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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomar Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes into the arena with Ministry - Thieves blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31 - 13 - 1 |
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220 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jomar Requina!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Tokhtakhounov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Requina moves out of range as Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov sizes up Requina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tokhtakhounov, as that shot connected.
Requina misses with a body kick.
Requina looks to land a body kick but Tokhtakhounov moved away.
Tokhtakhounov throwing a counter right hand but Requina manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov thuds his right hand into Requina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov jabs at Requina's body.
Requina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tokhtakhounov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Requina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tokhtakhounov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Requina.
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!
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Requina looks to land a left hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range nicely.
Requina misses with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throwing a counter right hand but Requina manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Requina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Requina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokhtakhounov fakes the leg kick and cracks Requina in the body.
Requina looks to land a body kick but Tokhtakhounov moved away.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination that misses
letting Requina counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Requina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Requina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Requina walks into a straight right hand from Tokhtakhounov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Tokhtakhounov does it's job there.
Requina checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a one two! Requina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Requina has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tokhtakhounov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov thows a body kick. Requina tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid body kick from Requina.
Tokhtakhounov checks the leg kick.
Requina checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Requina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Requina misses the target.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice combination. Requina backs away looking to recover.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a single shot there.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Requina off balance momentarily.
Requina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov pushes Requina away with a front kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a powerful jab.
Requina throws a hook but Tokhtakhounov blocks it.
Requina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Requina looks to throw the jab but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
As Requina backs away, Tokhtakhounov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Requina throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Requina saw that one coming.
Tokhtakhounov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Requina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Requina scores with a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a series of punches but Requina moves out of range.
Requina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a head kick.
Requina is looking to clinch.
Requina tries to land a body kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Requina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokhtakhounov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Requina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov defending well as Requina loads up on a big left hand.
Requina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokhtakhounov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a kick to the temple. Requina shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Requina misses with a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice shot that snaps Requina's head back.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov avoids the head kick by Requina.
Tokhtakhounov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tokhtakhounov clinches with his opponent.
Requina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Requina.
Tokhtakhounov can't find room to land a body shot as Requina controls the action.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokhtakhounov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body shot.
Requina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Requina down with leg kicks.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokhtakhounov throws a wild body kick that Requina sees coming a mile off.
Tokhtakhounov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Requina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Requina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tokhtakhounov moves into the clinch successfully.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a light punch inside.
Tokhtakhounov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Requina's elbow.
Tokhtakhounov gets through Requina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Requina struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokhtakhounov controls his hands.
Tokhtakhounov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tokhtakhounov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Requina is breathing heavily.
Tokhtakhounov tries to work over Requina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a left hand.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokhtakhounov tries to throw a body punch but Requina avoids it by throwing Tokhtakhounov back against the cage.
Requina tries to throw a body punch but Tokhtakhounov avoids it by throwing Requina back against the cage.
Requina tries to work over Tokhtakhounov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Requina backwards.
Requina swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a shot to the side of Requina's head.
Requina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokhtakhounov's elbow.
Requina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov trying to stall but Requina improves his position.
Requina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokhtakhounov tries a body shot but Requina blocks it.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina blocks an uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Requina.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Requina trying to control the position but instead, Tokhtakhounov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Requina into the cage.
Tokhtakhounov blocking some punches.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Requina slips a jab and a cross from Tokhtakhounov.
Requina replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tokhtakhounov blocks it well.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Requina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a left hand but Requina moved out of range nicely.
Requina throws out a counter right but Tokhtakhounov avoids it with no problem.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice looking combination but Requina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokhtakhounov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tokhtakhounov. Those never looked like landing.
Tokhtakhounov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Requina under the eye.
Requina walks into a jab.
Requina throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Requina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov takes a swing at Requina's ribcage but misses.
Requina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov dips to his left and cracks Requina with an uppercut!
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Requina throws a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to counter the offense by Requina and move into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Requina avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Requina looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Requina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Requina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Requina throws a looping overhand right but Tokhtakhounov ducks down to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requina takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina misses with a body kick.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is winning the standup battle so far.
Requina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokhtakhounov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Requina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Requina walks into a stiff left hand from Tokhtakhounov.
Nice body kick from Requina.
Tokhtakhounov cracks a nice hook into Requina's ribs.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to Requina's midsection.
Tokhtakhounov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tokhtakhounov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Requina can do to turn this around?
Tokhtakhounov swinging wildly here.
Requina throws the kick towards the body but Tokhtakhounov avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov tests Requina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Requina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tokhtakhounov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Requina misses with a low kick.
That kick from Requina tenderised Tokhtakhounov's leg. Tokhtakhounov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tokhtakhounov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Requina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Requina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokhtakhounov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tokhtakhounov clinches up against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov throws a punch but it's blocked by Requina.
Requina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokhtakhounov working aggressively here.
Tokhtakhounov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Requina's elbow.
Requina lands a hook that snaps the head of Tokhtakhounov backwards.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Requina to work.
Good body shot from Requina.
Tokhtakhounov has a couple of punches blocked by Requina.
Tokhtakhounov has a couple of punches blocked by Requina.
Tokhtakhounov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokhtakhounov blocks an uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov struggles to land a body shot inside as Requina controls his hands.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body punch.
Requina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Requina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Requina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokhtakhounov lands a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov presses Requina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tokhtakhounov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Requina backwards.
Tokhtakhounov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokhtakhounov.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Requina or not.
Tokhtakhounov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tokhtakhounov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Requina misses with a low kick as Tokhtakhounov jumps back.
A nice combination there by Tokhtakhounov.
Requina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a slapping head kick.
Requina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Requina looks for the body kick but Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Requina takes one to the chin there.
Requina is looking to land body kicks.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice shot that snaps Requina's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Requina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Requina misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Requina has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tokhtakhounov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Requina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Requina slips a jab from Tokhtakhounov.
Requina misses with a kick to the body.
Requina throws a push kick but Tokhtakhounov slaps the foot to one side.
Requina on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Requina.
Tokhtakhounov lands a lovely overhand right.
Tokhtakhounov rushes Requina and presses him up against the cage.
Requina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokhtakhounov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Requina.
Jomar Requina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokhtakhounov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokhtakhounov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
An out of breath Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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