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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goliaf Tor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu has chosen Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer as his entrance music. Tatti Tasapaksu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goliaf Tor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasapaksu clinches with his opponent.
Tor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tasapaksu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tasapaksu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliaf Tor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tor takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Goliaf Tor has been cut.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow that stopped Tor in his tracks for a moment.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow strike.
Tor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tor goes for a takedown attempt but Tasapaksu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with low kicks.
Tasapaksu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tasapaksu's waist but Tasapaksu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tor off to one side.
Tasapaksu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tasapaksu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Tasapaksu tenderised Tor's leg. Tor is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tasapaksu.
Tor throws a nice looking combination but Tasapaksu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tasapaksu wants to clinch.
Tasapaksu works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tasapaksu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Tasapaksu misses.
Tor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tasapaksu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet but Tor drags him back down.
Tasapaksu defending against the ground and pound.
Tor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tor working the ground and pound but Tasapaksu is defending the strikes.
Tor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tor.
Tor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Tor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tor tries to score with some ground and pound. Tasapaksu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tasapaksu regains half guard, as Tor was trying to land strikes.
Tor thows a huge punch but Tasapaksu dodges it nicely.
Tor throws a strike but Tasapaksu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tasapaksu controlling Tor's posture.
Tasapaksu is trying to keep Tor in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tor throwing strikes from guard but Tasapaksu blocks nicely.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet but Tor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goliaf Tor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tasapaksu as he jumps to the side.
Tor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tasapaksu but Tasapaksu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tasapaksu blocks a jab.
Tasapaksu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu leaves Tor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliaf Tor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Tor circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tor shoots for a double leg takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls well. He's pushed Tor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tasapaksu has Tor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tasapaksu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tor manages to end up in side control.
Tor tries to score with some ground and pound. Tasapaksu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Tor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tasapaksu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tasapaksu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tasapaksu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tor wants to take a breather but Tasapaksu is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tasapaksu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tor throws an elbow that misses. Tasapaksu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tor's guard. Nice move by Tasapaksu!
Tasapaksu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tor's guard.
Tasapaksu won't allow Tor to get back to his feet.
Tasapaksu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tasapaksu stands and steps away. Tor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tasapaksu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tasapaksu finds it's way round the side to connect with Tor's head.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tasapaksu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tasapaksu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tasapaksu throws the left hand but Tor avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tor takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tasapaksu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tasapaksu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tasapaksu misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasapaksu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tor misses with a hook
and Tasapaksu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Goliaf Tor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasapaksu.
Tor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tasapaksu throws a lazy right hand but Tor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Tor circles away.
A big right from Tasapaksu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tasapaksu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tor's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tasapaksu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tor slips a nice elbow through Tasapaksu's hands, connecting with Tasapaksu's forehead.
Tor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tor is trying to control the action in half guard but Tasapaksu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tor stops Tasapaksu from getting back to his feet.
Goliaf Tor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tasapaksu is pressing down on Tor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tor trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasapaksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu looking to control.
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!
Tor lands a couple of elbows.
Tasapaksu has momentary wrist control but Tor slips an elbow through the middle.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Tor from controlling successfully.
Tor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tasapaksu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu working a defensive guard here.
Tor throwing strikes but missing.
Tor is looking to work some ground and pound but Tasapaksu has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tasapaksu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tor throwing strikes from guard but Tasapaksu blocks nicely.
Tor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tor tries to free his leg and advance position but Tasapaksu is retaining full guard.
Tasapaksu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tor.
Tor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tasapaksu has Tor pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Tor from controlling successfully.
Tasapaksu working a defensive guard but Tor passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasapaksu wants to control but Tor is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goliaf Tor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Goliaf Tor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tasapaksu. That's going to slow Tor down.
Tasapaksu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tasapaksu wants it to stay on the feet.
Tasapaksu feints and then cracks Tor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tor down.
Tasapaksu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tasapaksu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasapaksu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Tasapaksu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tasapaksu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tor, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu wants to stall.
Tasapaksu gets underhooks to prevent Tor's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliaf Tor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Tor 's eye.
Tasapaksu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tasapaksu pulls his leg out and moves away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tor shoots in and drives through. Tasapaksu sprawls well.
Tasapaksu doesn't manage to clinch there - Tor circles away.
Tasapaksu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tor is out of range and Tasapaksu settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tor closes the distance and clinches up with Tasapaksu, looking for a takedown. Tor pushes Tasapaksu against the cage but Tasapaksu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tasapaksu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tasapaksu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tasapaksu lands a head shot.
Tor walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tor counters with a single leg into guard. Tasapaksu didn't expect that.
Tasapaksu wants to sweep here but Tor controlling him for the moment.
Tor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tasapaksu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tor chips away with some ground and pound.
Tor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tasapaksu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tor is looking to work some ground and pound but Tasapaksu has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tor postures up in Tasapaksu's guard and throws a big left but Tasapaksu blocks it.
Tor throws a strike but Tasapaksu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tor throwing shots but Tasapaksu is blocking nicely.
Tasapaksu moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Goliaf Tor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tasapaksu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tasapaksu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tor.
Tor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasapaksu.
Tor with a poor takedown
letting Tasapaksu counter with a right hand.
Tasapaksu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tor's defenses.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tor's defenses.
Goliaf Tor's cut is getting worse.
Tor has Tasapaksu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tasapaksu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goliaf Tor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tor.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tor.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Tor 's eye.
Goliaf Tor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tasapaksu keeps control of Tor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tor is trying to drag Tasapaksu to the mat but Tasapaksu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tasapaksu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Tasapaksu lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Goliaf Tor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tasapaksu.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Goliaf Tor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatti Tasapaksu! Tatti Tasapaksu retains his heavyweight title!
Tatti Tasapaksu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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