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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Galloway (ranked 8443 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Shavershian (ranked 7299 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavershian has chosen John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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284 lbs
28 - 23 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noel Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Aziz Shavershian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavershian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Noel Galloway has been cut.
Shavershian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Shavershian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Galloway tries to clinch there but Shavershian circles away.
Shavershian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Galloway tries to clinch but Shavershian moves out of range.
Shavershian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shavershian drops Galloway with a left right combo! Shavershian follows him down to the ground into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavershian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galloway tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shavershian presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shavershian fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shavershian working for a submission but Galloway is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Shavershian misses with a head kick.
Shavershian closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavershian.
Galloway has a couple of punches blocked by Shavershian.
Galloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galloway tries to throw a body punch but Shavershian avoids it by throwing Galloway back against the cage.
Shavershian blocks an uppercut.
Galloway takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavershian.
Shavershian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Galloway working aggressively here.
Shavershian lands an elbow just above Galloway 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Galloway fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shavershian breaks from the clinch.
Galloway tries to clinch but Shavershian is having none of it.
Galloway ducks right into an uppercut from Shavershian.
Galloway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shavershian - that will leave a mark!
Galloway has managed to clinch.
Galloway tries to work over Shavershian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shavershian lands an elbow that stopped Galloway in his tracks for a moment.
Galloway tries to work over Shavershian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shavershian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noel Galloway's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavershian.
Shavershian manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Shavershian does no damage.
Galloway is looking for a counter combo.
Galloway tries to clinch
and Shavershian counters with a two punch combo.
Noel Galloway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Galloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian swats away the attempt to clinch by Galloway.
Shavershian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galloway at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shavershian.
Shavershian keeps the fight on the outside.
Galloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavershian keeps the fight on the outside.
Galloway wants to clinch
and Shavershian counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Galloway!
Galloway is rocked!
Shavershian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galloway defends it well.
Galloway is looking for a sweep. Shavershian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian decides to return to a standing position.
Shavershian punishes Galloway's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavershian swats away the attempt to clinch by Galloway.
Shavershian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galloway, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shavershian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavershian tests Galloway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shavershian throws a right and a left that Galloway avoids nicely.
Galloway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galloway is looking to clinch but Shavershian is avoiding it.
Shavershian throws a counter combo.
Galloway tries to clinch but Shavershian is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galloway wants to clinch up but Shavershian keeps it at a distance.
Galloway closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shavershian counters with a three punch combo that has Galloway backing up. Galloway nods at Shavershian to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Noel Galloway's cut.
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.
Galloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shavershian finds it's way round the side to connect with Galloway's head.
Shavershian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galloway, pushing him back against the cage.
Shavershian lands an elbow just above Galloway 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shavershian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galloway.
Galloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavershian breaks from the clinch.
Galloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shavershian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavershian's elbow.
Shavershian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavershian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavershian breaks from the clinch.
Shavershian lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Galloway sprawling to the canvas. Shavershian follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Galloway hang on?
Oh Galloway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavershian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian is looking for a kimura here.
Galloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Shavershian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galloway is just riding it out for now. Shavershian eventually gives up the hold.
Shavershian is thwarting Galloway's attempts to control the position.
Shavershian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galloway wants to improve his position but Shavershian is controlling well.
Galloway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galloway tries to get out of the position.
Shavershian is working for a submission of some sort.
Shavershian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galloway defends it well.
Galloway is looking for a sweep. Shavershian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian wants to work for an arm triangle but Galloway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shavershian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shavershian.
Shavershian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shavershian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shavershian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Shavershian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galloway is just riding it out for now. Shavershian eventually gives up the hold.
Shavershian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galloway tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shavershian has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Shavershian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noel Galloway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavershian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Shavershian.
Shavershian works Galloway's body with a nice hook.
Shavershian moves into the clinch successfully.
Galloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Shavershian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shavershian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shavershian blocking some punches.
Shavershian lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
Jeez, Noel Galloway's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shavershian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavershian scores with a hook to the body. Galloway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aziz Shavershian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavershian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shavershian scores with a sloppy right hand. Galloway should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galloway misses with a body punch.
Shavershian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavershian's elbow.
Shavershian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shavershian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galloway tries to clinch there but Shavershian circles away.
Shavershian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavershian drops Galloway with a left right combo! Shavershian follows him down to the ground into side control.
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 is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Galloway tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shavershian presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Galloway has worked his arm free - good work by Galloway!
Shavershian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shavershian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shavershian tries for a kimura but Galloway is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway struggling a bit here.
Noel Galloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shavershian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shavershian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shavershian decides to stand back up. Shavershian steps back and let's Galloway get back to his feet.
Galloway tries to clinch
enabling Shavershian to counter with a crisp jab.
Shavershian punishes Galloway's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian throws a nice head kick!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noel Galloway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aziz Shavershian!
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