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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geghard Movsesian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Movsesian comes into the arena with Pitchin blaring out of the sound system. Tanishk Soni will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Geghard Movsesian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Soni prevents Movsesian from standing back up.
Movsesian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soni on the ground.
Soni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Movsesian pushes Soni off looking to stand but Soni dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soni scores with a leg kick.
Soni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Movsesian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Movsesian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soni avoids the body shot from Movsesian.
No joy there for Movsesian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Movsesian throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Movsesian throws a body kick the misses
and Soni counters with an inside leg kick.
Soni clinches up against the cage.
Soni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Movsesian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geghard Movsesian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Movsesian tries to keep at a distance but Soni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Movsesian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Movsesian throws a body punch but Soni moves out of range.
Movsesian throws a lazy body kick
and Soni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Movsesian's guard now.
Movsesian is breathing heavily.
Movsesian wants to stand but Soni is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Movsesian is keeping the position for now.
Soni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Movsesian wants to stand but Soni is controlling the position.
Soni is stalling in the full guard.
Movsesian wants to stand but Soni is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni tries to free his leg and advance position but Movsesian is retaining full guard.
Movsesian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Movsesian throws a head kick that misses
and Soni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Movsesian tries to break free but Soni pushes him back against the cage.
Soni with a knee to the head.
Movsesian pushes off an throws an elbow but Soni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Soni gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Movsesian wants to stand up but Soni is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Movsesian wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Soni manages to pass to side control.
Movsesian is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishk Soni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Movsesian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soni is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Movsesian tries to keep at a distance but Soni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Movsesian is trying to break the clinch but Soni is controlling him.
Movsesian tries to land knees in the clinch but Soni avoids the damage to the body.
Movsesian is looking to break free of the clinch but Soni has double underhooks.
Soni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Movsesian's efforts to push away.
Soni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Movsesian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soni has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Movsesian regains guard immediately.
Soni stops Movsesian from standing up.
Movsesian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Soni dives into side control.
Movsesian tries to escape but Soni is in control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Movsesian bucks up and tries to throw Soni off but instead Soni has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Movsesian controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Soni controls the position.
Movsesian has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Movsesian is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Soni has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Movsesian has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Good control from Soni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Movsesian fending off the submission attempt from Soni.
Movsesian trying to get back to his feet but Soni is in full control for now.
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.
Movsesian is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soni.
Movsesian is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishk Soni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Movsesian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Soni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Movsesian misses with a double jab
and Soni counters with a nice body kick.
Soni scores a takedown into full mount!
Movsesian is trying to stand.
Movsesian is trying to stand but he's just given Soni his back.
Movsesian is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni controls the position.
Movsesian showing good submission defense here.
Movsesian is trying to stand back up.
Soni controlling the position well here. Movsesian rolled but Soni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Movsesian is trying to get back to his feet but Soni has full control of the position and if anything, Movsesian has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Movsesian is trying to shake Soni off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Soni won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soni.
Soni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Movsesian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Soni takes a little break here. Movsesian wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Movsesian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Geghard Movsesian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Soni has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Movsesian misses with a double jab
and Soni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Movsesian tries to kick Soni off but Soni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Movsesian tries to kick Soni off in order to stand up. Soni Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Movsesian is trying to get back to his feet.
Movsesian is looking to get back to his feet here but Soni is keeping cool and he's managed to take Movsesian's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tanishk Soni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Movsesian controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishk Soni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soni 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanishk Soni!
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hype
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FIGHT
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