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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ministry - Thieves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doppo Orochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orochi defending well as Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big left hand.
Tokhtakhounov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a poor cross that misses
and Orochi counters with a low kick, right behind Tokhtakhounov 's knee.
Orochi moves out of range as Tokhtakhounov strikes.
Orochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi throws a head kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tokhtakhounov
letting Orochi counter with a right hand.
Orochi throws out a loose jab but Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orochi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tokhtakhounov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orochi throws a low kick, looking for Tokhtakhounov's leg but Tokhtakhounov calmly moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Orochi throws a low kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range easily.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Orochi off balance momentarily.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokhtakhounov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi throws out a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range and Orochi only half commits.
Orochi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tokhtakhounov thumps Orochi with a low kick.
Orochi misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orochi momentarily.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orochi scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
A left lands for Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orochi throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Orochi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orochi cracks the inside of Tokhtakhounov's front leg.
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
Tokhtakhounov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tokhtakhounov swats away the attempt to clinch by Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Orochi misses with a straight right.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orochi throws a hook but Tokhtakhounov blocks it.
A big right from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Orochi moved away.
Orochi throws a front kick aimed at Tokhtakhounov's knee but Tokhtakhounov avoids it well.
Orochi takes one on the button.
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!
Tokhtakhounov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orochi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Tokhtakhounov as he connects with a hook.
Orochi slips a straight right by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orochi misses with a looping left.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokhtakhounov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orochi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orochi tries to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Orochi saw that one coming.
A cross from Orochi lands.
Orochi misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov'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.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orochi is able to avoid easily.
Orochi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tokhtakhounov takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Orochi blocks the low kick.
Orochi defending well as Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a kick to the body.
Orochi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a powerful jab.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice looking body kick.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi defending well as Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big left hand.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orochi misses with a double jab.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
Orochi throws a low kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range easily.
Orochi slips a jab from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov digs a good body shot into Orochi's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov cracks Orochi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokhtakhounov thumps Orochi with a low kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Orochi blocks the low kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Orochi as he connects with a hook.
Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi tries to clinch up but Tokhtakhounov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokhtakhounov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Orochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab.
Orochi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with a low kick but Orochi moves his leg out of the way.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to Orochi's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab to the body.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orochi is looking to chop away at Tokhtakhounov's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Tokhtakhounov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tokhtakhounov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orochi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokhtakhounov can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Orochi misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
Orochi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov wants to slow Orochi down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Orochi lands with a good body shot.
Orochi blocks the body kick.
Orochi throws an overhand right that lands on Tokhtakhounov's shoulder, as Tokhtakhounov tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi tries to move into range but Tokhtakhounov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a powerful jab.
Tokhtakhounov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov jabs Orochi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orochi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orochi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Orochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokhtakhounov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tokhtakhounov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orochi. Orochi obviously looking to wear him down.
Orochi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab.
Orochi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Orochi blocks the leg kick.
Orochi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orochi throws a shot from downtown. Tokhtakhounov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokhtakhounov. That snapped Orochi's head back.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orochi checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Orochi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokhtakhounov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Orochi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but Orochi avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi throws out a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range and Orochi only half commits.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Orochi checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tokhtakhounov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Orochi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokhtakhounov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Tokhtakhounov slams his shin into Orochi's torso.
Orochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orochi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tokhtakhounov circles away.
Tokhtakhounov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orochi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orochi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws an overhand right that lands on Orochi's shoulder, as Orochi tries to avoid the shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws a jab but it's blocked by Orochi.
A solid body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
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!
The fighters circling - Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orochi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. Orochi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doppo Orochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokhtakhounov swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi moves into the clinch.
Orochi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tokhtakhounov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokhtakhounov throws the left hand but Orochi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orochi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tokhtakhounov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi loads up on a big right hand but Tokhtakhounov slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tokhtakhounov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
During a confident post fight interview, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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