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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spas Spasov (ranked 7097 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Champion (ranked 4844 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Champion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov slips a straight right by Champion.
As Champion looks to move away, Spasov throws a big counter combo but Champion just gets out of the way.
Champion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spasovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been hearing reports that Spasov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Champion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Champion throws a series of punches but Spasov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Champion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Champion takes a swing at Spasov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion misses with an uppercut. Spasov saw that one coming.
Champion misses with an uppercut.
Spasov darts in and clinches Champion up against the cage.
Spasov has Champion pressed against the cage, preventing Champion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spasov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Champion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spasov's head.
Doc Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spasov or perhaps it was just good defense by Champion, which made it look bad.
Champion throws a hook but Spasov avoids it easily.
Spasov moves into the clinch.
Champion tries to break free but Spasov pushes him back against the cage.
Champion is trying to break the clinch but Spasov is controlling him.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov staying out of range there.
Doc Champion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Champion.
Spasov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spasov tries to clinch but Champion is having none of it.
Champion swings widly with a right hand
and Spasov counters with a left and a right that stings Champion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Champion finds it's way round the side to connect with Spasov's head.
Spasov tries to bum rush Champion with a series of wild strikes but Champion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spasov darts in and clinches Champion up against the cage.
Spasov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Champion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Champion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Champion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spasov. Spasov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Champion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Champion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spasov is breathing heavily.
Spasov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Champion finds it's way round the side to connect with Spasov's head.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Champion looks to land a left hand but Spasov moved out of range nicely.
Champion throws a jab but it's blocked by Spasov.
Spasov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Champion.
Champion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spasov's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Champion. Beautiful body shot.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Champion throws a series of punches but Spasov avoids them all with ease.
Champion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spasov if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Champion.
Spasov is looking for a counter combo.
Spasov looks for a takedown but Champion sprawls well.
A big right from Champion misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Champion. That's going to slow Spasov down.
Spasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Champion throws out the jab.
Champion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spasov throws a big counter combination but Champion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov takes one to the chin there.
Champion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Champion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spasov's sensitive parts.
Champion scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Champion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Champion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spasov fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Champion misses its intended target.
Champion scores with a nice strike.
Champion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Champion throws a shot to the body.
Spasov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Champion throws a nice looking combination but Spasov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Champion is looking to slow Spasov down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spasov. That did some damage!
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Champion, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Champion against the cage but Champion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Champion misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Champion circles away and keeps his distance.
Champion throws a shot from downtown. Spasov moves away and avoids it.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Champion.
Champion misses with a looping left.
Champion scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Champion thumps Spasov with a low kick.
Champion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Champion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spasov is looking for a counter combo.
Champion scores with a jab to the head.
Champion throws a hook but Spasov avoids it easily.
Champion scores with a nice body kick.
Spasov moves out of range as Champion strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov throws a lazy right hand but Champion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Champion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spasov.
Crunch! Champion slams his shin into Spasov's torso.
Champion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spasov under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Champion throws out the jab.
Champion misses with a looping right.
Spasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Champion throws a jab when Spasov was well out of range.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spasov's hands.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Champion.
Spasov throws a big counter combination but Champion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Champion throws a poor cross that misses
and Spasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Champion.
Champion connects with a right hand. Spasov shakes it off.
Champion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spasov's sensitive parts.
Spasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Champion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spasov scrambles back to his feet.
Champion throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Champion shows good takedown defense.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt - Champion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Champion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Champion.
Champion keeps the fight on the outside.
Champion looks to land a right hand but Spasov moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Champion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Spasov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Champion. That one must have hurt.
Spasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spasov moves into range and clinches up with Champion.
Spasov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Champion avoids it.
Champion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spasov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Champion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spasov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Champion regains guard.
Champion trying to control the position.
Champion is wriggling around but Spasov manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Champion wants to control but Spasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Champion is looking for a sweep. Spasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion trying to hold on to Spasov's head to control him but Spasov postures up.
Champion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spasov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Spasov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Spasov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Champion tries to bum rush Spasov with a series of wild strikes but Spasov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Champion misses with a left hand
and Spasov counters with a one-two to the body.
Champion throws a jab when Spasov was well out of range.
Spasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Champion circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Champion.
Spasov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Champion back to the cage. Spasov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Champion stuns Spasov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Champion tenderised Spasov's leg. Spasov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Champion misses with a double jab
and Spasov counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spasov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Champion. That's going to slow Spasov down.
Spasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Champion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spasov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spasov shoots in for a double leg but Champion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Champion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Champion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Champion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Champion.
Spasov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Champion looks to throw the jab but Spasov is out of range.
Champion lands with a nice body kick.
Spasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Champion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slow jab from Champion misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Champion. Beautiful body shot.
Champion connects with a single shot there.
Champion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spasov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Champion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spasov doesn't seem phased though.
Spasov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Champion.
Champion throws a lazy uppercut
and Spasov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Champion is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Spasov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spasov shoots for a takedown but Champion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Champion fakes the leg kick and cracks Spasov in the body.
Champion tests Spasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Champion pushes Spasov away with a front kick.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champion lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Champion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Champion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Champion!
Our winner, Doc Champion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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