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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boitsoff comes into the arena with My Domination blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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222 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
30 - 16 - 3 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boitsoff misses the jab.
Boitsoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stalker swivels and escapes.
Boitsoff throws a sloppy head kick
and Stalker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boitsoff's knee momentarily.
Stalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stalker tries to sprawl but Boitsoff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stalker is looking for a sweep. Boitsoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boitsoff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stalker is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalker is defending against the submission attempts here by Boitsoff.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stalker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker keeping full guard, as Boitsoff tries to pass.
Boitsoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Stalker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boitsoff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boitsoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stalker working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boitsoff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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.
Stalker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Boitsoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stalker swivels and escapes.
Stalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalker scores with a hook to the body. Boitsoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boitsoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalker. Stalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalker misses with a body kick.
Boitsoff throws a series of punches but Stalker avoids them all with ease.
Stalker has Boitsoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Boitsoff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalker tries to work over Boitsoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff jumps into guard, dragging Stalker to the mat.
Boitsoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boitsoff keeping full guard, as Stalker tries to pass.
Boitsoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boitsoff is just content to waste time from the top position. Stalker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stalker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boitsoff presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Stalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalker is pressed up against the cage. Boitsoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stalker down to the mat. Stalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boitsoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boitsoff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalker tries to sprawl out of it but Boitsoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boitsoff drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boitsoff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boitsoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stalker's head.
Stalker looking for a guillotine here but Boitsoff defends easily.
Boitsoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stalker dives on top into guard.
Stalker preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnnie Stalker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body kick from Stalker.
Boitsoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Boitsoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boitsoff. That's going to slow Stalker down.
Stalker connects with a right hand. Boitsoff shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalker.
Boitsoff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Stalker.
Boitsoff throws a leg kick but Stalker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stalker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitsoff.
Stalker cracks a nice hook into Boitsoff's ribs.
Boitsoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalker. Stalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalker slips under a jab from Boitsoff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalker. That's going to slow Boitsoff down.
Boitsoff misses with a body shot
and Boitsoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boitsoff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stalker is trying to keep Boitsoff in close.
Boitsoff advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalker is looking for a sweep.
Boitsoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boitsoff working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff trying to control the action but Stalker is working from the bottom.
Stalker prevents Boitsoff from moving into mount.
Boitsoff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dmitry Boitsoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boitsoff connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stalker some visible discomfort.
Stalker tries to buck Boitsoff off but Boitsoff is having none of it.
Stalker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boitsoff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stalker trying to control from the bottom.
Stalker is trying to stand up here but Boitsoff is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boitsoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boitsoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boitsoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boitsoff stops Stalker from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stalker takes a swing at Boitsoff's ribcage but misses.
Dmitry Boitsoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalker misses with a straight right.
Stalker scores with a sloppy right hand. Boitsoff should have avoided that one.
Stalker gets caught flat footed, as Boitsoff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boitsoff trying to control but Stalker is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker working a defensive guard but Boitsoff passes into half guard.
Boitsoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stalker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stalker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff wants to free his trapped foot but Stalker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stalker with the active half guard here but Boitsoff passes nicely into side control.
Stalker struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnnie Stalker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boitsoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Stalker moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stalker fails to land.
Boitsoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stalker prevents it.
Stalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boitsoff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stalker uses from the top position.
Boitsoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stalker defends it easily.
Stalker is working Boitsoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stalker distracts Boitsoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stalker throwing strikes from guard but Boitsoff blocks nicely.
Boitsoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalker is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Boitsoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stalker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boitsoff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boitsoff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boitsoff!
What's Stalker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on Stalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boitsoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stalker has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff is trying to get an arm triangle but Stalker is defending well.
Boitsoff throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stalker is looking to reverse the position.
Stalker manages to get back to half guard.
Stalker is trying to stand back up but Boitsoff is controlling him
Stalker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stalker is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Boitsoff connects with a nice short shot to Stalker's temple.
Boitsoff trying to control from half guard but Stalker is working away.
Stalker is looking for a sweep. Boitsoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalker is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boitsoff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stalker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boitsoff is in Stalker's guard.
Stalker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boitsoff passes into half guard.
Boitsoff works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dmitry Boitsoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boitsoff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stalker's guard.
Boitsoff looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boitsoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnnie Stalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalker looking for subs off his back but Boitsoff has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Boitsoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stalker 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dmitry Boitsoff!
Dmitry Boitsoff thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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