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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaoqiang Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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144 lbs
18 - 63 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaoqiang Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 63 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azhiev gets caught flat footed, as Liu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azhiev is looking for a triangle here but Liu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azhiev is trying to get back to half guard.
Liu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhiev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Liu is trying to work for a kimura but Azhiev is defending well.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Liu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Liu passes to side control.
Liu controlling the position.
Liu in side control, throwing shots but Azhiev defends.
Liu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Azhiev's shoulder. That is not cool.
Liu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azhiev for as long as he can get away with.
Azhiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Liu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Azhiev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liu controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azhiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azhiev looking for a sweep but Liu has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Liu raining down shots from the mount!
Azhiev tries to reverse the position but Liu maintains control.
Liu controlling the position easily from mount.
Azhiev regains half guard.
Liu not doing much here.
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Liu in particular looking to stall.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily.
Liu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Liu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liu is pressing down on Azhiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azhiev is holding on for now.
Azhiev tries to roll over but Liu keeps him under control.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Liu controlling the pace.
Azhiev tries to get to full guard but Liu has control of the leg.
Liu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Liu throwing shots but Azhiev is blocking nicely.
Liu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liu controlling the position easily from mount.
Azhiev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaoqiang Liu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liu as he jumps to the side.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azhiev can do to turn this around?
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown but Liu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azhiev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu gets a clinch.
Azhiev wants the takedown. Liu is fighting it off but Azhiev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Liu's guard against the cage.
Liu has his feet on Azhiev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Liu clinches up with Azhiev and pushes him back against the cage.
Azhiev tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually Azhiev drops back down to his feet.
Shaoqiang Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Liu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Liu pulls Azhiev into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azhiev stops Liu from standing up.
Liu pulls Azhiev in to control the position.
Azhiev passes into half guard.
Liu won't allow Azhiev to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Azhiev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azhiev prevents Liu from improving his position.
Azhiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Azhiev is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liu trying to control here.
Liu gets full guard.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Azhiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Azhiev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Azhiev has Liu in his guard.
Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azhiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liu is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Liu continues to stall.
Azhiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liu is aware though and is defending well.
Liu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Azhiev working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily.
Liu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Liu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Azhiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azhiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaoqiang Liu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Azhiev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Azhiev sprawls well initially but Liu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liu controlling the action here.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Liu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liu trying to control the pace.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Liu seems content to control.
Liu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Azhiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Azhiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azhiev looking for a kimura from the bottom but Liu passes into side control!
Azhiev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Liu slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liu working over Azhiev with some ground and pound. Azhiev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily.
Liu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Liu passes to side control.
Liu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anzhor Azhiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Liu.
Liu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Azhiev stops Liu from passing to mount.
Azhiev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Liu's best efforts.
Liu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Liu wants to pass the guard but Azhiev is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liu controlling the pace.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Liu seems content to control.
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shaoqiang Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaoqiang Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaoqiang Liu!
In defeat, Anzhor Azhiev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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