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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 7B - Young Winds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andrey Tutov enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Tutov throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tutov manages to circle out of the way.
Tutov scores with a jab. Torres acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Torres.
Tutov lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.
Torres throws a solid leg kick but Tutov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torres.
Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Torres.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torres punishes Tutov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tutov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres connects with a leg kick. Tutov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torres throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov shoots in but no luck this time.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres takes one on the button.
Torres swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tutov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tutov connects with a body shot that sends Torres's belly button to the back.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Torres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tutov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Tutov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres tries to roll over but Tutov keeps him under control.
Tutov trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Tutov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutov is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Tutov trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Tutov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tutov is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres wants to control but Tutov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tutov wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres looking for submissions off his back.
Tutov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Tutov is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tutov won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Tutov trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torres throws a right hand that Tutov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tutov also avoids with ease.
Tutov throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tutov slips under a jab from Torres.
And Tutov tries to counter it with a takedown but Torres pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
Tutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alfredo Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Torres throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tutov avoids it.
Torres lands a nice hook to Tutov's body. Tutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torres throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Torres slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alfredo Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tutov takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Tutov.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Torres throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Tutov slips the punch.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Tutov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torres.
Torres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torres sprawls well initially but Tutov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres tries to get to full guard but Tutov has control of the leg.
Tutov is looking to pass Torres's guard but actually Torres recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Tutov advances to half guard.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tutov moves into full mount! Torres won't be happy about that!
Tutov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov lands with some strikes.
Tutov lands a big elbow.
Tutov looking to finish Torres with some ground and pound. This is bad for Torres!
Tutov wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely.
Tutov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Torres has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Torres!
Tutov has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up.
Tutov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tutov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Tutov's legs - danger averted.
Torres wants to stand but Tutov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tutov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres wants to stand but Tutov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
Torres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres works Tutov's body with a nice hook.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Tutov seems unphased.
Tutov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tutov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutov.
Torres misses the jab.
Tutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Tutov backs away, Torres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tutov moves out of range as Torres throws a body kick.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torres.
Tutov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tutov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Torres.
Torres pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tutov is out of range and Torres settles back down.
Tutov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torres's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Torres duly obliges.
Tutov tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.
Tutov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Tutov is now in Torres's guard.
Tutov trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Tutov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tutov has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Alfredo Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tutov has passed into half guard!
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to hold on to Tutov's head to control him but Tutov postures up.
Torres tries to roll over but Tutov keeps him under control.
Tutov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tutov wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tutov trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tutov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Torres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tutov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tutov lands a couple of elbows.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Tutov from controlling successfully.
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tutov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tutov 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
Our winner, Andrey Tutov, 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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