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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilyevich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Billy Connolly - Ivan the terrible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Owen Castle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Vasilyevich's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Vasilyevich!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle thows a body shot but no joy.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilyevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasilyevich enables Castle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasilyevich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilyevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyevich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasilyevich has his foot on Castle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castle works his way back into a safe position though.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilyevich.
Castle trying to control but Vasilyevich is working from the bottom.
Castle tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilyevich is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyevich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilyevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyevich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castle tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilyevich is retaining full guard.
Vasilyevich seems keen to control Castle's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castle throws a body punch but Vasilyevich moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle trying to control the action but Vasilyevich is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Castle off and has taken his back!
Vasilyevich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilyevich is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Vasilyevich wants to control but Castle is keeping busy.
Castle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Castle rolls, trying to escape but Vasilyevich keeps control of the position.
Castle prevents Vasilyevich from getting a body triangle.
Castle is trapped and Vasilyevich is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Castle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vasilyevich working for the choke.
Vasilyevich throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Castle!
Vasilyevich is trying to stick to Castle's back but Castle is turning into Vasilyevich. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vasilyevich's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Castle.
Castle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasilyevich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vasilyevich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle wants to control from the top but Vasilyevich keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vasilyevich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castle defends it easily.
Vasilyevich controls Castle momentarily but Castle frees himself.
Vasilyevich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vasilyevich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasilyevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Vasilyevich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vasilyevich throws a leg kick that misses.
Castle slips a straight right by Vasilyevich.
An inside leg kick from Vasilyevich misses.
Vasilyevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vasilyevich.
Castle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasilyevich.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilyevich is just out of range.
Vasilyevich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle won't allow Vasilyevich to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyevich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasilyevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castle 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.
Castle trying to control but Vasilyevich is working from the bottom.
Vasilyevich managing to control the position.
Castle wants to control from the top but Vasilyevich keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasilyevich is on top in guard.
Castle has his foot on Vasilyevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasilyevich works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle has an active guard here but Vasilyevich has managed to pass into half guard.
Vasilyevich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vasilyevich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vasilyevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilyevich is looking for a kimura but Castle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasilyevich to get the leverage.
Vasilyevich wants to take a breather but Castle is having none of it.
Castle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castle is looking for a sweep. Vasilyevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich is controlling the pace.
Vasilyevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Castle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasilyevich.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vasilyevich working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Vasilyevich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castle looking for submissions off his back.
Castle tries to get to full guard but Vasilyevich has control of the leg.
Castle is looking to control Vasilyevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castle avoid being mounted?
Vasilyevich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vasilyevich working over Castle with some ground and pound. Castle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castle is pressing down on Vasilyevich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivan Vasilyevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasilyevich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vasilyevich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castle is keeping the position for now.
Vasilyevich stands up over Castle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasilyevich pushes down on Castle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castle gets back to full guard.
Castle controls Vasilyevich momentarily but Vasilyevich frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castle can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasilyevich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Vasilyevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vasilyevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasilyevich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vasilyevich gets back to half guard.
Castle wants to control but Vasilyevich is keeping him busy.
Vasilyevich trying to hold on to Castle's head to control him but Castle postures up.
Vasilyevich is pressing down on Castle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasilyevich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilyevich.
Castle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyevich controls Castle momentarily but Castle frees himself.
Castle throwing strikes from guard but Vasilyevich blocks nicely.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilyevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castle wants to control from the top but Vasilyevich keeps moving.
Vasilyevich managing to control the position.
Owen Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Vasilyevich was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vasilyevich throws a hook but Castle blocks it.
Vasilyevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castle.
Vasilyevich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vasilyevich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilyevich unloading with bombs!
Castle is squirming around, avoiding Vasilyevich's attempts to control the action.
Vasilyevich landing punches.
Vasilyevich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich landing strikes from the mount and Castle is in trouble!
Castle tries to hold on but Vasilyevich postures up.
Vasilyevich working Castle over with strikes here.
Vasilyevich wants to control the pace but Castle is squirming around nicely.
Castle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Castle wants to control but Vasilyevich is having none of it.
Castle regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasilyevich is working for a kimura but Castle is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasilyevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is pressing down on Vasilyevich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasilyevich wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Vasilyevich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasilyevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Castle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vasilyevich passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasilyevich trying to pass the guard but Castle defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Vasilyevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasilyevich 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Vasilyevich!
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