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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Zaitsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ty bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ty bo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasili Zaitsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ty bo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from bo. No joy for Zaitsev on that attempt.
bo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and bo wants it to stay on the feet.
bo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
bo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zaitsev stuffs the takedown.
bo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaitsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bo lands with a right hand.
bo misses with a kick to the body.
bo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZaitsev.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaitsev scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from bo. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev closes this distance looking for a takedown but bo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Zaitsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bo lands with a good body shot.
bo darts in looking for a takedown but Zaitsev gets double underhooks and turns bo into the cage.
Zaitsev goes for a double leg but bo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as bo continues to drive forward.
Zaitsev fails to land the takedown.
bo shoots in but Zaitsev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaitsev is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from bo. Those never looked like landing.
Zaitsev throws a low kick but bo avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from bo as Zaitsev shoots in.
As Zaitsev backs off bo throws a huge counter combo but Zaitsev manages to avoid it all.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.
bo misses with a low kick as Zaitsev jumps back.
Zaitsev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from bo.
bo shoots for a takedown but Zaitsev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
bo tries to land a leg kick but Zaitsev saw it coming and moves away.
Zaitsev is looking for a counter combo.
bo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaitsev shoots in looking for a takedown but bo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zaitsev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaitsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zaitsev with that takedown attempt.
bo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from bo. Zaitsev shrugs it off though.
bo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from bo.
bo blocks a head kick by Zaitsev.
bo tries to clinch up but Zaitsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaitsev darts in looking for a takedown but bo gets double underhooks and turns Zaitsev into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Zaitsev. No joy for bo on that attempt.
Zaitsev fails to land the takedown.
bo fails to land the takedown.
Zaitsev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Zaitsev misses.
bo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
bo moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev manages to break the clinch.
bo shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaitsev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing bo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaitsev is looking to clinch but bo is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from bo.
A punch combination from bo misses.
Zaitsev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
bo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
bo connects with a right hand. Zaitsev shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws an overhand right that lands on bo's shoulder, as bo tries to avoid the shot.
bo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaitsev rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts bo as he jumps to the side.
bo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaitsev slaps away a takedown attempt from bo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
bo has a takedown stuffed.
Zaitsev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. bo defends it nicely.
Zaitsev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ty bo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from bo.
Zaitsev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaitsev shoots in but bo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from bo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
bo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaitsev as he avoids it easily.
bo rushes Zaitsev and presses him up against the cage.
Zaitsev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by bo after a bit of a struggle.
Zaitsev is pressed up against the cage. bo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zaitsev down to the mat. Zaitsev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
bo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zaitsev eats them both and turns towards bo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zaitsev checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bo stalks Zaitsev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zaitsev's face. Zaitsev staggers backwards, shaken.
Zaitsev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
bo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
bo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
bo is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev dives in and grabs bo's left leg, looking for a takedown. bo pushes down on Zaitsev's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Zaitsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zaitsev counters with a three punch combo that has bo backing up. bo nods at Zaitsev to acknowledge the strikes.
bo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and bo wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on bo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaitsev stuffs the takedown attempt from bo. bo gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaitsev misses with a double jab.
bo misses the jab.
bo connects with a right hand. Zaitsev shakes it off.
Zaitsev wants to clinch up but bo keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as bo blocks the low kick.
bo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaitsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaitsev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has bo pinned against the cage. bo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ty bo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the body kick from bo.
bo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasili Zaitsev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from bo as Zaitsev shoots in.
Zaitsev misses with a takedown
and bo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
bo is trying to drag Zaitsev to the mat but Zaitsev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev tries a knee to the head but bo blocks it.
bo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
bo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev fails to land the takedown.
Zaitsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bo.
bo misses with a leg kick.
Zaitsev goes for a double leg but bo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as bo continues to drive forward.
bo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaitsev moves in looking to clinch but bo pushes him off.
ty bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
bo throws a push kick but Zaitsev slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Zaitsev. No joy for bo on that attempt.
bo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaitsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
bo clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bo.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown. No joy.
bo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from bo misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bo.
bo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaitsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
bo takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaitsev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ty bo 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!
Nice takedown defense from Zaitsev. No joy for bo on that attempt.
bo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
bo leaves Zaitsev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaitsev misses with a body kick.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown but bo shows good takedown defense.
bo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaitsev with a body shot.
Zaitsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bo.
bo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bo closes the distance and pushes Zaitsev back into the cage.
Zaitsev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. bo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Zaitsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaitsev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but bo swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
bo misses with a double jab.
bo throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
bo clinches up against the cage.
Zaitsev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. bo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
bo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
bo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
bo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
bo throws a push kick but Zaitsev slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by bo.
bo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaitsev pinned against the cage. Zaitsev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bo moves into range and clinches up with Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tries to pull guard but bo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
bo wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaitsev won't allow it.
bo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaitsev walks away with a smile on his face. bo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zaitsev shoots for a double leg takedown but bo sprawls well. He's pushed Zaitsev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
bo gets tackled into the cage by Zaitsev. Zaitsev maintains the clinch.
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch but bo improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
bo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaitsev is looking to counter with head kicks.
bo fails to land the takedown.
bo tries to clinch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Zaitsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from bo.
It looked like Zaitsev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zaitsev darts in looking for a takedown but bo gets double underhooks and turns Zaitsev into the cage.
bo is looking to land body kicks.
bo fails with the takedown
enabling Zaitsev to counter with a crisp jab.
bo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
bo blocks a head kick by Zaitsev.
bo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaitsev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaitsev tries to counter by clinching up but bo breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev misses with a takedown attempt - bo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaitsev throws a sloppy head kick and bo moves out of range easily.
bo moves into range and clinches up with Zaitsev.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as bo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
bo breaks from the clinch.
Zaitsev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but bo swivels and escapes.
bo throws a series of strikes that have Zaitsev backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
bo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasili Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ty bo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
bo has his takedown stuffed
and Zaitsev counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
ty bo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well bo 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ty bo!
ty bo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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