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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanapa Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Boksic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Here comes the hotstepper. Tomislav Boksic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
212 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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28
222 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanapa Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomislav Boksic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Animai misses with a takedown
and Boksic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Animai's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Animai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boksic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Animai working for a triangle but Boksic defends it easily.
Boksic connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boksic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boksic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boksic chips away with some ground and pound.
Animai looking for a guillotine here but Boksic defends easily.
Boksic wants to control from the top but Animai keeps moving.
Animai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boksic scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boksic lands a couple of digs.
Boksic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boksic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Animai's guard.
Animai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boksic is looking for a kimura but Animai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boksic to get the leverage.
Boksic slips a nice elbow through Animai's hands, connecting with Animai's forehead.
Boksic working over Animai with some ground and pound. Animai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Animai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Animai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boksic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Animai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boksic working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Animai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boksic passes into side control.
Boksic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Animai taking a bit of punishment here - Boksic scoring with strikes.
Animai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boksic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boksic lands a nice forearm strike.
Animai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Animai is breathing heavily.
Boksic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boksic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Animai wants to get back to full guard.
Boksic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Animai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boksic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boksic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Animai has an active guard here but Boksic has managed to pass into half guard.
Boksic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boksic is keen to just control but Animai is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boksic connects with a nice short shot to Animai's temple.
Boksic working Animai over with strikes.
Boksic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Animai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Animai looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boksic connects with a nice short shot to Animai's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boksic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Animai is trying to get back to full guard.
Animai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boksic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boksic working Animai over with strikes.
Boksic wants to control but Animai is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Boksic there.
Boksic is working for a submission of some sort.
Animai tries to get to full guard but Boksic has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boksic connects with a nice short shot to Animai's temple.
Boksic is pressing down on Animai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Animai is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Boksic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boksic stuffs the takedown.
Boksic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Animai's waist but Animai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boksic off to one side.
Animai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boksic moves into the clinch.
Animai stalling in the clinch but Boksic improves position.
Boksic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Animai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boksic has Animai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Animai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanapa Animai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Boksic.
Boksic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Animai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Animai misses with a takedown attempt
and Boksic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Animai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boksic is aware though and is defending well.
Boksic landing some decent shots from guard.
Boksic tries to free his leg and advance position but Animai is retaining full guard.
Animai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boksic defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Animai has an active guard here but Boksic has managed to pass into half guard.
Boksic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Animai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boksic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Animai is in trouble now - Boksic has advanced to mount!
Boksic with shots to the head and body - Animai looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boksic with good strikes from the mount here!
Animai is in a horrible position here. Boksic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Animai is rocked!
Animai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Animai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Animai seems to have got his legs back now.
Boksic landing strikes from the mount.
Boksic prevents Animai from getting the reversal.
Animai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Animai wants to improve his position but Boksic is controlling well.
Animai is refusing to be controlled, as Boksic sits in half guard.
Boksic is working for a submission of some sort.
Boksic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Animai has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boksic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boksic wants to free his trapped foot but Animai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boksic working the head and body with strikes.
Boksic slips a nice elbow through Animai's hands, connecting with Animai's forehead.
Boksic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boksic is working for a submission of some sort.
Animai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boksic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boksic's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Animai is not going to allow Boksic to sit and survive in this position.
Animai goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Boksic escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Animai looking for submissions off his back.
Tomislav Boksic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Animai looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Animai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boksic pulls his head out easily.
Boksic lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Boksic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Animai with a poor takedown
and Boksic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boksic scoring with some ground and pound.
Boksic stands up over Animai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Animai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boksic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Animai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boksic is one step ahead there.
Boksic cracks Animai with a solid left hand.
Boksic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Animai keeping moving, preventing Boksic from controlling successfully.
Boksic working some strikes from top position.
Boksic connects with a couple of short punches.
Animai 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Animai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boksic passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boksic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boksic trying to control the position but Animai is working away.
Animai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Animai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Animai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boksic is putting a hurting on Animai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Animai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boksic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boksic working over Animai with some ground and pound. Animai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boksic scores with a big shot! Animai's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Animai! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomislav Boksic!
Tomislav Boksic very nearly forgot to thank Modern Gladiators Clothes (only $10) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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