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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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10 - 9 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamil Zavurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavurov has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
Zavurov pushes off an throws an elbow but Stark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zavurov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zavurov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Stark tries to pull guard but Zavurov won't allow it.
Zavurov manages to pull guard.
Zavurov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stark passes Zavurov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zavurov is not content to let Stark control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zavurov keeps working.
Zavurov tries to kick Stark off in order to stand up. Stark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zavurov is trying to buck Stark off.
Zavurov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark avoids the strikes from the bottom by Zavurov.
Zavurov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zavurov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy body kick from Stark
and Zavurov counters with a thumping low kick.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark wants to counter the offense by Zavurov and move into the clinch position.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Zavurov moved away.
Zavurov takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark tries for a takedown but Zavurov manages to get underhooks.
Shamil Zavurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Zavurov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark tries a body shot but Zavurov blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Zavurov.
Zavurov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zavurov misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stark tightens his grip and picks Zavurov up, before dumping him to the ground. Zavurov manages to land in guard.
Stark is standing up over Zavurov. Zavurov looks to escape but Stark dives into side control.
Zavurov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stark trying to control the action but Zavurov is working from the bottom.
Zavurov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Zavurov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stark has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zavurov is pushing Stark's head away, looking to escape. Stark manages to hold on to the position though.
Zavurov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zavurov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stark is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stark controlling from mount.
Zavurov is trying to stand.
Stark lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stark pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stark can't control as he wanted to and Zavurov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Zavurov kicks Stark off and gets back to his feet.
Zavurov has managed to clinch.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zavurov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zavurov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Zavurov.
Stark is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov clinches.
Zavurov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zavurov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zavurov's brow.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Stark is trying to trip Zavurov. He has hold of a leg but Zavurov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stark persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Zavurov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark prevents Zavurov from getting back to his feet.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shamil Zavurov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zavurov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing Zavurov from standing up.
Stark is working an open guard so Zavurov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zavurov moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Zavurov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Zavurov gets caught napping as Stark dives in and scores a takedown. Zavurov manages to retain guard.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stark avoids the strikes from the bottom by Zavurov.
Zavurov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to control the action but Zavurov is working from the bottom.
Stark looks up at the clock and then as Zavurov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stark smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stark has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zavurov is trying to buck Stark off.
Stark takes a little break here. Zavurov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zavurov pushes Stark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zavurov sneaks out the side door and pushes Stark away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Zavurov.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamil Zavurov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stark jumps into guard, dragging Zavurov to the mat.
Stark has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zavurov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stark blocking some punches.
Zavurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Zavurov controls his hands.
Zavurov has Stark pressed against the cage.
Zavurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark is working for takedown but Zavurov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Zavurov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
A short uppercut from Zavurov.
Zavurov can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zavurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zavurov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zavurov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Shamil Zavurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Stark wants the takedown. Zavurov is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zavurov's guard against the cage.
Zavurov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stark won't allow Zavurov to get back to his feet.
Zavurov keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark stops Zavurov from standing up.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark wants to control from the top but Zavurov keeps moving.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zavurov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stark presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zavurov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov looking to slow down the pace here.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Zavurov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zavurov has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Zavurov avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zavurov.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zavurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zavurov tries to clinch up.
Zavurov sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Zavurov avoids it this time.
Stark throws a head kick but Zavurov moves out of range.
Zavurov is looking to clinch.
Stark is looking for the big counter here.
A leg kick checked by Zavurov.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark wants to counter the offense by Zavurov and move into the clinch position.
Stark clinches up with Zavurov and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zavurov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zavurov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stark.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zavurov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov moves into the clinch.
Zavurov has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Zavurov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
Zavurov avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov gets underhooks to prevent Stark's takedown attempt.
Zavurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zavurov.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Shamil Zavurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Zavurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Zavurov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zavurov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zavurov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stark is working an open guard so Zavurov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zavurov wants to clinch but Stark slips to the side
and Stark counters with a series of strikes. Zavurov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Zavurov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zavurov pinned against the cage. Zavurov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Zavurov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zavurov blocks a head kick by Stark.
Zavurov rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Zavurov lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Zavurov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stark is looking for a takedown.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Stark working aggressively here.
Zavurov breaks from the clinch.
Zavurov closes the distance but Stark moves to the side
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zavurov wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is keen to just control but Zavurov is a slippery customer.
Zavurov wants to get back to his feet.
Zavurov is not content to let Stark control the position.
Zavurov is looking to escape.
Zavurov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamil Zavurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavurov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stark circles away.
Stark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zavurov tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark darts in and clinches Zavurov up against the cage.
Zavurov is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
Zavurov tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stark has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zavurov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zavurov is taking damage to the body and head.
Zavurov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zavurov doesn't escape.
Zavurov is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
After winning the bout, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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