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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilevskiy comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky!. Blaze has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonard Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilevskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaze looks winded!
Vasilevskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilevskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze moves into range and clinches up with Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy has had enough of the clinch but Blaze keeps him there for the moment.
Blaze keeps control of Vasilevskiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasilevskiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Vasilevskiy has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vasilevskiy is trying to force a seperation but Blaze has the dominant position.
Vasilevskiy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaze is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vasilevskiy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blaze to the mat. Blaze regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy wants to stand but Blaze has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vasilevskiy wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Vasilevskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaze is keeping the position for now.
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Vasilevskiy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Vasilevskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vasilevskiy wants to stand but Blaze has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasilevskiy somewhat.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Vasilevskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vasilevskiy misses with a kick to the body.
Blaze tries to sprawl but Vasilevskiy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blaze is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasilevskiy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vasilevskiy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vasilevskiy stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasilevskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasilevskiy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Vasilevskiy has control of the leg.
Vasilevskiy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasilevskiy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vasilevskiy misses with a wild combination.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Vasilevskiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Vasilevskiy on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Vasilevskiy. No joy for Blaze on that attempt.
Vasilevskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up.
Vasilevskiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Vasilevskiy persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevskiy shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasilevskiy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasilevskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasilevskiy tries to break free but Blaze pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilevskiy tries to score a body lock takedown but Blaze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasilevskiy is trying to break the clinch but Blaze has him pressed against the cage.
Vasilevskiy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blaze can't get the takedown.
Vasilevskiy is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaze has double underhooks.
Vasilevskiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body kick.
Vasilevskiy misses with a head kick.
Vasilevskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up.
Vasilevskiy moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
Vasilevskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaze is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Vasilevskiy does it's job there.
Blaze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevskiy rushes Blaze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasilevskiy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasilevskiy is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaze has double underhooks.
Vasilevskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasilevskiy goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Vasilevskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vasilevskiy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilevskiy tries to stand but Blaze is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy trying to move into half guard but instead Blaze has managed to sweep!
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaze tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilevskiy is retaining full guard.
Vasilevskiy keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
Vasilevskiy working a defensive guard here.
Vasilevskiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blaze is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blaze won't allow Vasilevskiy to sweep him here.
Blaze trying to control but Vasilevskiy is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasilevskiy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilevskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Vasilevskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasilevskiy off to one side.
Blaze tries to keep at a distance but Vasilevskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vasilevskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilevskiy goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Vasilevskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasilevskiy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blaze uses from the top position.
Blaze won't allow Vasilevskiy to get back to his feet.
Blaze throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasilevskiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vasilevskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blaze on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevskiy is controlling Blaze's posture.
Vasilevskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze won't allow Vasilevskiy to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vasilevskiy looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilevskiy, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot.
Vasilevskiy is looking to clinch.
Vasilevskiy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy lands an overhand right.
Vasilevskiy has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vasilevskiy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy is trying to push Blaze away but Blaze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasilevskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasilevskiy is trying to force a seperation but Blaze has the dominant position.
Vasilevskiy breaks from the clinch.
Vasilevskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vasilevskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Vasilevskiy on that attempt.
Blaze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vasilevskiy with a body shot.
Vasilevskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilevskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasilevskiy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blaze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blaze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasilevskiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaze is looking for the big counter here.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasilevskiy scores with a four punch combination!
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasilevskiy clinches.
Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze trying to control but Vasilevskiy postures up.
Blaze actively working from the bottom here.
Vasilevskiy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilevskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Vasilevskiy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blaze's guard.
Leonard Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilevskiy wanted to stand there but Blaze had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasilevskiy 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy!
A very excited looking Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Leonard Blaze stepped up to the mic, saying 'It happens no pain no gain.Now it son 2 da next 1'.
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