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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzannavabizch has chosen Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch takes a swing at Cave's ribcage but misses.
Uzannavabizch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cave to the mat! Cave manages to get full guard.
Cave preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uzannavabizch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uzannavabizch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cave with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cave looks like he's trying to stand up.
Uzannavabizch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uzannavabizch scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave is trying to stand.
Uzannavabizch slips a nice elbow through Cave's hands, connecting with Cave's forehead.
Uzannavabizch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cave keeps working.
Uzannavabizch lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uzannavabizch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uzannavabizch stops Cave from getting back to his feet.
Uzannavabizch content to control rather than advance.
Uzannavabizch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uzannavabizch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uzannavabizch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cave won't allow Uzannavabizch to pass to mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cave gets caught flat footed, as Uzannavabizch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cave has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Uzannavabizch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Uzannavabizch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cave up against the cage.
Cave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uzannavabizch tries to score a body lock takedown but Cave shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Uzannavabizch lands a body shot.
Cave blocks an uppercut.
Uzannavabizch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cave blocks a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave misses with a knee to the head.
Uzannavabizch slowing the pace effectively.
Uzannavabizch tries to stall but Cave uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cave lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cave misses with a knee strike.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cave.
Uzannavabizch scores with a hook to the body.
Cave can't find room to land a body shot as Uzannavabizch controls the action.
Uzannavabizch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cave breaks the clinch.
Uzannavabizch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cave swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzannavabizch.
Cave seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Uzannavabizch misses with a kick to the body
and Cave counters with a good low kick that Uzannavabizch was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Uzannavabizch.
Cave is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Uzannavabizch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Cave tenderised Uzannavabizch's leg. Uzannavabizch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cave defending well as Uzannavabizch loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cave tries to clinch but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a body shot but no joy.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cave has time to react.
Cave misses with a wild combination.
Uzannavabizch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cave.
Uzannavabizch scores with a nice strike.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cave leaves Uzannavabizch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cave misses with the combination.
Nick Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzannavabizch misses with a head kick.
Good work by Uzannavabizch as he checks the leg kick.
Uzannavabizch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cave was covering up waiting for the punch and Uzannavabizch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzannavabizch tries to free his leg and advance position but Cave is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave wants to stand and escape but Uzannavabizch is having none of it.
Uzannavabizch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzannavabizch throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cave has his feet on Uzannavabizch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cave rather than just go for the knockout.
Uzannavabizch misses with the combination.
Cave looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Uzannavabizch. That snapped Cave's head back.
Uzannavabizch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cave on the side of the head.
Cave avoids the body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws a jab but it's blocked by Cave.
Uzannavabizch misses with a jab to the body
and Cave makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cave avoids the body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Cave defending well as Uzannavabizch loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzannavabizch. Cave does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzannavabizch tries to clinch there but Cave circles away.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Cave is looking for a counter combo.
Uzannavabizch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cave misses with a series of wild punches.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cave swinging wildly here.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook but Cave avoids it easily.
Cave lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uzannavabizch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cave is able to avoid easily.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab to Cave's midsection.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body kick.
Uzannavabizch lands with an uppercut that bounces Cave off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave is looking to slow Uzannavabizch down with leg kicks.
A combination from Cave does no damage.
Cave chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uzannavabizch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cave under the eye.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
Uzannavabizch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cave paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uzannavabizch lands with a hook. Cave tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uzannavabizch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzannavabizch feints a counter leg kick.
Cave finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uzannavabizch thumps Cave with a low kick.
Uzannavabizch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uzannavabizch misses the body punch
and Cave counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cave dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzannavabizch. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Cave scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nick Cave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cave. That's going to slow Uzannavabizch down.
Uzannavabizch misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but Cave moves out of range.
Cave tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uzannavabizch manages to circle out of the way.
Uzannavabizch moves away from the strike by Cave.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uzannavabizch swings for the body but Cave moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch connects with a leg kick. Cave looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uzannavabizch swings for the body but Cave moves out of range.
Cave thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cave slips under a jab from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uzannavabizch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch 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. This is the final round!
Cave checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cave.
Cave tries to bum rush Uzannavabizch with a series of wild strikes but Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Uzannavabizch misses its intended target.
Cave appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cave closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uzannavabizch is looking to score with low kicks.
Cave is looking for a counter combo.
Uzannavabizch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cave misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch swings widly with a right hand
and Cave counters with a series of strikes. Uzannavabizch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Uzannavabizch scores with a nice right hand.
Cave looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave throws a right hand that Uzannavabizch ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzannavabizch also avoids with ease.
Cave lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cave.
Cave throws a sloppy head kick and Uzannavabizch moves out of range easily.
Uzannavabizch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cave can pounce on him.
Uzannavabizch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Uzannavabizch as he checks the leg kick.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uzannavabizch keeps the fight on the outside.
Cave slips a jab from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uzannavabizch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a leg kick but Cave saw it coming and moves away.
Uzannavabizch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cave.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzannavabizch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cave is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cave looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cave tries to clinch but Uzannavabizch is having none of it.
Good work by Uzannavabizch as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Uzannavabizch.
Cave swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uzannavabizch unleashes a big counter combination but Cave bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Uzannavabizch cracks the inside of Cave's front leg.
Cave takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cave throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cave slips under a jab.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice shot that snaps Cave's head back.
Uzannavabizch lands a slapping body shot.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
Uzannavabizch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cave on the side of the head.
Uzannavabizch misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Cave throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a series of punches but Cave avoids them all with ease.
Cave quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Uzannavabizch shoots in for a double leg but Cave sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uzannavabizch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Uzannavabizch throws a body shot but no joy.
Cave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cave bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Uzannavabizch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cave walks into a straight right hand from Uzannavabizch.
Cave explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cave tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uzannavabizch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cave staying out of range there.
Cave is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the side of Cave's head but Cave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uzannavabizch connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave cracks Uzannavabizch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uzannavabizch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cave manages to avoid it.
Cave tried to counter with a leg kick but Uzannavabizch avoided it.
Uzannavabizch takes a swing at Cave's ribcage but misses.
Cave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uzannavabizch.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzannavabizch.
Cave swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Cave.
Uzannavabizch misses with a leg kick
and Cave counters with a crisp one two that drops Uzannavabizch! Cave thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Uzannavabizch to his feet! Uzannavabizch is in big trouble!
Uzannavabizch is rocked!
Cave has closed the distance and engaged Uzannavabizch in a clinch.
Uzannavabizch is still on wobbly legs! Can Cave finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Cave.
Cave jerks Uzannavabizch's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Uzannavabizch drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Cave goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Cave because Uzannavabizch was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nick Cave!
Our winner, Nick Cave, 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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