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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Sligotheroux (ranked 4700 p4p, 4807 weight class) and Artem Ramazanov (ranked 201 p4p, 211 weight class). Ramazanov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Sligotheroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Ramazanov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramazanov scores with a jab.
Sligotheroux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramazanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sligotheroux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramazanov counters by clinching up.
Ramazanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ramazanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sligotheroux is trying to keep an underhook but Ramazanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sligotheroux is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Ramazanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramazanov lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sligotheroux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramazanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sligotheroux wants to get back to full guard but Ramazanov has passed into side control.
Ramazanov misses with the ground and pound.
Sligotheroux could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ramazanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ramazanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sligotheroux keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramazanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sligotheroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sligotheroux wants to control but Ramazanov postures up.
Ramazanov just content to control the position.
The strikes coming from Ramazanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sligotheroux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sligotheroux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ramazanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sligotheroux tries to improve position but can't.
Ramazanov is looking to take a break and control but Sligotheroux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sligotheroux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramazanov on the ground.
Ramazanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramazanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sligotheroux trying to remain calm as Ramazanov controls from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Artem Ramazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sligotheroux lands a right hook to the body.
Sligotheroux misses with a straight left.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Ramazanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sligotheroux throws a right hand that Ramazanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramazanov also avoids with ease.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sligotheroux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramazanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sligotheroux lands with an overhand left.
Sligotheroux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramazanov manages to avoid it.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sligotheroux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sligotheroux swings for the body but Ramazanov moves out of range.
Ramazanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramazanov walks into a stiff left hand from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux cracks Ramazanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramazanov slips a straight right by Sligotheroux.
Gerald Sligotheroux is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Ramazanov catches Sligotheroux right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramazanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sligotheroux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sligotheroux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sligotheroux lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramazanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sligotheroux is fending him off so far but Ramazanov persists. Nope, Sligotheroux circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov tries for a takedown but Sligotheroux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramazanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramazanov is looking to clinch.
Sligotheroux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sligotheroux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramazanov throws out the jab.
Ramazanov wants to clinch.
Sligotheroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramazanov scores with a hook to the body. Sligotheroux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramazanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gerald Sligotheroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux throws a hook but Ramazanov avoids it easily.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
Sligotheroux lands with a shot to the body.
Ramazanov gets a clinch.
Ramazanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux has Ramazanov pressed against the cage.
Ramazanov pushes Sligotheroux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Ramazanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sligotheroux blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sligotheroux taking a breather.
Ramazanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sligotheroux is looking to control Ramazanov's arms but Ramazanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sligotheroux has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov is looking for a takedown.
Ramazanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sligotheroux after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramazanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramazanov working aggressively here.
Ramazanov throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov working aggressively here.
Ramazanov is trying to drag Sligotheroux to the mat but Sligotheroux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Ramazanov fails to land.
Sligotheroux slowing the pace effectively.
Sligotheroux stalling.
Ramazanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Sligotheroux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerald Sligotheroux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sligotheroux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramazanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sligotheroux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sligotheroux should have avoided that one.
Ramazanov shoots in for a double leg but Sligotheroux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sligotheroux throws the left hand but Ramazanov avoids the punch easily.
Ramazanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramazanov takes a swing at Sligotheroux's ribcage but misses.
Sligotheroux is looking to wear down Ramazanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramazanov throws a looping overhand right but Sligotheroux ducks down to avoid it.
Ramazanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramazanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sligotheroux at a distance.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux is having none of it.
Sligotheroux is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramazanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazanov tries to clinch up but Sligotheroux circles away and keeps his distance.
Sligotheroux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramazanov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sligotheroux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
Sligotheroux takes a swing at Ramazanov's ribcage but misses.
Sligotheroux just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sligotheroux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramazanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sligotheroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramazanov dives in and grabs Sligotheroux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sligotheroux pushes down on Ramazanov's head and hops out.
Sligotheroux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Ramazanov misses.
Ramazanov wants to clinch up but Sligotheroux keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Sligotheroux - just one landing.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sligotheroux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerald Sligotheroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sligotheroux avoids the body shot from Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux misses with a wild body shot.
Ramazanov wants to counter with a clinch but Sligotheroux pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux moves out of range.
Sligotheroux scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Sligotheroux is having none of it.
Sligotheroux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazanov clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sligotheroux prevents a body shot from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
Ramazanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sligotheroux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gerald Sligotheroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Ramazanov.
Sligotheroux has Ramazanov pushed against the cage.
Sligotheroux is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sligotheroux prevents it.
Sligotheroux working hard to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramazanov throws an elbow that misses.
Ramazanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Sligotheroux to work.
Artem Ramazanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sligotheroux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramazanov.
A head punch on the inside from Ramazanov fails to land.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux slowing the pace effectively.
Ramazanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sligotheroux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramazanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artem Ramazanov.
I think Ramazanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artem Ramazanov!
A very excited looking Artem Ramazanov 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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