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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 7B - Young Winds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
32
143 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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169 cm
33
144 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick by Tutov misses and Heim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tutov thumps Heim with a low kick. Tutov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tutov throws a front kick aimed at Heim's knee but Heim avoids it well. Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Heim shoots for a takedown but Tutov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. We've been hearing reports that Heim has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've been informed that Tutov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Tutov throws a nice outside leg kick. Heim blocks a low kick nicely. Tutov lands a jab. Tutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Heim. Tutov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heim doesn't seem bothered though. Heim tests Tutov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Heim throws a lazy right hand but Tutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tutov missing with a left hand there. Heim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heim misses with a hook. Tutov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tutov. Heim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Tutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heim. Heim checks a leg kick nicely. Tutov lands a nice hook to Heim's body. Heim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Excellent takedown into side control there by Heim. Tutov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tutov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heim in side control lands a decent elbow. Tutov tries to bench press Heim off him but Heim keeps the position. Tutov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tutov trying to control but Heim postures up.
Heim looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Heim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Heim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tutov's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Heim not landing any meaningful shots this time. Heim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Tutov is looking to get back to full guard here but Heim has managed to pass to side control instead. Heim landing strikes. The strikes coming from Heim are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tutov is looking to reverse the position. Heim working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Heim grinds an elbow into Tutov's temple. Tutov tries to bench press Heim off him but Heim keeps the position. Tutov is not content to let Heim control the position. Tutov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Heim looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Heim prevents Tutov from improving his position. Heim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Heim. Tutov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Heim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tutov dives on top into guard. Tutov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Tutov working some strikes from top position. Heim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tutov is one step ahead there. Heim controls Tutov momentarily but Tutov frees himself. 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 Aribert Heim will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heim ducks under a wild hook from Tutov. A counter left hand to the body from Heim misses its target. Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tutov lands a lovely overhand right. Tutov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tutov throws the left hand but Heim avoids the punch easily. It looked like Heim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tutov digs a good hook to Heim's body.
Heim darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Heim misses with a hook to the body
and Tutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tutov connects with a leg kick. Heim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tutov misses with a body shot.
Heim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Heim misses with a looping left. Tutov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heim is out of range. Tutov jabs at Heim's body. Heim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Tutov wants to control but Heim is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Heim 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. Tutov is looking to control Heim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tutov avoid being mounted? Heim not landing any meaningful shots this time. Heim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Tutov wants to control but Heim is keeping busy and won't allow it. Heim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Heim thows a huge punch but Tutov dodges it nicely.
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. Heim connects with a nice short shot to Tutov's temple. Heim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Tutov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heim is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tutov looking for submissions off his back. Tutov is trying to get back to full guard. Tutov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tutov wants to control but Heim is keeping busy.
Heim slips a nice elbow through Tutov's hands, connecting with Tutov's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heim lands with a punch from half guard. Heim is pressing down on Tutov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tutov is holding on for now. Tutov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Heim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tutov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Heim looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Heim is nestled in close to Tutov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Heim passes to side control. Tutov is looking to reverse the position. Heim trying to control the action but Tutov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tutov parries the strikes from Heim easily there. Heim is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tutov to escape.
Heim working away. Tutov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Heim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Tutov has hold of Heim's hands but Heim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Heim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Tutov gets back to full guard.
Tutov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Heim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tutov is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aribert Heim dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Heim shoots in but no luck this time. A cross from Tutov lands. Tutov throws the left hand but Heim avoids the punch easily. Tutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heim. Tutov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heim. Heim dodges the punch combination from Tutov.
Tutov lands with a nice body punch. Tutov misses with a wild body shot. Heim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tutov throws a big shot that misses. Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heim.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tutov! But no joy. Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heim moves away from the strike by Tutov. Heim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Heim moves out of range as Tutov strikes. Tutov looks to throw the jab but Heim is out of range. Heim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heim showed some decent athleticism there. Tutov is trying to control but can't.
Heim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Heim winds up and cracks Tutov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Heim not landing any meaningful shots this time. Heim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tutov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tutov won't allow Heim to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tutov trying to control here.
Heim winds up and cracks Tutov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Tutov is trying to control but can't.
Heim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. This has been an exciting period of action! Heim seems to be looking for submissions.
Heim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tutov is looking to improve his position.
Tutov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Heim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tutov's head. Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tutov is not content to let Heim control the position. Tutov is looking to improve his position.
Tutov controlling the position well. Aribert Heim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Heim lands with a punch from half guard. Aribert Heim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tutov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Heim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tutov has his hands clasped together around Heim's back. He's all about the action. Tutov actively working from the bottom here. Heim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tutov can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Heim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tutov needs to keep his hands up - Heim had a free shot at his head there. Tutov with a nice cross. Heim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heim scores with a body shot.
Tutov looks to land a left hand but Heim moved out of range nicely. Heim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Andrey Tutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heim moves out of range of the body kick from Tutov.
And that's the end of the fight! Aribert Heim showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aribert Heim! After winning the bout, Aribert Heim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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