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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jump Around M*thaf*cka. Geralt Of Rivia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geralt Of Rivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshtok checks a low kick from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Of Rivia is looking to slow Boshtok down with leg kicks.
Of Rivia thumps Boshtok with a low kick.
Boshtok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Of Rivia avoids it really well and circles away.
Boshtok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Of Rivia is out of range.
Of Rivia tried to score with a low kick but Boshtok checks it.
Of Rivia thumps Boshtok with a low kick.
Boshtok misses with a low kick.
Boshtok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Rivia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Of Rivia throws a leg kick which misses Boshtok's front leg but catches the back leg as Boshtok tries to avoid it.
Of Rivia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boshtok circles away.
Of Rivia lands with a kick to the temple. Boshtok shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok needs to keep his hands up - Of Rivia had a free shot at his head there.
Boshtok throws out a leg kick but Of Rivia moves out of range and Boshtok only half commits.
Of Rivia dips to his left and cracks Boshtok with an uppercut!
Of Rivia tried to score with a low kick but Boshtok checks it.
A low kick from Of Rivia misses
and Boshtok counters with a takedown into side control.
Of Rivia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boshtok throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boshtok happy to just control the position for now.
Of Rivia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Of Rivia tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Of Rivia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok working the body and head with strikes.
Boshtok misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boshtok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Of Rivia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia is trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Rivia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boshtok off and has taken his back!
Boshtok is trying to break free.
Of Rivia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boshtok.
Boshtok wants to control his opponent's hands but Of Rivia gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Boshtok wants to escape the position.
Boshtok looking very determined here, making life difficult for Of Rivia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok tries to break free.
Boshtok manages to reverse the position and now he's in Of Rivia's guard. Nice work there by Boshtok.
Boshtok scoring with punches to the head and body.
Of Rivia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Of Rivia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boshtok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Of Rivia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boshtok throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia is trying to keep Boshtok in close.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.
Of Rivia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Of Rivia wants to stand up but Boshtok is controlling him.
Boshtok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Of Rivia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Of Rivia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Of Rivia is trying to hold Boshtok in close to prevent damage but Boshtok has managed to pass into half guard.
Of Rivia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boshtok.
Boshtok prevents Of Rivia from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Rivia tries to get to full guard but Boshtok has control of the leg.
Boshtok is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Of Rivia taking some punishment here, with Boshtok in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boshtok throws a leg kick but Of Rivia checks it.
Boshtok goes for a double leg but Of Rivia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Of Rivia continues to drive forward.
Of Rivia motions for Boshtok to come forward. Of Rivia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Of Rivia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boshtok. That did some damage!
Boshtok misses with a low kick as Of Rivia jumps back.
Of Rivia throws a head kick that misses.
Of Rivia throws a head kick that misses.
Boshtok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Of Rivia keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Of Rivia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boshtok on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boshtok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
Boshtok landing some decent shots from guard.
Boshtok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boshtok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boshtok distracts Of Rivia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Of Rivia holds on and takes a little breather.
Boshtok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Rivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Of Rivia looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Of Rivia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boshtok is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Of Rivia wants to stand but Boshtok is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Of Rivia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Geralt Of Rivia is winning the standup battle so far.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Of Rivia sprawls well. Of Rivia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boshtok gets slowly back to his feet.
Boshtok throws the left hand but Of Rivia avoids the punch easily.
Boshtok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Of Rivia avoids it really well and circles away.
Geralt Of Rivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Boshtok.
Boshtok pulls guard successfully.
Of Rivia advances to half guard.
Boshtok is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boshtok wants to sweep but no luck.
Of Rivia trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Yuri Boshtok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Of Rivia being controlled here momentarily.
Of Rivia wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Of Rivia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boshtok's guard.
Boshtok looking for a sweep. Not yet Boshtok, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boshtok throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boshtok 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.
Of Rivia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boshtok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Of Rivia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Of Rivia working a defensive guard here.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Of Rivia keeps moving.
Boshtok advances position into side control!
Of Rivia is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Of Rivia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boshtok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Of Rivia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Of Rivia looks to throw the jab but Boshtok is out of range.
Of Rivia throws the kick towards the body but Boshtok avoids it.
Boshtok looking to score a takedown here. Of Rivia is defending well but Boshtok drives through and ends up in Of Rivia's guard.
Of Rivia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Of Rivia has Boshtok pulled in close to control his posture.
Boshtok working some strikes from top position.
Of Rivia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boshtok is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia has momentary wrist control but Boshtok slips an elbow through the middle.
Of Rivia wants to stand and escape but Boshtok is having none of it.
Of Rivia working a defensive guard here.
Boshtok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.
Boshtok advances position into side control!
Boshtok lands a few punches from side control.
Boshtok working the ground and pound.
Of Rivia can't do much from the bottom here.
Of Rivia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boshtok scoring with punches and elbows.
Of Rivia is trying to get back to his feet.
Of Rivia is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it.
Boshtok working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boshtok working the ground and pound.
Boshtok in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Of Rivia struggling a bit here.
Boshtok working the head with strikes.
Of Rivia is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boshtok working the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok scores with punches from side control.
Of Rivia wants to control but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok in the domination position with Of Rivia hanging on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Of Rivia is looking to reverse the position.
Of Rivia wants to control but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Of Rivia is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Of Rivia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Of Rivia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boshtok connects with a decent elbow.
Boshtok cracks Of Rivia with a big elbow.
Boshtok working the body and head with strikes.
Of Rivia can't do much from the bottom here.
Of Rivia tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.
Of Rivia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok working away.
Boshtok cracks Of Rivia with a big right hand but Of Rivia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Of Rivia is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it.
Boshtok is putting a hurting on Of Rivia here, landing some big shots from side control.
Of Rivia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Of Rivia is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it.
Boshtok wants to control but Of Rivia is keeping him busy.
Boshtok scores with punches from side control.
Boshtok scoring with punches and elbows.
Of Rivia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boshtok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boshtok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boshtok!
Our winner, Yuri Boshtok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Geralt Of Rivia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit.'.
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