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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Slayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Slayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saidov wants to clinch up but Slayton keeps it at a distance.
Slayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slayton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saidov is looking to clinch but Slayton is avoiding it.
Saidov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saidov moves into the clinch successfully.
Slayton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch but Slayton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slayton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slayton throws a head kick but Saidov moves out of range.
Slayton misses with a takedown attempt
and Saidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov moves in looking to clinch but Slayton pushes him off.
Slayton tries to bum rush Saidov with a series of wild strikes but Saidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saidov is looking to clinch.
Saidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saidov stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayton wants to break free but Saidov has control.
Saidov just leaning against Slayton, taking a breather.
Slayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slayton!
Slayton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Slayton does no damage.
Slayton throws a series of strikes that have Saidov backpedaling.
Slayton misses with a few strikes there.
Slayton stalks Saidov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saidov's face. Saidov staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slayton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saidov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slayton throws a right and a left that Saidov avoids nicely.
Slayton swats away the attempt to clinch by Saidov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayton delivers a nice body kick.
Saidov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slayton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saidov clinches up with Slayton and pushes him back against the cage.
Slayton wants to get back to striking at distance but Saidov won't allow it.
Saidov is looking to control Slayton's arms but Slayton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saidov has his back to the cage.
Saidov taking a breather.
Slayton is trying to trip Saidov. He has hold of a leg but Saidov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slayton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Slayton wants to control from the top but Saidov keeps moving.
Saidov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slayton is controlling him.
Saidov wants to get back to his feet but Slayton passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayton throwing shots but Saidov is blocking nicely.
Saidov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Slayton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saidov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saidov taking a breather.
Saidov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Slayton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saidov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saidov avoiding damage.
Slayton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slayton swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Saidov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slayton misses with a two punch combination.
Slayton throws a head kick that misses.
Slayton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayton circles away.
Saidov tries to clinch up.
Saidov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saidov's guard.
Slayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saidov is keeping the position for now.
Saidov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Slayton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Saidov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slayton is keeping busy.
Saidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Slayton 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.
Slayton moves into range and clinches up with Saidov.
Saidov has Slayton pushed against the cage.
Saidov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slayton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saidov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ismail Saidov.
Slayton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slayton connects with a jab.
Slayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saidov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayton lands a high kick!
Slayton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slayton tries to bum rush Saidov with a series of wild strikes but Saidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slayton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saidov! But no joy.
Slayton looks to land a body kick but Saidov moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slayton, as that shot connected.
Slayton misses with a head kick.
Slayton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saidov has a couple of punches blocked by Slayton.
Slayton being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slayton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saidov.
Saidov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slayton manages to break the clinch.
Slayton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov slips a jab and a cross from Slayton.
Saidov gets a clinch.
Slayton is looking for a takedown.
Saidov avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saidov is trying to maintain a safe position but Slayton gets an underhook and turns Saidov into the cage.
Slayton breaks from the clinch.
Slayton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saidov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slayton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Slayton does no damage.
Saidov is looking to clinch.
Saidov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slayton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saidov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saidov.
Slayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saidov darts in and clinches Slayton up against the cage.
Slayton tries to break the clinch but Saidov is controlling the position.
Slayton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slayton tries a head kick but it misses.
Saidov is looking to clinch.
Slayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saidov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slayton misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Saidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saidov moves into range and clinches up with Slayton.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saidov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov slows down the pace here.
Slayton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saidov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Slayton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayton can't get the takedown.
Slayton manages to break the clinch.
Slayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruce Slayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saidov has closed the distance and engaged Slayton in a clinch.
Saidov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saidov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slayton as Saidov tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Slayton dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slayton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Slayton.
Slayton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saidov tries to clinch up.
Slayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slayton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slayton misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saidov tries to clinch up but Slayton circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov moves into the clinch successfully.
Slayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saidov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saidov closes the distance and pushes Slayton back into the cage.
Slayton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saidov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Slayton lands a jab to the nose.
Slayton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slayton scores with a jab. Saidov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slayton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruce Slayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saidov tries to clinch there but Slayton circles away.
Slayton tries to bum rush Saidov with a series of wild strikes but Saidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saidov wants to clinch up but Slayton keeps it at a distance.
Slayton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Saidov dodges the punch combination from Slayton.
Saidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayton.
Saidov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayton throws a nice looking combination but Saidov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saidov! But no joy.
Saidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slayton lands a head kick. Saidov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ismail Saidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saidov tries to sprawl but Slayton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saidov defending well though.
Slayton throwing shots but Saidov is blocking nicely.
Saidov is trying to stand back up but Slayton is controlling him
Saidov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slayton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Saidov's thigh. Saidov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Saidov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slayton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slayton prevents Saidov from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayton is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Slayton stops Saidov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Saidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slayton throws a right hand that Saidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Saidov also avoids with ease.
Slayton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slayton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saidov tries to clinch up but Slayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Slayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saidov has closed the distance and engaged Slayton in a clinch.
Saidov is looking to control Slayton's arms but Slayton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saidov has his back to the cage.
Slayton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saidov clinches up with Slayton and pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce Slayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saidov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Slayton has denied him.
Slayton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slayton fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Slayton.
Slayton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saidov tries to clinch up but Slayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Saidov tries to clinch but Slayton moves out of range.
Saidov tries to clinch up.
Saidov tries to clinch but Slayton moves away
and Slayton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slayton scores with a jab to the body.
Saidov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Slayton scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Slayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slayton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Slayton!
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