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Utley. Utley gets slowly back to his feet.
Utley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavrov manages to avoid it.
Lavrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Utley back to the cage. Lavrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Utley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lavrov counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Utley.
Lavrov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Utley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavrov.
Utley is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utley dodges an elbow strike from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lavrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lavrov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Utley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Utley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Utley working for a triangle but Lavrov defends it easily.
Lavrov stands and steps away. Utley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Utley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lavrov misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lavrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Utley is out of range and Lavrov settles back down.
Chase Utley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Utley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavrov throws a front kick that sends Utley stumbling back into the cage.
Utley shoots in but Lavrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lavrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Utley drops his hands momentarily and Lavrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lavrov takes a swing at Utley's ribcage but misses.
Lavrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Utley off the cage and back into range.
Utley is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov fakes the body blow, causing Utley to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Utley goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Lavrov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vadim Lavrov waved his t-shirt featuring Museum of Monsters & Madmen's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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