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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov's entrance music is "Fade to Black" by Metallica. A fine choice. Snow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. winters coming kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vadim Nazarov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Snow's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow connects with a looping right hand.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazarov's coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Snow thows a huge punch but Nazarov dodges it nicely.
Snow thows a huge punch but Nazarov dodges it nicely.
Nazarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nazarov holds on and takes a little breather.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov prevents Snow from getting back to his feet.
Nazarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Snow!
Snow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nazarov striking from the bottom here.
Nazarov has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snow looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov won't allow Snow to get back to his feet.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Snow blocks nicely.
Nazarov throws a strike but Snow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazarov trying to control the position.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarov is keeping the position for now.
Snow won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Nazarov trying to control the position.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov 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.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarov is keeping the position for now.
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Snow.
That's four 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.
Nazarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nazarov looks to land a strike but Snow avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazarov.
Snow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snow slips under a jab.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Nazarov catches Snow right on the button with a cross.
Nazarov swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow with a hook.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nazarov tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nazarov to the ground. Nazarov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snow tries for a takedown but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vadim Nazarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow with a poor takedown
and Nazarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nazarov passes Snow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nazarov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Snow!
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snow is in close to Nazarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nazarov is trying to keep Snow in close.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov looking to control.
Snow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nazarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazarov defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov blocks a low kick nicely.
Snow shoots in for a double leg but Nazarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Snow.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Nazarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Nazarov cracks Snow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov drops his hands momentarily and Snow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nazarov swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow thumps Nazarov with a low kick.
Snow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snow won't be happy with that.
Nazarov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Snow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nazarov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Snow some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow ducks right into an uppercut from Nazarov.
Vadim Nazarov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
No luck for Nazarov with that takedown attempt.
Nazarov gets caught napping as Snow dives in and scores a takedown. Nazarov manages to retain guard.
Nazarov lands an upkick as Snow stands over him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
Nazarov trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow wants to stand but Nazarov is controlling the position.
Snow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a strike but Snow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Snow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazarov is retaining full guard.
Snow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazarov connects with a body shot.
Snow tests Nazarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snow misses with a looping right.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nazarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snow somewhat.
Vadim Nazarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow misses with the combination.
Nazarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Nazarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nazarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snow's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
Snow being controlled here, momentarily.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vadim Nazarov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nazarov's half guard.
Nazarov wants to get back to full guard.
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
Snow trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Snow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nazarov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nazarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snow's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nazarov.
Snow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Snow grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nazarov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nazarov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snow is covering up but some of the strikes from Nazarov are getting through and doing damage.
A lull in the action here.
Nazarov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Snow.
Snow is rocked!
Nazarov is loading up with his shots from the back and Snow is in big trouble! Snow taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Vadim Nazarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jon Snow was interviewed post fight and said 'may the whitewalkers devour your family, for you are a cage grabbing, low blow,, eye poking cheater.'.
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