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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Wagner (ranked 473 p4p, 1486 weight class) and Rustam Turaev (ranked 67 p4p, 183 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rustam Turaev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turaev shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
We've been hearing reports that Wagner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Turaev.
Wagner gets caught napping as Turaev dives in and scores a takedown. Wagner manages to retain guard.
Wagner wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wagner is on top in guard.
Wagner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner is working Turaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turaev keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wagner chips away with some ground and pound.
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turaev trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving.
Wagner distracts Turaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Turaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turaev throws an elbow that misses. Wagner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turaev's guard. Nice move by Wagner!
Turaev has control of Wagner's left arm, preventing Wagner from doing any damage.
Turaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turaev is keeping the position for now.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a couple of digs.
Wagner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving.
Wagner 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.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving.
Wagner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wagner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turaev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turaev is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wagner.
Wagner is pressing down on Turaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turaev is holding on for now.
Turaev trying to control but Wagner postures up.
Wagner is keen to just control but Turaev is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turaev is in Wagner's guard.
Wagner wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Wagner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turaev somewhat.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Brad Wagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turaev preventing the sweep.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turaev is one step ahead there.
Turaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Turaev has his hands on Wagner's head, controlling the position.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Wagner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Turaev has wrist control.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Turaev has wrist control.
Turaev keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wagner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagner moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner working the ground and pound but Turaev is defending the strikes.
Wagner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wagner in side control, throwing shots but Turaev defends.
Turaev struggling a bit here.
Wagner trying to control the action but Turaev is working from the bottom.
Turaev defending against the ground and pound.
Wagner landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turaev regains half guard.
Wagner trying to control the pace.
Wagner wants to free his trapped foot but Turaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wagner.
Wagner trying to control the action but Turaev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Turaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Wagner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wagner misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turaev! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Turaev. No joy for Wagner on that attempt.
Turaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
Brad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wagner rushes Turaev and presses him up against the cage.
Turaev misses with some punches.
Turaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turaev can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wagner tries to stall but Turaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turaev can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turaev misses with a body punch.
Turaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Turaev fails to land.
Turaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner has Turaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Turaev working aggressively here.
Wagner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wagner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turaev regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turaev is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to strike off his back.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Turaev postures up.
Turaev stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Wagner scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Turaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving.
Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Turaev blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Turaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wagner wants to sweep but no luck.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Turaev postures up.
Turaev wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner striking from his own guard.
Turaev lands a couple of digs.
Turaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Turaev postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rustam Turaev just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turaev is in Wagner's guard.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Turaev postures up.
Wagner 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.
Wagner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Turaev with a nice head shot there.
Wagner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner landing some decent shots from guard.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Turaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wagner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turaev is now in half guard.
Wagner manages to get to full guard.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Turaev controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turaev throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
Turaev postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it.
Turaev stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Turaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turaev trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turaev's guard.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Turaev has wrist control.
Wagner is looking to pass into half guard but Turaev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turaev is in guard.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Turaev keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wagner trying to control but Turaev is working from the bottom.
Wagner postures up and lands a big shot to Turaev's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brad Wagner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Turaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Rustam Turaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wagner looking to control.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Turaev controlling him for the moment.
Turaev cracks Wagner with a solid left hand.
Wagner lands a decent shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner is trying to keep Turaev in close.
Turaev wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Turaev controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turaev distracts Wagner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turaev throwing strikes but missing.
Wagner pulls Turaev in to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wagner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turaev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Turaev controlling him for the moment.
Turaev works over Wagner with some ground and pound from guard.
Brad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wagner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wagner controlling the pace.
Turaev has hold of Wagner's hands but Wagner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wagner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wagner is looking to advance position but Turaev won't allow it.
Wagner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turaev's head.
Wagner controlling the pace.
Wagner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Turaev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wagner biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wagner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Wagner!
Brad Wagner retains his light heavyweight title!
Brad Wagner 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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