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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 739 p4p, 82 weight class) and Cock Chestner (ranked 2612 p4p, 260 weight class). Shakhbulatov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cock Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner darts in trying to clinch
so Shakhbulatov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chestner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shakhbulatov is one step ahead there.
Chestner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakhbulatov defends well.
Chestner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chestner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shakhbulatov connects with a couple of short punches.
Shakhbulatov works over Chestner with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov advances position into side control!
Chestner tries to improve position but can't.
Shakhbulatov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee asks Shakhbulatov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shakhbulatov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chestner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shakhbulatov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakhbulatov punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov controlling from mount.
Chestner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chestner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shakhbulatov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shakhbulatov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chestner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shakhbulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chestner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shakhbulatov blocks the strikes from Chestner.
Chestner gets back to full guard.
Chestner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chestner wants to improve his position but instead Shakhbulatov has moved into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chestner is pressing down on Shakhbulatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully.
Chestner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakhbulatov defends well.
Shakhbulatov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shakhbulatov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chestner manages to get back to half guard.
Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov is looking to advance position but Chestner won't allow it.
Shakhbulatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chestner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chestner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner tries to roll over but Shakhbulatov keeps him under control.
Shakhbulatov stalling.
Chestner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakhbulatov pulls his head out easily.
Shakhbulatov is taking a breather. Chestner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chestner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shakhbulatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shakhbulatov drops back looking for a leg! Chestner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chestner manages to kick Shakhbulatov off! Shakhbulatov jumps back into Chestner's guard.
Shakhbulatov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chestner's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakhbulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakhbulatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shakhbulatov is in close to Chestner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shakhbulatov cracks Chestner with a solid left hand.
Chestner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chestner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shakhbulatov is one step ahead there.
Chestner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shakhbulatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shakhbulatov pushes down on Chestner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Chestner is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shakhbulatov takes one to the side of the head.
Chestner tries to clinch up but Shakhbulatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chestner lands with a slapping head kick.
Chestner tries to clinch there but Shakhbulatov circles away.
A big right from Chestner misses.
Chestner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakhbulatov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Chestner wants to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner is looking for a sweep. Shakhbulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shakhbulatov winds up and cracks Chestner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner is breathing heavily.
Chestner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakhbulatov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chestner is trying to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shakhbulatov connects with a nice short shot to Chestner's temple.
Shakhbulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Chestner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakhbulatov lands a nice short elbow.
Shakhbulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Shakhbulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chestner defends it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chestner manages to get to full guard.
Shakhbulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shakhbulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chestner working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chestner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakhbulatov defends it easily.
Shakhbulatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shakhbulatov passes Chestner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shakhbulatov connects with a nice short shot to Chestner's temple.
Shakhbulatov slips a nice elbow through Chestner's hands, connecting with Chestner's forehead.
Shakhbulatov winds up and cracks Chestner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chestner is trying to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chestner defends it well.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakhbulatov pulls his head out easily.
Shakhbulatov content to control rather than advance.
Chestner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shakhbulatov working over Chestner with some ground and pound. Chestner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rustam Shakhbulatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shakhbulatov connects with a nice short shot to Chestner's temple.
Shakhbulatov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chestner taking some punishment here, with Shakhbulatov in his half guard.
Shakhbulatov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shakhbulatov content to control rather than advance.
Shakhbulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shakhbulatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chestner moves in looking to clinch but Shakhbulatov pushes him off.
Shakhbulatov tries to counter with a takedown but Chestner is quick to defend against it.
Chestner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakhbulatov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakhbulatov lands a nice short elbow.
Shakhbulatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chestner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shakhbulatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shakhbulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chestner is just riding it out for now. Shakhbulatov eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Chestner is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Shakhbulatov there.
Chestner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakhbulatov working Chestner over with strikes.
Chestner taking some punishment here, with Shakhbulatov in his half guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shakhbulatov drops an elbow to the side of Chestner's head.
Chestner is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chestner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shakhbulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chestner is just riding it out for now. Shakhbulatov eventually gives up the hold.
Chestner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov working Chestner over with strikes.
Shakhbulatov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shakhbulatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chestner can do to turn this around?
Shakhbulatov slips a nice elbow through Chestner's hands, connecting with Chestner's forehead.
Chestner is trying to get back to full guard.
Chestner gets back to full guard.
Chestner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shakhbulatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shakhbulatov lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov landing with the ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov landing some decent shots from guard.
Shakhbulatov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chestner's head.
Shakhbulatov wants to control from the top but Chestner keeps moving.
Chestner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakhbulatov defends it easily.
Shakhbulatov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shakhbulatov postures up and lands a big shot to Chestner's brow.
Chestner wants to sweep here but Shakhbulatov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakhbulatov defends well.
Shakhbulatov with a nice head shot there.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov won't allow Chestner to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shakhbulatov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shakhbulatov postures up and lands a big shot to Chestner's brow.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shakhbulatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakhbulatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chestner has his foot on Shakhbulatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakhbulatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shakhbulatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chestner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shakhbulatov but Shakhbulatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shakhbulatov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shakhbulatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shakhbulatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chestner.
Chestner doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakhbulatov circles away.
Shakhbulatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Shakhbulatov connects with a body shot that sends Chestner's belly button to the back.
Chestner tries to keep at a distance but Shakhbulatov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shakhbulatov has picked Chestner up - he's going for a ride! Shakhbulatov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chestner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chestner trying to control from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chestner keeps working.
Shakhbulatov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner wants to improve his position but Shakhbulatov is controlling well.
Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chestner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chestner moves into full guard.
Shakhbulatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shakhbulatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shakhbulatov landing with the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Shakhbulatov connects with a couple of short punches.
Shakhbulatov landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chestner is on top in guard.
Shakhbulatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chestner is one step ahead there.
Chestner trying to control but Shakhbulatov is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chestner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chestner defends well.
Chestner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov working a defensive guard here.
Chestner postures up in Shakhbulatov's guard and throws a big left but Shakhbulatov blocks it.
Chestner works over Shakhbulatov with some ground and pound from guard.
Shakhbulatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chestner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chestner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shakhbulatov is on top in guard.
Chestner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shakhbulatov is controlling him.
Shakhbulatov takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov 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.
Chestner striking off his back but it's not causing Shakhbulatov any problems.
Shakhbulatov won't allow Chestner to sweep him here.
Shakhbulatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chestner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shakhbulatov has passed into half guard!
Shakhbulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakhbulatov trying to control from half guard but Chestner is working away.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but Chestner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shakhbulatov to get the leverage.
Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Chestner is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov had his way with Cock Chestner in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chestner just misses with a punch to the body.
Chestner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chestner shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakhbulatov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chestner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shakhbulatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chestner tries to clinch but Shakhbulatov is having none of it.
Chestner tries to clinch there but Shakhbulatov circles away.
Shakhbulatov has a takedown stuffed.
Shakhbulatov looks to land a combination. Chestner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Chestner misses.
Shakhbulatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shakhbulatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chestner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chestner forces Shakhbulatov back against the cage and clinches.
Chestner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shakhbulatov avoids it.
Chestner gets underhooks to prevent Shakhbulatov's takedown attempt.
Shakhbulatov is trying to drag Chestner to the mat but Chestner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chestner looking to throw knees to the head but Shakhbulatov is blocking nicely.
Shakhbulatov has hold of one of Chestner's legs. Chestner is fighting the takedown attempt but Shakhbulatov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chestner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner throws a big shot that misses.
Chestner misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakhbulatov.
Cock Chestner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shakhbulatov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chestner won't be happy with that.
Chestner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shakhbulatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shakhbulatov scoring with punches and elbows.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the position but Chestner is working away.
Chestner is looking to reverse the position.
Shakhbulatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chestner manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is not content to let Shakhbulatov control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chestner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shakhbulatov wants to control from the top but Chestner keeps moving.
Chestner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shakhbulatov has passed into half guard!
Chestner won't allow Shakhbulatov to pass to mount.
Shakhbulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chestner actively working from the bottom here.
Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shakhbulatov passes to side control.
Chestner gets back to half guard.
Shakhbulatov prevents Chestner from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shakhbulatov trying to mount his opponent but Chestner defends it.
Chestner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the action but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Rustam Shakhbulatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shakhbulatov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chestner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shakhbulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shakhbulatov's back!
Shakhbulatov covering up well under a series of strikes from Chestner.
Shakhbulatov is in bad spot here.
Cock Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chestner punches Shakhbulatov on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cock Chestner.
I think Shakhbulatov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Shakhbulatov!
Rustam Shakhbulatov retains his lightweight title!
Rustam Shakhbulatov very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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