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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buddha (ranked 1875 p4p, 1525 weight class) and Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 230 p4p, 198 weight class). Buddha comes to the cage accompanied by Rhyme Asylum - Smoke Screens and Pipe Dreams. Dmitry Boytsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the body.
Boytsov throws a series of punches but Buddha avoids them all with ease.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boytsov.
A punch lands to the side of Boytsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Boytsov's ribs.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Boytsov. That snapped Buddha's head back.
Buddha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buddha takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Boytsov throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha scores with a jab 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!
Boytsov slips a jab and a cross from Buddha.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Boytsov is out of range.
Boytsov lands with a cross.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Buddha.
Boytsov misses the jab.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Boytsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boytsov on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov avoids the body shot from Buddha.
A little jabbing left from Boytsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boytsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Buddha throws a right hand that Boytsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boytsov also avoids with ease.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Boytsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov misses with a hook.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boytsov throws out the jab.
Boytsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buddha pinned against the cage. Buddha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Boytsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boytsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Buddha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boytsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buddha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boytsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Boytsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boytsov 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Boytsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Boytsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha scores with a punch to the head.
Buddha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boytsov's head backwards.
Boytsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buddha.
Boytsov tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boytsov walks into a jab.
Buddha takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Boytsov throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Boytsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov walks into a stiff left hand from Buddha.
Buddha cracks Boytsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boytsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Boytsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boytsov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Buddha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Buddha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
A jab from Buddha finds it's way through Boytsov's defenses.
Buddha cracks Boytsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buddha walks into a straight right hand from Boytsov.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Boytsov lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
A jab from Boytsov finds it's way through Buddha's defenses.
Boytsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boytsov throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boytsov lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Boytsov.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Boytsov misses its intended target.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boytsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Boytsov.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boytsov throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boytsov shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Boytsov scores with a jab. Buddha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buddha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab Buddha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha scores with a sloppy right hand. Boytsov should have avoided that one.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boytsov dodges the punch combination from Buddha.
Boytsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boytsov showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Buddha is defending it quite comfortably.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha trying to hold on to Boytsov's head to control him but Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boytsov is trying to control. Buddha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boytsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boytsov momentarily.
Buddha blocks a jab.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boytsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Boytsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buddha cracks a nice hook into Boytsov's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boytsov avoids the body shot from Buddha.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Buddha misses.
It seemed like Boytsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Boytsov throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Boytsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddha on the side of the head.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Boytsov slips a jab from Buddha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boytsov! But no joy.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Buddha.
Boytsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buddha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boytsov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha blocks a jab.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Boytsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha dips to his left and cracks Boytsov with an uppercut!
Boytsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buddha misses with a hook. Boytsov ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Boytsov cracks Buddha with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Buddha misses.
Boytsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buddha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boytsov.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Boytsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boytsov throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Buddha throws a series of strikes that have Boytsov backpedaling.
Boytsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddha throws a right hand that Boytsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boytsov also avoids with ease.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Boytsov with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha staying out of range there.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Boytsov.
Buddha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buddha lands a right hook to the body.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Boytsov misses the target.
Jab Buddha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buddha throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buddha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buddha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jab Buddha made sure he mentioned Tempo Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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