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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosef Tarasov (ranked 3230 p4p, 3865 weight class) and Arlo James (ranked 420 p4p, 476 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Iosef Tarasov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Iosef Tarasov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iosef Tarasov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlo James!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James wants to clinch up but Tarasov keeps it at a distance.
Tarasov swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Tarasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarasov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlo James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James throws a combination that misses
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
Tarasov is stalling in the full guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Tarasov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Tarasov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tarasov is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Tarasov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Tarasov.
Tarasov wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tarasov controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by James misses
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Tarasov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarasov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tarasov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Tarasov blocks a head kick by James.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
Tarasov controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarasov moves to the back position.
Tarasov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of James's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
Tarasov continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iosef Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James shoots in and drives through. Tarasov sprawls well.
Tarasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James misses with a right hand
and Tarasov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Tarasov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarasov wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
James wants to stand up but Tarasov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
James wants to stand and escape but Tarasov is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarasov as he avoids it easily.
Iosef Tarasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlo James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Tarasov controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tarasov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov 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.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount.
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James dives in and grabs Tarasov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarasov pushes down on James's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iosef Tarasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov passes into half guard.
Tarasov controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
Tarasov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarasov moves to take his opponent's back.
Tarasov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More hug and hope from Tarasov.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarasov.
Tarasov continues to hold on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James tries to escape but Tarasov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tarasov biding his time, controlling James.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov had his way with Arlo James in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tarasov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Tarasov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to stand back up but Tarasov is controlling him
Tarasov is controlling the pace.
Tarasov works his foot free and advances to mount.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tarasov controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tarasov controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has given up his back here. Will Tarasov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
What can James do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tarasov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can James do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Tarasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarasov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosef Tarasov!
Iosef Tarasov retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
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