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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romega Vartanein (ranked 3380 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Justin Boyington (ranked 373 p4p, 262 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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179 cm 25 130 5 - 13 - 1 |
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178 cm 24 164 7 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Boyington! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyington.
Vartanein moves out of range of the body kick. Boyington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein throws a front kick aimed at Boyington's knee but Boyington avoids it well. Boyington shapes to counter with a head kick. Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Vartanein scores with a jab to the body. Vartanein scores with a jab to the body. Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Vartanein. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boyington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Vartanein. We've been informed that Boyington 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. Vartanein connects with a body shot. Boyington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vartanein. Vartanein obviously looking to wear him down.
Vartanein blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyington needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there. Boyington throws a sloppy head kick and Vartanein moves out of range easily. Vartanein is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Vartanein lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Boyington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vartanein misses with a wild body shot. Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyington manages to avoid it. Boyington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Vartanein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Vartanein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boyington. Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Boyington avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Boyington lands a head kick that stumbles Vartanein and the fighters go to the mat.
Vartanein is rocked!
It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vartanein holds on and takes a little breather. Oh Vartanein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Boyington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Vartanein keeping full guard, as Boyington tries to pass. Vartanein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Boyington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boyington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boyington is trying to get an arm triangle but Vartanein is defending well. Vartanein tries to get back to half guard but can't. Vartanein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Boyington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vartanein manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vartanein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Vartanein has his hands on Boyington's head, controlling the position. Boyington trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vartanein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyington is one step ahead there. Vartanein seems keen to control Boyington's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boyington wants to control from the top but Vartanein keeps moving. Vartanein is pulling down on Boyington's head to control his posture. Vartanein is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Boyington stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein. Boyington wants to control from the top but Vartanein keeps moving. Vartanein wants to sweep here but Boyington controlling him for the moment. Vartanein pulls Boyington in close to prevent any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vartanein is on top in guard.
Vartanein decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vartanein avoids the head kick by Boyington.
Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy. Vartanein lands a lovely overhand right. Vartanein cracks Boyington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Boyington tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Vartanein catches Boyington right on the button with a cross. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vartanein, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boyington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Justin Boyington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boyington moves forwards but Vartanein connects with a nice, crisp jab. Boyington misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boyington takes one to the chin there. Boyington tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyington looks winded! A leg kick checked by Vartanein. Boyington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vartanein lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyington's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romega Vartanein dominated that round. The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Boyington misses with a body kick. Boyington tries to land a front kick but Vartanein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nice shot lands for Vartanein. Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyington can do to turn this around? Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyington is just out of range. Vartanein is looking to wear down Boyington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Vartanein lands a jab to Boyington's midsection. Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Boyington saw that one coming. Boyington scores with a head kick.
Boyington throws a wild body kick that Vartanein sees coming a mile off. Boyington is looking to land body kicks. Boyington throws a sloppy head kick and Vartanein moves out of range easily. Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyington manages to avoid it. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Boyington walks into a stiff left hand from Vartanein. Vartanein lands a jab to Boyington's midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boyington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boyington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Boyington. It looked like Vartanein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boyington. A head kick misses from Boyington. Vartanein connects with a looping right hand.
Boyington is breathing heavily. Boyington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vartanein digs a good hook to Boyington's body.
Vartanein jabs Boyington to the body, keeping him at a distance. Boyington throws a sloppy head kick and Vartanein moves out of range easily. Boyington throws a head kick that misses. Vartanein connects with the punch. Boyington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Boyington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vartanein. Vartanein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boyington takes a kick to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vartanein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boyington. Boyington circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein lands a head shot. Vartanein lands a jab. Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyington moves away. Despite the aggression on Boyington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a jab. Boyington acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vartanein digs a good body shot into Boyington's ribs. Vartanein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Boyington blocks a jab. Boyington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Boyington moves out of range easily. Vartanein throws out a powerful jab. Vartanein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses. Vartanein scores with a hook. Vartanein throws a good cross that connects.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow. Boyington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boyington tries a head kick but it misses.
Vartanein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vartanein is looking to land body kicks. Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Boyington connects with a high kick. Boyington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vartanein. Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Boyington's ribs. Boyington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyington is just out of range. Boyington takes one to the chin there. Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boyington blocks a head kick by Vartanein.
Boyington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyington there as he acknowledges the shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Boyington needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there. Boyington ducks right into an uppercut from Vartanein. Vartanein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Boyington throws a front kick that sends Vartanein stumbling back into the cage. Boyington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vartanein lands a really nice looking cross but Boyington seems unphased.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses. Vartanein blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Vartanein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Vartanein throws out a powerful jab. Vartanein throws a body punch but Boyington moves out of range. Vartanein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyington under the eye. Vartanein connects with a single shot there.
Boyington is rocked! Vartanein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyington. Boyington walks into a jab. Boyington is still on wobbly legs! Can Vartanein finish him? Boyington misses with a body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boyington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vartanein jabs Boyington to the body, keeping him at a distance. Vartanein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boyington on the side of the head. Vartanein connects with a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romega Vartanein dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Vartanein lands with a hook. Boyington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Vartanein scores with a nice head shot. Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein throwing a counter right hand but Boyington manages to avoid it. Vartanein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boyington's hands. Vartanein stuns Boyington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Vartanein. Vartanein with a jab. Boyington takes one to the side of the head.
Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vartanein. This has been an exciting period of action! Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vartanein misses the shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein. Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Boyington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boyington walks into a stiff left hand from Vartanein. Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Boyington. Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab. Vartanein lands with a shot to the body. Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Boyington ducks right into an uppercut from Vartanein. Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyington seems to have recovered his senses. Boyington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vartanein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Vartanein lands with a nice body punch. Vartanein misses the shot to the body. Boyington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow. 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! Vartanein lands an overhand right. Vartanein misses with a wild body shot. Vartanein blocks the body kick.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyington was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boyington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Boyington misses with a head kick.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyington.
Vartanein blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses. Boyington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vartanein cracks Boyington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Boyington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vartanein. Boyington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Vartanein lands a lovely overhand right. Vartanein cracks Boyington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Vartanein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyington under the eye. Vartanein lands a nice hook to Boyington's body. Boyington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vartanein lands with a shot to the body. Jab by Vartanein. Vartanein clobbers Boyington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The fighters circling - Vartanein throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vartanein scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boyington lands with a slapping head kick. Nice uppercut there from Vartanein. Vartanein throws an overhand right that drops Boyington like a sack of potatoes! Vartanein dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romega Vartanein! A very excited looking Romega Vartanein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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