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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Luiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liu.#CL#
Luiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luiz lands a right hand. #BC#
Luiz breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Luiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luiz.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Luiz.
Luiz with a nice cross.#CL2#
Liu gets a clinch.
Liu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luiz walks away with a smile on his face. Liu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Luiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Luiz scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
David Luiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Luiz pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz lands a two punch combo.
#T1##CL#
Luiz moves into the clinch.
Luiz is trying to break the clinch but Liu is controlling him.#BC2#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu fails to land the takedown.
David Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaoqiang Liu.
Liu has his takedown stuffed
and Luiz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luiz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Liu is rocked!
Luiz cracks Liu with a hook to the temple - Liu is on wobbly legs here! Luiz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Liu falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Luiz wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Luiz!
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Event:
PFC 50
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Liu with a poor takedown
enabling Huchkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu throws a series of punches but Huchkov avoids them all with ease.
Liu dives in for a single leg takedown but Huchkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Huchkov counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu is looking to clinch.
Liu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shaoqiang Liu has been cut.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Liu is rocked!#CL2#
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huchkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huchkov prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BOOM! Huchkov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Liu. Liu tries to recover but Huchkov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Liu lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matel Huchkov!
Our winner, Matel Huchkov, 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Liu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Liu is pressing down on Azhiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azhiev is holding on for now.
Liu moves into full mount! Azhiev won't be happy about that!
Liu misses with a head shot.
Azhiev is desperately trying to improve his position but Liu has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Liu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Liu controlling from the full mount.
Azhiev 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.
Liu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Liu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Liu slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Azhiev is defending against the submission attempts here by Liu.
Azhiev is refusing to be controlled, as Liu sits in half guard.
Liu is looking to advance position but Azhiev won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Liu seems content to control.#SUB2#
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Azhiev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liu's back!#T2##SUB2#
Azhiev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Azhiev has the hooks in. Liu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Azhiev is not going to allow Liu to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Azhiev working for the choke. #SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Liu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Liu for a finish.
Azhiev doesn't have the hooks in and Liu manages to turn into his guard.
Liu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Liu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azhiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liu has managed to get both his arms back between Azhiev's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Azhiev is looking for a triangle but Liu pushes his legs off easily.
Liu passes into half guard. #SUB#
Liu is looking for a kimura but Azhiev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liu to get the leverage. #T3#
Liu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liu is taking a breather. Azhiev 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.
Liu wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily.
Liu stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily.
Liu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Liu content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azhiev is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaoqiang Liu dominated that round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Liu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Azhiev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Liu has passed into half guard!
Azhiev wants to improve his position but Liu is controlling well.
Liu slips a nice elbow through Azhiev's hands, connecting with Azhiev's forehead.
Liu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liu controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azhiev can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Liu in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Azhiev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liu. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Liu wants to stand up but Azhiev is controlling the position.
Liu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Liu drops an elbow to the side of Azhiev's head. #SUB#
Liu seems to be working for a kimura but Azhiev defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.
Azhiev tries to roll over but Liu keeps him under control.
Liu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Liu wants to free his trapped foot but Azhiev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 is looking to advance position but Azhiev won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Liu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Azhiev.
Liu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Liu trying to control the action but Azhiev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Liu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Liu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liu tries to advance to mount but Azhiev denies him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Liu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Liu controls the position.
Azhiev is trying to get back to half guard.
Liu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azhiev's legs.
Azhiev is trying to escape the position but Liu is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azhiev is looking to regain half guard here but Liu keeps moving and retains side control.
Liu working the head with strikes.
Liu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azhiev keeps working.
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!
#R3##TD#
Liu gets a double leg takedown into Azhiev's guard.
Shaoqiang Liu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liu advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Liu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Liu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liu prevents Azhiev from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Liu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Liu is working for a kimura but Azhiev is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Liu is pressing down on Azhiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azhiev is holding on for now.
Liu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Liu wants to pass to mount but Azhiev is defending the position. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azhiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Anzhor Azhiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azhiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Liu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for subs from the bottom but Liu mounts him!
BOOM! Liu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Liu controlling from the full mount.
Liu landing shots from mount.
Azhiev is trying desperately to improve position.
Azhiev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Liu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azhiev is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Liu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Liu.
Liu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Liu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Liu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Azhiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Liu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liu landing strikes from the mount.
Liu content just to control the position here.
Shaoqiang Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liu breaks from Azhiev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaoqiang Liu!
The defeated Anzhor Azhiev had this to say: '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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Liu shows good takedown defense.
Azhiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Azhiev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Liu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Azhiev's takedown attempt.
Shaoqiang Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Liu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Azhiev up 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.
Liu scores with a knee to the head.
Azhiev goes for a takedown attempt but Liu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Azhiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liu circles away.
Azhiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anzhor Azhiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whack! Liu lands a heavy head kick that drops Azhiev. The ref tackles Liu to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Azhiev was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shaoqiang Liu!
Anzhor Azhiev spoke after the fight, 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Azhiev gets caught flat footed, as Liu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Liu is trying to work for a kimura but Azhiev is defending well.
#SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.
#SUB2#
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Liu in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL#
Liu gets a clinch. #TD2#
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.#ES#
Liu has his feet on Azhiev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
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.
#TD#
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. #T1#
Liu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Azhiev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azhiev prevents Liu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Azhiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Azhiev is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#REVR##SUB2#
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. #T3#
Liu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Azhiev working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily.
#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!
#R3#
Azhiev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liu trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liu controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Liu seems content to control.#SUB2#
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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