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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony O Rangers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Rangers comes to the ring accompanied by Hold on to you. Abdurahimov has chosen Michael Jackson - Thriller as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony O Rangers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdurahimov swings widly with a right hand
and O Rangers counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdurahimov lands a leg kick that knocks O Rangers off balance momentarily.
O Rangers feints and as Abdurahimov raises his hands in defense, O Rangers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Abdurahimov is keeping the position.
Abdurahimov keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
Abdurahimov can't keep his opponent in guard - O Rangers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Rangers passes to side control.
O Rangers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Rangers moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov tries to reverse the position but O Rangers maintains control.
O Rangers throwing strikes here but Abdurahimov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
O Rangers cracks Abdurahimov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Rangers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Rangers wants to control but instead Abdurahimov manages to regain half guard.
O Rangers is looking for a kimura here.
Abdurahimov is defending against the submission attempts here by O Rangers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov looking for submissions off his back.
O Rangers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdurahimov's head.
Abdurahimov looking for submissions off his back.
O Rangers prevents Abdurahimov from standing back up.
O Rangers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers trying to control but Abdurahimov is having none of it.
Abdurahimov is trying to reverse the position but instead O Rangers has taken his back - oops!
Abdurahimov staying busy and making it hard for O Rangers to control.
Abdurahimov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Abdurahimov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of O Rangers's arms.
O Rangers struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Abdurahimov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
O Rangers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
O Rangers tightening his grip on Abdurahimov, looking for the choke.
O Rangers working for a choke but Abdurahimov is defending well.
O Rangers working for a choke but Abdurahimov is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony O Rangers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Abdurahimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Rangers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdurahimov under the eye.
Abdurahimov throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Rangers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Rangers is defended easily by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdurahimov throws a jab but it's blocked by O Rangers.
O Rangers takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony O Rangers has been cut.
O Rangers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
O Rangers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Rangers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdurahimov can do to turn this around?
Abdurahimov throws an overhand right that lands on O Rangers's shoulder, as O Rangers tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
O Rangers looks to throw the jab but Abdurahimov is out of range.
Abdurahimov is looking for the big counter here.
O Rangers ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov looks to land a combination but O Rangers avoids it well.
A jab from O Rangers finds it's way through Abdurahimov's defenses.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov lands with a straight right. O Rangers didn't see that one coming.
O Rangers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdurahimov scores with a sloppy right hand. O Rangers should have avoided that one.
O Rangers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abdurahimov misses with a right hand
and O Rangers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Rangers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight right.
O Rangers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdurahimov throws out the jab.
O Rangers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdurahimov misses with an uppercut
and O Rangers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
As Abdurahimov tries to get set, O Rangers tries to push him back and clinch up but Abdurahimov manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Abdurahimov misses with a combination
and O Rangers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but O Rangers avoids it easily.
O Rangers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdurahimov.
O Rangers lands a jab.
O Rangers lands an overhand right.
Shamil Abdurahimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but O Rangers blocks it.
O Rangers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdurahimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abdurahimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
Abdurahimov throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Rangers counters with a nice uppercut.
O Rangers shoots in but Abdurahimov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Abdurahimov coming out on top.
Abdurahimov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Rangers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Rangers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - O Rangers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Abdurahimov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Rangers throws out a powerful jab.
O Rangers avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but O Rangers avoids it easily.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rangers. Abdurahimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdurahimov connects with a high kick.
Abdurahimov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The cut above Shamil Abdurahimov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
O Rangers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdurahimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rangers.
Nice takedown defense from Abdurahimov. No joy for O Rangers on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony O Rangers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Rangers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but O Rangers moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdurahimov throws a right hand that misses
and O Rangers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abdurahimov catches O Rangers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Rangers lands with a shot to the body.
O Rangers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdurahimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Abdurahimov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Rangers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abdurahimov is keeping busy.
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdurahimov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but O Rangers slips the punch.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush O Rangers with a series of wild strikes but O Rangers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like O Rangers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdurahimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony O Rangers will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
O Rangers scores with a shot to the body.
Abdurahimov misses with the combination.
Abdurahimov misses with a two punch combination.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but O Rangers slips the punch.
O Rangers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdurahimov under the eye.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Rangers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abdurahimov misses with a double jab.
O Rangers lands a nice hook to Abdurahimov's body. Abdurahimov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and O Rangers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abdurahimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than O Rangers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abdurahimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Rangers is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdurahimov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers advances to full mount.
O Rangers misses with a head shot.
O Rangers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abdurahimov turns into him and now he's in O Rangers's guard.
O Rangers is trying to control the position but Abdurahimov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Rangers is working hard here to advance position.
O Rangers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abdurahimov manages to get himself to full guard.
O Rangers looking to pass the guard.
Abdurahimov throws his legs up looking for a submission but O Rangers uses it to pass to side control.
Abdurahimov is trying to control O Rangers's posture but O Rangers avoids it.
Abdurahimov prevents O Rangers from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers trying to control the action but Abdurahimov is working from the bottom.
O Rangers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abdurahimov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Rangers's guard! Nice work there by Abdurahimov!
Abdurahimov wanted to stand there but O Rangers had control of the position.
O Rangers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abdurahimov preventing the sweep.
O Rangers controls Abdurahimov momentarily but Abdurahimov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov being controlled here momentarily.
O Rangers is trying to control the position but Abdurahimov postures up.
O Rangers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abdurahimov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abdurahimov looking to improve position, pressing down on O Rangers's thigh with his hand. O Rangers seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Abdurahimov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Abdurahimov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! O Rangers picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony O Rangers!
Tony O Rangers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Shamil Abdurahimov spoke after the fight, saying 'I was robbed'.
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hype
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