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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arzlan Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bathory is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brain Scan. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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186 cm
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203 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starseed fails with a takedown attempt.
Bathory throws out a counter right but Starseed avoids it with no problem.
Starseed looks for a takedown but Bathory sprawls well.
Starseed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indigo Starseed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
Nice takedown defense from Bathory. No joy for Starseed on that attempt.
Bathory blocks a head kick by Starseed.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.
Starseed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Starseed slips under a jab from Bathory.
Starseed misses with a takedown
and Bathory counters with a left and a right that stings Starseed.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starseed.
Starseed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a left and a right that both miss
and Starseed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starseed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bathory knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Starseed prevents Bathory from standing back up.
Bathory has one foot on Starseed's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Starseed uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starseed.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bathory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bathory wants it to stay on the feet.
Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starseed's hands.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starseed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt
and Bathory counters with a nice body shot.
Starseed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bathory counters with a straight right hand.
Starseed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starseed has his takedown stuffed
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starseed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Starseed feints and as Bathory raises his hands in defense, Starseed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Starseed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bathory manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Starseed has Bathory in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starseed circles away quickly and effectively.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starseed with a poor takedown
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory misses with a wild combination.
Starseed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bathory pinned against the cage. Bathory gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Starseed's leg but Starseed calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Starseed drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bathory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starseed.
Starseed dives in for a single leg takedown but Bathory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indigo Starseed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starseed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bathory sprawls and moves away.
Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory throws a right and a left that Starseed avoids nicely.
Starseed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starseed swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Starseed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Starseed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starseed tries to counter with a takedown but Bathory is quick to defend against it.
Starseed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Starseed is predictable there
and Bathory counters with a three punch combo that has Starseed backing up. Starseed nods at Bathory to acknowledge the strikes.
Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starseed is defended easily by Bathory.
Despite the aggression on Bathory's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starseed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Starseed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bathory was covering up waiting for the punch and Starseed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bathory wants to stand but Starseed is controlling the position.
Starseed trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom.
Bathory is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Starseed throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bathory counter with a right hand.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Starseed with that takedown attempt.
Bathory throws out a counter right but Starseed avoids it with no problem.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Starseed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bathory tries to avoid it but Starseed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bathory to the ground. Bathory escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Starseed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Starseed sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Starseed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indigo Starseed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bathory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starseed shoots in for a double leg but Bathory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starseed's calf.
Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Starseed. Starseed gets slowly back to his feet.
Indigo Starseed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arzlan Bathory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Starseed misses
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Starseed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
A head kick misses from Starseed.
Starseed misses with an uppercut
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Starseed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Starseed showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory pushes Starseed off looking to stand but Starseed dives back in and keeps control.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is not content to let Starseed control the position.
Starseed is nestled in close to Bathory, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Starseed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bathory's head.
Starseed wants to pass the guard but Bathory is defending well.
Starseed stops Bathory from getting back to his feet.
Starseed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bathory has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Starseed is on him like a limpet, forcing Bathory back against the cage.
Starseed goes for a takedown attempt but Bathory pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Starseed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bathory. That one must have hurt.
Starseed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Starseed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bathory winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arzlan Bathory waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof's logo in front of the cameras.
Indigo Starseed spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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