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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marku Parasca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov comes to the cage accompanied by 7B - Young Winds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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169 cm
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144 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marku Parasca! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tutov slaps away a takedown attempt from Parasca, before circling back to the center of the mat. Parasca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tutov cracks a nice hook into Parasca's ribs. Parasca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tutov. Parasca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parasca.
It looks like Andrey Tutov has been cut. Parasca dives in and grabs Tutov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tutov pushes down on Parasca's head and hops out. Parasca closes the distance and clinches up with Tutov, looking for a takedown. Parasca pushes Tutov against the cage but Tutov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Andrey Tutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marku Parasca. Parasca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tutov. Parasca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tutov scores with a hook.
It looks like Marku Parasca has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parasca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov. Tutov cracks Parasca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tutov connects with a single shot there. Parasca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tutov on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parasca fails with a takedown attempt. Tutov cracks Parasca with a right hand to the side of the head. Good shot there by Tutov. The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tutov cracks a nice hook into Parasca's ribs. Tutov digs a good hook to Parasca's body.
Good leg kick by Tutov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tutov misses the shot to the body. Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tutov connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Parasca closes the distance and clinches. Parasca has a couple of punches blocked by Tutov.
Parasca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parasca gets through Tutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tutov tries a body shot but Parasca blocks it.
Parasca working aggressively here.
Parasca using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tutov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tutov working hard to break the clinch. Parasca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tutov lands a jab to Parasca's midsection. Tutov throws a hook but Parasca blocks it. Parasca misses with a straight right. Nice body punch from Tutov. The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A swing and a miss from Tutov. Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tutov looks to land a combination but Parasca avoids it well. Parasca staying out of range there. No joy there for Parasca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but Parasca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tutov throws a right and a left that both miss. Tutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parasca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Parasca drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tutov dives on top into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tutov 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. Parasca looking for subs off his back but Tutov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Parasca is not content to let Tutov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parasca has a hand on Tutov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tutov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Parasca is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tutov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Parasca because Tutov loaded up on that one. Parasca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tutov working for a guillotine from mount but Parasca is in no mood to give up. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Parasca avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tutov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tutov misses with a hook. Parasca closes the distance and lands a one-two. Parasca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parasca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Parasca avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tutov throws a hook to the side of Parasca's head but Parasca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Andrey Tutov is winning the standup battle so far. Parasca tries to bum rush Tutov with a series of wild strikes but Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Parasca shoots in for a takedown but Tutov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parasca. Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horrible takedown by Parasca or perhaps it was just good defense by Tutov which made him look bad. Tutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tutov scores with a sloppy right hand. Parasca should have avoided that one. Parasca avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tutov misses with a hook. Parasca ducked under it nicely. Tutov throws a nice inside leg kick. Tutov with a body punch. A glancing blow. Parasca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tutov sprawls well. Tutov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parasca gets slowly back to his feet. Andrey Tutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marku Parasca. Tutov misses with a lunging right hand
and Parasca counters by clinching up. A short right from Tutov. Parasca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tutov is defending well for now. Tutov prevents a body shot from Parasca. Tutov is trying to drag Parasca to the mat but Parasca just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Tutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parasca goes for a takedown attempt but Tutov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parasca slips under a jab from Tutov. Tutov thows a body shot but no joy. Tutov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Parasca defending well as Tutov loads up on a big left hand. Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tutov misses with a straight right. Tutov lands with an uppercut that bounces Parasca off the cage and back into range. Tutov scores with a shot to the body.
Parasca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Parasca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parasca misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. Tutov tries for a takedown but Parasca manages to get underhooks.
Parasca gets through Tutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Parasca misses with a short punch on the inside. Parasca breaks the clinch.
Parasca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov. Parasca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tutov misses with a looping right. Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Parasca closes the distance and clinches up with Tutov, looking for a takedown. Parasca pushes Tutov against the cage but Tutov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Tutov misses the target. Parasca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab. Tutov connects with a body shot that sends Parasca's belly button to the back. Parasca throws a hook but Tutov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parasca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tutov counters with a straight right hand. Parasca is breathing heavily. 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! Tutov tries a low kick but Parasca avoids it. Tutov lands with a nice combination. Parasca backs away looking to recover. Tutov cracks Parasca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tutov misses with a looping right. Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on Parasca's shoulder, as Parasca tries to avoid the shot. Marku Parasca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big left from Tutov misses. Tutov misses with a leg kick. Parasca darts in and clinches Tutov up against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parasca backwards. Tutov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parasca is keeping busy. Parasca misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tutov cracks a nice hook into Parasca's ribs. Tutov scores with a jab. Parasca has a takedown stuffed. Tutov connects with a looping right hand.
Tutov cracks Parasca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Parasca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parasca has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tutov after a bit of a struggle. Tutov managing to block the knees to the body from Parasca.
Tutov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Parasca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parasca dodges the punch combination from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a right hand and Parasca counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Parasca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tutov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tutov is pressing down on Parasca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Parasca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Parasca landing some decent shots from guard. Tutov is trying to control the position but Parasca postures up. Parasca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tutov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Parasca, into his guard. Tutov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Parasca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tutov trying to control but Parasca is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tutov stopping the sweep attempt from Parasca. Tutov throws a big elbow that misses. Tutov wants to control from the top but Parasca keeps moving. Tutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Parasca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parasca is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parasca has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tutov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Parasca has tightened it up now! Tutov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marku Parasca!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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