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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gattsu Tsvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ain't No Sunshine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Connell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Tsvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsvetkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Connell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsvetkov throws a shot to the body.
Tsvetkov misses with a body kick.
Connell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsvetkov works the jab nicely.
Tsvetkov lands with a shot to the body.
Connell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Connell misses.
A big right from Connell misses.
Tsvetkov tries to bum rush Connell with a series of wild strikes but Connell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsvetkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connell has time to react.
Tsvetkov throws a hook but Connell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Connell.
Tsvetkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsvetkov misses with a looping right.
Tsvetkov scores with a hook.
A combination from Tsvetkov does no damage.
Connell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsvetkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsvetkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Tsvetkov misses.
Connell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell needs to keep his hands up - Tsvetkov had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Tsvetkov. Those never looked like landing.
Tsvetkov sizes up Connell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsvetkov throws a big shot that misses.
Tsvetkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Connell.
Tsvetkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsvetkov misses with a shot to the body
and Connell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsvetkov thinking.
Tsvetkov misses the shot to the body.
Connell looks to throw the jab but Tsvetkov is out of range.
Connell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsvetkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tsvetkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connell ducks under a wild hook from Tsvetkov.
Jab, jab by Tsvetkov - just one landing.
Tsvetkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsvetkov!
It looks like Ian Connell has been cut.
Connell connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsvetkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Connell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsvetkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsvetkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Connell counters with a left and a right that stings Tsvetkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsvetkov catches Connell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connell throws a shot from downtown. Tsvetkov moves away and avoids it.
Connell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsvetkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Tsvetkov.
Connell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Tsvetkov misses.
Connell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsvetkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gattsu Tsvetkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Connell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsvetkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tsvetkov misses with a double jab.
Tsvetkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Connell.
Tsvetkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connell.
Tsvetkov lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Tsvetkov. Those never looked like landing.
Tsvetkov misses with a double jab.
Tsvetkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connell misses with a looping right.
Tsvetkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connell slips under a jab from Tsvetkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Tsvetkov does no damage.
Connell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsvetkov misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Connell. Those never looked like landing.
Tsvetkov misses with a double jab.
Connell dodges the punch combination from Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov tries to bum rush Connell with a series of wild strikes but Connell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsvetkov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Connell to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gattsu Tsvetkov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov throws a jab when Connell was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Connell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsvetkov looks to throw the jab but Connell is out of range.
Connell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsvetkov missing with a left hand there. Connell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Connell slips a straight right by Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Tsvetkov - just one landing.
Tsvetkov tries to bum rush Connell with a series of wild strikes but Connell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Connell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov throws an overhand right that lands on Connell's shoulder, as Connell tries to avoid the shot.
Tsvetkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsvetkov tests Connell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsvetkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Connell.
Connell slips a jab and a cross from Tsvetkov.
A left and a right from Tsvetkov both land. Nice combination.
Connell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell dodges the punch combination from Tsvetkov.
A combination from Tsvetkov does no damage.
Tsvetkov is breathing heavily.
Tsvetkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gattsu Tsvetkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tsvetkov misses its intended target.
Connell throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsvetkov.
No joy there for Tsvetkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connell takes one to the side of the head.
Connell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Connell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsvetkov looks to land a combination but Connell avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsvetkov misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gattsu Tsvetkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Tsvetkov misses with a hook. Connell ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Tsvetkov misses.
Tsvetkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connell.
Tsvetkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsvetkov throws a right and a left that Connell avoids nicely.
Connell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsvetkov.
Connell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connell loads up on a big right hand but Tsvetkov slips the punch.
Tsvetkov misses with a few strikes there.
Tsvetkov connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell misses with a hook
and Tsvetkov counters with a two punch combo.
Tsvetkov misses with a jab to the body
and Connell counters with a stiff right hand.
Connell dodges the punch combination from Tsvetkov.
Connell throws a series of punches but Tsvetkov moves out of range.
Tsvetkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Connell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsvetkov misses the jab.
Gattsu Tsvetkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsvetkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Connell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsvetkov throws a combination that misses
enabling Connell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsvetkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsvetkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connell manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsvetkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connell throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Tsvetkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connell looks to land a left hand but Tsvetkov moved out of range nicely.
Tsvetkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsvetkov moves forwards but Connell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Tsvetkov misses.
Connell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov misses with a body shot
and Connell counters with a nice uppercut.
Connell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsvetkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connell moves away from the strike by Tsvetkov.
Connell misses with a hook
and Tsvetkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Connell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsvetkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsvetkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Connell counters with a one-two to the body.
Connell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Connell counter with a right hand.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsvetkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A right-left combo lands from Connell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsvetkov takes a swing at Connell's ribcage but misses.
Tsvetkov throws a combination that misses
and Connell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Connell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsvetkov staying out of range there.
Tsvetkov works over Connell's head and body with a nice combination.
Ian Connell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsvetkov moves forwards but Connell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsvetkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gattsu Tsvetkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tsvetkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ian Connell.
Well Tsvetkov 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gattsu Tsvetkov!
A victorious Gattsu Tsvetkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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