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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavarius comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Almost Famous. A J Hearts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Tavarius's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Tavarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavarius defends it nicely.
Tavarius throws a body punch but Hearts moves out of range.
Tavarius takes the fight into the clinch.
Tavarius lands a body punch.
Hearts breaks the clinch.
Tavarius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tavarius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richard Tavarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavarius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hearts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavarius looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearts is just out of range.
Tavarius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Tavarius lands with an uppercut that bounces Hearts off the cage and back into range.
Hearts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Tavarius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius throws a good cross that connects.
Hearts misses with a takedown attempt - Tavarius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richard Tavarius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A J Hearts.
Tavarius clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavarius.
Hearts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavarius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearts's elbow.
Hearts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tavarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearts's elbow.
Tavarius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tavarius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavarius scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearts working aggressively here.
Tavarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearts controls his hands.
Tavarius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius gets through Hearts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tavarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavarius prevents Hearts from breaking the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts blocks a body shot from Tavarius.
Tavarius misses with a body punch.
Hearts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavarius.
Tavarius misses with a body punch.
Hearts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavarius tries to work over Hearts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavarius lands a shoulder strike.
Tavarius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
Tavarius tries a body shot but Hearts blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hearts.
Tavarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearts controls his hands.
Hearts blocks a body shot from Tavarius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavarius.
Tavarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearts controls his hands.
Tavarius tries to throw a body punch but Hearts avoids it by throwing Tavarius back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavarius.
Hearts prevents a body shot from Tavarius.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
Hearts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearts blocks an uppercut.
Tavarius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavarius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearts blocks a body shot from Tavarius.
Hearts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavarius tries to throw a body punch but Hearts avoids it by throwing Tavarius back against the cage.
Hearts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavarius tries to throw a body punch but Hearts avoids it by throwing Tavarius back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearts lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavarius misses with a body punch.
Hearts missing with knees to the body.
Hearts blocks a body shot from Tavarius.
Hearts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavarius.
Tavarius tries to throw a body punch but Hearts avoids it by throwing Tavarius back against the cage.
Hearts works on Tavarius's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavarius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tavarius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavarius lands an uppercut.
Hearts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tavarius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearts tries to work over Tavarius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavarius wants to stall.
Hearts scores with a hook to the body.
Hearts prevents a body shot from Tavarius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Tavarius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hearts lands the left hand.
Tavarius connects with a body shot.
Hearts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hearts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavarius.
Tavarius tries to clinch up.
Hearts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavarius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hearts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hearts lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavarius. Hearts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavarius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts slips a straight right by Tavarius.
Tavarius missing with a left hand there. Hearts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavarius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius drives through and clinches with Hearts against the cage.
Hearts tries a body shot but Tavarius blocks it.
Hearts breaks from the clinch.
Tavarius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts lands a leg kick that knocks Tavarius off balance momentarily.
Tavarius misses with a straight left.
Tavarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearts digs a good hook to Tavarius's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hearts lands a slapping body shot.
Hearts throws a jab when Tavarius was well out of range.
Richard Tavarius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavarius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearts. Hearts obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Hearts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hearts showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hearts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is nestled in close to Tavarius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hearts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavarius's head.
Tavarius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hearts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tavarius taking some punishment here, with Hearts in his half guard.
Hearts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavarius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hearts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Tavarius is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearts with the ground and pound but Tavarius uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hearts postures up in Tavarius's guard and throws a big left but Tavarius blocks it.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Tavarius keeps moving.
Hearts postures up in Tavarius's guard and throws a big left but Tavarius blocks it.
Hearts is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavarius has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavarius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hearts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is working Tavarius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hearts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hearts distracts Tavarius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavarius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Hearts lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearts is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavarius has wrist control.
Hearts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts 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!
Hearts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavarius on the side of the head.
Tavarius thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Tavarius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavarius misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hearts to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavarius just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts misses with a wild body shot.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavarius but Tavarius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Tavarius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hearts throws a lazy right hand but Tavarius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hearts throws the left hand but Tavarius avoids the punch easily.
Hearts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tavarius's guard.
Hearts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts won't allow Tavarius to sweep him here.
Hearts chips away with some ground and pound.
Hearts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A J Hearts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hearts stands up over Tavarius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hearts postures up in Tavarius's guard and throws a big left but Tavarius blocks it.
Hearts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hearts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hearts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tavarius wants to sweep here but Hearts controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavarius is keeping the position for now.
Hearts scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavarius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tavarius tries to get out of the position.
Hearts postures up.
Tavarius can't keep his opponent in guard - Hearts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hearts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hearts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tavarius to regain full guard.
Tavarius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts postures up in Tavarius's guard and throws a big left but Tavarius blocks it.
Hearts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavarius is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hearts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hearts lands a couple of elbows.
Hearts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearts postures up in Tavarius's guard and throws a big left but Tavarius blocks it.
Hearts is pushing down on Tavarius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tavarius is fighting to maintain full guard but Hearts has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hearts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
A J Hearts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hearts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A J Hearts!
After winning the bout, A J Hearts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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