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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Barboozer (ranked 1480 p4p, 2444 weight class) and Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 184 p4p, 291 weight class). Edson Barboozer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Tsavieva's chin.
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Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edson Barboozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboozer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
Tsavieva avoids a kick to the body.
Tsavieva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tsavieva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboozer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barboozer scores with a head kick. Tsavieva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Nikolai Tsavieva has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barboozer.
Tsavieva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsavieva gets a clinch.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboozer to keep the fight standing.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but Barboozer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Barboozer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barboozer trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Barboozer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tsavieva up against the cage.
Barboozer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsavieva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but Barboozer has him pressed against the cage.
Edson Barboozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barboozer to keep the fight standing.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but Barboozer holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsavieva drops back down to his feet.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboozer leaning against his opponent.
Barboozer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsavieva is defending well for now.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Tsavieva's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barboozer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barboozer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barboozer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barboozer lands a head kick. Tsavieva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but Barboozer moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva scores with a nice head shot.
Barboozer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer is looking to chop away at Tsavieva's legs.
Nice shot lands for Barboozer.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Tsavieva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsavieva takes a swing at Barboozer's ribcage but misses.
Tsavieva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but Barboozer is out of range.
Barboozer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsavieva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Barboozer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
Barboozer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsavieva on the side of the head.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but Barboozer is having none of it.
Barboozer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barboozer misses with a double jab
and Tsavieva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
Tsavieva misses with a straight left.
Barboozer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsavieva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
Tsavieva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Barboozer avoids it with no problem.
Barboozer misses with a head kick.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboozer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsavieva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboozer was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tsavieva scores with a jab.
Tsavieva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barboozer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of Barboozer's head but Barboozer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Tsavieva does it's job there.
Barboozer looks for the body kick but Tsavieva saw that one coming.
Barboozer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Tsavieva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barboozer tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tsavieva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barboozer. Tsavieva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsavieva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barboozer on the side of the head.
Tsavieva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barboozer clinches.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsavieva avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsavieva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Barboozer.
Barboozer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboozer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edson Barboozer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsavieva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboozer.
Edson Barboozer is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboozer missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboozer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavieva can do to turn this around?
Barboozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsavieva jabs Barboozer right on the nose. Barboozer blinks but takes it well.
Tsavieva drives through and clinches with Barboozer against the cage.
Tsavieva jumps guard.
We've been hearing that Barboozer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsavieva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsavieva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barboozer defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barboozer sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboozer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsavieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barboozer has managed to get both his arms back between Tsavieva's legs - danger averted.
Barboozer stands and throws Tsavieva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsavieva is looking for a sweep.
Barboozer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barboozer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barboozer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barboozer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboozer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tsavieva?
Barboozer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barboozer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tsavieva tries to hold on but Barboozer pushes him away.
Barboozer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barboozer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboozer lands a head kick that stumbles Tsavieva and the fighters go to the mat.
Tsavieva is rocked!
Barboozer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsavieva is still in real trouble! Can Barboozer finish him?
Barboozer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsavieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barboozer has managed to get both his arms back between Tsavieva's legs - danger averted.
Barboozer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsavieva is retaining full guard.
Tsavieva seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsavieva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barboozer controls the pace.
Tsavieva is looking for a triangle but Barboozer pushes his legs off easily.
Barboozer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barboozer is aware though and is defending well.
Barboozer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barboozer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barboozer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barboozer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edson Barboozer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barboozer pushes down on Tsavieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva wants to control but Barboozer is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tsavieva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barboozer throws a sloppy head kick and Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Tsavieva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barboozer doesn't seem bothered though.
Barboozer tries a head kick but it misses.
Barboozer throws a low kick but Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barboozer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsavieva counters with a nice body shot.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of Barboozer's head but Barboozer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsavieva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsavieva digs a good hook to Barboozer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva cracks Barboozer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsavieva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboozer.
Barboozer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsavieva moves away.
A jab from Tsavieva does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barboozer misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by Barboozer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barboozer. Barboozer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barboozer throws an overhand right that lands on Tsavieva's shoulder, as Tsavieva tries to avoid the shot.
Tsavieva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsavieva clinches up against the cage.
Barboozer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboozer scores with a shot to the side of Tsavieva's head.
Barboozer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barboozer breaks the clinch.
Barboozer lands a high kick!
Barboozer misses with a looping left.
Barboozer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva misses with a looping left.
Barboozer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tsavieva.
Barboozer misses with a body kick.
Edson Barboozer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
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!
Barboozer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva forces Barboozer back against the cage and clinches.
Tsavieva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barboozer's elbow.
Edson Barboozer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsavieva managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
Tsavieva tries to throw a body punch but Barboozer avoids it by throwing Tsavieva back against the cage.
Tsavieva avoiding damage.
Tsavieva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboozer landing knees to the body.
Barboozer slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboozer.
Tsavieva is trying to pull guard but Barboozer has him pressed against the cage.
Barboozer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but Barboozer is out of range.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsavieva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barboozer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barboozer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barboozer slips under a jab from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsavieva wants to clinch up but Barboozer keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Barboozer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva throws a hook but Barboozer blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva throws a big shot that misses.
Barboozer lands a head kick. Tsavieva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barboozer scores with a jab to the head.
Tsavieva with a nice cross.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboozer throws a head kick but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Barboozer.
Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
A head kick by Barboozer misses
and Tsavieva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barboozer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsavieva moves away.
Barboozer misses with a head kick.
Tsavieva lands the left hand.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsavieva!
Barboozer misses with a straight left.
Tsavieva works over Barboozer's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Tsavieva.
Well Barboozer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Barboozer!
Edson Barboozer 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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