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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Shavershian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavershian comes to the cage accompanied by John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re. Suihkija is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hessu Suihkija enters the cage!
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Aziz Shavershian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hessu Suihkija!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suihkija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shavershian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suihkija shoots in and gets a takedown into Shavershian's guard.
Suihkija decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Suihkija tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shavershian counters with a right hand to the body.
Suihkija wants to clinch up but Shavershian keeps it at a distance.
Shavershian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shavershian breaks the clinch.
Shavershian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavershian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shavershian lands with a cross.
Suihkija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shavershian moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shavershian.
Suihkija stalling in the clinch but Shavershian improves position.
Shavershian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Hessu Suihkija has been cut.
Shavershian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shavershian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suihkija closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shavershian quickly recovers to half guard.
Shavershian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shavershian wants to get back to his feet.
Suihkija throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shavershian controlling the position for now.
Suihkija really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shavershian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shavershian taking some punishment here, with Suihkija in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian looking for submissions off his back.
Shavershian actively working from the bottom here.
Shavershian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suihkija chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suihkija trying to control the position from guard on top but Shavershian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suihkija must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shavershian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shavershian trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shavershian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Suihkija wants to get back to his feet but Shavershian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suihkija working a defensive guard here.
Shavershian controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shavershian stopping the sweep attempt from Suihkija.
Suihkija not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shavershian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suihkija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shavershian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suihkija throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Shavershian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Suihkija's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shavershian throws a head kick that Suihkija semi-blocks.
Suihkija scores with a takedown into Shavershian's guard.
Suihkija trying to control but Shavershian is working from the bottom.
Shavershian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suihkija can do to turn this around?
Suihkija wants to pass the guard but Shavershian is keeping the position.
Suihkija scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suihkija wants to control from the top but Shavershian keeps moving.
Shavershian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shavershian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suihkija shoots in for a takedown but Shavershian shows good takedown defense.
Suihkija is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shavershian's half guard.
Shavershian has one foot on Suihkija's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Suihkija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shavershian but Shavershian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shavershian stalks Suihkija and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suihkija's face. Suihkija staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Shavershian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shavershian is looking for a counter combo.
Suihkija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shavershian pinned against the cage. Shavershian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Suihkija tries to get set, Shavershian tries to push him back and clinch up but Suihkija manages to avoid the attempt.
Shavershian seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aziz Shavershian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Suihkija.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija has a takedown stuffed.
Suihkija throws a low kick, looking for Shavershian's leg but Shavershian calmly moves out of range.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suihkija avoids the head kick by Shavershian.
Shavershian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shavershian misses with a double jab.
Aziz Shavershian is winning the standup battle so far.
Shavershian tries to work over Suihkija's front leg with a kick but Suihkija checks it.
Shavershian throws a one two combo.
Suihkija fails with a takedown attempt.
Suihkija misses with a takedown attempt
and Shavershian counters with a nice body shot.
Shavershian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suihkija.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija misses with a takedown
and Shavershian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shavershian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suihkija's defenses.
Suihkija missing with knees to the body.
Suihkija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavershian stuns Suihkija with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shavershian misses with a series of wild punches.
Suihkija with the counter takedown but Shavershian avoids it easily.
Shavershian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shavershian wants it to stay on the feet.
Shavershian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suihkija shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shavershian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shavershian pushes Suihkija off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavershian has closed the distance and engaged Suihkija in a clinch.
Shavershian breaks the clinch.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suihkija tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shavershian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suihkija somewhat.
Aziz Shavershian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Shavershian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suihkija moves to clinch but Shavershian breaks away
and Shavershian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suihkija tries for a takedown but Shavershian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Shavershian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Suihkija's cut.
That's time! Shavershian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shavershian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suihkija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Suihkija.
Shavershian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shavershian clinches with his opponent.
Suihkija manages to break the clinch.
Suihkija walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shavershian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suihkija shoots in looking for a takedown but Shavershian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suihkija's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shavershian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aziz Shavershian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Suihkija.
Suihkija takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shavershian throws a head kick that misses.
Shavershian throws a head kick that misses.
Suihkija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suihkija fails with a takedown attempt.
Shavershian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Suihkija connects with a high kick.
Suihkija takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shavershian tries to land a front kick but Suihkija steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suihkija tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shavershian swivels and escapes.
Shavershian lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suihkija is defended easily by Shavershian.
Suihkija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shavershian misses with a kick to the body
and Suihkija counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Shavershian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suihkija doesn't seem phased though.
Shavershian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Suihkija with that takedown attempt.
Shavershian is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Shavershian.
Shavershian moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Suihkija is trying to pull guard but Shavershian has him pressed against the cage.
Suihkija tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shavershian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suihkija has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shavershian clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Aziz Shavershian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shavershian keeping control of the position.
Shavershian actively working from the bottom here.
Shavershian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suihkija pulls his head out easily.
Suihkija wants to control but Shavershian is keeping him busy.
Shavershian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suihkija pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suihkija wants to take a breather but Shavershian is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suihkija is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shavershian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shavershian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suihkija stacks Shavershian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suihkija!
Hessu Suihkija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shavershian holding on.
Shavershian sneaks out the side door and pushes Suihkija away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Shavershian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shavershian 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Shavershian!
Hessu Suihkija was interviewed post fight and said 'Got the number of that bus?'.
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hype
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