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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Shishkanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shishkanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Digital Farm Animals - Home. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Shishkanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon King!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shishkanov counters with a straight right hand.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shishkanov.
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shishkanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ground and pound from King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shishkanov keeps working.
Shishkanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shishkanov is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shishkanov to see if he's OK.
King tries for a kimura but Shishkanov is defending well.
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!
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shishkanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shishkanov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shishkanov wants to control but King postures up.
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shishkanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shishkanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
King postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shishkanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!
Shishkanov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov cracks King with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing King from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Shishkanov keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
Shishkanov scores with punches and elbows.
Will Shishkanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
King tries to roll but Shishkanov sticks to his back.
Shishkanov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shishkanov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shishkanov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shishkanov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Shishkanov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shishkanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Shishkanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devon King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Shishkanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shishkanov gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shishkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasiliy Shishkanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon King.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shishkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shishkanov pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King has Shishkanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shishkanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shishkanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shishkanov effectively controlling the action here.
I was talking to Shishkanov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shishkanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shishkanov sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shishkanov clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devon King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shishkanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shishkanov throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by King.
Nice jab there from Shishkanov.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shishkanov.
Shishkanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shishkanov avoids the body shot from King.
King checks a low kick from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov misses with a hook.
King dips to his left and cracks Shishkanov with an uppercut!
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Shishkanov forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shishkanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if King can turn it around.
Shishkanov gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shishkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shishkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasiliy Shishkanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon King.
King is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shishkanov lands with a left to the head.
Shishkanov lands with a left to the head.
King is trying to push Shishkanov away but Shishkanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Shishkanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King has had enough of the clinch but Shishkanov keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Shishkanov.
Shishkanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shishkanov lands a left hand.
Shishkanov misses with the head strike.
Shishkanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body punch from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Shishkanov fails to land.
Shishkanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a takedown into guard.
King trying to control but Shishkanov is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shishkanov pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shishkanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Devon King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shishkanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King wants to pass the guard but Shishkanov is keeping the position.
Shishkanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King wants to pass the guard but Shishkanov is keeping the position.
King distracts Shishkanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King trying to control the position but Shishkanov is working away.
Shishkanov wants to control but King postures up.
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Shishkanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shishkanov dodges the ground and pound from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!
Shishkanov doesn't have the hooks in and King manages to turn into his guard.
King throws a strike but Shishkanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shishkanov slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shishkanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shishkanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Shishkanov wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shishkanov prevents King from improving his position.
Shishkanov wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Shishkanov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasiliy Shishkanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Shishkanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shishkanov.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shishkanov but Shishkanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shishkanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shishkanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shishkanov, as that shot connected.
Shishkanov lands with a shot to the body.
King misses with a takedown
and Shishkanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shishkanov stuffs the takedown.
Vasiliy Shishkanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon King.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Shishkanov throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shishkanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shishkanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkanov cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasiliy Shishkanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasiliy Shishkanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Shishkanov misses.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shishkanov sprawls well. Shishkanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Shishkanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shishkanov was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Shishkanov is retaining full guard.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
King wants to control from the top but Shishkanov keeps moving.
King throws a strike but Shishkanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shishkanov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shishkanov tries to stand and escape but King is controlling the position.
King pushes Shishkanov off and gets back to his feet.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shishkanov misses the target.
Shishkanov misses with a straight left.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shishkanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Shishkanov.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Shishkanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King moves out of range as Shishkanov strikes.
Shishkanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shishkanov avoids the body shot from King.
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
King throws an elbow but Shishkanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King working the ground and pound from side control.
King throws an elbow but Shishkanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasiliy Shishkanov.
I think Shishkanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vasiliy Shishkanov!
Vasiliy Shishkanov 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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