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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1# Aguinaldo is looking to clinch but Vashchenko is avoiding it.
Aguinaldo is looking to clinch. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Aguinaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vashchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aguinaldo defends it well. Aguinaldo tries to clinch there but Vashchenko circles away.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Aguinaldo pushes his down on his head and steps out. Vashchenko staying out of range there. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Aguinaldo forces Vashchenko back against the cage and clinches. Aguinaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vashchenko is looking for a takedown.#T1# Aguinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aguinaldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguinaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vashchenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Vashchenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Vashchenko. Aguinaldo lands an uppercut. Vashchenko blocks an uppercut.
Aguinaldo tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
#T2# Aguinaldo misses with the head strike.
Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo lands a shot to the body. Aguinaldo misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Aguinaldo.
Vashchenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Aguinaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A short left from Aguinaldo. Vashchenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aguinaldo after a bit of a struggle. Aguinaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Aguinaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3# A left hand lands to the body for Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo misses with the head strike.
Vashchenko blocking some punches.
Aguinaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards. Vashchenko takes a shot to the head. Vashchenko is trying to drag Aguinaldo to the mat but Aguinaldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vashchenko goes for a takedown attempt but Aguinaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aguinaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vashchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Aguinaldo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4##CL# Aguinaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Aguinaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike. Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Vashchenko avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage. Vashchenko tries for a takedown but Aguinaldo manages to get underhooks.
Aguinaldo misses with some punches.
Aguinaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aguinaldo lands an uppercut. Aguinaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Vashchenko.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Aguinaldo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Aguinaldo rushes Vashchenko and presses him up against the cage. Aguinaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Aguinaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Emilio Aguinaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Aguinaldo misses with a body punch.
Aguinaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vashchenko can do to turn this around? Vashchenko is trying to drag Aguinaldo to the mat but Aguinaldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vashchenko blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aguinaldo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vashchenko. #T1# Aguinaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vashchenko or not. Aguinaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aguinaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards. Good body shot from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Vashchenko avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage. Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vashchenko blocks an uppercut.
Vashchenko prevents a body shot from Aguinaldo. A shot in the inside from Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Vashchenko. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguinaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow. Vashchenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aguinaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Vashchenko. Good body shot from Aguinaldo.
Vashchenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aguinaldo after a bit of a struggle. Aguinaldo misses with a body punch.
Aguinaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow. Vashchenko is looking for a takedown.#T3# Aguinaldo is pressed up against the cage. Vashchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aguinaldo down to the mat. Aguinaldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Aguinaldo wants to clinch up but Vashchenko keeps it at a distance. Vashchenko feints the counter takedown. Aguinaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vashchenko circles away.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Aguinaldo instigates a clinch. Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Vashchenko avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage. Vashchenko blocking some punches.
Vashchenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Aguinaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4# Aguinaldo tries to work over Vashchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
Vashchenko looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo misses with a body punch.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aguinaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Aguinaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aguinaldo misses with some punches.
Aguinaldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Vashchenko avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Aguinaldo dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Aguinaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vashchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Aguinaldo avoids it easily. Vashchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Aguinaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vashchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Aguinaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Vashchenko is working for takedown but Aguinaldo is calmly controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aguinaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguinaldo is leaning against Vashchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Aguinaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards. Vashchenko wants a takedown.
#T1# Aguinaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Vashchenko tries for a takedown but Aguinaldo manages to get underhooks.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Vashchenko. Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Aguinaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo digs a right hand into Vashchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vashchenko's gas tank. Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Aguinaldo scores with a nice short uppercut. Aguinaldo gets through Vashchenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Aguinaldo digs a right hand into Vashchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vashchenko's gas tank. Vashchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike. Aguinaldo scores with a shot to the side of Vashchenko's head. #ROC# Vashchenko is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Aguinaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vashchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Aguinaldo finish him? Aguinaldo digs a right hand underneath Vashchenko's ribcage. Vashchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vashchenko seems to have recovered his senses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo. Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Vashchenko avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage. Vashchenko is looking to take this one to the mat. Aguinaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Aguinaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aguinaldo is leaning against Vashchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# Aguinaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vashchenko or not. Aguinaldo tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
Aguinaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aguinaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aguinaldo gets through Vashchenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Vashchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vashchenko can't get the takedown.
Aguinaldo is leaning against Vashchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Aguinaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Aguinaldo is pressed up against the cage. Vashchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aguinaldo down to the mat. Aguinaldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Emilio Aguinaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aguinaldo tries to clinch but Vashchenko is having none of it. #T4# Aguinaldo fails in his attempt to clinch. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Vashchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Aguinaldo pushes his down on his head and steps out. Aguinaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vashchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away. Aguinaldo fails in his attempt to clinch. Vashchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Maxim Vashchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Emilio Aguinaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Emilio Aguinaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aguinaldo tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight! Emilio Aguinaldo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aguinaldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Aguinaldo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2018 |
#R1# Hernados misses with a takedown attempt - Vashchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados. Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hernados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hernados tries to clinch but Vashchenko moves out of range. Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hernados tries for a takedown but Vashchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Hernados. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vashchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernados, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hernados shoots in but Vashchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily. Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Hernados throws a head kick but Vashchenko moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Vashchenko. No joy for Hernados on that attempt. Hernados has a takedown stuffed. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hernados is breathing heavily. Hernados tries to clinch there but Vashchenko circles away.
Vashchenko dodges the punch combination from Hernados.
Hernados throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# Hernados tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vashchenko swivels and escapes. Hernados fails with a takedown attempt. Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hernados tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vashchenko defends well and Hernados ends up having to push Vashchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hernados tries to clinch there but Vashchenko circles away.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hernados doesn't manage to clinch there - Vashchenko circles away.
Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch but Vashchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Vashchenko avoids the head kick by Hernados.
Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Hernados avoids it easily. Hernados is looking to clinch but Vashchenko is avoiding it.
A combination from Hernados does no damage. Hernados shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vashchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados. And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out. We've been informed that Vashchenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch but Vashchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Pablo Hernados seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hernados has a takedown stuffed. Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well.#T4# Vashchenko blocks a leg kick. And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out. Vashchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernados. Hernados gets slowly back to his feet. Vashchenko stuffs the takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernados. Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vashchenko avoids the body shot from Hernados.
Vashchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vashchenko dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Vashchenko slips a jab and a cross from Hernados.
Vashchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernados. Hernados gets slowly back to his feet. And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hernados pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well. Sloppy strikes from Hernados. Those never looked like landing. Hernados fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernados is looking to clinch. Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernados tries to clinch there but Vashchenko circles away.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hernados misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Hernados wants to clinch. Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vashchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away. Horrible takedown attempt by Hernados or perhaps it was just good defense by Vashchenko, which made it look bad. Pablo Hernados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hernados shoots in but Vashchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Hernados. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hernados goes for a double leg but Vashchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vashchenko continues to drive forward.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The fight stays on the outside here - Hernados looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hernados goes for a double leg but Vashchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vashchenko continues to drive forward. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Vashchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vashchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hernados is looking to clinch but Vashchenko is avoiding it.
Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Vashchenko gets tackled into the cage by Hernados. Hernados maintains the clinch. Vashchenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vashchenko is trying to drag Hernados to the mat but Hernados just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3# Vashchenko looking for a takedown. Hernados drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vashchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hernados fails with a takedown attempt. Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hernados fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vashchenko avoids it really well and circles away. Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Hernados avoids it easily.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hernados shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vashchenko as he avoids it easily. Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nice sprawl there from Vashchenko as Hernados shoots in. And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hernados fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vashchenko avoids it really well and circles away. Maxim Vashchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hernados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vashchenko slips a jab and a cross from Hernados.
Hernados fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vashchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Hernados shoots in for a double leg but Vashchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hernados tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vashchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hernados has a takedown stuffed. Hernados wants to clinch. Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernados shoots in for a double leg but Vashchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Hernados avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Hernados. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hernados shoots for a takedown but Vashchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1# Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hernados is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hernados throws a head kick but Vashchenko moves out of range.
Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hernados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernados misses with a hook. Vashchenko ducked under it nicely. Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hernados tries to clinch up. Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice defenses there by Vashchenko.#T2# Hernados wants to clinch. No luck for Hernados with that takedown attempt. Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Vashchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernados.
Vashchenko with the counter takedown but Hernados avoids it easily. Hernados tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vashchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernados somewhat.#T3# Vashchenko stuffs the takedown. Vashchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernados. Hernados tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vashchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hernados shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Vashchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hernados shoots for a double leg takedown but Vashchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Hernados's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well. Hernados shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vashchenko pinned against the cage. Vashchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vashchenko feints the counter takedown.#T4# Hernados tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vashchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernados somewhat. Vashchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hernados fails with the takedown. Hernados swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vashchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernados defends it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hernados looks to land a left hand but Vashchenko moved out of range nicely. Pablo Hernados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hernados misses with a series of wild punches.
And Vashchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernados pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight! Maxim Vashchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Vashchenko 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vashchenko! Our winner, Maxim Vashchenko, 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: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1# Van Dijk looks to score with a jab to the body but Vashchenko is just out of range. Vashchenko throws a body punch but Van Dijk moves out of range. Van Dijk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vashchenko.
A low kick from Van Dijk is predictable there #CL# and Vashchenko moves into the clinch. Van Dijk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dijk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Van Dijk fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vashchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vashchenko tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Vashchenko back against the cage. Vashchenko digs a right hand into Van Dijk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Dijk's gas tank. Van Dijk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from Van Dijk. Van Dijk tries for a takedown but Vashchenko manages to get underhooks.
Vashchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Dijk. Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk is looking for a takedown. Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.#T1# Vashchenko misses with some punches.
Van Dijk lands a body punch in the clinch. Vashchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Dijk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vashchenko avoids it. Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Van Dijk misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko lands with a left to the head. Van Dijk blocks an uppercut.
Van Dijk is looking to take this one to the mat. Vashchenko lands with a left to the head. A short right from Van Dijk on the inside. Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow. Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Van Dijk misses with the head strike.
Van Dijk has a couple of punches blocked by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko misses with some punches.
#T2# Vashchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vashchenko lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Van Dijk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vashchenko is defending well for now. Vashchenko lands with a left to the head. Vashchenko misses with some punches.
Van Dijk misses with some punches.
Van Dijk has a couple of punches blocked by Vashchenko.
Vashchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Van Dijk tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
Vashchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards. Vashchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Dijk controls his hands.
Van Dijk misses with a hook from the clinch. Vashchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk. Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Van Dijk on the inside. Vashchenko lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Van Dijk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Van Dijk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Van Dijk lands a jab. Van Dijk throws a leg kick but Vashchenko sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD2# Van Dijk drops Vashchenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vashchenko looks back up at him and smiles so Van Dijk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Vashchenko is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Maxim Vashchenko has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Vashchenko. Van Dijk does a little dance to reset his feet. Oh Vashchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Van Dijk thuds a left hand into Vashchenko's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vashchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vashchenko seems to have got his legs back now. Van Dijk takes a swing at Vashchenko's ribcage but misses. Vashchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Dijk, before circling back to the center of the mat. Vashchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vashchenko throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Van Dijk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Virgil Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vashchenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# Van Dijk avoids the body shot from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. No luck for Van Dijk with that takedown attempt. Van Dijk connects with an inside leg kick. Vashchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Dijk. Van Dijk throws a combination that misses and Vashchenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Van Dijk moves into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vashchenko gets through Van Dijk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Van Dijk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dijk. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Vashchenko will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Maxim Vashchenko's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Van Dijk swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Vashchenko counters by moving into the clinch. Vashchenko blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko presses Van Dijk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Van Dijk can't find room to land a body shot as Vashchenko controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vashchenko. Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vashchenko. Van Dijk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vashchenko or not. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vashchenko. Vashchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vashchenko lands a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vashchenko lands with a light punch inside. Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Van Dijk. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vashchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vashchenko lands with a short shot to the head. Van Dijk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko scores with a hook to the body. Van Dijk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Dijk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vashchenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vashchenko lands a right hand. Vashchenko prevents a body shot from Van Dijk. Vashchenko blocks an uppercut.
Vashchenko blocks a body shot from Van Dijk. Vashchenko throws a head punch that misses. Vashchenko lands a shoulder strike. Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Van Dijk scores with a shot to the side of Vashchenko's head. A short left from Van Dijk. Vashchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Dijks head. Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow. Van Dijk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Maxim Vashchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
#T2# Vashchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Dijk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Vashchenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk. A nice right hand lands inside from Vashchenko. Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vashchenko. Vashchenko misses with a hook from the clinch. Vashchenko misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko. Van Dijk misses with the head strike.
Van Dijk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vashchenko pushes Van Dijk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Dijk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards. Vashchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt. Vashchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vashchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Vashchenko throws a head punch that misses. Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Dijk wants a takedown.
Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk. Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Vashchenko blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko. Van Dijk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vashchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Van Dijk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vashchenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Van Dijk is trying to stall.
Van Dijk blocking some punches.
#T4# Vashchenko tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Vashchenko back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk. A nice left hand lands by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Dijk or not. Vashchenko lands a right hand. Vashchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Vashchenko.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vashchenko lands a right hand. Vashchenko lands a nice uppercut. Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow. A short left from Vashchenko. Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Vashchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dijk's elbow. Vashchenko lands a body punch in the clinch. Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Vashchenko. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vashchenko dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Maxim Vashchenko's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Van Dijk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Dijk closes the distance and clinches up with Vashchenko, looking for a takedown. Van Dijk pushes Vashchenko against the cage but Vashchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Vashchenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Vashchenko does a little dance to reset his feet. Vashchenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vashchenko misses with a straight left. Van Dijk throws a push kick but Vashchenko slaps the foot to one side. Vashchenko avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Van Dijk throws a body punch but Vashchenko moves out of range. #CL2# Van Dijk moves into range and clinches up with Vashchenko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vashchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vashchenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Vashchenko misses with a hook from the clinch. Vashchenko misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Dijk is trying to drag Vashchenko to the mat but Vashchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Maxim Vashchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk. Van Dijk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards. #T1# Vashchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vashchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Dijk controls his hands.
Vashchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards. Vashchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dijk controls the action.
Vashchenko lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vashchenko. Vashchenko tries to work over Van Dijk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Van Dijk. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk. Van Dijk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vashchenko misses with the head strike.
Vashchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vashchenko tries a body shot but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Virgil Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vashchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dijk can do to turn this around?#T2# Vashchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Dijk. Van Dijk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vashchenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Van Dijk tries to throw a body punch but Vashchenko avoids it by throwing Van Dijk back against the cage. Vashchenko scores with a hook to the body. Vashchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Dijk uses good head movement to avoid it. Vashchenko is leaning against Van Dijk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vashchenko lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vashchenko presses Van Dijk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Van Dijk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vashchenko's elbow. A short right from Vashchenko. Vashchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Dijk. Van Dijk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Dijk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Van Dijk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vashchenko backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dijk. A hook to the body from Vashchenko.
Vashchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk goes for a takedown attempt but Vashchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Dijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Van Dijk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vashchenko. That did some damage! Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Vashchenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A low kick from Van Dijk misses #CL# and Vashchenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dijk. Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Vashchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards. Vashchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vashchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Vashchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Van Dijk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vashchenko is defending well. Vashchenko scores with a shot to the side of Van Dijk's head. Vashchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Van Dijk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Dijk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Van Dijk. Van Dijk throws an elbow that misses.
Van Dijk misses with a knee to the head. Vashchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vashchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Vashchenko controls his hands.
Vashchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vashchenko misses with a body punch.
Vashchenko is leaning against Van Dijk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Maxim Vashchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A head punch on the inside from Vashchenko fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight! Maxim Vashchenko showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vashchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vashchenko!
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