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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Konstantinov as the two fighters clinch.
Konstantinov trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Konstantinov as Thomas tries to tie him up.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
Konstantinov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Konstantinov into the cage.
Konstantinov misses with some punches.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Konstantinov.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konstantinov tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Konstantinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Konstantinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
Thomas is working Konstantinov over against the cage.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Konstantinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Konstantinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Konstantinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Konstantinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Konstantinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov scores with a jab.
Konstantinov swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Konstantinov scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas throws a hook but Konstantinov avoids it easily.
Konstantinov throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Konstantinov lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov controlling the action here for a moment.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Konstantinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Konstantinov lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Konstantinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas trying to stall but Konstantinov improves his position.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas tries a body shot but Konstantinov blocks it.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov misses with some punches.
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantinov tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Konstantinov lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Konstantinov's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Konstantinov dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Konstantinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas pushes Konstantinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Konstantinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a body shot.
Thomas trying to stall but Konstantinov improves his position.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas letting Konstantinov take a breather here.
Konstantinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov taking a breather.
A short left from Konstantinov.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Konstantinov can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Konstantinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Konstantinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas swings for the body but Konstantinov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konstantinov avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Konstantinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Konstantinov jumps back.
Konstantinov misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Konstantinov checks it well.
Konstantinov throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Konstantinov misses.
A head kick misses from Konstantinov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Konstantinov!
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Konstantinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Konstantinov lands a head shot.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Konstantinov misses its intended target.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Konstantinov down.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Konstantinov wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Konstantinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Konstantinov swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Konstantinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konstantinov blocks a jab.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantinov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Konstantinov throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Konstantinov cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Tucker Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Konstantinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Konstantinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konstantinov lands with an overhand left.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Konstantinov moved out of range.
Konstantinov lands with a right hand.
Thomas slips a straight right by Konstantinov.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Konstantinov misses with an uppercut
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Konstantinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Konstantinov can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinov moves away.
Konstantinov throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Konstantinov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Konstantinov scores with a jab.
Konstantinov throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Konstantinov's head backwards.
Konstantinov avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Konstantinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Konstantinov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Konstantinov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas throws a jab when Konstantinov was well out of range.
Konstantinov avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Konstantinov lands with a cross.
Konstantinov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konstantinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Konstantinov misses with a wild body shot.
Konstantinov scores with a body shot.
Konstantinov throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a right hook to the body.
Konstantinov defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Konstantinov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Konstantinov is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Konstantinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Konstantinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Konstantinov throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konstantinov misses with a low kick.
Konstantinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming.
Konstantinov misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Vladimir Konstantinov has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konstantinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Konstantinov misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Konstantinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Konstantinov 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Konstantinov!
Vladimir Konstantinov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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