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Event:
R7
Date: Jul 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morozov to the mat! Morozov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Morozov
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morozov holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Morozov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling from mount. #T1#
Morozov can't escape the position.
Gracie trying to control but Morozov is having none of it.
Morozov tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Morozov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Morozov
Gracie keeping full guard, as Morozov tries to pass. #T2#
Morozov passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morozov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Morozov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Morozov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Morozov
Morozov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morozov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morozov is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Morozov
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morozov on the ground.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov holding on.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Morozov is looking for a sweep.
Gracie trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov tries to improve position but can't.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (10) vs (6) Morozov#T5##SUB2#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morozov's arms. #SUB2#
Morozov has managed to slip his arm under Gracie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gracie is tapping out! Submission win for Morozov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vadim Morozov!
A victorious Vadim Morozov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Morozov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Maeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morozov (0) vs (4) Maeda
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Maeda has hold of Morozov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Morozov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Maeda cranks the arm and Morozov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Morozov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ichiroshi Maeda!
Ichiroshi Maeda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pulling Guard for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
R4
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tithonus keeps the fight on the outside.
And Tithonus tries to counter it with a takedown but Morozov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Tithonus clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tithonus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morozov can't fight it off and eventually Tithonus manages to take the fight to the floor. Morozov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Tithonus
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Tithonus pushes his legs off easily.
Morozov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morozov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tithonus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Tithonus
Morozov tries to hold on but Tithonus postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Tithonus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tithonus wants to take his opponent's back but instead Morozov manages to regain half guard.
Tithonus is trying to control the action in half guard but Morozov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tithonus not doing much here.
Tithonus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (8) Tithonus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tithonus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tithonus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tithonus seems to be looking for submissions.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tithonus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tithonus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tithonus trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tithonus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tithonus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Morozov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tithonus is aware though and is defending well.
Tithonus stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.
Tithonus looking to pass the guard.
Tithonus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (11) Tithonus
Morozov is not content to let Tithonus control the position.
Tithonus tries to move to mount but Morozov blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov tries to bench press Tithonus off him but Tithonus keeps the position.
Tithonus trying to control the position but Morozov is working away. #SUB2#
Tithonus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov tries to bench press Tithonus off him but Tithonus keeps the position. #T5#
Tithonus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morozov (0) vs (13) Tithonus
Tithonus prevents Morozov from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Tithonus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morozov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morozov shrugs it off.
Tithonus looking to control but Morozov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tithonus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (0) vs (16) Tithonus
Morozov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morozov is trying to defend against the choke here but Tithonus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tithonus Tightens the hold and Morozov taps out furiously! Tithonus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Memnon Tithonus!
An out of breath Memnon Tithonus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Monk Seal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Seal swats away the attempt to clinch by Morozov.#CL2#
Morozov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Seal pulls guard.
Morozov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seal wants to sweep here but Morozov controlling him for the moment.
Seal is trying to keep Morozov in close.
Morozov trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal looking to control but Morozov passes into half guard.
Morozov prevents Seal from improving his position.#T1#
Seal is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov is taking a breather. Seal 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.
Seal is looking to control Morozov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seal avoid being mounted?
Seal gets full guard.
Morozov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Seal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seal (2) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is pulling down on Seal's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Morozov working for submissions but it's allowed Seal to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seal pulls his head out easily.
Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Seal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morozov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Seal passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seal (5) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is trying to escape the position but Seal is controlling the position. #T3#
Seal trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Seal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Seal tries for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morozov is still trying to improve position.
Seal controls the position from side control.#T5#
Seal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morozov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morozov gets back to half guard.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seal is working away from the top position though.
Seal is keen to just control but Morozov is a slippery customer.
Morozov wants to control but Seal is keeping busy.
Morozov controlling the position well. #T6#
Seal is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seal in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Seal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seal pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Morozov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seal looking to pass the guard.
Seal trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Seal pushes his legs off easily.
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov is trying to keep Seal in close.
#T8##SUB2#
Morozov looking for subs off his back but Seal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Seal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Seal (5) vs (4) Morozov#T9#
Seal breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seal (7) vs (4) Morozov
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov is trying to hold Seal in close to prevent damage but Seal has managed to pass into half guard.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Seal is looking for a kimura but Morozov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seal to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morozov.
Seal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10#
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov has control of Seal's left arm, preventing Seal from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Seal slips nicely into half guard.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Seal is very close to passing his half guard.
Seal wants to pass the guard but Morozov is defending well.
Seal trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away. #T12##SUB#
Seal is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Seal (7) vs (8) Morozov
Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morozov tries to keep control of the position but Seal is staying busy.#SUB2#
Morozov working for a choke but Seal is defending well.
Morozov keeps control of the position as Seal tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Morozov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Seal wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morozov looking for the choke but no joy.
Morozov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Morozov trying to control.
Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morozov keeps control of the position easily here as Seal tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Seal right now.
Seal wants to control his opponent's hands but Morozov gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov is hanging on to Seal's back as he tries to escape.
Seal is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morozov wins on points by 8 to 7.
Vadim Morozov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Morozov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Morozov pulls guard effortlessly.
Okada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Okada from controlling successfully.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Okada postures up.
Okada preventing the sweep.
Morozov pulls Okada in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for subs off his back but Okada has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada trying to advance position but Morozov counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Okada is proving a slippery customer.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Okada pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Okada is posturing up here but Morozov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Okada tries to roll out but it's too tight and Okada has to tap! Slick submission there by Morozov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vadim Morozov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morozov is looking to clinch.
Morozov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morozov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morozov tries to clinch but Talakvadze is having none of it. #TD2#
Talakvadze shoots in and gets a takedown into Morozov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Talakvadze#SUB#
Morozov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Talakvadze has his hands clasped together but Morozov extends and breaks Talakvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morozov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
Vadim Morozov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thibodeaux forces Morozov back against the cage and clinches.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Thibodeaux decides to pull guard.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
Morozov looking to sit in guard and control but Thibodeaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thibodeaux (2) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morozov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't defend quickly enough and Morozov has managed to lock this one up! Can Thibodeaux escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Morozov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vadim Morozov!
A very excited looking Vadim Morozov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UCF 43: Melps v Tavares
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Shimada looks to land a combination but Morozov avoids it well.
Morozov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yuki Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Morozov keeps it at a distance.
Shimada throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimada misses with a straight left.
Shimada tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Shimada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Shimada moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Morozov. #TD#
Morozov pulls Shimada into guard.
#SUB#
Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shimada passes into side control.
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Shimada working away.
Morozov is looking to regain half guard here but Shimada keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Morozov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morozov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Shimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shimada prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morozov wants to control but Shimada postures up.
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov is looking for a sweep.
Shimada controls the position.
Morozov tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shimada throws a nice looking combination but Morozov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shimada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shimada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shimada! |
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