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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaslik Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
21
222 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaslik Styless!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styless swivels and escapes.
Boa avoids the head kick by Styless.
Boa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Styless defends it nicely.
Boa misses with a takedown attempt - Styless sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Styless counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Styless walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Styless tries to sprawl but Boa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Styless trying to control here.
Boa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boa slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styless is defending against the submission attempts here by Boa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa wants to take a breather but Styless is having none of it.
Boa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Styless tries to roll over but Boa keeps him under control.
Boa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Styless to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styless is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Styless keeping moving, preventing Boa from controlling successfully.
Boa works over Styless with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Styless working a defensive guard here.
Boa trying to control but Styless is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styless keeping full guard, as Boa tries to pass.
Styless looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Styless is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Styless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boa cracks Styless with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa pushing down on Styless's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boa looks to land a strike but Styless avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styless keeps working.
Boa cracks Styless with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styless can't do much from the bottom here.
Boa scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Styless gets caught napping as Boa dives in and scores a takedown. Styless manages to retain guard.
Boa throws a big elbow that misses.
Styless is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boa being controlled here momentarily.
Styless utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boa stands and throws Styless's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Styless has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styless takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boa landing strikes.
Boa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Styless struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Styless is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Styless is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Styless can't do much from the bottom here.
Styless is looking to reverse the position.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Styless is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styless can't do much from the bottom here.
Styless dodges the ground and pound from Boa.
Styless regains half guard.
Styless looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Styless does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boa tries to pass to full mount but Styless defends it.
Styless is looking for a sweep. Boa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styless keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Constrictor Boa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Styless looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constrictor Boa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boa gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Styless drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boa has his foot on Styless's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Styless works his way back into a safe position though.
Boa keeping moving, preventing Styless from controlling successfully.
Boa looking for a guillotine here but Styless defends easily.
Styless slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boa is trying to get back to half guard.
Boa wants to control but Styless postures up.
Styless looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Styless is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa tries to bench press Styless off him but Styless keeps the position.
Boa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styless pulls his head out easily.
Boa is looking to improve his position.
Boa is working hard here to advance position.
Styless trying to mount his opponent but Boa defends it.
Styless missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Styless.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styless wants to work for an arm triangle but Boa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Styless looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boa actively working from the bottom here.
Boa wants to control but Styless is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Styless passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boa!
Boa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styless is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Styless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaslik Styless!
A very excited looking Shaslik Styless made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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